The Blackberry Sessions: Natalie Merchant
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ม.ค. 2023
- Natalie Merchant visited Blackberry Farm as part of our annual Americana Music Association weekend. During her stay, she journeyed to Blackberry Mountain. She settled in at the Library and shared a beautiful acoustic version of "Motherland."
At Blackberry, we love music - discovering new artists, welcoming back old friends and sharing moments wrapped in beautiful sound. With the Great Smoky Mountains as our backdrop, our proprieties, Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, have hosted a diverse music series that offers guests an intimate concert experience with the likes of legends, superstars and up-and-coming talents.
The Blackberry Sessions invites everyone to share in the unique magic that is felt here. - เพลง
at 55years old...I have traveled the Earth. I have have headlined concerts, I have led men into combat, leaving the jungle with less than I came with, I have fathered a mountain of a man, I have loved unrequited and been given love without measure, I have won the day at times and there have been nights i owned nothing but my soul... I wept at my mother's grave recently. Save only hers, I could live all my days knowing only one other voice and know I have lived fully. Ms Merchant, tu es belle.
the honor of it all. music is the only depth to honor it all
She is all that
She may just be the most beautiful woman in the world
Im in tears… I have loved Natalie since she was with 10,000 maniacs. She is exactly what we needed right now. So real and raw
It's not just her mesmerizing voice; it's not just her stunning beauty; it's how she pours her soul into everything she does. And her soul is powerful, indeed.
Absolutely!
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You put the words there where I was without. Thank you! Oh she keeps Moving me, so.
Natalie has always been a presence -- calming, grounding and soulful.
Damn. Her voice has gotten even better with the years.
Perfect performance - and let's not forget Erik's amazing accompaniment.
My dad taught him how to play:)
As a young woman her voice haunted .... now my dear lady you bring tears ... beautiful
'haunted' - the perfect word for NM's voice.
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ABSOLUTELY !
With a year on the side.
I haven't read any compliment to the brilliantly guitar playing where her soul and voice shines!
I’m teary. She has a way of getting through my hardened shell and to feel again.
I interviewed Natalie by phone from New Zealand over 10 years ago she was so lovely to speak with and later in the year I saw her perform in NZ and met her. One of my most memorable times.
Come on. Seriously, is there anyone in the world that has a more beautiful, mesmerizing singing voice than this woman? You know, the kind of voice that almost forces you to close your eyes while you get goosebumps and experience something resembling a religious experience?! On top of that she's brilliant, compassionate, resilient, independent and beautiful. What a remarkable human being.
TOTALLY Agree 🥲
No other musician can compare.
Ms. Merchant is light years ahead of the rest. Scratch that. There really is no other. My life consist of keeping my family happy , work and spending an evening with Natalie Merchant every chance I get. I simply cannot listen to guardian angel without balling Hope she sings it 6-27-24 Like always , the wife & I will be front center. It’s what we live for.
I was at that performance. Having listened to Natalie since I was a very young child, my appreciation only grew as I watched how she carried herself and shared her voice with us all in person.
Your song writing and poems touch my lonely heart. Thank you for still creating your magic in this difficult world and tough times! 🤗 Your songs make it tolerable to get up every day and fight the good fight!✌
Omgoodness, thank you for taking your precious time to respond to my comment! Rock On! 👍 keep being inspired by everything you see!
Following since her 10,000 Maniacs days.
Incredibly wonderful
Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your beautiful voice with us! ❤
She flew under my radar for years. One day I was sharing some Tom Waits and Van Morrison with a friend and she asked me what I thought of Natalie Merchant. Told her that I'd never heard of her. She handled me copies of Tiger Lilly and Carnival and I've loved Natalie from a distance ever since. Her dark eyes truly seem to be windows to a special soul and her voice has an intimate quality like the hearth behind her in this video. If I could, I would spend an entire winter snowed in with her in front of that fire with her eyes and her voice and freshly falling snow silently gathering on Ponderosa pines through a window in time...
She inspires with her Authenticity, her innate sense of self and place.
Yep, that is she and I in my avatar. I absolutely adore this woman so immensely I named my precious daughter Natalie-Anne in her honor. I am quite hopeful they can meet one fine day...This summer's tour should be an absolute blast across the USA indeed and I look forward to attending a number of shows yet still haven't found out details on the Seattle date. What an profoundly remarkable American national treasure dearest Natalie is to us all....
