Sometimes, when you experience a dark time, or even a dark day, NOTHING helps you get through it like a slow & soulful Rufus Wainwright tune. Thank you for that, sir.
I nearly died from benzo, alchohol and opiate addiction, experiencing a stroke, paralysis, and multiple head injuries and seizures (etc, etc), and this song and his Want One album helped my mental recovery more than the majority of my subsequent therapy. His voice (and my singing along with it) also gave me the confidence to extend my vocals in my own music, so thanks Rufus x
@@nickharte5035 He was excellent. He sang this song better than the last two times I heard him. Must have been only 650 people at most in the audience. All beautiful people around me packed into a sold-out performance. Just Rufus, his voice, piano, and guitar for an hour and a half. Bill. (Be well please)
@@wwonka52 I saw him years ago in Christchurch, New Zealand, on a solo piano tour in support of his All Days are Nights: Songs for Lulu album. It's a very special memory for me. Glad you had a great night!
I love Rufus' slow, lazy yet extremely precise rhythm when singing. That mixture of bohemian, Chelsea hotel, vibes mixed with extreme perfectionnism is incredibly sexy. Just like Rufus himself. Absolutely divine. Not to mention his amazing voice and lyrics. Masterpiece.
Perfection! When I saw that Rufus documentary 'All I want' in 2007 or so I was blown away. The band Keane were big fans of him too and I saw Rufus back then at Shephard's Bush Empire with Keane soundman Alasdair and the drummer and keyboard player of Keane. We went backstage after the gig and congratulated Rufus - I asked him when he was going to put his songbook out, as it would do really well, he sort of ummed and ahh'd and said "yeah, we're kinda working on that". - I am still waiting!! After the gig I went for a curry with Keane drummer and Alasdair and Keane's LP was number One in the charts at that moment and they had just played Glastonbury. I asked him how it felt, he said "it was all very unreal at the moment" and I asked how Glastonbury was - He said "I was Sh*t scared at first, just looking out at all those people, biggest gig we'd ever done, then once we started it kinda got more real. Amazingly people were singing along with the songs, couldn't believe it, so yeah, it was great, but scary..."
Saw Rufus in concert with my wife (then GF) at the time and this song blew me away. I will never forget the feeling of being in love and having RW articulate and transmute that feeling into such a stunning musical melody. It felt like he was singing just to us in that moment. I’ve been a fan ever since.
This song is so gorgeous! It’s the type of song I could easily get lost into for hours on end; it’s absolutely stunning both musically and lyrically! Rufus’s talent is immense!
Drove from Fort Worth to Tulsa to see him play. This was my favorite. But while several hundred people are listening quietly a group of people were talking next to me and my friend during this song. I asked them to stop. They didn't. I then got closer and and said "shut the fuck up or lets go outside". They looked at me ..could tell I meant it and they shut up LOL. I was so mad they were talking i failed to notice there were 5 in their group. No matter I was mad enough to take them all on! LMAO. I looked at my friend and said "Well that was stupid". He laughed and said : "Yeah! but they shut up!" Love me some Rufus!!!
Saw him 3 times so far. and all 3 times were less than 50 miles from my home. Last time he was at a small former church in Northampton, Mass. so intimate and perfect. I go alone, and drove home in the dark which isn't easy, but soooo worth it .
I first heard this tune in 2008. Trumpeter Dave Douglas played a version of this song he released in 2002 called "The Infinite". I thought he took the melody from a classical piece when i first heard it. I looked at the name of the composer and it said Rufus Wainwright and I thought to myself, "That kid from Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveler?" So I investigated more of his compositions and I was like "okay this dude is the real deal. Vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer...and probably under appreciated, sadly." And it's true...unfortunately great musicians are very much under appreciated especially these days where you can "sing" and autotune does everything for you and someone makes "beats" for you because after all learning an instrument takes thousands of hours of time while instant gratification is the norm. But here....here we have an example of phenomenal musicianship.
this version with him on the piano, and this song! what a complex captivating operatic oriental bluesy classical masterpiece! and down to earth soulful and honest! thank You Ruffie !
