This song came to me after my son died at the age of 25 from a drug overdose. He struggled for years with health issues, mental demons and drug addiction. He sent this song to me 8 days after he died to tell me he made it to the other side and he’s at peace...his struggles were over and he was indeed with The Maker❤️
i feel that. my father died and i still meet him in my dreams. its not over. tania love never dies. not knowing you i love you. greetings from germany.
I love how Tim, despite his virtuosity, takes himself back and plays this super simple solo that sticks closely to the melody, knowing full well that what the song needs is humility, not ego.
I haven't heard this version in years, and a lot has happened in my life since then. I got as far as "I'm a stranger in the eyes of the maker" before I completely fkn lost it.
God bless you brother. You may have felt like a stranger in the eyes of the maker, but surely, you are not. I wish you all the best. May Jesus's peace be with you always 🙏
"But from across the great divide, in the distance I saw light" I get chills every time at this point in the song. Everything about this moment...the dynamics, the vulnerability in Dave's voice, the passion behind the guitar...it all creates a surreal moment of absolution. Thank you Dave and Tim for your beautiful story telling. ❤
Back in 2008 I was a sophomore at Salem State College in Salem, Ma. The nicest thing I owned was the stereo in my beat up 1994 Mazda Protege. I had one CD and it was a Dave Matthews live album (I forget which one exactly). When I hear this song it takes me back to the nights in college when I would go and get in my little beater and this song would be on. The car was cold and stale. I’d wait for the windows to defrost and listen to this on repeat. Without fail I would get lost in this song ever single time.
Beautiful. Absolutely amazing. This song is music's connection between the heavens and the earth. When Tim goes into his solo it is the definition of LOVE.
Oh my goodness, this is the sweetest rendition of this song. So touching right down to the core of the soul. Thanks guys for making this magic happen over and over.
I have known about Dave Mathews since the early 90's but for some reason I never paid much attention. About two days ago I watched him perform "Bartender" and though holy s**t he is so talented! He can produce the best music with the littlest amount of effort and make it look so easy. I am so glad I have finally seen the light, thank you Dave!
That moment when you've just met a person and discover he/she`s a fan of DMB and think: "This person clearly appears to be both intelligent and charming, I could most certainly engage an elevated conversation with him/her." Cheers from Mexico!
If you know the power of the Lord "The Maker"... You know the truth and glory of our Lord, then you know how beautiful this song is and how much truth lies in the words of this song. Dave and Tim nailed the beauty of it's meaning.
Oh, oh deep water, black and cold like the night I stand with arms wide open I've run a twisted line I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker I could not see for the fog in my eyes I could not feel for the fear in my life From across the great divide, In the distance I saw a light Of John Baptist walking to me with the Maker My body my body is bent and broken by long and dangerous sleep I can't work the fields of Abraham and turn my head away I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters Standing here with broken wings I have seen the flaming swords There over east of Eden Burning in the eyes of the Maker Burning in the eyes of the Maker Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Just saw DMB in Connecticut. Two Step, Dancing Nancies, #41, and Halloween. I can safely say that Tim is one of, if not the most, underrated guitarists out there.
Love Dave Matthews and I love this song The Marker especially when Amos Lee sings it with Dave. Thank You Jesus for this Beautiful song and music 🎶 that You let them perform all Glorly goes to You🙏🏽🕊
Dave just puts his heart and soul into every song he plays. You can hear it in his songs and see it in his eyes. A fantastic performer who I have not missed in 10 years!
I could not see For the fog in my eyes I could not feel For the fear in my life From across the great divide In the distance I saw light every word is simple truth! thank you DMB!
Saw DMB open for Phish at Oak Mountain in Pelham, Ala. in 94. DMB joined the boys onstage for the encore and performed The Maker out of a Drums jam. It was beautiful.
Me too - it's very uplifting. We can experience a personal spirituality from certain things like this I think. Logic is great, but if that were the only thing we operated by, I don't think we would have any compassion.
