Saturday Sessions: Jason Isbell performs “Children of Children”

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  • Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is having quite a summer. His latest album, “Something More Than Free,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s rock, country, and folk charts. He sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss how his mother was the inspiration for one of his new songs, “Children of Children,” and then he performs that song on Saturday Sessions.

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  • @sengwin
    @sengwin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Huge props to the guy who mixed this. Everything sounds huge especially the drums!!! The 400 unit is one of the tightest bands out right now and the mix really highlights that.

    • @tomokra
      @tomokra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you are very right about that!

  • @torretrobaugh2566
    @torretrobaugh2566 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    folks you are experiencing a true artist here..

    • @denisesalles7248
      @denisesalles7248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and a spectacular lyricist and guitar player. You can see how much he loves his guitar - almost like a sweet, sad singer playing on its own.

  • @charlieharris366
    @charlieharris366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Aww so refreshing, I must express my gratitude, as we all should! I am grateful that such a gifted, creative, artists exists, in today's oceans of extra light gauge, pressed wood, G, C, D, no verse/repetitive sameness. I am grateful this artist chooses to share his wonderfully, heavy, and thought provoking, lyrics, sparsely dotted with such powerful well placed guitar parts, that one must stop the car, truck, or in our case, rental van, in order to fully absorb everything that is actually going on in his recordings and live performances. It's safe to say, 20 plus yrs have passed since a song has moved two or more souls on a trip to goosebumps, then tears, leading to 20 minutes of rewinds. Thank you from a rental van of musicians, at a reststop near Tucumcari.

    • @jerilane4420
      @jerilane4420 ปีที่แล้ว

      You sir have written a comment that expressed my thoughts exactly! Jason should be the Springsteen of this generation but they cant move past the beer drinking on my tailgate dreck. Or spending more time in the gym then writing a good song.

    • @ryegoldenbird
      @ryegoldenbird ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just be sure the driver is sober

  • @d.wilson1402
    @d.wilson1402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Jason Isbell is by far one of the best artists around. I feel like he is still a gem I only know about. Most people still don't know how great he is.

    • @graememckerrell
      @graememckerrell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Believe me, you are not alone in appreciating his music!

    • @letstalktruecrime01
      @letstalktruecrime01 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      seen him last summer and went to see him again last month, absolutely love him, live is amazing show. hopefully the next time his wife will be with him, i have heard from fans that its a great experience seeing them perform together live.

    • @longmayurun58
      @longmayurun58 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sadly, most people don't have the time, substance and heart the listen. The music that moves most people these days is a formula sound machine void of a pulse and heartbeat.

    • @sjparadiso
      @sjparadiso 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Derek, you nailed it man. Could try to string some thought together worthy of Jason and The 400 Unit, but will let your comment do the talking.

    • @mpgarr
      @mpgarr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah that does seem to be the case for far too many people---not to get too political--but they went for the same sort of thing in our politics, in voting for someone who had what sounded like a good message, but was really just full of hot air and no substance. People want simple things that they don't have to think about too much--pretty much that way with music, food, politics, religion and many other things.....

  • @scottstevens3213
    @scottstevens3213 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    what a jam at the end, amazing, a guy in his prime.

    • @nbscorpio3
      @nbscorpio3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Scott Stevens The guitar just speaks to you.

  • @ryankeyte2684
    @ryankeyte2684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So glad I came across him a couple years ago. He had a huge impact on restoring my faith in modern music.

  • @ryandatkinson
    @ryandatkinson 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love that fill by Chad at 6:28. Such a great freaking band.

  • @matthewt.5313
    @matthewt.5313 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Jst floored. The songs, the singing AND his guitar playing are just amazing. The band, everything so well done and done with conviction. Beautiful. Thank you Jason. Very happy for his success and new family.

    • @paulelliott3220
      @paulelliott3220 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couldn't agree more
      The end of the song is lifted by the keyboards, then the guitar takes it to places unbelievably wonderful
      On the album this ding is sublime, live it's a true masterpiece
      Breath-taking and heartfelt lyrics, great accompaniment then the song lifts off to somewhere else
      Magical
      Lovely to see Jason's mother and he's a genuinely great artist

  • @opsrn36
    @opsrn36 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My 29 yr old son and his wife love watching Jason any chance they get; 3 yrs ago he got me to first listen to his music; he*s now one of my favorite musicians along with his wife Amanda Shires. I especially love his last 3 albums.I think he is one of the best songwriters of this generationI’ I will finally have the chance to see him live Memorial Day Weekend, What a privilege.

