Ben Howard covers 'Figure8' in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

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  • @kerithian5243
    @kerithian5243 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    2024 and still listening to these amazing BBC Radio 1 shows! Always love listening to Ben Howard. Music therapy at it's finest. It's a good time to be alive. #Grateful

  • @vinceparkes9861
    @vinceparkes9861 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The moment India comes in.......how delicate is her tone, Ben is the leading from the front as always. The whole arrangement is on another level.

  • @0NauGhT0
    @0NauGhT0 10 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    This guy is just phenomenal. I cannot get over how good he is at what he does

    • @RezaGarrow
      @RezaGarrow 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Agree 100%. My only conflict is if I should tell other people about him. As much as I want him to be successful and get what he deserves, I don't want to ruin what makes him special by going mainstream.

    • @ClipsItookInGame
      @ClipsItookInGame 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Reza Garrow Going mainstream? You realise this is on BBC Radio 1 Live lounge right?

    • @iMertin
      @iMertin 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Reza Garrow lol good theory

    • @kearress7350
      @kearress7350 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +SEEMENOW NOWSEEME Ben is FAR from mainstream since his second album!!

  • @TheMinarus
    @TheMinarus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I'm definitely fanboying here...But I honestly just think that a lot of people that come across Ben Howard on the Music Scene really don't get just how genius and beautiful his music is. There is just so much depth and emotion into EVERYTHING he sings, it's not seen anywhere else and he puts more passion into what he does than iv'e probably heard anywhere else....It's just crazy beautiful and I'm not just talking about this but everything else...I thank him everyday for his beautiful music

    • @Nap_ster9
      @Nap_ster9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mozart /beethoven of folk music. Mans a fn genius

    • @cactusflavour7513
      @cactusflavour7513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheMinarus Try Matt Maeson, I like Nelsonwood Lane. If you haven’t yet heard him?

  • @rachellwilson4853
    @rachellwilson4853 8 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    His arrangements of hit song covers are second to none

    • @volfoniraoul6743
      @volfoniraoul6743 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      exactly !

    • @mrmcclintock534
      @mrmcclintock534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think I have seen anyone else cover an original song, make it thier own and play it better.. but it's like he does it unpretentious, like most wont see it unless you stay and 'listen'. Just incredible.

    • @carl93squires
      @carl93squires 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrmcclintock534 he’s up there, I’m becoming a big fan of his but James Arthur’s covers are on another level

    • @jamiewhite4309
      @jamiewhite4309 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about Johnny Cash?
      I keep forgetting he didn't write the songs I know him best for.

  • @issasecret3440
    @issasecret3440 9 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    I've listened to this song an unhealthy amount of times. It never gets old. I could probably listen to it on a loop (literally like the number 8) until I take my last breath. I. Love. It. Seriously.

    • @garygregg9791
      @garygregg9791 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Has the same effect on me!

    • @iMertin
      @iMertin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He's unreal. But when you feel dark he can make it very dark if you get me lol

    • @Neliith
      @Neliith 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +iMertin I listen to him in all moods and have done so for 5 years now hah. But yeah, when I feel down and listen to his darker stuff. Takes me to the darkest place possible, but I kind of like that kind of suffering in some weird way.

    • @iMertin
      @iMertin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neliith yeah i feel the same both ways but i was just pointing out the feel i cant when he takes you dark

    • @richbaker6212
      @richbaker6212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I heard it a couple years ago but waiiiiiited till today to download it because I am going to wear it out!

  • @jonnyblaze2k
    @jonnyblaze2k ปีที่แล้ว +12

    wow incredible! Love how he drops in Little Dragon - Twice into the cover blend, turns the whole thing into a musical masterpiece all of its own.

  • @LeonIneke
    @LeonIneke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    Who's still watching the almighty Ben Howard in 2020?!

    • @annevanheeckeren2585
      @annevanheeckeren2585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I will never stop watching the almighty Ben Howard

    • @marchalsouthe8302
      @marchalsouthe8302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Of course

    • @Nap_ster9
      @Nap_ster9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Forever,y fav artist, bwethoven of folk music

    • @unicorntulip4481
      @unicorntulip4481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Listening to the almighty Ben Howard is a spiritual awakening each and every time.

    • @alexisgamizlazo
      @alexisgamizlazo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Meeeeee...!!!!!!

  • @Rainsanker
    @Rainsanker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This makes me wish Ben Howard would make a full lenght record with just creative covers like this

    • @iMertin
      @iMertin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Pretty much has if you put them together yourself

  • @liamstroud5111
    @liamstroud5111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The way he composes covers gives me goosebumps.

    • @L_Martin
      @L_Martin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's got a real gift for interpretation.