Man, I love playing this song so much that I often screw up the timing because I get so, so deep into the song that I stop paying attention to the timing and just get tunnel vision! Great, Great song!
This song was in the movie "Slingblade" -- I knew I'd heard it somewhere else... Daniel Lanois did it himself for the soundtrack -- it's a great song no matter who does it... Good Stuff all around.....
The center influence that decided you and you’re face and eyes, his face shines on you with your life and the chance to make the choice you’ve always had the key to the shackles, you’ve just needed to be told to see with your eyes and feel with your heart ♥️
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Love songs about God and Our Lord🙏🏽 Absolutely love Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds and I absolutely the version with Amos Lee could listen to him and Dave Matthews forever. If this song doesn’t bring you closer to God nothing will. We definitely need to listen to it in the sad times with the virus 🦠 going no leadership. Bless Elect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
It's a shame music isn't made this way anymore. Ya know music with feeling and soul behind it. A few artist have popped up that are good but music like this....like bb king or clapton....or beatles or ac/DC etc. Etc. Dave your good dude please keep going till you leave. Music nerds you lol.
Steve Crews heres something to think about. I.think Daniel Lanois recorded this in the 80's, I know this song from Jerry Garcia singing it in the early 90's..and heres Dave covering it probably in late 90's........there will always be musicians who work to share their heart and soul and hope they find people who care to listen
Steve, I've recently stumbled upon Jon Butler, and a group Kaleb. they're satisfying my need for genuine music. Don't know that they will ever rise to the level of the names you mentioned, but they satisfy that desire for "real" music that won't fit the radio formula.
I just watched the Daniel Lanois (sp?) original version, and I'd much rather this version. Idk, maybe I'm just used to the angelic Dave voice and the Tim and Dave dueling guitars... It seems to speak to me so much more with much more conviction and less other stuff going on than the music. Js Great cover, Dave and Tim. Absolutely beautiful.
Oh, oh deep water, black and cold like the night I stand with arms wide open, I've run a twisted line I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker I could not see for the fog in my eyes I could not feel for the fear in my life And from across the great divide, In the distance I saw a light Jean Baptiste's walking to me with the Maker My body is bent and broken by long and dangerous sleep I can't work the fields of Abraham and turn my head away I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters Standing there with broken wings I have seen the flaming swords There over east of Eden Burning in the eyes of the Maker Burning in the eyes of the Maker Burning in the eyes of the Maker Oh, river rise from your sleep
@@shca7089 You're welcome. I heard this tune first here on RUclips, by Dave, Emmylou, Willie Nelson, et al, and I thought "I need to know these words"...
This song came to me after my son died at the age of 25 from a drug overdose. He struggled for years with health issues, mental demons and drug addiction. He sent this song to me 8 days after he died to tell me he made it to the other side and he’s at peace...his struggles were over and he was indeed with The Maker❤️
He loves and watches over you every day i'm sure. He will always be with you and I know he would want you to not be sad. ❤
i feel that. my father died and i still meet him in my dreams. its not over. tania love never dies. not knowing you i love you. greetings from germany.
@@schlonzschuppe4516 thank you. Love to you my friend.
@@o-rang9137 I feel his presence often. Thank you for taking the time to comment, it means a lot to me. Bless you!
Wow.
I love how Tim, despite his virtuosity, takes himself back and plays this super simple solo that sticks closely to the melody, knowing full well that what the song needs is humility, not ego.
Less is more 100%
It is not just the notes.....but the atmosphere. They nailed it. Pure magic with two guitars.
Even better when you hear the original and imagine how Dave saw this simple beautiful rendition in it
I haven't heard this version in years, and a lot has happened in my life since then. I got as far as "I'm a stranger in the eyes of the maker" before I completely fkn lost it.
Stay strong Noah!!!!
