I think this song deserves a bit more context to explain its intensity: This is a fight! a dialog between two lovers who found out that one is cheating on the other: Lisa's verse is the cheated on. She's calm. Nostalgic. Strong. But in disbelief. Every word is like a bullet to her counter part. Damien's verse is the cheater. He's confused. Acknowledging. Regretting. But angry, not on his counter part. On himself. She mentions their first look, day, date... He mentions their last spark, that moment that ruined everything She wants peace, it's over... He wants blame, a fight, a reaction. This is one of the greatest poetries of modern world.
All time favorite artists. I’ve seen him and Lisa together once, and him solo a few more times. His first album, O, has been on repeat since I discovered him in 2005.
Words indeed fail to capture the profound experience of this cathedral performance. Over the past decade, I've been entranced by this spectacular show, and every time I watch this song, it has moved me to tears without exception. It's not simply about the lyrics or the music; it's the ethereal energy emanating from every band member. Their performance is visceral, and it feels like a culmination of their life's work, as if they're pouring their very souls into each note. Every shout and smile conveys a sense of urgency and passion as if they're cherishing every moment as if it were their last. One particular moment that stands out is the cellist's smile, exuding pure joy and pleasure, almost like an orgasm. Somehow, I would like to drain people into me so they can feel at least a bit of what I feel, to share the depth of emotion I experience when I listen to and watch them play (emphasizing the visual aspects). Thank you for taking the time to appreciate this remarkable presentation. In sharing my thoughts, I hope I've conveyed even a fraction of the emotions it evokes.
I love every song on O, but the duets he did with Lisa are my favorites. This was probably the last great CD I bought before switching completely to streaming and MP3.
Saw this guy live in Montreal a few years back and he did a 10+song encore session after sharing a bottle of wine on stage with a fan. I have seen countless performances in my life, but seeing Damien Rice is most likely the most emotional and passionate performances I have ever seen. He’s so underrated.
Lisa's vocals are hauntingly beautiful. This song evokes so many emotions. This LIVE performance to me it's one of Damien and Lisa's masterpiece. Doesn't get any better than this.
I was thinking of that today, that's how I found this video. I'm glad there's not many reactions though, because I don't want to see people overreact to Damien Rice/Lisa (and especially this live version which always gives me goosebumps).
Now we know how that guitar got the way it is. Damien and Lisa are just absolutely fantastic artists and completely in a class of their own. Will never forget seeing Damien and Lisa live when they came on stage as guests of Swell Season (the concert was in Berlin about six months after the movie Once was released) and performed three or four songs from O with Swell Season‘s band. They completely stole the show.
Swell Season is one of my favorite shows ever! With all the guys in the band, they (thankfully) did a few Frames songs, Colm did a solo violin piece with a loop pedal that was awesome, and Glen and Mar were both completely on point. Amazing show. They closed with “Fitzcarraldo” and “Star Star” and I about lost my mind it was so brilliant.
"O" and "9" are the two albums I've listened to the most in my life. Absolutely love them. The only thing that slightly annoys me is that Lisa doesn't get enough official credit. So much more than backing vocals and should at least have gotten a "feat. Lisa Hannigan" on some of the songs.
In fairness, Damien mentioned in a few different interviews over the years he wanted to but he had such a massive ego at the time of recording them that official channels were the only way they were even talking to eachother. So it was label pressure that official credit isn't given.
Damien writes the songs and the music and tells the artist how and when they should play their part on. his songs , she has a great voice but he is the true artist , listen to any 10 other songs and they are all great ,
@@tangobelair Everyone knows they are his songs anyway if he put "feat. Lisa Hannigan" on the songs where she's singing half. Also, Paul Simon wrote everything for Simon & Garfunkel, but they're still presented as Simon & Garfunkel. Not just Paul Simon and some unknown taller guy with weird hair. Lisa is probably the least credited singer I can think of in comparison to her contribution to an album. The other one would be the woman who sang the choruses for E-type 😆.
