"The animations for ‘Head On’ are based on a cellular automaton called ‘Game of Life’ created by mathematician John Horton Conway. ’Game of Life’ has emergent properties, meaning that complex forms can arise, or evolve, through simple individual parts. Without any designer, plan or intent. In the video, we used visuals from ‘Game of Life’ as an analogy for the flow of information; bits of information forming patterns. Adapting. Evolving. Mutating. Like memes, or mind viruses; positive, neutral or negative. Travelling from mind to mind in a never-ending war of ideas that we all participate in and are influenced by.” Director, Mikel Cee Karlsson. New single out now! Taken from the upcoming album "Local Valley" (Sept. 17). ▶️ Stream/Download: josegonzalez.lnk.to/HeadOnYD ► Pre-order album: josegonzalez.lnk.to/localvalley
@@lorrainemccallum9353 I was actually born and raised in Edinburgh till I was for and my parents dragged me down to the south of Ireland... Before I got that sexy accent :"(
I totally agree. There's such a deep humanness and sense of community, almost in a tribal and primitive way, coming out of his music. And the wisdom of simplicity as well. Truly inspiring. I'm really curious about what his musical influences are. With his use of pedal points and mixolydian/dorian modes and quartal harmony, it kind of sounds like nordic folk (which would make sense considering that he lives in Sweden).
I had the exact same feelings when I was listening to this. I can so relate to what you said. It feels like coming opening doors to a time, to a place that once was, that once existed, that was pure, bright, airy and full of joy and openness. I can't explain that feeling. This song helps me scratch the opening to that window.
Cannot wait for the album. You haven’t sold out on your sound. That’s not a common thing these days. Thank you for staying true to your soul in order to continue making music like this. It will always be good enough just as it is
Isn’t selling out the ultimate goal? You do something to make the most of it. Selling out should be the end goal whether you like it or not. Don’t misjudge selling out. It starts in the mirror.
I first heard Jose's mesmerizing voice with Zero 7. Since then, I've been an avid admirer of his work. Probably the most distinctive voice I've ever heard. All you need is one note/lyric and you know immediately it's Jose. He evokes so much emotion with just his guitar and voice, it's truly remarkable.
In this times, this guy's music brings me that, it's good for us to know that we are not alone, that more people is having peace, with the same song, and maybe at the same moment. Hi to everyone from Chile. Sorry for my English. Hugs, and yes, there are bright times coming, "as soon as the storm is over, and all the fog is clear" from the song Storm.
I heard this song during an event and I immediately recognised jose’s voice, I just fell in love with it, this made me wanna take off and reach a really far away place
Thank you so much for your art, José! I'm 22 and listen to your music for half of my life now. This video, your lyrics and what Mikel writes about information bits and how they form ever-changing patterns, about mind viruses... "Join forces and deal with it, head on". It resonates a lot. We're in crazy times! When will we as a collective see ideas as what they are - ideas, projections, castles of thought straight from the mind? When will we be willing to focus on the Living and Real, on that what connects us all without excluding any uniqueness, that we all bring as expressions of life? Can we choose love over fear? I'm giving my best and I send love to everyone who's reading this.
It felt so good to see those tiny moving parts onwards! To think that I am the only one playing Dr. Conway's game here in our neighborhood. I'll always remember that I am never alone. Thank you thank you thank you!
You never fail to elicit strong emotional reactions with your music. This is easily my favorite song since "So Far Away", and the inclusion of The Game of Life just makes it so much more poignant for me. I hope you never stop bringing joy like this into the world. Thank you.
I LOVE YOU ❤️🔥 Muchos saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱 soy tu fan desde hace varios años y cada canción es única, me llena de emoción cada una. Es que la mezcla de tu voz con la guitarra…….sin palabras 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i remember back around 2011 when i hangout in my cousin's house on a weekend, i used to play this game called Red Dead Redemption on his PS3 for hours. then theres one moment where my character goes across the border to fictional Mexico, and the game starts to play Gonzalez's "Far Away", i felt so immersed listening to it as i watch my character rides his horse throughout the desert landscape.. now here i am, 10 years afterwards, still entranced by his newest songs haha
Tive a felicidade de ouvir José Gonzalez pela primeira vez em One tree hill. Desde então acompanho e levo comigo a leveza da sua música. O melhor show em atmosfera que eu já fui na vida. :) Novas músicas ou aparições como em This is us são sempre surpresas muito agradáveis. Esse moço é um grande artista!