@@tomservo. because it drives the point home of the power of music and artistic prowess of Rufus to reach across cultural and sexual lines to connect on an emotional level. A song that clearly deals with subject matter from a gay man’s perspective, yet connects profoundly with someone who doesn’t share that particular perspective. It’s a beautiful thing. …thats why. Or maybe you were just trolling and trying to get a rise out of me. Return to sender. 👉🏻
All these poses of classical torture Ruined my mind like a snake in the orchard I did go from wanting to be someone now I'm drunk and wearing flip-flops on Fifth Avenue Once you've fallen from classical virtue Won't have a soul for to wake up and hold you
The more and more reccent versions R.W. may have done with this song, this is the best one ever. Will always ear it as a symbol of his music. Dont matter what.... its Just beautifull. Thank you for it. Lots of love. 😇
Rufus Wainwrihts (1973) nos visita estos días en una gira, All These Poses, donde repasa sus dos primeros discos ahora que cumplen 20 años. El compositor siempre se ha revelado como un gran versioneador, recientemente aportó su voz al 75 cumpleaños de Joni Mitchell, en esta ocasión se homenajea a sí mismo, a sus pop de cámara que a veces es capaz de extremar hasta la ópera, de hecho ha compuesto dos: "Primma Donna" (estrenada en 2009) y "Hadrian" (2018), basada en la historia del emperador romano Adriano y como encargo de la Canadian Opera Company. La gira tiene tres citas en España. La primera, ayer domingo en Teatro de la Laboral de Gijón, dentro de la programación del festival Gijón Sound. Le seguirán el Teatro Nuevo Apolo de Madrid, hoy lunes, para terminar el martes en el Liceu de Barcelona. ofrecerá un concierto con banda, a diferencia de su último paso por el país, en formato acústico con piano, guitarra y voz. Ahora está de celebración. Festeja sus veinte años en la música. Habrá de todo en su selección de canciones. Viajará hasta su primer álbum homónimo (1998) hasta su reciente adaptación shakesperiana, poniendo música a los sonetos del autor británico (2016) o incluirá comosiciones del exitoso "Poses" (2001). Recordará a John Lennon entonando "Across the universe", de John Lennon y a su cercano Leonard Cohen (tiene una hija con Lorca, primogénita del fallecido cantautor, nacida en 2011), recuperando el "Hallellujah" que se negó a interpretar en su gira anterior, como una forma de protesta simbólica ante Donald Trump. La recuperó cuando Cohen murió. "Me di cuenta de que es más importante que la gente la escuche y encuentre confort en ella en estos tiempos tan oscuros", dice. El pianista, guitarrista y compositor, regresará de nuevo a España a finales de junio, cuando actuará en Málaga (29 de junio, Teatro Cervantes) y forma parte del cartel del Biscay Bay Festival (27 de julio, Mundaka). Para el músico "España fue uno de los primeros umbrales, en el sentido de traspasar fronteras, y el público aquí siempre me dio buenas respuestas desde el comienzo de mi carrera. Eso no ha cambiado mucho en estos años: cada vez que vuelvo a España todavía siento la atención recibida y estoy profundamente agradecido por ello". Música independiente novedades.
Right hand plays one rhythm. Left hand plays a second rhythm. Vocal line a third rhythm. I have no idea how he does this. Plus, it's utterly lovely.
Always nice when someone else recognizes the true talent and genius of the complexities created/performed by some musicians. Thank you.
the secret is that he practiced it a lot
there's a very easy and technically correct answer, if you know music you'll understand:
he's an angel.
Anthony LeBaron I totally agree. Such talent, and he’s gorgeous to boot.
I always have this thought too...glad I'm not alone.
I could listen to a playlist of only Poses, Dinner at Eight, and Greek Song on an eternal loop ❤
Agreed
Sometimes, when you experience a dark time, or even a dark day, NOTHING helps you get through it like a slow & soulful Rufus Wainwright tune. Thank you for that, sir.
The beauty in art confort sadness
I agree. It’s consoling.