Lisa’s voice almost forces you to either be silent or whisper. You lean in and glean every word. I remember (pun intended) this era of music. It all reminds me of when I met my wife and dated. People like Damien Rice, Connor Oberstz, and Glenn Hansard were like the sound track to our lives at that time.
I saw Lisa in concert recently, and you are dead right, I was leaning in to hear every note. The combination here with Damien's rage is frightening and beautiful.
This song, this particular version in fact is my favorite song of all time, I post it once a year to my social just to let those that don’t know about Damian know lol. Damian Rice, in my opinion, is the best singer songwriter of the last quarter century. He and Lisa made the absolute best music together. He doesn’t tour the states much but I was fortunate enough to see him and Lisa in 2003 in dallas, hands down the best show I’ve ever seen.
Steven I live about 60 miles from Dallas. But I just discovered Damien 2 days ago! I nearly lost my mind when I heard him sing. I mean WoW. Unbelievable talent! Lucky you for seeing him!
@@virginiaknighten4687Oh yeah, where abouts? I used to live about 20 miles from Dallas so got to see a lot of shows in deep ellum I’m a little further out now so not so much.
Don’t know how Damien Rice didn’t get more recognition for this album. Absolute masterpiece. Ed Sheeran credits a lot of his stuff to being a massive Damien Rice fan and you can definitely hear the influence in some of his looper songs.
Fun fact Ed Sheerin sent Lisa Hannigan a demo tape when he was young: “When I first started playing guitar and I first started singing I couldn't play in tune... I sent Lisa Hannigan my demo CD when I was like 11 or 12 and she said she listened to it... and she said it was, you know, [laughing] alright."
I mean he very much did. It broke all kinds of records when it was originally released and put him on the map in terms of popular music at the time. That coupled with his dynamic live performances and you've got an absolute monster of a performer. Rice is very well known.
Ed sheeran basically is a mix of damien rice and nizlopi that he's managed to turn into a more pop version. He's been massively influenced by both. Gives them the recognition too. Says damien is the reason he picked up a guitar
Credit to the sound engineer(s) on this recording!! What a phenomenal track. Thank you, Michael for doing this reaction. You, Sir, are a beauty. And this song, a beast. 💯❤️
The first time I experienced them together I had much the same reaction. Now, 15 years later and I’m still awestruck when I hear this unmistakable pair. I am so happy you covered them. Thank you
Lisa's voice is beyond beautiful, her delivery and understanding of how a song needs to be is sublime, she never fails to make me emotive. If you combine all that with her undeniably stunning looks it leaves me wondering how it is that she isn't one of the world's biggest stars. The L.p. that this features on is 'O' by Damien Rice, it is a lovely, accomplished listen and ofcourse strongly features Lisa. 'Delicate was my personal favourite and I used to perform it, I currently play 'undertow' by Lisa, it always goes down well, to match her note selection I play it in 'D', the price of being a baritone, it doesn't seem to suffer too bad.😎🎙🎸✅
Your enthusiasm for the stuff you watch here is infectious. I always have a good time watching your videos and you throw in the perfect amount of theory talk, asides about what’s happening musically, but you never forget to take in what you’re watching and enjoy it. Love your videos, man!
Saw him live twice during his latest album tour and honestly they were both mind blowing. Seeing him in a cathedral in K-Town Los Angeles was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Such a nice dude, and one hell of a performer. I hope I get another chance to see him live again soon, because it's honestly 100% worth it.
I’ve watched this video at least 5 times now. I can’t explain it but listening to this performance makes me well up and wanna burst at the same time. One of the most visceral performances I’ve ever seen
Love how the music they play depicts so much emotion from “both sides” of the lovers’ breakup… haunting sadness and memory, and then pure desperation and grief and anger…
@@melissa-co5kt It's fairly common knowledge (at least in Ireland) and by their own admission - their relationship (personal and professional) fell apart early 2007.
I adore that live version and I absolutely reveled in utter joy at watching you see that for the first time. Especially from a musicians point of view. It is everything you said. It loses itself for a moment at the end but I left that to it being played live because the original version isn't all that. But God, if this version doesn't invoke profound, visceral emotions. Their music was a complete reflection of their relationship and everyone could feel it, in every single note.
Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan are a magical combination. So many amazing songs. Love your reviews, the technical info mixed with the open, honest moments are what music is all about.
After watching your Tori Amos reaction I *immediately* started scanning to see if anyone had recommended this performance because it is so INCREDIBLE. One of my favorite performances to watch. If you *ever* get a chance to see Damien Rice live, take it. You will not be disappointed.
I've seen this performance a few times, and I'm always brought to tears from this overwhelming emotional deluge. And I love watching this reaction video, to see someone experience this for the first time is extraordinary. Damien and band's performance of "The Professor" at Union Chapel is exceptional. Seeing the band interact, Damien super loose, the impressions, the audience so fully involved. He has an incredible gift.
I had the pleasure of seeing Damien Rice at a small venue called Iron City in Birmingham, AL a few years ago. Amazing talent, amazing songwriter, amazing performer.
Dude, just said "the gauntlet' and that's the truest shit I've ever heard. He legit just knew what the fuck was happening, (and even after, he still knew the techs) and STILL ended up lost in love, pain, aggression, tempo, and raw emotion. God fuck! Its cool as shit to see some insight but also some mystery. I haven't related to someone as much as I did When he said, "how did we get here?" And that WAS ONLY HALFWAY THROUGH.
I was a teenager when I first saw this video, and I always found it hard to not catch feelings for Lisa even though I've never met her. Kids are weird, but that's the power of music and the voice.
New sub. Great stuff. Gotta say America is asleepnat the wheel...damien one of the best singer songwriters of last 20+yrs and together...they were EPIC. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! THEY ARE MAGIC! ❤
If you like Damien Rice you need to watch the Arte Concert, especially Trusty and True, one of my favourite performance ever. Shot in an appartement in Paris by La Blogotheque, super small audience, unplugged, truly magical.
This is one of my favorite and quite honestly one of the best songs ever created. I just saw you did this song and haven't watched your video yet but I cannot wait. Thank you for supporting Damien.
This is one of my all time favorite songs (specially this version) love seeing a musician analyze it with such passion. Thanks, we were feeling it too,
Damien is hands down, my favorite artist of all time. Him and Lisa were nothing short of incredible together. Unfortunately never got to see them perform together, but did get to see each one individually a few years ago. They were both everything I'd imagined. Completely Under-rated.
I saw Damien Rice twice. First was relatively early on after the release of "O" (with the Frames opening.) It was such a magical evening. Lisa's voice often sounded like a whisper that took up the entire room and her cello playing? Unreal. The second time I saw Damien was a few months after he kicked Lisa out of the band. I think he was working through some stuff - he took his aggression out on the stage. His vocals and guitar-playing were angry and raw - easily the most intense concert I've attended.
@Virginia knighten I have seen Damien twice. The first concert, with Lisa Hannigan and the Frames, was at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby PA. The second time was in May 2007 at the Mann Center in Philly PA. Lisa was out of the band at that point.
You're welcome @Virginia knighten They both were great concerts. I prefer the first one, with Lisa. Tower Theater is a smaller venue, around 3,100 people, so it felt more intimate.
Thanks Again Michael. I only discovered Lisa Hannigan through your channel not realising I had been listening to her for years as part of Damien Rice's ensemble. She is utterly mesmerising when she performs because she gets lost in her music. This song is from Damien's 'O' album which I recommend to all of your channel, it's one of my all time favourites and really haunting. The blend of their voices was beautiful, unfortuantely the relationship ended in tears just before a gig and was all over. On one hand a shame, on the other hand I like that Lisa has stepped into her own spotlight.
It’s my favourite album of all time. Story telling and songwriting at its best, and so very raw. It’s my glass of whisky album, to be taken in in full with no skips. Utterly breathtaking
@@petersadler87 A bottle each it is then. Just enjoyed your 'When We were Lovers' on your channel. Keep writing your own stuff fella, it's a great way to express yourself.