  • @ondemandradio1833
    @ondemandradio1833 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Why has this not reached 1 million hits yet? It's my favourite Live Lounge performance and the masses deserve to see it.

  • @M6VGF
    @M6VGF 11 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I Just love this. I hadn't heard the Ellie Goulding original but listened to it out of interest. I am amazed by what Ben and his band have done with it. Pure musical genius....what a superb version this is. The guy is pure class. Cannot stop listening to his stuff. Totally hooked.

    • @mikijwa
      @mikijwa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here :)

  • @halfpintpixel
    @halfpintpixel 8 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    BBC needs to make an album for their live lounge sessions so I can listen to this gem whenever I please

    • @Caluma122
      @Caluma122 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      They Do? I can only assume this was a joke???

    • @chloebaines9984
      @chloebaines9984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They do.....

    • @richardbarnes2784
      @richardbarnes2784 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Find a youtube ---> m p 3 c o n v e r t e r click to share the video, then copy the link and paste it into the yt2m p 3 converter and download it as a track.

    • @tripleglz
      @tripleglz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be nice- Easy money maker for them, too bad it’s all about streaming… albums were something… play in the order and arrangement it was made. When albums had a story, when albums went from one song to the next- (Every Kingdom by Ben Howard- check out also Motopony self titled first album- I swear by it- so beautiful)
      Now a days some things just seem soooo choppy- cos it’s not for an album, it’s to be heard that day, upload it- stream it- link it- like it- : ) #loveyourneighbor2021

  • @NGlennN
    @NGlennN 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is out of this world.
    So good...

  • @monsieureye1937
    @monsieureye1937 10 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Ben Howard's voice is so hypnotically relaxing, amazing cover of a great song. Good job! =D
    Its about time for both Ellie and Ben to collaborate towards one awesome original song, their voices together would make for some eargasmic listening material...

  • @paulspicer1567
    @paulspicer1567 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Not often a cover is better than the original but hats off to Ben and team have pulled it off here.

  • @uberkatja
    @uberkatja 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    what an absolute legend. LOVE Ellie's original, but this is just mind-blowing

  • @highalpacas2556
    @highalpacas2556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2022 still listening. Miss this Ben Howard

  • @chelseajadex
    @chelseajadex 12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Seen him live 4 times, absolutely amazing every time

  • @MahoganySessions
    @MahoganySessions 12 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Another incredible cover from Ben and the band

  • @twistedtornaydo4671
    @twistedtornaydo4671 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He makes you feel emotions you never knew you had!

  • @richardj5023
    @richardj5023 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    OMG this song is perfection

  • @larasoto1991
    @larasoto1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This expanded my life expectancy by 2 years

  • @JHA854
    @JHA854 7 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Ben and India are like a dream team.

  • @krillick234
    @krillick234 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How does one man have so much talent? He is absolute treasure and a breath of fresh air for the music industry! In other interviews he shows that he doesn't care about the fame of the music industry and in the two shows I've been lucky enough to see him at it is obvious he cares about the music and the fans and that is it. I'm lucky to have encountered him in my lifetime. Long Live Ben Howard and the band.

  • @JacobRiddallMusic
    @JacobRiddallMusic 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those harmonics are so flawless! also love the way Ben and India share the lyrics on 'Twice'. So nice!

  • @mtollmaster3747
    @mtollmaster3747 10 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    You must be kidding! That is the sickest version of that song that will probably ever exist! I had to watch it at least a dozen times to see everything that was going on instrumentally. Truly unreal. Goulding has a beautiful unique voice but she ain't no Ben Howard.

  • @kimbojbrown
    @kimbojbrown 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best live lounge there ever was!!! Ben you are incredible! We are blessed

  • @ArianneWinslow
    @ArianneWinslow 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have watched this so many times and cannot get enough :)

  • @L_Martin
    @L_Martin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ahh coming back to listen again. Such a melancholy and haunting interpretation of the Goulding track.

  • @heathermcmaster7599
    @heathermcmaster7599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still listen to him and it’s 2023

  • @nickrumbelow7873
    @nickrumbelow7873 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Goosebumps!! Love this SO much. Musicians truly enjoying every moment of their craft. Fantastic version!

  • @stephaniecroston1899
    @stephaniecroston1899 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just love all of his songs, covers lyrics, guitar skills- just everything, he's perfect😌👌

  • @JAYDEE3103
    @JAYDEE3103 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this version is literally one of my favourite songs of all time

  • @abbiejay4
    @abbiejay4 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most moving performer I have ever seen, so so much better live. Love you Ben!!

  • @theauthenticnut2.0
    @theauthenticnut2.0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Listening in 2019. Going to listen in 2020.

  • @SamuelJaytutoring
    @SamuelJaytutoring 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Love this! India's voice is so good!!