You’re so right
Always come to Rufus in tough times. He’s an angel on earth
exactly
Rufus is one of the most underrated musicians EVER!
Poses is a musical gem, bordering on perfection.
I nearly died from benzo, alchohol and opiate addiction, experiencing a stroke, paralysis, and multiple head injuries and seizures (etc, etc), and this song and his Want One album helped my mental recovery more than the majority of my subsequent therapy. His voice (and my singing along with it) also gave me the confidence to extend my vocals in my own music, so thanks Rufus x
Seeing him in 4 hours at a small former church in Mass. (Best to you), Bill
@@wwonka52 Hope you had a blast!
@@nickharte5035 He was excellent. He sang this song better than the last two times I heard him. Must have been only 650 people at most in the audience. All beautiful people around me packed into a sold-out performance. Just Rufus, his voice, piano, and guitar for an hour and a half. Bill. (Be well please)
@@wwonka52 I saw him years ago in Christchurch, New Zealand, on a solo piano tour in support of his All Days are Nights: Songs for Lulu album. It's a very special memory for me. Glad you had a great night!
@@nickharte5035 And you as well.
I love Rufus' slow, lazy yet extremely precise rhythm when singing. That mixture of bohemian, Chelsea hotel, vibes mixed with extreme perfectionnism is incredibly sexy. Just like Rufus himself. Absolutely divine. Not to mention his amazing voice and lyrics. Masterpiece.
Perfection! When I saw that Rufus documentary 'All I want' in 2007 or so I was blown away. The band Keane were big fans of him too and I saw Rufus back then at Shephard's Bush Empire with Keane soundman Alasdair and the drummer and keyboard player of Keane. We went backstage after the gig and congratulated Rufus - I asked him when he was going to put his songbook out, as it would do really well, he sort of ummed and ahh'd and said "yeah, we're kinda working on that". - I am still waiting!! After the gig I went for a curry with Keane drummer and Alasdair and Keane's LP was number One in the charts at that moment and they had just played Glastonbury. I asked him how it felt, he said "it was all very unreal at the moment" and I asked how Glastonbury was - He said "I was Sh*t scared at first, just looking out at all those people, biggest gig we'd ever done, then once we started it kinda got more real. Amazingly people were singing along with the songs, couldn't believe it, so yeah, it was great, but scary..."
when he hit that high note on "head" near the end I burst into tears
Me too!
Saw Rufus in concert with my wife (then GF) at the time and this song blew me away. I will never forget the feeling of being in love and having RW articulate and transmute that feeling into such a stunning musical melody. It felt like he was singing just to us in that moment. I’ve been a fan ever since.
He was great doing this 2 nights ago.
Quel incroyable talent ❤, les mélodies de Rufus sont simplement sublimes, quel génie 💞✨💫🦋🌹
The breath control is stunning.🤗
So, this is what a genius looks like in real life 💜💜💜
Simply sublime.
Never get tired of listening to Rufus. Pure genius.
Real pure voice with professional musical make s a great talented singer; it s brought by this great artist and singer; thank u!
This song is so gorgeous! It’s the type of song I could easily get lost into for hours on end; it’s absolutely stunning both musically and lyrically! Rufus’s talent is immense!
Drove from Fort Worth to Tulsa to see him play. This was my favorite. But while several hundred people are listening quietly a group of people were talking next to me and my friend during this song. I asked them to stop. They didn't. I then got closer and and said "shut the fuck up or lets go outside". They looked at me ..could tell I meant it and they shut up LOL. I was so mad they were talking i failed to notice there were 5 in their group. No matter I was mad enough to take them all on! LMAO. I looked at my friend and said "Well that was stupid". He laughed and said : "Yeah! but they shut up!" Love me some Rufus!!!
Saw him 3 times so far. and all 3 times were less than 50 miles from my home. Last time he was at a small former church in Northampton, Mass. so intimate and perfect. I go alone, and drove home in the dark which isn't easy, but soooo worth it .