The Letterman Show performance of this song blew my mind. When an Irish girl calls 'time' on someone, you can bet your boots that it means forever. Kind-of like The Civil Wars' Joy Williams' (understandably) jealous husband. Blast & damn them both for it.
new viewer to this channel. I'm subbing. I saw Damien live at a small little club in Winooski Vermont right after O came out, had to be right around winter of 2003ish. It is still one of the top 10 shows I've ever been to and I've been to hundreds of concerts. We were 2nd or third row. They did this song first, and I knew the song but the live version is just INSANE as you can imagine. His voice is so odd because there is electrical tape over the mic. I so wish I could go back in time and see this for the first time again.
O and 9 were both extremely important albums in my life. I was 17 and 21 when each was released, respectively, and wow, did I need each track on each of those masterpieces. I will always be grateful that we were lucky enough to have them work together for as long as they did, and though I wouldn't pretend to have enough information to comment on the complexities of their relationship (as musical partners, or otherwise), I would love to see them work together again one day. Until that day, or indeed, if it never comes, the albums and live performances they created together will continue to live on. And I'll continue to get joy from seeing people discover their work for the first time.
Saw them together on that tour and I couldn’t be more thankful. Check out Eskimo from the same tour (you’ll be able to tell) - Lisa fills in for an opera singer that was on the original track and is absolutely phenomenal (as she always is). The two of them together were an absolute masterpiece.
He needs to come back. Me and my dad saw him on this tour. Lisa left not long into the tour, but he carried on with the band and a replacement vocalist (might be wrong but it was the cellist in the band) my dad had never even been interested in DR before but he played this song and me and my dad left in tears with exactly the same response as yourself. WOW!! What an artist.
Check out Damian Rice doing “Volcanoes” live at Bonnaroo 2004. The guy clearly tripping in the audience is feeling all the emotions in that performance
Now that was a great show I remember that one as clear as day their drummer wasn't there because he had a volcano that's on the the size of on his thumb lol
Damien Rice is a terrific music maker...with lyrics and melodies that haunt you forever. Try also BEN HOWARD and the "end of an affair" live at Jools is a nice starting point. You will thank me.
I saw this live on the original tour for the album, in Toronto, at Convocation Hall on the grounds of the University of Toronto. Absolutely mind blowing. And the opening act were The Frames, who brought the house down and were so incredibly humbled by the crowd response that Glen Hansard, the Frames lead singer, got emotional thanking the audience. Epic, unforgettable night.
This is the exact reaction everyone should have to this performance, you've gotta look at Damien's multi instrument solo performance of "the greatest bastard", at some point.
I got to see them in Brisbane on their last tour together, it was absolutely insane, and they did a huge version of I remember too. They are both incredible.
I was fortunate enough to see this live once. The video doesn't do justice to the absolute monstrous wall of noise and emotion that hits at the apex of the song. I've never been the same since.
My favorite concert I've ever been to was Damien Rice and The Frames back in 2005, I think. They played at a theatre in Lawrence, KS. I drove up from Oklahoma with a couple of friends. Didn't know either of the bands before this night. I was just along for the ride. Much like the time I saw Tori Amos back in the 90s, I didn't know what I was in for. The raw emotions I saw on the stage that night: the candlelit room; the impact of transitions from whisper quiet to absolute screaming; the ripping open of the human soul ... I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! This video took me back to that night and brought up emotions that, frankly, I haven't felt in a long, long time. I just wept for the first time in a long, long time after I watched this video. And I don't even know why. I wept from loss, I wept from pain, I wept from memories of joyful nights when I interacted with past lovers, or times when I also opened up my soul on stage. Man, this was powerful. Thank you for doing this video! I'm thankful for the memories of seasons more full of passion back when I was a bit younger.
Man this is crazy to find this video, I saw him live in Tennessee in like 04 or 05 when I was in high school. Man I'm getting old. Dudes music got me thru some really rough times, glad to see you do a video on this.
Glad to see you're hooked on Lisa :) She was so young back then! GLEN HANSARD would be interesting for you to check out, another masterful irish singer from the Lisa-Damien-crew...
I love all your channel's videos, and I have to agree that "Undertow" is definitely amongst the very best. Amazing video about an amazing song. So memorable.
