Nolan Taylor - "Darkness" (Truthful Sessions)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Here we have Nolan Taylor performing his original song "Darkness" in Charleston, West Virginia.
Last March I went up to visit a friend in West Virginia who happens to be one of the co-owners of the great TH-cam channel that is RadioWV. We hung out for a couple of days and recorded some talented musicians in West Virginia as well as Kentucky. Needless to say it was a great trip and this video is just one of the great things that came out of that week. Hope y’all enjoy this session with the talented Nolan Taylor!
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The older I get the more I love music like this 1 voice 1 guitar and 1 man like me all alone on his own
Beauty in simplicity... I get it
Same. I used to argue with people in high school that radio music was real country. It was popular. Then by my senior year shit started changing. Ten years later ALL I listen to is shit like this and Oliver Anthony. Oliver has a magic spell over my son. My son can be screaming and I turn on Oliver and he’s locked in. Music is powerful. 🔥🤘🏻🗣️
@@TheRainDrop7 Oh dude, I feel bad for your naivete believing radio trash was the real music OOPH. However I celebrate your awakening to what is true music.
At 19 I feel that man. This is music.
You might be by yourself, but you are not ALONE. 👊
01/19/04 was my first clean day. Over 20yrs now by the grace of God
I was just getting started. I’ve been sober 1 year and 6 days now. So, yeah, 20 years later. That was a fun ride…Congratulations on your sobriety. 20 years? Phenomenal dude, out-fucking-standing!💜
@@edicius5202/14/19 Cause I finally loved myself more...hardest thing I ever did was put myself first for once, as backwards as that sounds to many...some of us care for many in silent ways ❤ from me in the WV. One day at a time.
I’m sober now, I don’t feel better but I can feel.
I feel thqt so much 😢
Daddy ain't raise no fuckin quitters over here.
@@iHopeyoure0ffended well I used to be sober 😅
I was sober. Then I finished work.
I’m not nor are most of these views. Sobriety is progress if you are posting this so continue being better than the rest brother
I think most of us can feel this in are soul ❤
As a vet who's lost more men to suicide then war this song breaks me
There's people who have your back...EVERYDAY
dude my thoughts exactly , Your not alone , It cuts deep . "I can hear all those whispering pines"
( Fort Benning ) yeah
I'm just glad it's somethings that in some way brings us together and find the similarities and not the differences. God bless everyone of you
Don't say tha lad
😢
❤ from me in the WV, Nolan. One of the darkest, purest and prettiest songs my ears have ever been privileged to hear this decade!
This song makes me feel things ive suppressed for years. Thank you Nolan Taylor.
I've never heard a song that describes depression so perfectly. This is an absolutely beautiful work of art.
So appreciative thank you.
Agree. I don't know how he sings it straight faced. I can't even listen to it without bursting into tears
Not that you're shopping, but BMTH's live vevo performace of Drown is quite
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@@oswurth8774quite... different. And not nearly as amazing as this, original execution of emotions.
I think this is my single favorite song I've ever found. As a musician and a life long music guy that's a hell of a testament. This song speaks to parts of my soul I'd accepted I'd never find venues for. Alas, here you are. I love you nolan taylor. Deeply.
This might be the coolest compliment I’ve ever received for any of my tunes. Thank you.
th-cam.com/video/bQqXZ3fEs1A/w-d-xo.html also this, give it a listen. Please. @nolan taylor
Hell yeah that’s what I’m talking bout raw music
Losing my mom, finding her dead, addiction, depression after all these years this song has lifted my spirits brother ...thank you so so much
Just found about him recently He's Real 🙏❤️
I listen to this song everyday. 2 weeks sober from alcohol. Trying to keep my pocket watch open looking at the warmth and the smiles from my wife and kids. God bless you Nolan
I listen to it everyday as well man. Still fighting with my demon but I have hope man. Congratulations on your sobriety that's amazing brother. Keep your head up and hug your family a little tighter than before, don't be the first to let go of them. I'm proud of you even though we don't know each other. You got this.
Hope you're still on the path friend. 14 years clean from heroin here. Life gets better.
Jesus and Music got me through. I recommend Zack williams, Ben Fuller, Need to Breath,
I just discovered this song today. I was in the middle of a workout and had to sit down. 22 years addicted to drugs and alcohol. 2 years clean. Stay strong brother!
I always find these songs when i need them.
I got chills listening to this. ❤
This might be the realest song ever written. Thank you.