Magnificent! Luscious.Masterful. ❤❤❤
I first heard this tune in 2008. Trumpeter Dave Douglas played a version of this song he released in 2002 called "The Infinite". I thought he took the melody from a classical piece when i first heard it. I looked at the name of the composer and it said Rufus Wainwright and I thought to myself, "That kid from Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveler?" So I investigated more of his compositions and I was like "okay this dude is the real deal. Vocalist, instrumentalist, songwriter, composer...and probably under appreciated, sadly." And it's true...unfortunately great musicians are very much under appreciated especially these days where you can "sing" and autotune does everything for you and someone makes "beats" for you because after all learning an instrument takes thousands of hours of time while instant gratification is the norm. But here....here we have an example of phenomenal musicianship.
Well said ❤
Thanks ❤❤
Does anyone think of this song every time they put on flip flops? Good lord, this might be better than the original version. He's a national treasure.
Completely agree!
Me too
this version with him on the piano, and this song! what a complex captivating operatic oriental bluesy classical masterpiece! and down to earth soulful and honest! thank You Ruffie !
Straight guy fully relating to this song so hard... ❤️
Why do you have to declare that you're straight? How insecure are you?
@@tomservo. because it drives the point home of the power of music and artistic prowess of Rufus to reach across cultural and sexual lines to connect on an emotional level. A song that clearly deals with subject matter from a gay man’s perspective, yet connects profoundly with someone who doesn’t share that particular perspective. It’s a beautiful thing.
…thats why.
Or maybe you were just trolling and trying to get a rise out of me. Return to sender. 👉🏻
I love your whole act, Rufus 💐
Anyone who has been destroyed by love is memorialized in this song. Maybe his best? He looks so cute here
a Wainwright . in the blood. such soul.
All these poses of classical torture
Ruined my mind like a snake in the orchard
I did go from wanting to be someone now
I'm drunk and wearing flip-flops on Fifth Avenue
Once you've fallen from classical virtue
Won't have a soul for to wake up and hold you
One of his Best Songs indeed. And this is my favourite version. Where the lirics jump from the music. Love it.
I've always love Rufus ! He's so adorable here too !
Superb
love it
The more and more reccent versions R.W. may have done with this song, this is the best one ever. Will always ear it as a symbol of his music. Dont matter what.... its Just beautifull. Thank you for it. Lots of love. 😇
This is the best version I have heard thanks for posting
Meravigliosa, divina voce! Interpretazione stupenda! Amazing Rufus!
May 2021 still Amazing video! More Amazing Rufus! A Great STAR🌟
@@catalinabusla1151 2022, still amazing Rufus !! Yeah, for ever amazing !
Just BEAUTIFUL!!!❤
Je vais encore me répéter mais j'adore, la voix, la musique son charisme! Superbe chanson
j' Adore Rufus MOI AUSSI❤️
@@catalinabusla1151 Copines 🙌😜
AYA NAKAMURA
@@catalinabusla1151 👍🌼😍
what a great song this is!
Genius. 🖤
I went to see him a few years ago and he didn’t play my favorite song. This video helps make up for not seeing it live 💜.
Unbelievably great!
Always love Rufus !
AWWWWWW DE VERDAD SIGO ADORANDOLO Y CREO QUE PASARON MUCHOS AÑOS DESDE QUE LA ESCUCHE POR VEZ PRIMERA.
Perfect simply perfect
Perfection. 🖤
Saw him Glasgow he is a fantastic singer musician
beautiful......
Yes!
magnifique !
Wow ❤️❤️❤️
talented human
Saw him Glasgow fantastic
Rufus Wainwrihts (1973) nos visita estos días en una gira, All These Poses, donde repasa sus dos primeros discos ahora que cumplen 20 años. El compositor siempre se ha revelado como un gran versioneador, recientemente aportó su voz al 75 cumpleaños de Joni Mitchell, en esta ocasión se homenajea a sí mismo, a sus pop de cámara que a veces es capaz de extremar hasta la ópera, de hecho ha compuesto dos: "Primma Donna" (estrenada en 2009) y "Hadrian" (2018), basada en la historia del emperador romano Adriano y como encargo de la Canadian Opera Company.
