That song, when I heard them at Red Rocks last summer peacefully echoing through the amphitheatre with 9,000 quiet fans and one man with a guitar, was simply amazing.
The subtle guitar differences throughout this song are the most simplistic yet perfect in every way. Try to play it, you'll be surprised to hear them after listening to it 1000 times. Seth, you knocked it out of the park. 105!
dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf for the last few months :)
my brother and i performed this song for my niece when she was barely 6 months old... singing and dancing around with her was so awesome and hearing this song always reminds me of that now that they are away in Germany
"I walked from the ashes with just a few scratches" kind of implies he miraculously made it thus feeling the presence of God with him. That's how I always saw it at least.
Beautifully played/sang and wonderful lyrics: "...metal surrenders when oak trees meet fenders and engines go through the front seats." Keep up the fantastic work!
How I always took it is that when you're dead, you can't get hurt too much. The scratches were the only thing his spirit had, while his body was in the ashes.
Interesting that so many people think the narrator lived through the crash because of some divine intervention. I never thought he lived through the crash and that makes the story even better, more haunting. Consider: 'memory of me on your shelf' and the bit about 'talking' to God and 'hitch hiking, walkin' with 'God' certainly don't imply he's still alive. Either way, it's an amazing song that reminds me just what good songwriters these boys are.
@chainlinkdreams That is a koa/spruce McConnell Guitar. It was made by Jordan McConnell in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jordan is an outstanding guitar player himself and a founding member of The Duhks. They were nominated for a Grammy themselves a few years ago. Check out the McConnell Guitar page on fb
Yeah...He is basically playing the major triads that are in each chord. He is doing this first on the D chord Then on the C? chord and then on the G chord. Hold each chord as if you are going to strum it. Then lift your pointer finger and hammer it down into the fret. Right after that play the open string that is underneath your pointer. Repeat this with the C? chord. When you reach the G chord you change it up by walking your fingers up the E string. 0,2,3. It's just a major scale.
no no no no i mean i liked you comment at first but then i heard the lyrics. He says he walks from the ashes with jus a few scratches. and now were just talkin were hichhikin and walkin well see you in name of city tonight. wich makes me think he starts hitchhiking to his own show after the crash and thanking god while he walks and waits
does anyone know how to play that chord at 1:28? i can do harmonics on guitar but his sounds so much better than mine. Maybe because he is perfect but nevertheless. Thanks Avett Nation
@buzinessmann I thought i spotted some tears @vashda are you talking about the show that was live broadcast to Concord? That show messed up and the hometown got a little angry. It was funny. I'm not from here, so I just sorta watched as everyone kinda boiled. @shrxfn68 my friend, who's from Concord, loves to hear the original version but hates any others ha I'm a fan of the Avett's, but I'm just not from their hometown so I don't share that bond that people here have that make them so animated.
+Phishy Eddie Man you read way too much into what the songs about.. to me.. it's exactly what I went through, though w/ no crucifix my neck snapped and I had no booze
Hmm with a lot of acoustic music - it's played with G C D - just to get that certain sound that sounds for some reason different than the bar chords or playing a B chord or an F#. Like when I do stuff in F#m to suit my voice, the guitar player can use the much easier Em instead of having to bar at second fret... Peace... ;-)
Can anyone explain how to play the guitar's chorus? I'm learning the song, and can play all of the chords that he plays while he's singing, but I just can't figure out the part where he's playing without singing.
63 ford galaxie you got to be kidding I I have had a few 63 galaxies they're one of my favorite cars the only thing better would be to be jamming this tune in my Galaxy going down the road talk about something cool that would be it for me anyway 🏁
What about the line 'I walked from the ashes with just a few scratches, my crucifix warm on my neck' also i don't think he is going to Concord if he's dead.I disagree I think the protagonist walked away alive. But like you said either amazing song!
Seth Avett. One of the best storytellers of his generation.
That song, when I heard them at Red Rocks last summer peacefully echoing through the amphitheatre with 9,000 quiet fans and one man with a guitar, was simply amazing.
The subtle guitar differences throughout this song are the most simplistic yet perfect in every way. Try to play it, you'll be surprised to hear them after listening to it 1000 times. Seth, you knocked it out of the park.
