I saw Ben twice live, and those two times were the best times of my life. I'm not kidding. When you see him live, the music consumes you, it's like you live in it, and it just gives you an intense feeling of happiness. I have been to many concerts but I have never experienced that feeling before, like the music is literally in your body. It's just overwhelming, you don't want it to stop like ever. He's a damn genius, he deserves much more recognition.
LenaAyugi I was lucky enough to catch Ben Howard for the first time last night in Cape Town, South Africa and I can 100% relate with what you are saying. His live performance was unbelievably spellbinding!
Kigoz4Life well man he is probably best of this generation. Just too much fresh music from him, its like the born of new freddie mercury, i think he has chance to be best musician one day
This is a strictly personal opinion... but in my eyes, with all of the great artists and amazing music they created that i know of, Ben Howard is the best artist i have ever witnessed.
Never in my life had I ever LOVED all of an artists songs. Then I discovered Ben Howard. Never in my life had I been able to listen to the same artist/songs constantly for months on end and never get tired of them. Then I discovered Ben Howard. Never in my life had I ever loved someone's music and talent so much that at the same time I'm in love with their music, I absolutely hate them for being so god damn talented. Then I discovered Ben Howard. He's easily become my favorite artist since I discovered him about 2 years ago. The lyrics of his songs, the phenomenal music that goes with them and his outstanding voice is the epitome of what a true and talented artist is.
SuretteC86 I was tearing up and then seeing him scream that bridge lyrics away from the microphone. I could tell he was hurting on stage feeling the same. I saw it and it all just came rushing in a wave.
This performance was slated back in 2014 - Apparently Ben was late coming on and, as you can see, only played new songs. It's weird listening to this now as it's actually a really great set, it was just very odd at the time as a lot of this material was unheard - All people wanted to listen to was Every Kindom. Ben made a huge sound move between Every Kingdom and I Forget Where We Were, but looking back, I'm so glad he did!
I was lucky enough to win the fan ticket giveaway to this gig I never realised it got put here. Such an incredible night, I think the knowledge that a lot of people there didn't know his music (there was quite a lot of talking even during the songs I think) made him retreat into himself more than usual. Honestly though that might have made the performance even more real. Somehow my music taste grows so that whenever Ben releases something new it's exactly what I want to listen to. Very grateful for this man and his band.
"Sick and tired Oh I begged for the world to change But it don't No, it ain't all you and that's the thing" I don't know any other lyric that moves me like this peace. So true but hard at the same time. But thats what I love Ben for...
Ben Howard and Jack Johnson are the best artists alive. Their music have such a beautiful and touching power. I truly believe that those songs could save people.
He played it as part of his encore for his noonday dream tour in Cardiff. It was absolutely amazing but everyone around me was going mad because he didn't play any of every kingdom haha
I'm not attracted to new artists easily. Generally only listen to big classic greats. But this guy is truly genius. I can't get over how talented he is, his music is extremely moving, so glad that the young generation of today are being treated to something so pure. + India Bourne of course, I officially have a crush on her.
"Rivers in your mouth" is and will always be a lyrical masterpiece. Seriously the way this man handles words is just mind blowing. Also. It is basically the musical counterpart to Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Time is Dancing (Glastonbury 2015) extra lyrics: "I am still not free No the man still stands over me I have food that I can eat But the man paid the poison on my seed I am tired and I am weak But my hands they are soft and they are clean Do you really believe That a savior is gonna do it all for free? In my hour of disbelief I lost the means I need I am still not free No the man still stands over me I am tired and I am weak But my hands they are soft they are clean I have things that I can be But my mind is a weight of centuries But my mind is a weight of centuries But my mind is a weight of centuries"
I am happy that I found the song that woke up me this morning in my dreams ... I forget where we were . I'm glad I can hear this song whenever I want 💕❤️
Ben Howard is a musical poet, that is the best I can describe his work. Lyrically, instrumentally, he is a world class poet! There is so much depth and meaning to everything he creates, and it all flows so masterfully together in the arrangements; that is what music should sound like as art! Every Kingdom was his work with imagery and metaphor, IFWWW is his work with free verse and tone. The only other artist I can think of like him is Paul Simon, and I hope Ben Howard will be recognized at that level, because he is only 27 and he already deserves it.