La gira tiene tres citas en España. La primera, ayer domingo en Teatro de la Laboral de Gijón, dentro de la programación del festival Gijón Sound. Le seguirán el Teatro Nuevo Apolo de Madrid, hoy lunes, para terminar el martes en el Liceu de Barcelona. ofrecerá un concierto con banda, a diferencia de su último paso por el país, en formato acústico con piano, guitarra y voz. Ahora está de celebración. Festeja sus veinte años en la música. Habrá de todo en su selección de canciones. Viajará hasta su primer álbum homónimo (1998) hasta su reciente adaptación shakesperiana, poniendo música a los sonetos del autor británico (2016) o incluirá comosiciones del exitoso "Poses" (2001). Recordará a John Lennon entonando "Across the universe", de John Lennon y a su cercano Leonard Cohen (tiene una hija con Lorca, primogénita del fallecido cantautor, nacida en 2011), recuperando el "Hallellujah" que se negó a interpretar en su gira anterior, como una forma de protesta simbólica ante Donald Trump. La recuperó cuando Cohen murió. "Me di cuenta de que es más importante que la gente la escuche y encuentre confort en ella en estos tiempos tan oscuros", dice.
El pianista, guitarrista y compositor, regresará de nuevo a España a finales de junio, cuando actuará en Málaga (29 de junio, Teatro Cervantes) y forma parte del cartel del Biscay Bay Festival (27 de julio, Mundaka). Para el músico "España fue uno de los primeros umbrales, en el sentido de traspasar fronteras, y el público aquí siempre me dio buenas respuestas desde el comienzo de mi carrera. Eso no ha cambiado mucho en estos años: cada vez que vuelvo a España todavía siento la atención recibida y estoy profundamente agradecido por ello".
Música independiente novedades.
Un sueño verdadero es poder verte y escucharte,despues de tanto tiempo sin saber nada de ti☆☆☆☆☆.EMI ARBO.⚘⚘⚘⚘.
Right on!
God bless ya for this post! ;)
PASA EL TIEMPO PERO SIGO FIEL A ESTE TEMA ,UNO DE LOS QUE ELEGI PARA ADORAR AD ETERNUM.EMI TE SALUDA RUFUS.
👌💫✨🌹👍
Hace años que este tema tuyo me gusta queda mal decirlo pero todos saben que idolatro esta cancion.EMI ARBO.
Pinky ring! 😍
Always !!!!!
could someone explain the verse starting with "reclined among these packs of reasons..." ?
Rufus you are magnificent
I don't know much by this guy but I heard this song and it knocked me for six. Anyone recommend where to start with him album-wise?
Agreed. Start with “Poses”. It’s like the PERFECT album.
Mitch i was so happy to see Rufus singing pop songs again! Love the new album!
Want 1 and Want 2
Release the stars is exceptional
honestly have no clue what he's saying but it sounds beautiful:)
Find your comment so funny. Never the less I think its about delusion and of dreams destroyed. Thats life as it is. Real.
This is common with Rufus. His enunciation is shit but he’s a musical genius so he gets a pass lmao
I fall at his feet.
wow
I just tapped this out on the anti-stress app and thought, "I haven't heard that in so long...." So, thanks!
Which app? :)
Rufus.......oh no oh no oh no kidding!!
この気だるそうな感じがたまらん
Drugs. Lots of them.
❤💎👌
J’ai aussi été voilée Mentalement il y a deux jours.
Merci de me remonter le moral mon vieux 😎🤞🌈😉
@Anthony LeBaron - which is not even to start on the lyrics.
I can't believe I didn't like him when I first saw him open for Tori Amos.
I saw him with Tori and feel the same!!
I was there for Rufus and remember thinking how much I wished he could’ve played more.
!
I SHOULD have said the same thing
Love this song so much. Don't like this version. He seems wasted.😥
Made me a man, ah but who cares what that is?
needing to blow his nose, is he not?
No
I think he's really really high in this video...i'm sure he had a little something to snort before this hahaha
@@Smyth50domine watch the documentary about his drug abuse and recovery. It's a really great insight into this.
His songs are so depressing. He sings other peoples hit better - link Sting's.