I think this song deserves a bit more context to explain its intensity:
This is a fight! a dialog between two lovers who found out that one is cheating on the other:
Lisa's verse is the cheated on. She's calm. Nostalgic. Strong. But in disbelief. Every word is like a bullet to her counter part.
Damien's verse is the cheater. He's confused. Acknowledging. Regretting. But angry, not on his counter part. On himself.
She mentions their first look, day, date... He mentions their last spark, that moment that ruined everything
She wants peace, it's over... He wants blame, a fight, a reaction.
This is one of the greatest poetries of modern world.
Capitan obvio!!!
my god. who are you??
Damian rice, one of the most underrated artists of the past 20 years
Damien Rice is my all time favorite artist when it comes to live performances. Masterful live performer.
All time favorite artists. I’ve seen him and Lisa together once, and him solo a few more times. His first album, O, has been on repeat since I discovered him in 2005.
@@alphamedialabs Damien Rice, M Ward, Iron and wine... The mad guitar skills, lyrical genius and tone to the voices are something special
Only ‘underrated’ if you measure success by celebrity, money and ‘likes’ on social media. I’m sure he’s fine with where he is right now.
@@Sazoreh too bad Rice is toxic P.O.S that deserves a lack of career success. Look up what Lisa Hannigan’s early work is about.
Words indeed fail to capture the profound experience of this cathedral performance. Over the past decade, I've been entranced by this spectacular show, and every time I watch this song, it has moved me to tears without exception. It's not simply about the lyrics or the music; it's the ethereal energy emanating from every band member.
Their performance is visceral, and it feels like a culmination of their life's work, as if they're pouring their very souls into each note. Every shout and smile conveys a sense of urgency and passion as if they're cherishing every moment as if it were their last.
One particular moment that stands out is the cellist's smile, exuding pure joy and pleasure, almost like an orgasm. Somehow, I would like to drain people into me so they can feel at least a bit of what I feel, to share the depth of emotion I experience when I listen to and watch them play (emphasizing the visual aspects).
Thank you for taking the time to appreciate this remarkable presentation. In sharing my thoughts, I hope I've conveyed even a fraction of the emotions it evokes.
His entire album "O" with Lisa is a classic! One of my favorite albums ever!
I love every song on O, but the duets he did with Lisa are my favorites. This was probably the last great CD I bought before switching completely to streaming and MP3.
how about his "live at union chapel"?
@@johnwayneisnotdead Absolute gem.
'Then Go' is amazing.
I just said that almost exactly in another reaction of this performance. O is one of the greatest albums I've ever heard.
Saw this guy live in Montreal a few years back and he did a 10+song encore session after sharing a bottle of wine on stage with a fan. I have seen countless performances in my life, but seeing Damien Rice is most likely the most emotional and passionate performances I have ever seen. He’s so underrated.
Lisa's vocals are hauntingly beautiful. This song evokes so many emotions. This LIVE performance to me it's one of Damien and Lisa's masterpiece. Doesn't get any better than this.
Damien and Lisa made amazing, beautiful and painful music together. Everything they did you feel the emotion.
There are barely any reactions to damien rice on youtube, so this is great.
Well here we gooooo
@@Guitargate Do more. So many more
Live At The Basement
ROOTLESS TREE!!!!
I was thinking of that today, that's how I found this video. I'm glad there's not many reactions though, because I don't want to see people overreact to Damien Rice/Lisa (and especially this live version which always gives me goosebumps).
@@Guitargate don't mean to be that guy, but can you react to the Letterman performance too????
You know it’s good when Micheal is so entranced by the music he forgets to analyze anything 😂
That is Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan. Passionate, Powerful, Exhausting.
this performance, literally angel and the devil. probably one of the best songs of all time.
Hot take: Lisa has the best voice in the history of recorded music.
How can you rock out on stage with a cello and an Irish folk song? Ask Damien Rice.
"O" is my comfort album, still, to this day. Damien Rice is such a gift.
Damien Rice is one of my all-time favourite artists. He is so great, especially live
The Blower's Daughter from this album tugs heavy at me heart strings. Lisa's voice is beautiful.
