Ben Howard - Walking Backwards - Live by La Blogothèque

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  • "Walking Backwards" by Ben Howard, from the album "Is It?". Performed live for ‪@blogotheque‬
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    Some days I’m walking backwards
    Truth be told
    I don’t mind
    Some days I’m walking backwards
    Truth be told
    I don’t mind
    Some days I’m almost there
    Back to the beginning of time
    Some days it all goes quiet
    And there you are, on my mind
    You say I’m on the right track
    Truth be told
    I don’t mind
    Just like the moon always returning
    In the paling of the dawn
    I don’t know why
    It feels so Natural
    And the whole world sings along
    Some days I’m walking backwards
    Back to the beginning of time
    You say I’m on the right track
    Truth be told I don't mind
    Yesterday I saw you with your hands up in the sky
    I saw the whole thing twice
    I said I been here before
    Into the future of my life
    Just like the moon always returning
    To the paling of the dawn
    I don’t know why it feels so natural
    And the whole world sings along
    I don’t know why it feels so natural
    And the whole world sings along

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  • @MachinesAreHuman
    @MachinesAreHuman ปีที่แล้ว +627

    This is just absolut awesome.
    This is the perfect crossover of "old Ben" and "new Ben". Best of both worlds.

    • @rayanehamza1200
      @rayanehamza1200 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly what I was thinking

    • @liamliosmyth
      @liamliosmyth ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Glad he’s found the right path after a bit of experimenting

    • @fromtheday9461
      @fromtheday9461 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@liamliosmyth he definitely seems a lot happier for sure, it’s lovely to see

    • @ThomasBrophy
      @ThomasBrophy ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@liamliosmyth
      In this regard though, there were never any ‘wrong’ paths. I’ve loved every part of Ben’s musical path.

    • @liamliosmyth
      @liamliosmyth ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ThomasBrophy 100%

  • @bayoucracka
    @bayoucracka ปีที่แล้ว +377

    Imagine waking up to this for free on TH-cam. What a time to be alive.

    • @jamesabergas5320
      @jamesabergas5320 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sure beats the mongols at the gates

    • @Hhannnahh
      @Hhannnahh ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed

    • @cornlee22
      @cornlee22 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sometimes we forget how good we have it!!

    • @randytate2755
      @randytate2755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just woke to find good sounds to go with my coffee. I came across this Ben that I’ve never heard of before. My eyes are now open wide and impressed and had completely forgotten about my coffee.

    • @adriantill1249
      @adriantill1249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good call, actually; we take it for granted don't we?!

  • @koalify7166
    @koalify7166 ปีที่แล้ว +218

    that drum slowly coming in as he walks up the stairs....insane

  • @ramonstrahmann4848
    @ramonstrahmann4848 ปีที่แล้ว +582

    Ben Howard proving again and again that he is the best musician of this generation

    • @josebetancourt3443
      @josebetancourt3443 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      100% agree!

    • @lucasspinella1955
      @lucasspinella1955 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      LOL!

    • @keltone
      @keltone ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Best? How so?

    • @cloudsovercalifornia7651
      @cloudsovercalifornia7651 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      One musician should be the best? In which world do we live?
      In every genre we have a lot of "best" musicians.
      Greeeetzzzz ❤🙏🏻

    • @mornayroux9397
      @mornayroux9397 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fully agree. Was lucky enough to see him live in South Africa. Was awesome!!

  • @blogotheque
    @blogotheque ปีที่แล้ว +286

    It was great to shoot this live session 😍

    • @stephenwilde5731
      @stephenwilde5731 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Where is the venue? Is it recording studio or somebody's home ... Beautiful property.

    • @contactjd
      @contactjd ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How many goes did it take to get right?

    • @jamesabergas5320
      @jamesabergas5320 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great job guys

    • @garrywillliams
      @garrywillliams ปีที่แล้ว +6

      La Frette Studios. Residential studios near Paris. Their website shows pics of all the rooms. Must be a really hard to leave.

    • @brizzley250
      @brizzley250 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The concept and filming is amazing and a perfect medium to convey the feeling of the track.

  • @fadge4105
    @fadge4105 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Great to see Ben and India back. Congratulations, a great song.

    • @samincloud
      @samincloud ปีที่แล้ว +12

      India is playing in the current tour!!! It was beautifull seeing them all together ❤

    • @oneof134
      @oneof134 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm so happpyyyyyyy🎉🎉

    • @shred-ed303
      @shred-ed303 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought that was her! The camera doesn’t pan over to her for some reason.

    • @huevitoestrelladoo
      @huevitoestrelladoo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Omg, I'm realizing this just now!!!

  • @TLRVmusic
    @TLRVmusic ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Love the fact that Ben is literally walking forward in this video. Incredible shot!