  • @smitty5006
    @smitty5006 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His slide playing is brilliant!!!! He makes it look effortless!!!!

  • @christophergraves8848
    @christophergraves8848 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So glad I woke up that early Saturday morning to hear this song. Great song and band.

  • @josephcurreri9289
    @josephcurreri9289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The world needs a jason isbell, john Moreland, whiskey Myers, cody jinks, jamey johnson tour

  • @ChandlerBrown
    @ChandlerBrown 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That snare tone come 4:55 is unreal. Great mix by the engineer throughout the whole song. Every time I watch an Isbell performance I'm blown away. Seeing him at Roo this past year was a dream.

    • @chriswarner9841
      @chriswarner9841 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! The snare tone is haunting...

    • @Truthmoses
      @Truthmoses 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good find. Indeed.

    • @tomokra
      @tomokra 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      dunno if I've ever heard a loud electric music performance sound this good on TV ...

  • @mpgarr
    @mpgarr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    To me--that was the best song from Something More than Free. Loved the anthemic ending and wow---that guitar playing. Really great.

  • @2214drk
    @2214drk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to revisit this. And so glad these 5 are still together and better than ever. Such an amazing band.

  • @Gratefulman1965
    @Gratefulman1965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My personal favorite Isbell song. 🎶

  • @DeanAnthony7
    @DeanAnthony7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best recording of this great song I've heard yet. Such a gifted musician/songwriter.

    • @4199ny
      @4199ny 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dean O , Huge Isbell fan here and you are spot on. They have never done this better that I have heard than right here. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @DeanAnthony7
      @DeanAnthony7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +4199ny I saw him in KC and then in Omaha a couple weeks ago. It was better in the 4th row. He is amazing.

    • @4199ny
      @4199ny 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dean O , I have seen him 3 times and you are right, he is great live.

  • @robertbickmore1003
    @robertbickmore1003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Jason is our Neil Young.

    • @lastnamefirst4035
      @lastnamefirst4035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is a much better songwriter than Young and has written many more. He's a damn good guitar player and I enjoy his singing alot more than Neil's

    • @lastnamefirst4035
      @lastnamefirst4035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alot better than neil young. He has already written more songs than neil at a younger age. Better singer and more diversity in his guitar playing than Neil

    • @robertbickmore1003
      @robertbickmore1003 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lastnamefirst4035 Jason is one of the best electric slide players too.

  • @heidigilsonmusic2800
    @heidigilsonmusic2800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good lord Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are one of the greatest bands of all time

  • @briananderson6742
    @briananderson6742 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @delewan
    @delewan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And his music just keeps getting better and better and better. Thanks for sharing your gift, good sir.

  • @inseki_j
    @inseki_j 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so amazing! great, moving jam at the end with the slide

  • @ButchEkstrom
    @ButchEkstrom 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Takes me back to my parents and those of other kids as I grew up Such hard work, occasional heroism, and humility.

  • @nickybigg1773
    @nickybigg1773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a brilliant and outright haunting piece of music. 🤦🏻‍♂️. Wow.

  • @davidgolledge140
    @davidgolledge140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant

  • @kenlacey5896
    @kenlacey5896 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a true story teller.....a talent not shared by many modern music for sure !

  • @hoderharris
    @hoderharris 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow,wow, wow,,thank you Jason just excellent.

  • @deborahgrabien3125
    @deborahgrabien3125 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, that Dusenberg he's playing sounds amazing.

  • @larryfarina8112
    @larryfarina8112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jason has only scratched the surface of what he'll become. He's something very special.

    • @josephcurreri9289
      @josephcurreri9289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He and John Moreland are the 2 best songwriters... Powerful lyrics that hit you in the gut and make you question your manhood

  • @fannyingabout
    @fannyingabout 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow - incredible !

  • @Timothy_Jones
    @Timothy_Jones 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can not be friends with anyone who dislikes this video!

  • @anthonycarter3942
    @anthonycarter3942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just saw him at Red Rocks this summer. Beyond belief how good he and his bad are!

  • @70sladyalways25
    @70sladyalways25 ปีที่แล้ว

    That slide playing ❤️‍🔥 great song!

  • @kjellmagnusson3398
    @kjellmagnusson3398 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So fantastic got tickets for Copenhagen gig i January

  • @sallyc4265
    @sallyc4265 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow....that was really really good! Love it!