This album is so good. I love the path Ben Howard has taken, he could have easily released another pop album and gain even more fame (not unlike Ed Sheeran did with "X"), but he instead released a dark,moody, electric-sounding album that is even better than "Every Kingdom". Kinda reminds me of Radiohead's "Kid A" after "OK Computer".
It’s a very rare occurrence when an artists music makes me emotional simply because it is breath taking. Ben Howard’s voice and talent take me to a whole new world, when I listen to him I have no worries in the world
been forturnate enough to see ben and the band live twice in vancouver. Small things and all is now harmed have got to be my favourite - glad this quality video exists!
I saw Ben twice live, and those two times were the best times of my life. I'm not kidding. When you see him live, the music consumes you, it's like you live in it, and it just gives you an intense feeling of happiness. I have been to many concerts but I have never experienced that feeling before, like the music is literally in your body. It's just overwhelming, you don't want it to stop like ever. He's a damn genius, he deserves much more recognition.
LenaAyugi I don't think he wants too much recognition. But i agree with you. One hell of an artist
LenaAyugi i agree with yr comments 100% but unfortunatly not everyone can appreciate music on this level the mans a genius = )
v10dave Yeah that frustrates me so much:)
LenaAyugi I was lucky enough to catch Ben Howard for the first time last night in Cape Town, South Africa and I can 100% relate with what you are saying. His live performance was unbelievably spellbinding!
LenaAyugi i will see him this Saturday. cant wait
I wonder if the crowd realised they just saw the best artist of this generation...
Kearress I also wondered that, he will be the biggest in the history of the world
RandersProduction dont exaggerate lmao, he is insanely good but not the best ever
Kigoz4Life well man he is probably best of this generation. Just too much fresh music from him, its like the born of new freddie mercury, i think he has chance to be best musician one day
lmao get real... He is one of the best but dont even compare him to Freddie.. wtf
Kearress He's second in my opinion, Justin vernon is number one :D (imo don't get mad anyone)
I'm fourteen years old and I strongly believe this is the music my generation should be listening to.
Joanne Riley miraculous girl. rap/twerk is like EW.... evolutionary throwback dance EW....
I'm 16 and YES ! There's so much crap out there these days, but I believe this is the real stuff ❤️
+Joanne Riley I'm a hundred and I don't care
I don't think they have to.. But their life would be so much closer to perfection 😜
+Joanne Riley Thank God
There is hope for our youth.
Keep going your own way and you will go far!
This is a strictly personal opinion... but in my eyes, with all of the great artists and amazing music they created that i know of, Ben Howard is the best artist i have ever witnessed.
swear to god his music and energy while playing takes me to a different planet. no other artists have ever done that for me. ben howard is amazing
I agree Jordyn. In many ways, this is not only an emotional experience but a physical experience. Brilliant, at the least.
Never in my life had I ever LOVED all of an artists songs. Then I discovered Ben Howard. Never in my life had I been able to listen to the same artist/songs constantly for months on end and never get tired of them. Then I discovered Ben Howard. Never in my life had I ever loved someone's music and talent so much that at the same time I'm in love with their music, I absolutely hate them for being so god damn talented. Then I discovered Ben Howard. He's easily become my favorite artist since I discovered him about 2 years ago. The lyrics of his songs, the phenomenal music that goes with them and his outstanding voice is the epitome of what a true and talented artist is.
End of the Affair... pure emotion pouring out of Ben in that Song!
SuretteC86 I was tearing up and then seeing him scream that bridge lyrics away from the microphone. I could tell he was hurting on stage feeling the same. I saw it and it all just came rushing in a wave.
Yassss
It's just a new level of depth.
i… Thank you, Ben.
Larysa Yamshchykova his new album is next level
Yep, depth over distance every time...
Man, I don't think I could keep it together if I actually heard Howard sing "End of the Affair" live. Absolutely powerful.