  • @DavidBoland
    @DavidBoland ปีที่แล้ว +37

    that transition from outdoor to indoor vocal was heavenly

    • @Cutty_Bronson
      @Cutty_Bronson ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty much the only transitions he does nowadays, with music; I started following him and his music over a decade ago, when he (and his original band) had some of the best transitions I'd heard in music for a long time.
      Now? Not at all.

  • @Iliketotellyou
    @Iliketotellyou ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Ben Howard + La Blogothèque = Heaven 😄🤩

  • @theginganaut9254
    @theginganaut9254 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    That indoor transition gave me chills! ❤️

  • @Crimsonzs
    @Crimsonzs ปีที่แล้ว +79

    One of the coolest vids I've seen in awhile. Ben playing acoustic, going to the band, seeing Kyle, Nat, RD and Mickey tear it up in their shots, and closing off back to the acoustic with the birds in the background
    Who doesn't adore this?

    • @LH-yl1ul
      @LH-yl1ul ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't forget India too!

    • @Crimsonzs
      @Crimsonzs ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@LH-yl1ul she didn't have a shot unfortunately

  • @IrisAndTheShade
    @IrisAndTheShade ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Almost makes me cry. "Somedays I'm almost gone babe, back to the beginning of a time". I read about him having mini strokes/or something and I'm sure the thought of passing through goes through his and all of our minds. Love Ben!! And his drummer is so good and fun to watch along with the whole band.

  • @sirdimi9246
    @sirdimi9246 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Ben Howard is just the goat nothing more, nothing less. Glad that he’s back und happy

  • @goonmillet
    @goonmillet ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It’s new but somehow, it brings me back.
    Ben’s art had such an influence on me throughout my life. I’m just glad he does what he does. Band sounds amazing all together.

  • @ralucaprepelita8428
    @ralucaprepelita8428 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The indoor transition feels like a fever dream - in the best possible way. ❤

  • @nkhln
    @nkhln ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Just like the moon always returning" at 1:25 gets me so much:)

  • @kharenaman65
    @kharenaman65 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish Ben released all the songs in the album with the acoustic to electric/synth to acoustic pattern. I'd listen to that all day

  • @EvanDempster
    @EvanDempster ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I absolutely love how this video was shot. Beautiful

  • @TheEddieVedder
    @TheEddieVedder ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Anyone who has notifications on for Ben Howard is alright with me

  • @ezequielltorres
    @ezequielltorres ปีที่แล้ว +25

    the song makes much more sense in this version. such a beautiful thing

  • @313714
    @313714 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Now this ladies and gentlemen is real music! Every once in a while a artist comes along like this and it makes the hairs on your arms stand on end! ❤

    • @ZanderRound
      @ZanderRound ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, most of the tat in the charts makes me angry for the fact it airs at all, this is pure talent and mainly all I listen to lol

    • @emekao500
      @emekao500 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZanderRoundI’ve been deep diving in his catalog, what a goldmine. 😮

  • @pranavgautam96
    @pranavgautam96 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Elements. ELEMENTS! That's what makes Ben's music special. So many small elements coming from all kinds of sounds of various instruments. Instruments chime in, take a pause, and chime in again. So beautiful!

  • @Hhannnahh
    @Hhannnahh ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Listening outside with the birds singing “and the whole world sings along”
    Such a warm song. Feels like home.

  • @nathanbardell
    @nathanbardell ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I had to watch this video at least 5 times: the first was for the artists perspective, second for the visual creativity, third was to listen to the lyrics, forth for the AV breakdown, and fifth was to to sit-back and enjoy the amazing performance as a whole! Well done.

  • @deanbowman1652
    @deanbowman1652 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I absolutely love Ben Howard. How come every album and every song he does I love it. Heard this for the first time today and I can’t stop listening to it. Can’t wait for the new album on the 17th June. HE IS A GENIUS AND HIS PEOPLE AROUND HIM THAT HELPS CREATE THE NEW SOUND

    • @EPmager
      @EPmager ปีที่แล้ว

      It's on Friday 😋 or maybe even tomorrow if it's a regional release schedule

    • @yahsworld2940
      @yahsworld2940 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

  • @alancookson4366
    @alancookson4366 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There are times when the sorrow and heartache of love's past are so far behind us that we lose the feeling of loss.
    These times are when our cup of joy is full, calm days, easy days....days when time passes like a silent stream.
    Enjoy the breeze, the bright glow on your face and the easiness it brings.
    No mention of storms or futures, every moment is this moment.

  • @arnaudchevalier4830
    @arnaudchevalier4830 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the drums fading in are soooo sick :O

  • @carolawinterstein193
    @carolawinterstein193 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song makes butterflies dance in formation..