True, a fabulous song!
That song is a beautiful orchestral disaster made into a masterpiece by their talent and amazing chemistry.
Such a powerful song. They were great together... O and 9 are classics
Now we know how that guitar got the way it is. Damien and Lisa are just absolutely fantastic artists and completely in a class of their own. Will never forget seeing Damien and Lisa live when they came on stage as guests of Swell Season (the concert was in Berlin about six months after the movie Once was released) and performed three or four songs from O with Swell Season‘s band. They completely stole the show.
Swell Season is one of my favorite shows ever! With all the guys in the band, they (thankfully) did a few Frames songs, Colm did a solo violin piece with a loop pedal that was awesome, and Glen and Mar were both completely on point. Amazing show. They closed with “Fitzcarraldo” and “Star Star” and I about lost my mind it was so brilliant.
"O" and "9" are the two albums I've listened to the most in my life. Absolutely love them. The only thing that slightly annoys me is that Lisa doesn't get enough official credit. So much more than backing vocals and should at least have gotten a "feat. Lisa Hannigan" on some of the songs.
She's one of my very favorites.
In fairness, Damien mentioned in a few different interviews over the years he wanted to but he had such a massive ego at the time of recording them that official channels were the only way they were even talking to eachother. So it was label pressure that official credit isn't given.
I hope the depressed period in your life has passed.
Damien writes the songs and the music and tells the artist how and when they should play their part on. his songs , she has a great voice but he is the true artist , listen to any 10 other songs and they are all great ,
@@tangobelair Everyone knows they are his songs anyway if he put "feat. Lisa Hannigan" on the songs where she's singing half. Also, Paul Simon wrote everything for Simon & Garfunkel, but they're still presented as Simon & Garfunkel. Not just Paul Simon and some unknown taller guy with weird hair.
Lisa is probably the least credited singer I can think of in comparison to her contribution to an album. The other one would be the woman who sang the choruses for E-type 😆.
Lisa’s voice almost forces you to either be silent or whisper. You lean in and glean every word. I remember (pun intended) this era of music. It all reminds me of when I met my wife and dated. People like Damien Rice, Connor Oberstz, and Glenn Hansard were like the sound track to our lives at that time.
I saw Lisa in concert recently, and you are dead right, I was leaning in to hear every note. The combination here with Damien's rage is frightening and beautiful.
This song, this particular version in fact is my favorite song of all time, I post it once a year to my social just to let those that don’t know about Damian know lol. Damian Rice, in my opinion, is the best singer songwriter of the last quarter century. He and Lisa made the absolute best music together. He doesn’t tour the states much but I was fortunate enough to see him and Lisa in 2003 in dallas, hands down the best show I’ve ever seen.
Steven your so lucky to have seen him I really knew little about him thanks to Michael P. I am subbed here and to Damien Rice's channel
Steven I live about 60 miles from Dallas. But I just discovered Damien 2 days ago! I nearly lost my mind when I heard him sing. I mean WoW. Unbelievable talent! Lucky you for seeing him!
@@virginiaknighten4687Oh yeah, where abouts? I used to live about 20 miles from Dallas so got to see a lot of shows in deep ellum I’m a little further out now so not so much.
@@stevenjones2570 I’m closer to Greenville...I’ve never been to deep ellum...my kids have!
my favorite song and performance too. Trusty and True in Folk Circle comes very close
The camera work is exceptional; helps drive the emotion of the flow. Loved this - a complete song. Lots of feelings.
I liked the video before it even started. This live performance, this song, and this album are phenomenal.
Her voice is just a miracle.
Don’t know how Damien Rice didn’t get more recognition for this album. Absolute masterpiece. Ed Sheeran credits a lot of his stuff to being a massive Damien Rice fan and you can definitely hear the influence in some of his looper songs.
Fun fact Ed Sheerin sent Lisa Hannigan a demo tape when he was young: “When I first started playing guitar and I first started singing I couldn't play in tune... I sent Lisa Hannigan my demo CD when I was like 11 or 12 and she said she listened to it... and she said it was, you know, [laughing] alright."