You’re amazing. The similarities between my pain and yours is eire. From 68 to this masterpiece, you have perfectly captured every emotion I deal with on a regular basis. You feel completely and utterly alone…. then along comes a simple acoustic guitar and a guy, who by quintessence knows the depths of your pain and suddenly you have an outlet. I wish I could put into words how important your music is to me and my mental health. If I ever have the opportunity to meet you I won’t take it for granted. Thank you.
I'm 50 years this Saturday..I'm a single dad ..served 4 years in army..tried to be "better" and it's nice to know there's people out there like me..
Amen brother 🙏🏻 This was my first time listening to this song and thought the same exact thing . We keep moving man cause that's what we do 💪🏻 Wish you and everyone alike the best on this journey of life
Today's the day for drink... go on take a sip.. one beer won't hurt.. or a shot of whiskey.. come on man.. one little bit will help your pain
I'm sitting in my vehicle staring thru the windshield into my garage at my project car... feining for more with my babies and wife inside the house wishing I would have never touched it again... it's such a dark road never feeling like your good enough in any aspect in life. Being a father a husband a friend... say a prayer if you read this for those lost wanting to come home from the dark me included....
That darkness took it all from me. Don't let it do the same to you. It only gets darker.
No truer words were ever spoken wish I could help but we are the same good luck love you friend😢
Brother.......since I've been home from Afghanistan I've been holding everything in.......I'm in my truck right now doing the se thing......hope you fight your shit man!!!!!
stay strong
For what it's worth, I've been the wife waiting inside and you are putting your wife and children through too much, through hell essentially. You won't be whole, & they won't be, until you are sober. I'll pray that you realize this.
16 months clean... I still have problems. Life sober isn't any easier, but I have purpose. That's enough to keep me moving forward. Love yall
Congratulations I’m going in 7 years clean and the problems don’t go away we just learn how to cope with them
hey random person on the internet. Hope you keep moving forward. 🙏
Keep it up brother. Life is infinitely better without a vise like that and I know you see that now.
Drinking isn't the problem, it's us and how we need to live our best life! Drinking is our crutch an easy get away from reality. Good luck.
I'll he 3 years clean March 25 keep on keepin on brother 🙏
I love this song. I've recently stopped drinking as it was becoming a problem. Things are already improving in life. I'm so fortunate I have an amazing wife who has always stood by my side. Music is so important in our lives and this song is just amazing
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I've had the privilege to see this man live a couple of times. Nolan. Brother. Write on. Give us more anytime your ready-. So are we.❤
OMG my soul can't get enough of your music! ☮
I lost my brother and best friend to the darkness, and now its creeping in on me aswell. Brother your music is saving lives. Atleast it has me fighting for it. Thx brother
Damn I’m over here with tears in my eyes. I’m so sorry. I’m sorry you feel the same way too. Keep up the good fight we aren’t alone.
I lost mine too 😢
I hope you’re doing well brother
Sorry for your loss man. Keep up that fight brother.
Keep your head up Chris your not alone brother
Please keep on singing as long as you can. I love em all.
"Cut me down and hold me." Makes me cry everytime
Me too. I think I'll only be loved after I'm gone. It's a damn crying shame.
That's men. Nobody misses men in today's fucked up world.
The only reason i'm still here. It would destroy my wife...
@ermencg1630 we all live in a dark lonely places but remember the love she gives you. That's worth the pain. Stay strong
Man this song hit home god bless everyone getting healed by this song
You save people who are ready to give up. Please never stop making music.
Honestly my all time favorite song. Everytime I play this my dogs howl because I play it so much.
I've listened to this song hundreds of times, still one of my favorites
9 years sober and the darkness is always there waiting to over come my weak days I never stop the fight Nolan your my inspiration bud
I just heard this for the first time. I’ll be honest…. I had to sit in silence for a while after it was over. Dead quiet. I just sat there. And then I wept. And wept.
I fight a war every day. Every second I’m awake I am fighting tooth and nail. And I’m not alone. There are thousands of us.. millions…. though we know the outcome, we fight.
Ironic isn’t it, The enemy we battle is the savior we seek.
Sir thank you for your song. Your voice. You have no idea, or maybe you do, the impact this song will have. Addiction is real.
Thank you so much. We aren’t alone ❤️
What a beautiful comment. Very real and touching words. Couldn't have said this any better.