  • @leonardodeoliveira1921
    @leonardodeoliveira1921 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Brilliant songwriter, brilliant song and brilliant video. What a genius.

  • @elguilleatajapenales
    @elguilleatajapenales ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the framing with the plants at the end is so insane

  • @alexquinn96
    @alexquinn96 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Frederic Borenzstein on the steadicam... take a bow! Perfection

  • @jayinderkaushik
    @jayinderkaushik ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Gosh, redefining how live performances are recorded. This is art.

  • @geraldchan7395
    @geraldchan7395 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    am absolutely blown away. gasping aloud in my work office while watching this

  • @johnbarlow8234
    @johnbarlow8234 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I wish these version were released properly (on CD haha). Keep coming back to them!

  • @predobender
    @predobender ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What a pleasure to follow his career, leave it to Ben Howard to always touch us with heartfelt music

    • @predobender
      @predobender ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And the whole world sings along...

  • @Redmachine12345
    @Redmachine12345 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This man can do no wrong

  • @brunodinizart
    @brunodinizart ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Every time I listen Ben Howard’s voice I remember who much I love his music

  • @DonCarle-bd7zb
    @DonCarle-bd7zb ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Absolutely Brilliant!! and who's that on the Cello?!?!?! as if we didn't know. Welcome Back India !!!

  • @ПавелЕккерт
    @ПавелЕккерт ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is the best one-take shot ever existed 🖤

  • @bayoucracka
    @bayoucracka ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would pay 5x to see an acoustic Ben Howard show

  • @tombryant6185
    @tombryant6185 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way he sings "cradle" gets me every time.

  • @srfokay
    @srfokay ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So happy to see India still there by his side. Love the music these people make.

  • @stefanrousseau2465
    @stefanrousseau2465 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everytime a breath of fresh air.

  • @brianboru8858
    @brianboru8858 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Words can’t express how much I love this.

  • @shikunsha8856
    @shikunsha8856 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    singing just like speaking to your heart

  • @dimeurzh7903
    @dimeurzh7903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In France we have this typical expression: "C'est dans les vieux pots que l'on fait les meilleures soupes". Dats exacly my feelings ! Merveilleuse chanson & wonderful staging.

  • @ScottClarke-x3v
    @ScottClarke-x3v ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of the best music videos I've ever seen, and I grew up in the MTV era of the 80s.

  • @trash4evr
    @trash4evr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i love this man with all my heart

  • @pawemakowiecki4269
    @pawemakowiecki4269 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Indie’s back. Do good to see Her again.

  • @19374hklmaq
    @19374hklmaq ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thats such an awesome song. how the drums get louder the closer he gets . its such an masterpiece.

  • @BismarkCastroAlmeida
    @BismarkCastroAlmeida ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Each day I am prefering more the new Ben. But it doesn't make me dislike the old Ben. Both are awesome!

  • @daenopher
    @daenopher ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The transition in this is just something else...

  • @taylorhoughtonphoto
    @taylorhoughtonphoto ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Live version again for the win! It sounds incredible and the video is beautiful. Your music is powerful. Listening on repeat already.

  • @kristiewoodside9130
    @kristiewoodside9130 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    INDIA!! Getting back to their roots ❤

  • @clemfandango8398
    @clemfandango8398 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my days, new Ben Howard stuff!!??! How have I missed this??!! Yes Ben!!!!

  • @LockStoppageSandwich
    @LockStoppageSandwich ปีที่แล้ว +16

    THE DOGS BOLLOCKS ❤ this resonates like hell with me as a long term sufferer from depression. Some days I walk backwards. BUT overall I am moving forwards and that’s a GOOD thing

    • @sandisalamandi
      @sandisalamandi ปีที่แล้ว

      feeling this ❤ keep going!

    • @raveandsweets
      @raveandsweets 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      me af! rock on brother!

  • @JumjumKitsune
    @JumjumKitsune ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Feels like two sides of Ben Howard but combined to a grand version. Like meeting both the Ben from every kingdom and the one from noonday dream .❤

  • @laram4921
    @laram4921 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely incredible!!!! SO EXCITED for these new releases.....

  • @alishacassidy7612
    @alishacassidy7612 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I absolutely LOVE this song! Sometimes it's OK to go backwards to move forwards! I can definitely resonate with this song! As I struggle with depression! I just LOVE everything Ben Howard does! One of my favourite musicians ever! His music is so relaxing! Well done Ben! ❤️❤️
    I'm getting jazz feels too and chill out lounge vibes! Love love love!

  • @mellowscorpio
    @mellowscorpio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow.. that final shot, the ending of his voice merging into birdsong, the canopy of greenery above, the warmth of home behind, so beautiful

  • @jake_newman
    @jake_newman ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hope Ben will do an acoustic album soon. Just him and his guitar

  • @rhondajh
    @rhondajh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤inspiring ,back to bed,dream on.