God bless you brother. You may have felt like a stranger in the eyes of the maker, but surely, you are not. I wish you all the best. May Jesus's peace be with you always 🙏
"But from across the great divide, in the distance I saw light"
I get chills every time at this point in the song. Everything about this moment...the dynamics, the vulnerability in Dave's voice, the passion behind the guitar...it all creates a surreal moment of absolution. Thank you Dave and Tim for your beautiful story telling. ❤
Back in 2008 I was a sophomore at Salem State College in Salem, Ma. The nicest thing I owned was the stereo in my beat up 1994 Mazda Protege. I had one CD and it was a Dave Matthews live album (I forget which one exactly). When I hear this song it takes me back to the nights in college when I would go and get in my little beater and this song would be on. The car was cold and stale. I’d wait for the windows to defrost and listen to this on repeat. Without fail I would get lost in this song ever single time.
Every song Dave touches turns to gold. And when Tim tags along, just forget it.
At 2:57 it becomes more than music. It's cosmic, a force of nature. A feeling.
The love of God!
My son played this at church. When he was dying.
oh darn. sorry for your loss. cannot imagine the experience
😥so sorry, sending good vibes
😢
So sorry, he is in the hands of the Maker.
He's in a better place then we are! I miss him So Very Much
This is the most heartfelt & stunning song I’ve ever known. Years later & it’s still my absolute favorite. So beautiful ❤
By His mercy we can become Christians may He do His will in us
You gotta hear Jerry Garcia do it any performance from 92 or 93 amazing
Beautiful. Absolutely amazing. This song is music's connection between the heavens and the earth. When Tim goes into his solo it is the definition of LOVE.
Oh my goodness, this is the sweetest rendition of this song. So touching right down to the core of the soul. Thanks guys for making this magic happen over and over.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.
I’ve been a homeless daughter. This song means so much to me.
Me too.
.a bride of the king though.
Be strong! You are a jewel and people love you! From hard times makes us soft in expression
@@waistupimprintedsportswear1997 oft the mystery of the fruit of the Spirit. Manafesting the very precense of God within.
Then this song was truly written for you, we are but viewers.
I have a roof, but my Soul is homeless. I have Angels though. ✝️🪽
My son and I had the privilege of hearing 👆🏼right before he was diagnosed with Leukemia…. WOW! No WORDS! 😢
I wish the best for you and your son 🙏
I have known about Dave Mathews since the early 90's but for some reason I never paid much attention. About two days ago I watched him perform "Bartender" and though holy s**t he is so talented! He can produce the best music with the littlest amount of effort and make it look so easy. I am so glad I have finally seen the light, thank you Dave!
Which version of bartender?!
Uh yeah.
i first heard this song in 96 on a bootleg tape that a dancing nancy gave me
changed my fucking life
this shit is hard
Dave's music takes me to a place that none other has ever been able too.
A true blessing.
Great version of the Maker. Originally released by Daniel Lanois in 1989. It is off his Acadie album and still stands as a classic.
That moment when you've just met a person and discover he/she`s a fan of DMB and think: "This person clearly appears to be both intelligent and charming, I could most certainly engage an elevated conversation with him/her." Cheers from Mexico!
Gives me goosebumps! I am not a stranger in the eyes of the maker! ❤️🙏❤️
If you know the power of the Lord "The Maker"... You know the truth and glory of our Lord, then you know how beautiful this song is and how much truth lies in the words of this song. Dave and Tim nailed the beauty of it's meaning.
i listened to this song when i was having a really bad acid trip and it kept me from killing myself. thanks Dave and Tim. i am forever greatful
This song gives me hope.
incredible song. For me, it's very spiritual and deep
🍃🌸🍃🧡🍃🌸🍃🙏🏽
I will never forget when this album/live recording came out. Magic was made and recorded.
Oh, oh deep water, black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open
I've run a twisted line
I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
From across the great divide, In the distance I saw a light
Of John Baptist walking to me with the Maker
My body my body is bent and broken by long and dangerous sleep
I can't work the fields of Abraham and turn my head away
I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing here with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords
There over east of Eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
thank you for the LYRICS - DANIEL LANOIS talks to GOD for us!
