He just dropped a brand new album 4 days ago. It’s a bluegrass themed album with his old songs. Amazing album and seems so true and authentic, not forced. Check out “All The Pretty Colors” or “Rail Road Of Sin”. Honestly anything rocks on that new album. Cheers amigo 🍻
The song is partially about DMT. Humans produce this substance naturally in our brains. "How can they make illegal, something we all make in our brain" The song's title references the myth that the world rests upon the back of a giant turtle, which begs the question, "what is the turtle standing on"? On another turtle naturally. But what does that turtle stand on? It is turtles all the way down.... The point he is trying to make in the song is that these drugs can sometimes reveal secrets about the world, but in the end the quest for knowledge is infinite and in the end you are better off focusing on being a loving kind person. "Love is the only thing that ever saved my life."
This is one of the most beautiful songs by anyone anytime. Love it. If I had to choose only one artist to see live, Sturgill Simpson would be my choice.
Turtles all the way down is for sure a reference. I do not know the origin but I've seen it in books and movies. The idea is that the world is on the back of 4 giant elephants riding on the back of an even bigger turtle. And at this point in the book I'm thinking of the person hearing this asks what's the turtle riding on and the story teller says it's turtles all the way down. Might have been in disc world books by terry pratchett. Where he got the idea is probably the subject of a google search.
I also love the song "The promise" from Simpson, the same vibe as Turtles. Then there are all the more typical country songs from Sturgill that I love. In short: Sturgill is the man.
Sound & Fury is an album that goes completely against the grain for country music. It is his most experimental album and loaded with grooves and great songs. Check it out.
I'm new to your channel, and I'm really enjoying your honest approach , and enthusiasm. Sturgill is one of the best out there today, and he leads me to an artist you haven't reacted to yet, and since he was a hero for sturgill, and recently passed from covid 19 complications, I hope you see this, and look into John prine. Any song will do to start, as I don't think the man ever wrote a bad song, but if I had to point to where to start, look at his first album, every single song on it is a complete classic. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much. Comments like yours really make my day and make this worth while! I have a John Prine hitting the channel a little later today, it's for the song Sam Stone. I was unbelievably impressed with him. Thanks again!
The first album is classic country. The second one (this one) is influenced by Pink Floyd and such. The third one is influenced by his love of Otis Redding. The fourth one is influenced by metal and the Cars and ZZ Top. And then he decided to do a couple of bluegrass albums of his own past material.
Such a hard song to break down because he’s a little all over the place. Overall I think he’s telling about all of his life experiences (including psychedelics) and what they have taught him about life. Such a great song, super unique and genre bending. Anything from Sturgill would be great. I love All Around You and Life of Sin.
His new album is a masterpiece. Apparently the songs on his first two albums were all written as bluegrass songs, but the label wouldn't let him do it. They said he needed the big country sound. And he did that and it sounded great. He maintains that he does not like the first two albums because he was told how to produce them. So that's why he just cut the new album Cuttin' Grass. He did them the way they are intended. And he's got another "Stugrass" album on the way! I would check out the stuff on his new album next like "I Dont Mind" or "All The Pretty Colors" or "Breakers Roar". Its my favorite record in the last several years. You will love.
"I Dont Mind" is a song from many moons ago when he was in a band called Sunday Valley, and it was more of a indie rock kind of vibe. Its a great song cut as bluegrass, and its also his wife's favorite song. When you have the time, Google Sturgill Simpson open letter for Cuttin Grass. He just talks about why he made the album its a pretty good read.
Luckily got to see Sturgill live just before lockdown and he was great. He is quite strange but hugely talented. Each of his 5 albums has a different style. If you like this song you should hear his version of this on his new bluegrass album (rerecorded songs from his back catalogue and recordes with bluegrass band) it sounds totally different. My favourite of his Pan Bowl and Sea Stories.
Each of Colonel Simpson's albums are very different from each other. This one was pretty psychedelic...but there are solid rock/country bangers on there as well. "Living The Dream", "Long White Line", and "Life of Sin" are fantastic. All of those are covered on his recent bluegrass album (which is in the conversation for my favorite album of 2020) in a very different context.
Sturgill’s next album will be a return to his roots in Bluegrass. When it comes out take a look! Bluegrass and Oldtime music is the roots of country along with blues.
The song is about insight, empathy and love. It takes doing some drugs for most people to free the ego and remove the scum of childhood indoctrination.
Not DMT. U said it affects everyone different, like they all have different experiences. Not with DMT. There was a study dun were some scientists gave some people (volunteers) a certain amount of DMT so they hallucinated to a point they left this reality. The scientists were all shocked to find out these people all reported the same hallucinations. And all reported feeling a kind of happiness or freedom since there experience. All of them!
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He just dropped a brand new album 4 days ago. It’s a bluegrass themed album with his old songs. Amazing album and seems so true and authentic, not forced. Check out “All The Pretty Colors” or “Rail Road Of Sin”. Honestly anything rocks on that new album. Cheers amigo 🍻
The song is partially about DMT. Humans produce this substance naturally in our brains. "How can they make illegal, something we all make in our brain" The song's title references the myth that the world rests upon the back of a giant turtle, which begs the question, "what is the turtle standing on"? On another turtle naturally. But what does that turtle stand on? It is turtles all the way down....
The point he is trying to make in the song is that these drugs can sometimes reveal secrets about the world, but in the end the quest for knowledge is infinite and in the end you are better off focusing on being a loving kind person. "Love is the only thing that ever saved my life."
About the 3rd time I listened to the song I finally had to look up the turtle reference. I have listened a couple hundred times since then.
That was so well said I didn't have to write a single thing myself.