  • @MoooseGooose
    @MoooseGooose ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Their he is! Thats the Ben I fell in live with all them years ago...

  • @sebastianosabo
    @sebastianosabo ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Your ability to communicate through music is crazy. Every song is an explosion of emotions.

  • @josheveritt7928
    @josheveritt7928 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That transition though

  • @oliverjohnmacdonald7312
    @oliverjohnmacdonald7312 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just like the moon, I'm always returning to this video

  • @kyrirhcp
    @kyrirhcp ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is just gorgeous! I loved the studio version and got hooked on that short intro and was anticipating and excited for a more acoustic version, and this is just so satisfying. I love that we get so many versions of his music to enjoy at different moments and moods. Ben Howard is a genius, I'm so happy to have his music in my life

  • @insidethelines7170
    @insidethelines7170 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just put this comment on the Days Of Lantana video, but seems appropriate here too:
    I have found these videos a fantastic way to help a Ben Howard listener, one that generally 'prefers' the earlier sound to the newer sound, to understand and appreciate the newer sounds and how they are put together/still so very connected to the earlier sounds. I'll be relistening to the previous two albums in a new light once I've worn out 'Is It?'.
    Thanks for these videos!!

  • @deanking5185
    @deanking5185 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the best songs i've heard in a long time. Looking forward to the album.

  • @graphika1003
    @graphika1003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE FOR MY EARS AND MY MIND

  • @ferguswoolveridge
    @ferguswoolveridge ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like so many of Ben’s songs I don’t want it to end

  • @ForumRider158
    @ForumRider158 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Today is the first time hearing this live version. I wish he would release an album of live performances!! Superb!

  • @kierangohrt
    @kierangohrt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man this makes me feel.

  • @56newsmedia
    @56newsmedia หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ben is the greatest of all time!

  • @The_Original_KL
    @The_Original_KL ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The new album is absolutely incredible, its amazing how Ben can move between darkness and light so easily in his music the last album was quite moody but this one is like breaking back out into the light.

  • @TimoKlangfeld
    @TimoKlangfeld ปีที่แล้ว +1

    das stück ist einfach der wahnsinn....wunderschön..

  • @michaelwray1034
    @michaelwray1034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im 61 now lived music since childhood , ben is just a brilliant songwriter.. One of me top 5.

  • @jamesharris85
    @jamesharris85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The King 👑

  • @mookieandthebab7709
    @mookieandthebab7709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a guy

  • @svenschneider___
    @svenschneider___ ปีที่แล้ว +5

    audio engineers work is amazing

  • @PhoeFireaga
    @PhoeFireaga ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is beautiful. Just made my afternoon!

  • @f.castropaoletti877
    @f.castropaoletti877 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks guys ... 🙏❣

  • @CameraNostalgiaClub
    @CameraNostalgiaClub ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful song see this live at the Royal Albert Hall was an absolutely incredible experience!!

  • @liamliosmyth
    @liamliosmyth ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m speechless

  • @lalli5089
    @lalli5089 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    his music never disappoints

  • @danquigley7285
    @danquigley7285 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is something so compelling in the honest, simple presentation of the these lyrics. Universally relatable.

  • @driverv86
    @driverv86 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is incredible.
    Really well shot and orchestrated and a fantastic song.

  • @iamosheen
    @iamosheen ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is absolutely incredible. The whole thing is amazing, camera work, performance, sound, setting, I love it.

  • @iketyke7324
    @iketyke7324 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a work of art.

  • @katoruxiii5956
    @katoruxiii5956 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Feel loved.

  • @rakkup7572
    @rakkup7572 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So grateful for this man

  • @erikafrancisco
    @erikafrancisco ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh maaaaaaaaan...gah! 🔥❤🌠🎵⚡⚡⚡

  • @rgbura
    @rgbura ปีที่แล้ว +1

    might be song of the year, just incredible

  • @M4rvin1
    @M4rvin1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that we get the best of both worlds

  • @jordanedgeley6601
    @jordanedgeley6601 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredible, beautiful, sublime...none of these words do it justice

  • @ehudrauch
    @ehudrauch ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best musician of our generation... So innovative

  • @BORAHAE_OT7_FOREVER
    @BORAHAE_OT7_FOREVER ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No words... just feel it 💙

  • @ThomDammers
    @ThomDammers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jesus Christ so beautiful

  • @NG-tw4km
    @NG-tw4km ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely too tier. Inventive, inspiring, hopeful, colorful, textural. So excited for this new album.

  • @MahoganySessions
    @MahoganySessions ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stunning!