Nunca te había escuchado. Muy buenas tus canciones. Transportan a un viaje por los senderos del alma.Abrazo desde la Patagonia Argentina . Viedma, PCIA de Río Negro
I'm a simple woman. I see José González, I click.
@Craig Tucson Why thank you good sir, and the same to you
I'm with ya Kat😁😁😁✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
@@carothesingingsongteller766 Miss you play guitar? I'm gonna need to check out some of your videos!
@@NotQuiteSaulsbury hahaha, yeah. Not like José though😭☺️😁✌🏻
There is no such thing as "simple woman"
"The animations for ‘Head On’ are based on a cellular automaton called ‘Game of Life’ created by mathematician John Horton Conway. ’Game of Life’ has emergent properties, meaning that complex forms can arise, or evolve, through simple individual parts. Without any designer, plan or intent. In the video, we used visuals from ‘Game of Life’ as an analogy for the flow of information; bits of information forming patterns. Adapting. Evolving. Mutating. Like memes, or mind viruses; positive, neutral or negative. Travelling from mind to mind in a never-ending war of ideas that we all participate in and are influenced by.” Director, Mikel Cee Karlsson.
New single out now! Taken from the upcoming album "Local Valley" (Sept. 17).
▶️ Stream/Download: josegonzalez.lnk.to/HeadOnYD
► Pre-order album: josegonzalez.lnk.to/localvalley
Beautiful melodies Jose as always! :)
Genius !
Brilliant and so apropos! Dealing with it all, head on! Thank you for your beauty!
So cool you used that!!
Roll on Glasgow Joseboy! Good luck with your gig tonight
he does it every fucking time, 10 years later and i'm still crying
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for me, ever since Red Dead Redemption. I still get the goose bumps thinking about going to mexico with the sun setting listening to Far Away
You get me through seasonal depression in Ireland's 8 month winter ever time... My h love José ❤️
As a fellow Irish man, I can relate haha. This winter was especially brutal and depressing. Saved by music
Not far. Sw Scotland here. Summer here and still feels like winter aha music keeps my heart beating 💓
@@lorrainemccallum9353 I was actually born and raised in Edinburgh till I was for and my parents dragged me down to the south of Ireland... Before I got that sexy accent :"(
It was a long hard winter here in ireland with the "lockdown," Summer is here, Enjoy..
West of Ireland is even more depressing lol
there is just something about José's music that feels otherworldly, like it's coming from a better place where all that matters is our humanity.
I totally agree. There's such a deep humanness and sense of community, almost in a tribal and primitive way, coming out of his music. And the wisdom of simplicity as well. Truly inspiring.
I'm really curious about what his musical influences are. With his use of pedal points and mixolydian/dorian modes and quartal harmony, it kind of sounds like nordic folk (which would make sense considering that he lives in Sweden).
Yes!!! You feel alive while listening to his music
I had the exact same feelings when I was listening to this. I can so relate to what you said. It feels like coming opening doors to a time, to a place that once was, that once existed, that was pure, bright, airy and full of joy and openness. I can't explain that feeling. This song helps me scratch the opening to that window.
Cannot wait for the album. You haven’t sold out on your sound. That’s not a common thing these days. Thank you for staying true to your soul in order to continue making music like this. It will always be good enough just as it is
Isn’t selling out the ultimate goal? You do something to make the most of it. Selling out should be the end goal whether you like it or not. Don’t misjudge selling out. It starts in the mirror.