I have met Natalie several times over these decades and I'm happy to say she was even more delightful, engaging and warm than I could have imagined.
@@jbt6007 Indeed she is. There were at least six times I tried meeting her after this first of us shaking hands after I presented a full bouquet of a dozen polished steel roses and she didn't want to meet with folks. Finally in December of 2014 at our last meeting she signed the magazine and other photos I have waited so long. She also got a kick out of both my Utah license plates personalized, giggled a bit and posed with them and I for photos. She was so very happily surprised to see them. Goodness gracious I adore her and her work. So many across the globe far and wide share my reverence....
I also named my daughter Natalie Grace in her honor.
@@kimchinguyen-little6920 How REMARKABLE. That makes about 10 namesake Natalies I know of. The global tour opener Friday the 14th here in Poughkeepsie near her hometown she signed a copy my of my precious daughter's birth certificate. WOWZER.
A great guitarist and a Heavenly Voice for an absolute Masterpiece! Something touching thanks to a Marvelllous Natalie!!! 💞❤💞
I think her voice is more powerful and her words clearer now than when she was young.
Great voice, intelligent woman, beautiful Blackberry setting. Perfection.
Gorgeous songwriting. Hoped that beauties like this, and her two new songs, would birth out of the pandemic. “Motherland, cradle me. Lullaby me to sleep…” May we find courage to stand tall in truth, light & love. May I finally learn to safeguard me and “…keep ur❤off ur sleeve…”
It is great seeing Natalie perform . Thank you for the years of inspiring music.
Huge Natalie fan here! So soulful…..thanks for this.
simply outstanding,what a beautiful song
So beautiful and in touch with reality! Truly wonderful and healing in this new world that we find ourselves. Our Eternal Father -- Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort (2 Cor 1.3) will most surely bring us to His love. How good He is - you can rest in this, be at peace! 💓
Unbelievable voice I think her music and her voice have improved with age. 😊
What a voice!
I love this song. You sound magnificant, Natalie! 😇🥰
Wonderful. One of my favourite all time songs beautifully done. Again
great Guitarist!
My favorite song…thank you, Natalie…bravo Erik! Masterful!
12 days ago?! Wtf?! I love her so much and have for 30+years!
Oh my! What a Goddess! Beautiful voice and also such a beautiful woman! 😍
Being Human at its best! ❤
Natalie....still captivating my ear
I wish you could come and visit me it would bring my spirits up I don't get out much because of my health conditions I'm a big fan of yours ever since the mid 80s
I've just been diagnosed with a new cancer in my esophagus and I just want to see you before anything else happens to me
Just saw her in Milwaukee last weekend. It was an amazing experience, seeing her 22 years after the first time I did, and getting to take my kids age 13 and 16 this time. Just an absolutely immersive experience in a beautiful theater about 14 rows back.
Also love Erik Della Penna!
I agree
she continues to be amazing. she has never changed in voice and mannerisms.
STUNNING! - can’t wait to see her in London in November :- )
Awesome! Spine tingling greatness!
Passion and feeling already transmitted !
looking forward to her shows this spring. got my ticket.
Hvala na lepoti, veri, istini, Natalie, divna dušo. Ljubav iz Srbije, zauvek...
This song carried me ❤
Seeing her in September! I can't wait!!
Beautiful performance
Great song, makes me think of my mom I lost back in 2021, love you mom
Beautiful Natalie ❤and beautiful guitar and playing❤
Wonderful piece of work.
Oh man, her voice is so beautiful. And the guitar accompaniment is spot on. So lovely.
I love you Natlie. Keep on bringing us your beauty and grace and talent!
How can you not love here she is into me my heart LY
Thank You!
You get lost in the song ,so close your eyes and when the song is over open your eyes,SLOw
what a treasure. what a gift.
💜💜💜 Blameless, and innocent, and free.
This is the most beautiful performance on all of TH-cam.
❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤thank you
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Awesome! there is not a day that go's by that I do not hear at least one song from Natalie ever since I heard Natalie in 10,000 maniacs it has been so.