This is one of the most beautiful songs by anyone anytime. Love it. If I had to choose only one artist to see live, Sturgill Simpson would be my choice.
First and I’m so glad u like Sturgil
Turtles all the way down is for sure a reference. I do not know the origin but I've seen it in books and movies. The idea is that the world is on the back of 4 giant elephants riding on the back of an even bigger turtle. And at this point in the book I'm thinking of the person hearing this asks what's the turtle riding on and the story teller says it's turtles all the way down. Might have been in disc world books by terry pratchett. Where he got the idea is probably the subject of a google search.
If you wanna see how far he’s come along react to Sing Along on his sound and fury album
no one is doing reactions to sound and fury, super weird.
Goodness this reminds me of Waylon Jennings - Good Hearted Woman.
Very important song to me for many reasons
Great breakdown
Psychedelic
Sturgill is the man! Another great Kentucky artist like Tyler. I’m lovin the channel! Thanks for the hard work
Yo!!! I made this video this is cool seeing a reacting video to it!
I also love the song "The promise" from Simpson, the same vibe as Turtles. Then there are all the more typical country songs from Sturgill that I love. In short: Sturgill is the man.
sturgill the best Country singer rn, nobody can change my mind
Sound & Fury is an album that goes completely against the grain for country music. It is his most experimental album and loaded with grooves and great songs. Check it out.
I'm new to your channel, and I'm really enjoying your honest approach , and enthusiasm. Sturgill is one of the best out there today, and he leads me to an artist you haven't reacted to yet, and since he was a hero for sturgill, and recently passed from covid 19 complications, I hope you see this, and look into John prine. Any song will do to start, as I don't think the man ever wrote a bad song, but if I had to point to where to start, look at his first album, every single song on it is a complete classic. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much. Comments like yours really make my day and make this worth while! I have a John Prine hitting the channel a little later today, it's for the song Sam Stone. I was unbelievably impressed with him. Thanks again!
@@OliWilford You're welcome, and I don't think I could have chose a better song to start with than Sam stone. Thanks for the reply.
The first album is classic country. The second one (this one) is influenced by Pink Floyd and such. The third one is influenced by his love of Otis Redding. The fourth one is influenced by metal and the Cars and ZZ Top. And then he decided to do a couple of bluegrass albums of his own past material.
This reminded me of every Jock who spoke about LSD to only recant when they tripped for the first time. Also all those guys are better people today.
Such a hard song to break down because he’s a little all over the place. Overall I think he’s telling about all of his life experiences (including psychedelics) and what they have taught him about life. Such a great song, super unique and genre bending.
Anything from Sturgill would be great. I love All Around You and Life of Sin.
His new album is a masterpiece. Apparently the songs on his first two albums were all written as bluegrass songs, but the label wouldn't let him do it. They said he needed the big country sound. And he did that and it sounded great. He maintains that he does not like the first two albums because he was told how to produce them. So that's why he just cut the new album Cuttin' Grass. He did them the way they are intended. And he's got another "Stugrass" album on the way! I would check out the stuff on his new album next like "I Dont Mind" or "All The Pretty Colors" or "Breakers Roar". Its my favorite record in the last several years. You will love.
"I Dont Mind" is a song from many moons ago when he was in a band called Sunday Valley, and it was more of a indie rock kind of vibe. Its a great song cut as bluegrass, and its also his wife's favorite song. When you have the time, Google Sturgill Simpson open letter for Cuttin Grass. He just talks about why he made the album its a pretty good read.
Luckily got to see Sturgill live just before lockdown and he was great. He is quite strange but hugely talented. Each of his 5 albums has a different style. If you like this song you should hear his version of this on his new bluegrass album (rerecorded songs from his back catalogue and recordes with bluegrass band) it sounds totally different. My favourite of his Pan Bowl and Sea Stories.
Please check out the song he wrote about his wife “Oh Sarah”!
It has some of my favorite lyrics in it.
Each of Colonel Simpson's albums are very different from each other. This one was pretty psychedelic...but there are solid rock/country bangers on there as well. "Living The Dream", "Long White Line", and "Life of Sin" are fantastic. All of those are covered on his recent bluegrass album (which is in the conversation for my favorite album of 2020) in a very different context.
Turtles all the way down is a theory that the earth sits on the back of a infinite line of turtles swimming through the universe.
Sturgill’s next album will be a return to his roots in Bluegrass. When it comes out take a look! Bluegrass and Oldtime music is the roots of country along with blues.
Thanks for the reaction, LOVE this song 🤩 Do plz check out Sturgill Simpson Cuttin' Grass-Vol. 1, it's brilliant!
Sidenote: Sturgill with short hair = 🥰
The song is about insight, empathy and love. It takes doing some drugs for most people to free the ego and remove the scum of childhood indoctrination.
Probably my favorite of his. The Tiny Desk version can explain it for you a bit better.
Turtles all the way down refers to infomite regress. The fact that every explanation requires further explanation
Great video! I think Turtles is based on Native American religious beliefs...plus a lot of hallucinationetic drugs! Great song though!
Only makes me eat 😋 lol THC anyhow.
Don't fake. You definitely know Sturgill.
Just give props to The Man.
Which Koe Wetzle you gonna do brother
Highly recommend a reaction to Aaron Lewis (formally of Staind) ... really good
Not DMT. U said it affects everyone different, like they all have different experiences. Not with DMT. There was a study dun were some scientists gave some people (volunteers) a certain amount of DMT so they hallucinated to a point they left this reality. The scientists were all shocked to find out these people all reported the same hallucinations. And all reported feeling a kind of happiness or freedom since there experience. All of them!
It's folk rock (Americana)
*Sturgill
CRACK DEN!?