105!
"metal surrenders when oak trees meet fenders" love that line.
metal surrenders (my hard headed way of living) Oak trees meet fenders (steel is no match for God)
dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf for the last few months :)
@Jase Harold definitely, I have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself =)
I will forever love all the incarnations of Seth Avett.
the avetts will never just be a memory on the shelf and even when their loose their music is always tight!
Great song, this video never gets old
Never
my brother and i performed this song for my niece when she was barely 6 months old... singing and dancing around with her was so awesome and hearing this song always reminds me of that now that they are away in Germany
I was at the show last night in Redrocks. Most epic thing I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.
No doubt the most well written song ive heard... EVER! Can't wait to see these guys!
hands down my favorite song.. and thats VERY hard to say.! Love you guys CANT wait for the new release!!!!
Just brilliant! I've watched like ten times.
I absolutely love this song!!!
I love this beautiful soul.
"I walked from the ashes with just a few scratches" kind of implies he miraculously made it thus feeling the presence of God with him. That's how I always saw it at least.
his hair grows faster than mans alive, both facial and on his head... Rogain needs to talk to Seth
It’s remarkable how pretty he can make a song sound with such a simple chord progression.
Beautifully played/sang and wonderful lyrics: "...metal surrenders when oak trees meet fenders and engines go through the front seats." Keep up the fantastic work!
This is my new favorite Avett Brothers song to play
Hell yes! I've been requesting this song every time I've seen Seth for awhile now. Thanks!
Listened to seth's solo stuff all day long today...just tried to switch over to someone else & thought nah back to seth.. It's been a really good day!
Happy Birthday, Seth. Your talent is a gift .
How I always took it is that when you're dead, you can't get hurt too much. The scratches were the only thing his spirit had, while his body was in the ashes.
I don't know why he always surprises but he does. Looooove!
watching him play this is like going to church
Perfect song, perfect person
Perfection.
I love how none of the Avetts's videos have any dislikes, theyre impossible to hate, they're balads are just too damn beautiful
I love that harmonic at 1:28. Much love and respect to Seth.. and Scott and Bob and Joe!!
i get to see them live on the 15th! i hope they play this!!!
Beautiful.
great setting. love the song.
i can't look away from his face......
love this song
dont even have to skip to it ... that chord gets me through the day :)
Look forward to seeing them for the 2nd time this year! See you in Meriefest tomorrow!
Hey Timothy Seth Avett, quit being so awesome all the time! you make it really hard for us average dudes.......
Gosh, he makes me want to cry.
good voice ..love it
This is just soo great. He makes me wanna play my guitar with the capo high on the neck.
BEAST MODE!
Playing octaves....love that too!
i love that seth is a big of a fan of the plain white tshirt as i am!!
I want some details on that set of stings he's makin love to!!
Interesting that so many people think the narrator lived through the crash because of some divine intervention. I never thought he lived through the crash and that makes the story even better, more haunting. Consider: 'memory of me on your shelf' and the bit about 'talking' to God and 'hitch hiking, walkin' with 'God' certainly don't imply he's still alive. Either way, it's an amazing song that reminds me just what good songwriters these boys are.
FAv song ever
very cool . i am a fan
Me too. But, put them together and they're unstoppable!
@1987seminole it's a bonus track on Emotionalism. it's on itunes
he's playing harmonics on the 16th fret of the D, G, and B strings. this is the equivalent of a twelfth fret harmonic, since there's a 4th fret capo.
@chainlinkdreams That is a koa/spruce McConnell Guitar. It was made by Jordan McConnell in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jordan is an outstanding guitar player himself and a founding member of The Duhks. They were nominated for a Grammy themselves a few years ago. Check out the McConnell Guitar page on fb
Yeah...He is basically playing the major triads that are in each chord. He is doing this first on the D chord Then on the C? chord and then on the G chord.
Hold each chord as if you are going to strum it. Then lift your pointer finger and hammer it down into the fret. Right after that play the open string that is underneath your pointer. Repeat this with the C? chord. When you reach the G chord you change it up by walking your fingers up the E string. 0,2,3. It's just a major scale.
yay for sure!