  • @jonnyhunt6767
    @jonnyhunt6767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Truly delicious music !!!!! X

  • @nikkimartin1630
    @nikkimartin1630 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    omg I think I'm in love with this song

  • @Paulo.1984
    @Paulo.1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW! what a great job! I absolutely love it when India comes in at @4:06....oh my word....simply breath taking! and the 10 or 15 secs that follows. Ben Howard is great....but India's backup vocals are DELICIOUS!!!

    • @paulioc1403
      @paulioc1403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice to see India getting some much deserved recognition. This girl plays percussion, guitar, and other instruments too. Beautiful voice I cant get enough and a smile that melts me everytime. What a talent

  • @kearress7350
    @kearress7350 9 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I thought this was an amazing cover until India started to sing Twice across... It then became epic!!

    • @Paulo.1984
      @Paulo.1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know right?!?!? It's brilliant! I can't stop going back to 4.06....

  • @traciecox9982
    @traciecox9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely raw talent to each and every one of you!!!! 🙏🏻

  • @mamtakhadka
    @mamtakhadka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still listening this on 2022🙌🏻

  • @marquesn77
    @marquesn77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely, just lovely ❤

  • @watermelonly557
    @watermelonly557 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing song i love it

  • @MahoganySessions
    @MahoganySessions 11 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    The master of reinvention.

  • @philgraham7
    @philgraham7 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow!!!! I love this and everything Ben does 😊

  • @chelseajadex
    @chelseajadex 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is beyond beautiful. His voice is amazing

  • @jiyoonseo3794
    @jiyoonseo3794 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALL of his covers are flawless. Its incredible.

  • @jkgaming578
    @jkgaming578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best live lounge ever. That distorted Chris Issac sounding guitar sound in the background is just insane 🔥🔥🔥

    • @heidiiiiiiii
      @heidiiiiiiii ปีที่แล้ว

      His Call Me Maybe cover is great.

  • @markndogs
    @markndogs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the most haunting pieces of music I’ve ever heard. Mesmerizing in every way. What a brilliant performance!

  • @7svs
    @7svs 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome yet again...he changes the vibe of this song completely and it works! Stunning and awesome live lounge!! Can't wait till I see Ben and the band again live! True talent!

  • @AngelineNgkittykat
    @AngelineNgkittykat 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    And he mixed Twice by Little Dragon into the song! :) Brilliant!

  • @TaiOneOkRock
    @TaiOneOkRock 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just!!! i cant even!!!! Amazing as always!

  • @iwannadissolve5653
    @iwannadissolve5653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg he sang so well and mixed the two songs it blended into one, it almost seems like a one original perfect piece. I'm glad that Ellie Goulding version exists so I can understand this better.

  • @sofiealvestad120
    @sofiealvestad120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is so beautiful . i`m crying. just beautiful

  • @benkuipers9748
    @benkuipers9748 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song can last forever. And then you take it away. Then you take it all away.

  • @JambonJovii
    @JambonJovii 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is acoustic and vocal imperfect perfection.. ❤️

  • @byronwheeler4210
    @byronwheeler4210 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love Ellie and I love Figure 8. This may be the most original cover I've ever heard...and I love it. Great job! (I think Ellie would dig it too)

  • @Vashti1987
    @Vashti1987 11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this version, especially the part when is mixed with little dragon's "twice"

  • @tomparkes2709
    @tomparkes2709 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the best piece of music I have heard in a long while. I have no idea what the Ellie Goulding version sounds like, and to be honest I daren't listen; I would assume it wouldn't even come close to this. Can't believe I've only just discovered this guy, but my goodness am I grateful I did. Also, if India would care to marry me, that would be just fine. All of the live videos I have seen of theirs are fantastic - must get myself along to a show soon. Well done Devon!

  • @elizabethholt4856
    @elizabethholt4856 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh my, I don't even have words, beautiful, just beautiful

  • @LeHimeFaon
    @LeHimeFaon 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am genuinely in love with this man

  • @HawthornLeatherCompany
    @HawthornLeatherCompany 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely incredible.

  • @The_truth_is_in_the_dream
    @The_truth_is_in_the_dream ปีที่แล้ว +103

    2024 anyone

  • @SuretteC86
    @SuretteC86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Every time I see him do a cover it's awesome wish he would perform his older songs tho Burgh island and Every Kingdom are my fav albums

  • @paulspicer1567
    @paulspicer1567 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not often songs are better than the original but wow this was another level. AWESUM

  • @randrews1806
    @randrews1806 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genius anything he touches turns to gold

  • @klwest1
    @klwest1 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is phenomenal, Love the little dragon addition. This is epic! can't stop listening

  • @Charrdx
    @Charrdx 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This just makes me more and more excited to see you live this August, just beautiful

  • @samokeeffe7590
    @samokeeffe7590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Who's still watching the almighty Ben Howard in 2022?!