Just saw DMB in Connecticut. Two Step, Dancing Nancies, #41, and Halloween. I can safely say that Tim is one of, if not the most, underrated guitarists out there.
Beautiful rendition of this amazing song by Daniel Lanois. Amazing
Love Dave Matthews and I love this song The Marker especially when Amos Lee sings it with Dave. Thank You Jesus for this Beautiful song and music 🎶 that You let them perform all Glorly goes to You🙏🏽🕊
This song and rendition is absutely perfect and pulls at every emotion. Dave is angelic in his performing, always.
Don't forget about Tim!!!
Thank you for providing this video to be available in this time of my life I appreciate you. 😢
Woke up with this song in my head and it was there all day.
Dave and Tim will go down w the greats!
one of the best concerts by far
Dave just puts his heart and soul into every song he plays. You can hear it in his songs and see it in his eyes. A fantastic performer who I have not missed in 10 years!
I could not see
For the fog in my eyes
I could not feel
For the fear in my life
From across the great divide
In the distance I saw light
every word is simple truth! thank you DMB!
Beautiful song about the struggles of being human and the realization that we all need God.
not one of this mans performances has more than 2 dislikes....musical genius
Okay, I can't stop playing this song!
Tim's solo is so powerfull. Goosebumps everytime.
Such beautiful music, keeping me calm and relaxed. Going through a tough time now
I love at 2:53 when Dave looks over at Tim like this motherfucker's about to crush this solo...ya'll ain't ready for this
That's freaking observant. Awesome freaking solo!
By far my favorite solo ever...
Tim better end up in the rock n roll hall of fame
Hits me right in the feels, every single time. Thank you Dave and Tim. Beautiful rendition.
i can't seem to play this loud enough, but i will not waiver .
This whole concert was epic I wish so bad I could've been there
Saw DMB open for Phish at Oak Mountain in Pelham, Ala. in 94. DMB joined the boys onstage for the encore and performed The Maker out of a Drums jam. It was beautiful.
It doesn't get BETTER!
My soul led me here
This and Grace is Gone are my favorites. I love the simple acoustic sound both guitars and Dave's voice combine to make..
Gotta love the acoustics at Radio city music hall.....
I can only feel and cry....have no words to describe what this song makes me feel 😢
I'm an atheist and I love this song!
Me too - it's very uplifting. We can experience a personal spirituality from certain things like this I think. Logic is great, but if that were the only thing we operated by, I don't think we would have any compassion.
You don't even know what an atheist is
Me too!
it's a great tune, great melody... no matter one's religion.
music transcends beliefs
60 people are strangers in the eyes of their maker.
I could listen to this every day...Its just pure music and art...
i love daves rendition of this song
Man, I love playing this song so much that I often screw up the timing because I get so, so deep into the song that I stop paying attention to the timing and just get tunnel vision!
Great, Great song!
WITH A WING AND A PRAYER - it's MAGIC!
This song was in the movie "Slingblade" -- I knew I'd heard it somewhere else... Daniel Lanois did it himself for the soundtrack -- it's a great song no matter who does it... Good Stuff all around.....
Brilliant solo ... like tears falling from the fret board
I completely forgot about this song, absolutely incredible!
So did I.
2:57 - what an amazing solo....Love this song!!
+Imphepho no better solo
Such a beautiful song, well done
ive loved this song for many many years, always brought me comfort
never realized the biblical references till recently. wow. whole new ears.
I miss you so much Jake. I miss you so much Rick. Thank you for helping me grow confidence in my own song writing
The center influence that decided you and you’re face and eyes, his face shines on you with your life and the chance to make the choice you’ve always had the key to the shackles, you’ve just needed to be told to see with your eyes and feel with your heart ♥️
I can't believe I just heard those words from a guitar. Wow... stunned as I have listened to this so many times.