Keep Fighting brotha, He'll of a Message through a song and this comment. We All have are Struggles but you gotta keep fighting that war.
keep it fighting big bro. you will overcome all the bullshit in your forecast, trust. it is the universe testing you brother. bless up.
@@NolanTaylorMusicyour right. We aren’t alone. Not ever. Thank you
This guy sings from his Soul husband his music is so much more then words
There's music in these hills. It's beautiful, raw, and pure emotion. Simplistic Perfection rarely found. Yet here it is.
Wow, you're a wordsmith , I'd love to read more of your words
"There's music in these hills." I love this .
Never heard of him glad I stayed up all night on utube just to find this gem in the end
Appreciate it!
If i could hit the thumbs up button for every time I listened to this song it would be over a million thunbs up. Its a song that hits my feels , just can't get enough of this beautiful voice❤
This song hits home so close I can tell he has felt a lot of the same pains
You’ve wrestled some dark demons my friend. Beautiful song
Your voice and song saved me mate. Can’t thank you enough for doing what you do.
Never thought at my old age
I'd feel like 600 trains full with emotions
Hit me so hard but yet so gentle .
Those are some lucky trees, getting a free Nolan Taylor concert!
Damn that's the truth 💯
You are right on there. Makes me wish if he sings to the trees, I could be one of them.
True. The trees are lucky
They are alive lol an prolly dancing an swaying to it in the wind
Almost 2 years later and I still tear up to this song. 💓😭
Music is my therapy. Sometimes you have to be broken down to feel it. I grapple with depression. This song tore me down in a way I can't comprehend. Full blown ugly crying from a grown man thinking about what I feel. And what this daily fight is for. Reminds me how I have to fight it. Thanks for the awesome tunes!
Bless you Nolan!! ❤❤❤
Brought me to tears..Just got out of jail… picking up the pieces…praying to make it back home
You will. God is on your side.
Reminds me of Cheap Trick or Smashing Pumpkins in that it's such a happy tune with such dark lyrics, beautifully written, painfully honest, sadly relatable.
I’m a grown man that had tears going down my cheeks listening to this. I could feel your pain like it was my own. This is a masterpiece. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Just found this. I can't agree more with you!
Thanks!
This song is when Sad listens to music. This beautiful song is pure genius. It's art.
When he says perfect moonlight gives me goosebumps ❤
I know you probably won't ever see this, but thank you. I've been going through it, and your music has helped me through some dark dark times. Thank you for being you and doing what you do.
I hope you have found some light in your life... Keep on going through it... Much love!
Thank you for keeping on going ❤
Strong and powerful songs 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮cheers from 🎉Brasil
I thought 68 was what best described everything I could never say. THIS! This is the one. No tune has ever made me hurt, and heal all at the same time. Going through a failed marriage, relapse, trying to be the mother that my own mother could never be. If only I could love myself the way the darkness loves me. You are a hell of a musician, but man are you a magician too. Your voice, it’s magic. Thank you for making this ol girl feel alive for once in a very long time.
Nicely articulated
He’s truthfully singing and writing the truth. In the truest form. No holding back! It’s amazing!
Look at the positives. You made beautiful children together. That in itself is as far from failing at you can get. Keep pushing forward. My mother struggled a lot and although I knew she could do better I never judged her for not having the strength to. Point of my story is you are still here with time left. Make the best of it. Much love from Ohio
Heather keep hanging on Sister, better days will come because nothing last forever and this too shall pass. Just know that you’re not alone and your comment touched the heart of a fellow addict and there’s some in Alabama cheering for you and praying for you.
I think the key is to strive to be a better 'you'. Be honest to yourself about where and how you can make improvements, but also be honest about the nature of those improvements. In other words, try not to fill gaps against unworkable ideals. Try to improve yourself within the context of you and who you are right here, right now. Then, once improvements are made, your context will change and you might see more opportunity for improvement, but it will be easier because now you have a process that works for you. Good luck.
Literally just hitting replay
I played this to my husband last night. He’s not emotional I looked up he was crying , he leaned over to me and we hugged . When I heard this I thought of him. Your important . Keep writing and singing
keep him close
Man this song relaxes me and I have major high strung belligerent anger problems
Breaks my heart every single time, but I can’t stop watching. Beautifully, beautifully sad.
❤❤
Well articulated beautifully sad.
Somehow this song is a warm blanket in my times of darkness. Nolan gets me.