Wow she's awesome
Natalie is magnificent. I aspire to play the guitar like this guitarist someday, wow!
Just getting better and better babe 😘.
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Thanks I needed that.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful 😊
Too superbly awesome!!!
Outstanding, butterflies in the stomach
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you!
Awesome!!! as usual.
Great!
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Voice 😇
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Hermosa Nataly , desde sur América.
Te sigo desde los 90s
Awesome
Stunning clip
Ah… the memories of seeing Natalie so many times out on the West coast when I lived in San Francisco as a much younger man.
I live in Memphis and I saw her in 1998. I'm a huge fan. Yeah I was a kid but my mom arranged a meet and greet and she gave us flowers and told my mom she likes my name. I was only 4. But I remember well. I love her River Phoenix song dedication from Tigerlily. What years did you see her? Any 10,000 maniacs concerts from her early years? In 1990 someone cussed at her and she stopped everything and said why did you say fuck to me? What did I do, my family is over in war right now. And he said no one cares about your GD politics. And she said you can leave if you want , and the profanity makes you look unintelligent. I watched it and was like whoa. I've never seen her up against someone but she stood it and asked him why did you yell fuck to me? What did I do? Come closer and tell me your problem. And she did it with class. Once the music started back up, she screamed really loud to let out the anger and then went back to singing. Screamed loud, after the altercation.
Outstanding.
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Love your music Natalie, 4ever ❤ 🌍 ❤ ✌️
Oh my, one of my favorite songs. Motherland, what a word that strikes home. Now do we relate to the Russian version? Russia has a vast history. I read a lot when I was a kid. Ignore the Russia connection; I believe Natilie said once, she'd rather dig a ditch than write lyrics for her music. But some good stories.
Aside from this gibberish, I signed up for CD's from Columbia records and got a recommendation for her music. I will go to my grave a fan of hers.
I used to pronounce it Merhannnt, because it sounded French. No need for that.
Your voice is wonderful like the first time I heard it wonderful 😊
Stunning ❤
Love her guitarist!!
😍😍😍😍😍NATI ❤
Natalie❤
Bellissima
How many female singers these days can bring this soulful sound?
Os movimentos, a melodia, o timbre do violão, a maneira como olha o colega e, sobretudo, a bela voz sincera. Agradecimentos aqui do Brasil.
No one comes close.
Hello All...
Just got back from the store...hell, i slept most of the day away but now im waiting on dinner to cook and its already 10pm. Taking my car to Kia tomorrow, it keeps "dragging" back like somebodys holding it back...what, maybe the fuel line...it did it everytime i went to Walgreens to pick up my prescriptions, but its doing it more frequent now...dunno...
Got the house pretty well cleaned, garbage out, dishes done, swept, did laundry, shopping done...guess im set for a few days anyway. Havent been on Twitter much actually...ive been watching the news overseas...boy, those places are a mess, mostly natural disasters. Flooding, drought, earthquakes, ect... Seems like they just keep coming. Spain has a washout too! Flooding somewhere in their country too. Hell, rick just came back from there but not too sure about where he went. Said he went and visited the great grandpas graves, for some reason. Something to do probably. He knows more about old relatives than i do. He once made a geneology chart he showed mom...wonder what he did with that thing? 🤔
Been getting pains in MY bladder now..grrrr im sure its nothing but i feel pressure there every once in awhile...no chances im gonna end up like dad either...ohhhh noooo. One of the neighbors sister died the other day...he came over here the other night acting wierd, his family was looking for him to go to the funeral but somehow he got up to the psych ward floor at our hospital...his family got frantic they couldnt find him, and he missed the funeral too. Guess hes still there. Bought some new dishes, bowls and what turned out to be salad plates...theyre nice as hell too but was hoping to change my 8.5 plates, i had to keep those...i gave the other ones to odessa, across the street, hell ive had those things about 10 years now, is why i went and bought new ones. Started to watch Jack Reacher with Tom Cruise
..that bombed so i watched one with Nicholas Cage...it bombed too. I just turned in...
Well, ill close this for now...gotta head to bed soon and be at kia tomorrow....
Night
Mark
Natalie performs like her life depends on it
Is that Eric playing guitar?
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