👍🏻👌🏻🤘🏻🖖🏻✌🏻👋🏻
Hgh😮hhbgu8 0:20 hhh de y h😮😮bhi😮8😮😮😮h8
@Baddie_for_the_daddy I don't think you realize the definition of " selling out"😂
I just listen to this again sometimes I forget how dang good you are brother.
I love you and so does Jesus
I first heard Jose's mesmerizing voice with Zero 7. Since then, I've been an avid admirer of his work. Probably the most distinctive voice I've ever heard. All you need is one note/lyric and you know immediately it's Jose.
He evokes so much emotion with just his guitar and voice, it's truly remarkable.
Im dealing with heavy times right now and this brings me some inner peace if even for a brief moment.
Im in the same boat lets hope for relief and a safe heart :)
Stay strong brother, better times will come❤
In this times, this guy's music brings me that, it's good for us to know that we are not alone, that more people is having peace, with the same song, and maybe at the same moment. Hi to everyone from Chile. Sorry for my English. Hugs, and yes, there are bright times coming, "as soon as the storm is over, and all the fog is clear" from the song Storm.
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@@lucianofranco1370 Glad seeing you and everyone here being happy hahah
Great song. What brought me here was I heard this song on The Blacklist tonight. I really enjoyed listening to the whole song.
Me too 😅
Coming back from old days. Nice!
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Probably the best single from the album so far!
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17 years of Thank you. Art of music can heal a wondering mind, and a soul on fire.
Unbelievable - another transcendent song, emotionally moving and moving to action. Not the musician we deserve, but the musician we need. Thank you!
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I heard this song during an event and I immediately recognised jose’s voice, I just fell in love with it, this made me wanna take off and reach a really far away place
I absolutely FEEL that. ☺️
Came here from the Blacklist, I've Always loved your music ,Deep stuff
Season 9 | E1 | The Skinner (No. 45) - Watched on September 3, 2024
I remember following Jose's myspace page
I remember Jose on NY Noise...
Exactly
Me too hahaha
Jose Gonzalez for world president
Eres grande José, no dejes de hacer música nunca por favor !!
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Thank you so much for your art, José! I'm 22 and listen to your music for half of my life now.
This video, your lyrics and what Mikel writes about information bits and how they form ever-changing patterns, about mind viruses... "Join forces and deal with it, head on". It resonates a lot.
We're in crazy times! When will we as a collective see ideas as what they are - ideas, projections, castles of thought straight from the mind? When will we be willing to focus on the Living and Real, on that what connects us all without excluding any uniqueness, that we all bring as expressions of life? Can we choose love over fear? I'm giving my best and I send love to everyone who's reading this.
What a beautiful track! Amazing sound!
Gracias por hacer música tan bella en tiempos difíciles ! Por siempre mi artista Fav ! Te amo ❤️💕💖🔝✨
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This main riff rhythm is insane !! The melodic part is so good. Love your creativity José !
Me like.. "wait, those are patterns from The game of life?"
This is clever, poetic and beautifully made.
It felt so good to see those tiny moving parts onwards!
To think that I am the only one playing Dr. Conway's game here in our neighborhood.
I'll always remember that I am never alone.
Thank you thank you thank you!
This song makes me want to go somewhere else.. some fantasy place in my imagination. I love it, thank you for such a beautiful song.
Thank you dear José. Your music means the world to me. Thank you. (And ofcourse also to every musician and producer helping José)
There is something so special and touching about his music. This one is a masterpiece of simplicity.
Such a great song.
José~ You thrive on such a depth … touching souls into a new direction. Sensations travel so exquisitely. 🔥WOW🔥
Jose is doing justice to a nylon-string guitar here, what a sound!!!
I love this pulsing nature of Your music!
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I love this song so much! It gives me inner strength, confidence and courage!
What a wonderful song!
loving the African desert guitar influence so far on this new album. Super smooth.
Best song on the album. 🔥🔥🔥
Genius
Beautiful song. Love the visuals. Looking forward to the album
You never fail to elicit strong emotional reactions with your music. This is easily my favorite song since "So Far Away", and the inclusion of The Game of Life just makes it so much more poignant for me. I hope you never stop bringing joy like this into the world. Thank you.