I like it!
no no no no i mean i liked you comment at first but then i heard the lyrics. He says he walks from the ashes with jus a few scratches. and now were just talkin were hichhikin and walkin well see you in name of city tonight. wich makes me think he starts hitchhiking to his own show after the crash and thanking god while he walks and waits
Concord is the city. Their home town just outside of Charlotte
nothing else like it in the world!!
I am just in love with that little chord at 1:28
HO. LY. SHIT. This video is badass.
Holy fuck...mind blown.
yes he said concord!! put us on the map!!!
Who's listening to this epic song in 2024?
The Avett Brothers complete me.
Ever notice how Seth stares randomly when he concentrates?
It looks like a 7th fret harmonic (relative to capo) - just play around over the 11th fret when capo'd at 4, you'll find the sweet spot.
Great Story.
story of my life
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
crackerfarm...who are you?? and how do i get your job?? and thank you 1000x for posting such amazing, intimate videos :) keep them coming!
yay!!
does anyone know how to play that chord at 1:28?
i can do harmonics on guitar but his sounds so much better than mine. Maybe because he is perfect but nevertheless. Thanks Avett Nation
@chainlinkdreams - my guess is he plays Elixir strings
Duuuude. So fuckin good.
The harmonic would have to be on fret 16, since capo is on 4. Natural harmonics should be 12 frets higher than the base fret.
god without the beard you can really see how beautiful he is!
your awesome bros. I love you guys we should jam
@buzinessmann I thought i spotted some tears
@vashda are you talking about the show that was live broadcast to Concord? That show messed up and the hometown got a little angry. It was funny. I'm not from here, so I just sorta watched as everyone kinda boiled.
@shrxfn68 my friend, who's from Concord, loves to hear the original version but hates any others ha
I'm a fan of the Avett's, but I'm just not from their hometown so I don't share that bond that people here have that make them so animated.
YEAH!!!!!!!
Im loose but my steering wheel is tight.
Im loose (no control over his life) steering wheel is tight. (HE has control)
Im loose means he is slightly drunk and his steering wheel is tight means well his steering wheel is tight
+Phishy Eddie Man you read way too much into what the songs about.. to me.. it's exactly what I went through, though w/ no crucifix my neck snapped and I had no booze
@solitairemystery thanks man...and their FB page is nice!
At 2:34 you could tell the guy was having a little fun
He's just the best around no joke !! Killer stuff
you notice in all of his videos, he doesn't look at the camera OR his guitar...tight
Hmm with a lot of acoustic music - it's played with G C D - just to get that certain sound that sounds for some reason different than the bar chords or playing a B chord or an F#. Like when I do stuff in F#m to suit my voice, the guitar player can use the much easier Em instead of having to bar at second fret... Peace... ;-)
@brodank lol, I was actullay talking about the guitar as a whole but I agree with the elixers'!!
Is there no place you can purchase a recording of this? Heard Seth play it in Baltimore this summer and loved it.
@haydenarias - McConnell Guitars. google: Jordan McConnell dream guitars, and there is a whole page about seth's guitar that jordan made
gooooooooooooood
@KatieIsntFamous That's called harmonics. Pretty difficult to do but it sounds sweeeeeet.
it's actually about the car accident that seth was in for real...he's still alive as you can see/hear :)
Can anyone explain how to play the guitar's chorus? I'm learning the song, and can play all of the chords that he plays while he's singing, but I just can't figure out the part where he's playing without singing.
Song reminds me of my dumbass cousin. I'm going to learn it and sing it for him.
song is about losing control of your life and finding god and accepting him
ive noticed he uses a cappo on the 4th fret a lot and also uses a G chord all the time, must be his little thing
wonder if it's possible to play this song with a pick
It isn't a chord, they're just harmonics. They are really sweet though. These guys are super talented. :)
wow
63 ford galaxie you got to be kidding I I have had a few 63 galaxies they're one of my favorite cars the only thing better would be to be jamming this tune in my Galaxy going down the road talk about something cool that would be it for me anyway 🏁
Fuck ya! I'll see you in concord tonight!
¡Viva la pasión!
What about the line 'I walked from the ashes with just a few scratches, my crucifix warm on my neck' also i don't think he is going to Concord if he's dead.I disagree I think the protagonist walked away alive. But like you said either amazing song!