@@kevinmagee8192 oh wow didn’t know that. She’s right though his voice when he was younger wasn’t quite what it is now 😂
I mean he very much did. It broke all kinds of records when it was originally released and put him on the map in terms of popular music at the time. That coupled with his dynamic live performances and you've got an absolute monster of a performer. Rice is very well known.
Ed sheeran basically is a mix of damien rice and nizlopi that he's managed to turn into a more pop version. He's been massively influenced by both. Gives them the recognition too. Says damien is the reason he picked up a guitar
much recognition? he's still dining out on this record some 20 years later!
Credit to the sound engineer(s) on this recording!! What a phenomenal track.
Thank you, Michael for doing this reaction. You, Sir, are a beauty. And this song, a beast. 💯❤️
The first time I experienced them together I had much the same reaction. Now, 15 years later and I’m still awestruck when I hear this unmistakable pair. I am so happy you covered them. Thank you
Damien and Lisa's work will always manage to evoke something deep within me
Lisa's voice is beyond beautiful, her delivery and understanding of how a song needs to be is sublime, she never fails to make me emotive. If you combine all that with her undeniably stunning looks it leaves me wondering how it is that she isn't one of the world's biggest stars.
The L.p. that this features on is 'O' by Damien Rice, it is a lovely, accomplished listen and ofcourse strongly features Lisa. 'Delicate was my personal favourite and I used to perform it, I currently play 'undertow' by Lisa, it always goes down well, to match her note selection I play it in 'D', the price of being a baritone, it doesn't seem to suffer too bad.😎🎙🎸✅
I’ve been wanting to see you do this song for EVER!! Unbelievable performance
Your enthusiasm for the stuff you watch here is infectious. I always have a good time watching your videos and you throw in the perfect amount of theory talk, asides about what’s happening musically, but you never forget to take in what you’re watching and enjoy it. Love your videos, man!
Saw him live twice during his latest album tour and honestly they were both mind blowing. Seeing him in a cathedral in K-Town Los Angeles was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Such a nice dude, and one hell of a performer. I hope I get another chance to see him live again soon, because it's honestly 100% worth it.
I’ve watched this video at least 5 times now. I can’t explain it but listening to this performance makes me well up and wanna burst at the same time. One of the most visceral performances I’ve ever seen
Damien is the best live performer I’ve ever seen
Love how the music they play depicts so much emotion from “both sides” of the lovers’ breakup… haunting sadness and memory, and then pure desperation and grief and anger…
The two of them were not even on speaking terms at the time of this performance and their chemistry is still magic
how do you know that
@@melissa-co5kt It's fairly common knowledge (at least in Ireland) and by their own admission - their relationship (personal and professional) fell apart early 2007.
I adore that live version and I absolutely reveled in utter joy at watching you see that for the first time. Especially from a musicians point of view. It is everything you said. It loses itself for a moment at the end but I left that to it being played live because the original version isn't all that. But God, if this version doesn't invoke profound, visceral emotions. Their music was a complete reflection of their relationship and everyone could feel it, in every single note.
Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan are a magical combination. So many amazing songs. Love your reviews, the technical info mixed with the open, honest moments are what music is all about.
appreciate how you appreciate good music
Oh my goodness they are a dream , absolutely magical together
He's a fucking musical genius
Love watching the admiration you have for music in so many genres.
My favourite version of one of my favourite ever songs!
After watching your Tori Amos reaction I *immediately* started scanning to see if anyone had recommended this performance because it is so INCREDIBLE. One of my favorite performances to watch. If you *ever* get a chance to see Damien Rice live, take it. You will not be disappointed.
I've seen this performance a few times, and I'm always brought to tears from this overwhelming emotional deluge. And I love watching this reaction video, to see someone experience this for the first time is extraordinary. Damien and band's performance of "The Professor" at Union Chapel is exceptional. Seeing the band interact, Damien super loose, the impressions, the audience so fully involved. He has an incredible gift.
Damien has a version of Older Chests he sung alone, and you can hear the PAIN in his voice when he sings Lisa’s part alone.