We have the same last names in different languages :) Mine is Lavrador
Only a truly broken heart and tormented soul can creat such beauty
Agreed!
probably also to understand this music one has to have experienced some stuff... i did
Ben's reaction at the end of End Of The Affair shows just how much his music means to him
Ben Howard was at his best when he was depressed. I love his newer stuff obviously, but this album struck a chord in my heart.
This performance was slated back in 2014 - Apparently Ben was late coming on and, as you can see, only played new songs. It's weird listening to this now as it's actually a really great set, it was just very odd at the time as a lot of this material was unheard - All people wanted to listen to was Every Kindom. Ben made a huge sound move between Every Kingdom and I Forget Where We Were, but looking back, I'm so glad he did!
“And you told me life was learning how to be your friend” my favorite line ever written.
I was lucky enough to win the fan ticket giveaway to this gig I never realised it got put here. Such an incredible night, I think the knowledge that a lot of people there didn't know his music (there was quite a lot of talking even during the songs I think) made him retreat into himself more than usual. Honestly though that might have made the performance even more real. Somehow my music taste grows so that whenever Ben releases something new it's exactly what I want to listen to. Very grateful for this man and his band.
I seriously need to go see this guy he has actually changed the way I listen to music!
Seeing this man live is on my bucket list!
He stirs and soothes my tired soul.
Listening to Ben is like hearing music for the first time...
Ben has just increased his music. Speechless
I want to dedicate this to one of my best friends. She is about to leave us in the most brutal way. We’ve always had this in common.
I love you, pal.
This is one of best live shows of Ben Howard band ever recorded.
So happy he opened with Time is Dancing, the best song
"Sick and tired
Oh I begged for the world to change
But it don't
No, it ain't all you and that's the thing"
I don't know any other lyric that moves me like this peace. So true but hard at the same time. But thats what I love Ben for...
Ben Howard and Jack Johnson are the best artists alive. Their music have such a beautiful and touching power. I truly believe that those songs could save people.
wow Evergreen is just incredibly beautiful live, he should play it more often
He played it as part of his encore for his noonday dream tour in Cardiff. It was absolutely amazing but everyone around me was going mad because he didn't play any of every kingdom haha
I'm not attracted to new artists easily. Generally only listen to big classic greats. But this guy is truly genius. I can't get over how talented he is, his music is extremely moving, so glad that the young generation of today are being treated to something so pure. + India Bourne of course, I officially have a crush on her.
End of the affair blew me away
This version of Time is Dancing is so much more different and calmer than the rest. Beautiful set!
By far the best Ben Howard-performance I've seen. All Is Now Harmed just knocks it off perfectly!
I Forget Where We Were is an amazing song, how amazing this guy is
Think that Conrad might now be favourite BH song. Possess such an inspiring gift.
47:24 --> rawest expression I've seen in a while from a musician.
Listen to him and reunited for a time with myself.
"End of the Affair" is the end of discussions, guys... Music can't get any better! ...and... "All is now harmed" by Ben's art! :)
Amazing, out of words
By far the best performance/version of time is dancing
I seen Ben Howard live. I never thought it was possible but he sounds better in person.💙
He is the greatest songwriter of the last 15 years.
Oh my I am crying
Hannah Helmholdt So am I :(
"Rivers in your mouth" is and will always be a lyrical masterpiece. Seriously the way this man handles words is just mind blowing.
Also. It is basically the musical counterpart to Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
TIME IS DANCIN! ! ! ! ♥️
Time is Dancing (Glastonbury 2015) extra lyrics:
"I am still not free
No the man still stands over me
I have food that I can eat
But the man paid the poison on my seed
I am tired and I am weak
But my hands they are soft and they are clean
Do you really believe
That a savior is gonna do it all for free?
In my hour of disbelief
I lost the means I need
I am still not free
No the man still stands over me
I am tired and I am weak
But my hands they are soft they are clean
I have things that I can be
But my mind is a weight of centuries
But my mind is a weight of centuries
But my mind is a weight of centuries"
This is one of the best live artist performances I have ever seen.
extraordinary nice voice and riffs, excellent!!
They're not only riffs, they're art!
My favorite thing to do.. Just sit here and listen to his music.
nothing can calm me as much as this man and his music
One of the best artists of all time
Easily one of the best if not the best performances by Ben and company!! This is just pure ear candy!!!!!!
i said it once before and ill say it again! his music peace for the mind and soul
Thanks god for this gift to the world..