One of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Love songs about God and Our Lord🙏🏽 Absolutely love Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds and I absolutely the version with Amos Lee could listen to him and Dave Matthews forever. If this song doesn’t bring you closer to God nothing will. We definitely need to listen to it in the sad times with the virus 🦠 going no leadership. Bless Elect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Best gospel song ever
Burning in the eyes of our maker
that song defines a standard of love for music and its craft and unity among the heights of us.
It's a shame music isn't made this way anymore. Ya know music with feeling and soul behind it. A few artist have popped up that are good but music like this....like bb king or clapton....or beatles or ac/DC etc. Etc. Dave your good dude please keep going till you leave. Music nerds you lol.
Steve Crews heres something to think about. I.think Daniel Lanois recorded this in the 80's, I know this song from Jerry Garcia singing it in the early 90's..and heres Dave covering it probably in late 90's........there will always be musicians who work to share their heart and soul and hope they find people who care to listen
+valdepal this is from about 2006. lenois original came out early 90s
+L2TheFace Bars Lanois release was 1989.
89, early 90s..crucify me would ya
Steve, I've recently stumbled upon Jon Butler, and a group Kaleb. they're satisfying my need for genuine music. Don't know that they will ever rise to the level of the names you mentioned, but they satisfy that desire for "real" music that won't fit the radio formula.
what a beautiful song
You're never a stranger to maker..that's his point. Beautiful job Dave and Tim.
Bless You Dave..... I needed this song today.
This song is amazing. It's absolutely moving.
Amazing❤❤❤
God is good...all the time.
I struggle with this song...i love it...but its so symbolic and cryptic that i have a hard time making up my min about its meaning. Go Dave!
My God, oh so beautiful
So beautiful
This song is Beautiful The Maker will Always be there for Us Thank you Dave Tim and Farm Aid ✌️♥️
Listened to original and renditions by Willie and EmmaLou (much respect to all). For me ….Dave's is just the very best.
2000mrivera nope. No one can top Lanois.
He's amazing. What a talent.
Love this! Amazing!
For you Phil...gone too soon but not forgotten
you're on my mind today ..wishing you were here...you should be here...gone too soon
I wow out every single time....the sound of his guitar itself gives me hope, then his voice singing these beautiful words.....
so beautiful!!!
Beautiful!! Dave Matthrews is great!
I just watched the Daniel Lanois (sp?) original version, and I'd much rather this version. Idk, maybe I'm just used to the angelic Dave voice and the Tim and Dave dueling guitars... It seems to speak to me so much more with much more conviction and less other stuff going on than the music. Js Great cover, Dave and Tim. Absolutely beautiful.
What a talent. 🙏
Absolutely beautiful! I have been listening to this song all week!
2:57 breaks my heart wide open
Thank you very much!
Oh, oh deep water, black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open,
I've run a twisted line
I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
And from across the great divide, In the distance I saw a light
Jean Baptiste's walking to me with the Maker
My body is bent and broken by long and dangerous sleep
I can't work the fields of Abraham and turn my head away
I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords
There over east of Eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Oh, river rise from your sleep
Thank you for sharing
@@shca7089 You're welcome. I heard this tune first here on RUclips, by Dave, Emmylou, Willie Nelson, et al, and I thought "I need to know these words"...
So heavenly . I love you my bff.i wish you were still here . It was hard to say goodbye
Beautiful
Heck yeah… This is the first I’ve ever heard this one I love it !!!!!
Love this song!
Best Dave Cover! Ever i Was So Lucky To See This Live twice.
😭😢😢😭🥺 🎶🎵🎶💔❤️🖤 life will always move forward no matter what happens. I miss u!
First time I have heard this for some reason.
Listen to so many of his.
I have listen before but I just now heard what you are saying… !!!! Thank you Dave/Tim !!!🤔 😎😎😎😎