    • @Lekwaa
      @Lekwaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always!

    • @finnbremner2463
      @finnbremner2463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2023 here

    • @stevie7235
      @stevie7235 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can’t stay away and listen 10 times in a row 😕

  • @MambusBambus
    @MambusBambus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    i first heard Ben's cover & then Ellie's orignial song. i have to say that the cover is WAY BETTER than the original!! so smooth & melodic. awesome artist!

  • @maaike8144
    @maaike8144 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is exactly what I always think of when I hear Ben play. I was always wondering which artists I'd had to tell my children about, like my mom and dad told me about the beatles and queen etc, and now I finally found one.

  • @Towoawawabo8
    @Towoawawabo8 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this song so much...and his do melodic with his music, i love this guy....keep mucic alive...

  • @NatalyaGalkina
    @NatalyaGalkina 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loving Ben sooo much. Just don't get how come I didn't see this fantastic cover earlier o_O

  • @adriansienicki5115
    @adriansienicki5115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    perfection good one simply good too good xxx cary on MR Ben and rest of bandxxx

  • @elliekirkbright5983
    @elliekirkbright5983 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hes a genius. Im in awe.

  • @influxbrown
    @influxbrown 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    At the point when India comes over the top of him on the last verse it just takes the song to levels unimaginable.

    • @breisfm
      @breisfm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was looking for a comment like this...

    • @nothingasitseems1860
      @nothingasitseems1860 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love her voice and it sounds so good with Ben's... Love there connection😬

    • @Lis_aaaaa
      @Lis_aaaaa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mitchell Brown still living for that part man, incredible!

    • @Caluma122
      @Caluma122 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, thought this myself 3 years ago, still thinking it now!

  • @cookiemonster12145
    @cookiemonster12145 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his cover is amazing i bet his mother is so proud of what hes become well done ben howard i love this cover i think i might convert it i love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mattyburrows9059
    @mattyburrows9059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats a sick tone that...more of that please

  • @alobar0674
    @alobar0674 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He has saved this song; dragging it out of POP OBLIVION; dusted it off and made it into a GEM... man he is talented!!!!!

  • @markwilliamson1182
    @markwilliamson1182 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow what an absolute genius Ben Howard is my musical mojo

  • @MrBarnyardos
    @MrBarnyardos 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding

  • @monika93lp
    @monika93lp 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG!!!! Everything is wonderful and suddenly I hear Little Dragon... and i fall in love with this!!

  • @sheronmasih
    @sheronmasih 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this cover so much!

  • @MrKumpi
    @MrKumpi 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every generation has an artist that defines it. We have waited, 90's Kids, and now it looks like we may finally have that one act we can tell our tell our kids about,

  • @sarah799
    @sarah799 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben's voice is simply breath taking. I have never found an artist where I cry in joy at their music but ever since I saw Ben live and hearing perfect, flawless covers like this really pushes my emotions over the edge. Never stop making music, please!
    Also, India is stunning.

  • @TeaganMago
    @TeaganMago 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree. I don't know how in the world anybody could say he has a "disgusting voice" - it's incredibly unique and textured. It has so much depth and soul.

    • @tonymartin558
      @tonymartin558 ปีที่แล้ว

      what sort of moron says such things

  • @akua2731
    @akua2731 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don't understand why bbc still hasn't put these covers on spotify...😢

  • @jobeparfitt1
    @jobeparfitt1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my all time favourite cover of a song

  • @84Dunni
    @84Dunni 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even in 2018 this still sounds amazing!!! Timeless 🔥

  • @chrismcgregor2316
    @chrismcgregor2316 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Still after a decade of listening, I come back to this almost daily. It’s 2025, I’ll be back in the comments in 2035 to update too.

  • @dav1eboy11
    @dav1eboy11 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    A jaw dropping performance! Emotion evoking...
    6 mins of serenity

  • @abbiejay4
    @abbiejay4 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hard to believe he is ten times better live in person, most moving performance I've

  • @heidiiiiiiii
    @heidiiiiiiii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He's amazing live - hopefully, he makes it to the States again ❤

  • @bethanygreen9267
    @bethanygreen9267 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this. His voice is gorgeous!

  • @lucianaalbanesevalore5477
    @lucianaalbanesevalore5477 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Ben Howard!!! You let me survive...

  • @Karin536
    @Karin536 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is perfection!

  • @youcancallmeaz
    @youcancallmeaz 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i swear you can actually do ANYTHING! the best cover i've ever heard!

  • @lizbickerstaffe
    @lizbickerstaffe 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic piece of music, I melt through the floor. Wow.