Although I would love to hear a studio version of this song, I think what makes it so perfect is the fact that it's only performed live. I can only imagine what it must sound like, to actually be there. Adds to the magic, right? This is maybe my favorite song... ever. Sufjan Stevens is the probably one of the few examples of music that hasn't regressed. This is good music.
this song is honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard, and sufjan definitely has to be the angel of music. but when will there be a studio version? who knows...
There's a recording on imeem which i'm afraid is the closest we'll be getting to studio quality for a while... It sounds like this man has composed the soundtrack to heaven itself...I could DIE peacefully, provided this were playing.
yeah i realized ur right, just those streamers in the background r just like lakewood theater in TX, i saw the ones from lakewood, a kid has a great video of "Jacksonville" from Dallas, its the one thatsl ike 5 minutes long
I totally love this song! The piano is wonderful as is the rest of the music. Sure Sufjan is a bit odd, but aren't all the really talented artists among us?
Sufjan saved me from the deepest despair with this song ( but not only). I really wish he would make this his next video music release. I hope he will consider doing mor ewith the opportunity than just the amateur random shot thing. That is lazy. It is all mysterious.
Don't stop, don't break. You can delight because you have a place.
I saw him do this in London and was blown away- I've never seen a crowd just sit there gawping in astonishment before!
i listened to this song on repeat from arkansas to florida and back. almost 32 hours straight of nothing but this beautiful song.
I can't get over how beautiful this composition is.
omg he's so hot!
i love him to bits, by far the most talented musician and songwriter ever...genius.
I flew from central Florida to NY for this show...I ended up going to this show and the night after, one of the best songs I've ever heard.
Although I would love to hear a studio version of this song, I think what makes it so perfect is the fact that it's only performed live. I can only imagine what it must sound like, to actually be there.
Adds to the magic, right?
This is maybe my favorite song... ever. Sufjan Stevens is the probably one of the few examples of music that hasn't regressed. This is good music.
He is absolutely astonishing and brilliant. This song is miraculous.
Thanks! Saw him in Phil. the day before & was blown away by this song. The whole show: beyond amazing.
Saw this live in 06 in Dubin (St Vincent was part of the backing) last song...just sublime.
I just discovered him...what an amazing song!...
I saw this song in Chicago... Breathtaking is not even an adequate description.
incredible. thank you so much for sharing this...
magical butterfly brigade...
This is such an amazing song! I love how it seems like it's never going to end. He has such an amazing voice.
This video is the greatest thing ever in the world. Love you sufjan. Drop the states project. Its time for the birds.
Breathtaking.
the lyrics and his voice sounds so smooth and beautiful
oh suffie! play more shows in LA. we need more love.
i'm having such fun reading these
I agree... but jeff is no longer with us. so of the living, sufjan provides us the loving we need. thissong is mesmerizing, i cant wait for the CD.
It is amazing, i will be seeing him for the third time this friday and i cannot wait
jeez him and his troupe are all so frikken adorable
this song is honestly one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard, and sufjan definitely has to be the angel of music.
but when will there be a studio version? who knows...
Thanks for taping this!
Aw man, I need this song to be released...
That was incredible
this song was equal best with pulaski day at the Sydney festival on Sat night..awesome
no way. how did i never notice this??! thanks bro
Man, this was almost three years ago! Come on Sufjan, release a studio version :(
Divine.
speechless...
If this is any indication of how good sufjans next (proper) album is going to sound, wowwwwwwww.
He just keeps getting better.
Not yet that I know of. He said it was from ' a series of songs I've been writing about birds'. Hopefully there'll be a new album soon...
There's a recording on imeem which i'm afraid is the closest we'll be getting to studio quality for a while... It sounds like this man has composed the soundtrack to heaven itself...I could DIE peacefully, provided this were playing.
Oh! I so wish he could come to Europe! :(
You americans are very very lucky! ^^
Awesome.
F*cking amazing.
best version
This song is so pretty...I mean, I can't even handle it.
yeah i realized ur right, just those streamers in the background r just like lakewood theater in TX, i saw the ones from lakewood, a kid has a great video of "Jacksonville" from Dallas, its the one thatsl ike 5 minutes long
he is releasing stuff now. he is reappearing like a phoenix out of the ash.
I totally love this song! The piano is wonderful as is the rest of the music. Sure Sufjan is a bit odd, but aren't all the really talented artists among us?
yep. number one man crush.
Was here.
Damn.... too bad I was 6 yrs old when this happened
Does anyone have an mp3 of this? I'd be greatly appreciative.
already does. but he never put it in his albums. released as single
Will this song ever be released?
well said :)))
How was the show? I haven't seen him yet, but when I do i'll probably cry my eyes out.
yeah im like 100 percent sure this was not at TOWN HALL but LAKEWOOD THEATER
He was playing here in GA a few months ago...but I couldn't go...#1 life regret until he gets his hot ass back over here. XD
I was a studio recording of thsi song! does it exist?!
Sufjan saved me from the deepest despair with this song ( but not only). I really wish he would make this his next video music release. I hope he will consider doing mor ewith the opportunity than just the amateur random shot thing. That is lazy.
It is all mysterious.
When is this coming out on an album? I've been waiting since... well since I was at this show.
@ArcadeFire5 Sure is, like Arcade Fire!!!!!!!!!!!
I have it if you still need it
Wow. I forgot my mouth open.
i think it's alabaster altat piece
has this been recorded in studio?
Why does he have to wear wings. That's kinda nutty. But this is a great song. Gonna try learnin' it now...
7 people are in the Butthole-Bug Brigade
i wish i could see him live...
but 70-180 dollars is too much for a poor college student :/
@pizzalover6969 LMAO! Best. Comment. Ever.