Descobri você e suas músicas por acaso
Estou muito feliz de te achar. Seus arranjos são maravilhosos.
Abraços do Brasil 💚💛🇧🇷
I LOVE YOU ❤️🔥 Muchos saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱 soy tu fan desde hace varios años y cada canción es única, me llena de emoción cada una. Es que la mezcla de tu voz con la guitarra…….sin palabras 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i remember back around 2011 when i hangout in my cousin's house on a weekend, i used to play this game called Red Dead Redemption on his PS3 for hours. then theres one moment where my character goes across the border to fictional Mexico, and the game starts to play Gonzalez's "Far Away",
i felt so immersed listening to it as i watch my character rides his horse throughout the desert landscape..
now here i am, 10 years afterwards, still entranced by his newest songs haha
Gracias José por tu música!
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José, you make my day !
Your music is very relaxing, I am so loving listening to it. ❤️ hugs from Brazil
Beautiful chaos to play the life, great video!
What a magical song and video, Loving this, Congratulations to the new release José
This song is just brilliant
beautiful music my friend
I love this. Thank you. Very good. 🥰🥰😍😍
what a nice song. so nice. love it!
Amazing Amazing Amazing
Nice rythm! 🎶.. gracias Jose!
You inspire us Jose.
You're absolutely brilliant!
Bravo Joae. Se te echaba de menos. U make my sunday morning. 🌻
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Thanks Jose! Love ALL the Projects! Cheers from Colorado!
Love your music
José, awesome song, as always 👌
So cool! I just bought the CD. Heard this song on KCBX radio today. WOW! ❤
🤔 so you can say it all adds up😉😆
so cool. very inspiring., and True🌾🦋
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Game of Life! awesome
Great great music, a light
cool !🤌🧠
What a wonderful manual indeed Jose! You did it again :’)
I met Jose after a show at the (tiny) Casbah Club in San Diego in 2006. He was really, really shy. The show was brilliant!!
New fave for sure
Awesome and very creative video, as all the Jose’s music, bravo 👏🏼
What a nice song, and a really cool music video!
Underrated tune
Here before it reaches a thousand views ❤️
gives me a boost, need this these days!
I LOVE this💜 thank you
You’re awesome José!
fine delicate song as always..peace brother
You are by far my favorite artist
Happy and hopeful melancholy. Magic
Sounds like Tinari wen, desert music. Beautiful!
Merci et bravo
Ay José, acabo de ver A Tiger in Paradise y qué genial eres. Me pasaría días escuchándote hablar sobre tus reflexiones, me dan vida ❤
gracias x tanto
Game of Life 😍!
This is excellent, magnificent guitar work and some interesting vocals reminding me of Alt J. Im so glad i found this. Thank you Jose!
新曲待ってました！！😆😆
I waited this song 🎶 so good !!
Beautiful
Nice one! Greetings from Brazil, José! ^^
Tive a felicidade de ouvir José Gonzalez pela primeira vez em One tree hill. Desde então acompanho e levo comigo a leveza da sua música. O melhor show em atmosfera que eu já fui na vida. :)
Novas músicas ou aparições como em This is us são sempre surpresas muito agradáveis. Esse moço é um grande artista!
He knows! 🙏
Thanks a lot dear, your music is food for the soul! Much love from Bogotá
absolutely incredible
Nunca te había escuchado. Muy buenas tus canciones. Transportan a un viaje por los senderos del alma.Abrazo desde la Patagonia Argentina . Viedma, PCIA de Río Negro
Como siempre un placer escucharte José. Saludos desde el País Vasco
Beautiful song
Saludos desde Chile con admiración
Well done!!! Video concept is right up my alley. You are amazing...my best friend is José Gonzalez. Love to you.
What a great job 👏👏👏
Amazing!!!
Love you and your music Jose. :) 💛
Im a simple outlaw. I see Jose Gonzalez, I click,
how in the world did I start listening to his music a few days ago, and then he brings out a new song? tell me how that works?
Beautiful serendipity