The end of the affair is one of the must dark emotional songs i have hear. So powerful, so much pain. Cutting through the soul. So beautiful Also.
It's an out of body experience seeing this live, swaying with the crowd, totally one with the universe
I don’t understand how some people can say this music is boring... I just get pulled in and lose touch with reality for a bit
...they dont dive in, they stay on surface. its sooo deep. its ok if they dont wanna dive they miss the whole ocean... :)
@@davidmoon6096 they don't dive in the cold ocean to explore
I'm not sure if I've ever seen a better performance of Rivers In Your Mouth. Absolutely stunning!
THIS MUSIC SYMPHONIZES MY ENTIRE LIFE
This is one of the most beautiful things i've heard.
i wish i could be amongst that crowd, somewhere.....enchanted.wondrous performance! thank you. (today is my name day and this was a unique gift!)
I am happy that I found the song that woke up me this morning in my dreams ... I forget where we were . I'm glad I can hear this song whenever I want 💕❤️
Ben Howard is a musical poet, that is the best I can describe his work. Lyrically, instrumentally, he is a world class poet! There is so much depth and meaning to everything he creates, and it all flows so masterfully together in the arrangements; that is what music should sound like as art! Every Kingdom was his work with imagery and metaphor, IFWWW is his work with free verse and tone. The only other artist I can think of like him is Paul Simon, and I hope Ben Howard will be recognized at that level, because he is only 27 and he already deserves it.
39:40 it's just perfection!!! ugh...this man!
This album is so good. I love the path Ben Howard has taken, he could have easily released another pop album and gain even more fame (not unlike Ed Sheeran did with "X"), but he instead released a dark,moody, electric-sounding album that is even better than "Every Kingdom". Kinda reminds me of Radiohead's "Kid A" after "OK Computer".
so much respect for this guy
It’s a very rare occurrence when an artists music makes me emotional simply because it is breath taking. Ben Howard’s voice and talent take me to a whole new world, when I listen to him I have no worries in the world
One of the few amazing current artists
Ben its on a whole other level. Hes the best and will always be!
The amount of love I have for Bens music is indescribable, saw him live last weekend and nostalgia is already hitting me hard.
Even in 2015. this is still the best Ben's performance.
This man; this man.. 💞
Incredible... Ben Howard is by far one of the greatest song writers ever. ❤️
You've never really heard Ben Howard unless you've seen (whether on video or in real life) a live performance.
One of the best of this generation
This is simply incredible, the sound quality is out of this world for a live concert
India is such a an important part of Ben’s live sound….
I seen him live at Massey hall ,
One if the best concerts I ever been to!
So awesome 😎
Listen to that beautiful silence
the atmosphere created in "All is now harmed" let me so disconcerted. Awesome musics and musicians.
You had a fantastic BAND, Ben! I love you all...
(still does)
Best gig of BH!
I just cant get enough of this.
This music just fills in positive energy
just incredible.
Excellent musicians and an outstanding bandleader!
he just moves my soul wow
been forturnate enough to see ben and the band live twice in vancouver. Small things and all is now harmed have got to be my favourite - glad this quality video exists!
Ben howard's songs is incredible, tone of the best artists I know! I wish go to your show one day.
10:45-11:07 is sacred time. Mesmerizing!
dude is magic
He is just excellent. I'd love to see him perform one day.
Thanks for uploading this, you're a gentleman and a scholar
What a great combination they all make too. Utmost trust in each other.
You know Ben, your inspiration is John Martyn, but for me is Only You.
He is a Very Very Special Artisit indeed. So glad I had the chance to catch him live, can't wait for further Music from Ben & Co x
This is just.. perfect. The entire thing.
absolutely authentic and excellent
'Time Is Dancing' is SO GOOD!
Genius
Damnn, try watching this high, I did and this is beyond masterpiece.
such passion goes in to his music, i think that is what i can really relate to. helped me through such tough times. conrad such a rad song
breathtakingly beautiful :-)
I hope one day he will come back in France for au full live concert !
best musician in the world