Had a rough start to life, I didn’t help the situation with decisions I made as a teenager. Tough choices, long hours and other sacrifices got me to a new place I never knew existed. A couple bottles took it all away.
The whistle grounded this whole song
This is an ARTIST performing MUSIC. Nothing better in this world than a song and singer that makes you feel and think.
that one hits my heart ..... i feel this song so much .....
Woke up today!!!!! Alone without my kids , but GOD woke me up , and im actually sober !
The way he ended the song is so perfect ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Stumbled on you while listening to Oliver Anthony…beautiful song and amazing voice! I’m here to stay brother..hope you keep on singing
I have never in my life related to a song the way this does. I really don't know what happens next now.
All Dogs Go To Heaven ❤
❤ I love you 🖤🏴☠️
Absolutely breathtaking.
Between you and Oliver Anthony I have falling back in love with country music thank you guys keep em coming
The renaissance has begun amigo
Idk that I know Oliver.. ima check that out. Ty
Lookup radio wv and appalchia untold its full kf music like ths @@cliffhooper3558
Love from Trinidad and Tobago.
When he whistled i instantaly added it to my play list rofl
My heart thanks you and bless you.❤
He pulls my soul up from beneath my feet and let’s me know I’m not alone with my pain. Truly beautiful ❤️🩹
We’re all running from the things inside… chills!
Going through a really hard time man, drinking is killing me and its ruining my relationship with my wife and kids.....your music really helps and this song hits home, hoping i can get better before i lose it all, thank you nolan for your beautiful music, right now its the only thing keeping me going
Do whatever it takes to keep it together without alcohol. It's poison! When you have grandkids it will all make sense. It will all be worth it.
Shadow
Best singer at the moment keep it up bro ❤
Brother, you are a vessel.. your music represensents so many emotions so many of us have felt. Thank you for what you do
This is my mind.
Nolan, hey man I just did 14 years in the Army, and I am being retired against my will from combat injuries that they caused. Thank you for your songs.. they mean something brother!! I needed this,,
Thank you!!!!
Thanks for your service man.
Brandon,❤
Thank you!
Thank you for your sacrifices.
Please remember to keep fighting the addiction. Philippians 4 verse 13 states that I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength. Focus on it one day at a time. If you fall, that is ok. Focus on getting up and trying again. Falling and not getting up, is when we lose. You can do this Brother/Sister!❤
Those that have been exposed to parents that are either addicted or have been effected by addiction feel this. Well done sir. I will shuffle off to deal with the emotions you have evoked.
Fkn resonates!!! Love this song!!
Never heard of this man before but this was one of the deepest songs I’ve ever heard
Yup.. I am mindblown..this song is saving my life.
hes a friend and a great person@@cy4624
The most beautiful thing about music to me is songs like this make you not feel so alone.
splits my heart like a biscuit..
Thank you.
Great compliment thank you.
Beautiful
You know that old saying... don't judge a book by it's cover? I wasn't expecting what Nolan was about to deliver. Incredible voice... what a treat. Well done sir!
The voice of an angel and cries of the wounded. I feel every word in every song of his. Forever a fan.
This song is incredible
Tears every time! 😢❤😮❤
The first time I heard Nolan Taylor was his song 68. The way he sounded while feeling anger and resentment was amazing. It is pure alchemy to turn his pain into beautiful music.
This song is so good its so amazing how deep some songs can hit
Loved it live, love it now.
Appreciate it.
So addicted to this and 68'. Truly Immense.
This.. hits me somewhere I forgot existed 😕
A lot of talent in that tiny little forgotten town. Bainbridge Ohio, 45612. My hometown.
I've only heard 2 of your songs as of today, but it's like listening to my life through your voice.
I don't know if this will reach you Nolan but I'm thankful for your voice and songs. You have helped me through alot of dark times and I appreciate you for everything you've helped me through if you realize it or not
Awesome
Nolan killed this song at the Ryman last night!
Man I felt this song so hard and sobbed when I took in the lyrics especially the part where you was talking about cutting you down and holding you after you hung yourself man so amazing 👏 thank you from the bottom of my heart
Sweetheart, i know it was you that left. I wish you didnt. Your pain is stronger than my Love could mend. I pray you find this beautiful rendition of our life spoken through this mans lyrics. I pray you dry up, rest up, for when you can fill your cup with Love again....I love you....
Thank you. Honestly.
Played this over and over. That shadow always lingers.. Stars are born with songs like these.