  • @zoomustard
    @zoomustard 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The chords alone are awesome!

  • @ggforeigner
    @ggforeigner 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    January in Paris. Can not wait!!

    • @24Olivier07
      @24Olivier07 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +ggforeigner Yes!! I'll be there!

  • @knheard
    @knheard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang good jamming !!

  • @allmygirls4
    @allmygirls4 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @Seneca_creek
    @Seneca_creek 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, can I breathe again now? That was intense.

  • @Cacofonixravi
    @Cacofonixravi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant stuff

  • @melindawoodward3762
    @melindawoodward3762 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome.

  • @robbickmore7330
    @robbickmore7330 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a huge fan of Jason. Chad is killing it on the drums.

  • @dannymitchum5
    @dannymitchum5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just hope he keeps on Rockin in the free would.

  • @suffer1488
    @suffer1488 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!

  • @matthewberryessa7110
    @matthewberryessa7110 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE

  • @mike1974mini
    @mike1974mini 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @dannymitchum5
    @dannymitchum5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rockin in the free world..

  • @shanegregg1057
    @shanegregg1057 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the perspective that you have on this. Another perspective maybe that the reason things are the way they are is because there’s been multiple ways it’s been done and that’s why it works so well and has stuck. Change for the sake of progress or change isn’t always necessary

  • @sportsman62246
    @sportsman62246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some heavy dope for a Saturday morning show🤣

  • @meaganc9586
    @meaganc9586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m not crying; you’re crying. Coolest mid-song guitar change ever.,

  • @selftawt4253
    @selftawt4253 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    shades of Like a Hurricane- somewhere the old Neil is smiling....

    • @mikewest712
      @mikewest712 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I heard a little "Old man"

    • @brians9794
      @brians9794 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear a little bit of Buffalo Springfield in there: "Expecting To Fly". Can you hear it?

    • @christopherfettes390
      @christopherfettes390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jason covered "Like a Hurricane" on his Live from Alabama record if you haven't heard it. Good stuff!

  • @williamrandolph832
    @williamrandolph832 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fn genius, so glad the whoever got the brilliant idea to use cover me up in Billions, that is how found him, Tyty his getting The marrow out of every song.

  • @hwizell7478
    @hwizell7478 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Score keepers numbers
    Mom’s expectations filled naps
    Pies pops grilled patties
    #haiku #jasonisbell #welldonesir

  • @DZKMN74
    @DZKMN74 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an incredible TV studio performance.. the man,and the band are just phenomenal!

  • @malcolmsturrock4871
    @malcolmsturrock4871 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa X

  • @averyellis
    @averyellis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got DAMN, that drummer tho...

  • @frankkleyn7778
    @frankkleyn7778 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next in line as America's songwriter. Bruce is passing the tirch.

  • @citrix99301
    @citrix99301 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the hollow body arch top with floating bridge he playing slide with at the end?

  • @jimboshizz
    @jimboshizz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fact that this is great goes without saying, but is Jason heaps taller than everyone else, or is it just a really weird camera lens?

  • @joeclemans1415
    @joeclemans1415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the guitar that he switches to for the finale

    • @outlawcountrymusic1261
      @outlawcountrymusic1261 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No clue, but I want one

    • @bigpapachance
      @bigpapachance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a duesenberg (spelling?)
      Top of my head I think they're a German company.

  • @traceymccarty859
    @traceymccarty859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just disovered Jason, wow!

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Start 01:38

  • @Photograph1974
    @Photograph1974 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roll Tide, Jason!!

  • @fredadams6481
    @fredadams6481 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    the guy from terminator

  • @bathtub123456789
    @bathtub123456789 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That beautiful southern accent his mom has you will here nowhere else but Alabama.

  • @davidterry919
    @davidterry919 ปีที่แล้ว

    He has came a long way from Green Hill.

  • @crimfan
    @crimfan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tune. It really reminds me of Paul Weller's "As You Lean Into the Light."
    th-cam.com/video/PD8T_mpIMhA/w-d-xo.html

  • @robertdenney9494
    @robertdenney9494 ปีที่แล้ว

    Berna and Les

  • @nikopoa6555
    @nikopoa6555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gotta be honest guys. This sucks without Amanda on the fiddle. Listen to the version in Boston. It blows this away.

  • @ryegoldenbird
    @ryegoldenbird ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She decided to bang. He can feel guilty for being born though lol
    Doesn’t effect me

    • @Kelleyp
      @Kelleyp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, wordsmith.