Damien Rice Rootless Tree live from the Basement is too powerful and emotional ❤️
Amazing reaction to an unreal performance. They really did make an amazing partnership. I listen to his first two albums often and Lisa's three too
Saw them live when O came out. Breathtakingly good
14:14 Everybody's face :P
This performance is perfect in every way, from the musical to the filming aspects
Loved your reaction!
Freaking stoked for the pick Mike! Glad you loved the song 🤘🏻
Somehow I didn't know Lisa Hannigan. If I watched your videos for five years and learned nothing else, it will have been worth it. Thank you.
I had the pleasure of seeing Damien Rice at a small venue called Iron City in Birmingham, AL a few years ago. Amazing talent, amazing songwriter, amazing performer.
Nice name
I love Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan!!!!
Dude, just said "the gauntlet' and that's the truest shit I've ever heard. He legit just knew what the fuck was happening, (and even after, he still knew the techs) and STILL ended up lost in love, pain, aggression, tempo, and raw emotion. God fuck! Its cool as shit to see some insight but also some mystery. I haven't related to someone as much as I did When he said, "how did we get here?" And that WAS ONLY HALFWAY THROUGH.
Also I'm drunk. Expect a formal essay in the morning.
I was a teenager when I first saw this video, and I always found it hard to not catch feelings for Lisa even though I've never met her. Kids are weird, but that's the power of music and the voice.
New sub. Great stuff. Gotta say America is asleepnat the wheel...damien one of the best singer songwriters of last 20+yrs and together...they were EPIC. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! THEY ARE MAGIC! ❤
Saw Damien in Dublin, with Leonard Cohen, two of the best, Leonard Cohen knew how good Damien was, hope I get to see him again.
I'm so happy to see Damien and Lisa getting some love!
One of my favourite Musician 🙂
I bootlegged them doing "Volcano" decades ago, on some live TV music show, and it blew me away.
If you like Damien Rice you need to watch the Arte Concert, especially Trusty and True, one of my favourite performance ever.
Shot in an appartement in Paris by La Blogotheque, super small audience, unplugged, truly magical.
I see Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan, I click
This is the correct answer. The only answer.
This is one of my favorite and quite honestly one of the best songs ever created. I just saw you did this song and haven't watched your video yet but I cannot wait. Thank you for supporting Damien.
Amazing the synergy when people come together. Then the loss when they part 😕 thanks for this as always. 💕🙋🎶
This video is beyond everything! Lord have mercy!
This is one of my all time favorite songs (specially this version) love seeing a musician analyze it with such passion. Thanks, we were feeling it too,
Damien is hands down, my favorite artist of all time. Him and Lisa were nothing short of incredible together. Unfortunately never got to see them perform together, but did get to see each one individually a few years ago. They were both everything I'd imagined. Completely Under-rated.
Lucky man!
I saw Damien Rice twice. First was relatively early on after the release of "O" (with the Frames opening.) It was such a magical evening. Lisa's voice often sounded like a whisper that took up the entire room and her cello playing? Unreal.
The second time I saw Damien was a few months after he kicked Lisa out of the band. I think he was working through some stuff - he took his aggression out on the stage. His vocals and guitar-playing were angry and raw - easily the most intense concert I've attended.
Do you happen to remember where the concert was when you saw Damien?
@Virginia knighten I have seen Damien twice. The first concert, with Lisa Hannigan and the Frames, was at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby PA.
The second time was in May 2007 at the Mann Center in Philly PA. Lisa was out of the band at that point.
@@aliciad8553 thank you. I’m sure that it was amazing.
You're welcome @Virginia knighten They both were great concerts. I prefer the first one, with Lisa. Tower Theater is a smaller venue, around 3,100 people, so it felt more intimate.
Thanks Again Michael. I only discovered Lisa Hannigan through your channel not realising I had been listening to her for years as part of Damien Rice's ensemble. She is utterly mesmerising when she performs because she gets lost in her music. This song is from Damien's 'O' album which I recommend to all of your channel, it's one of my all time favourites and really haunting. The blend of their voices was beautiful, unfortuantely the relationship ended in tears just before a gig and was all over. On one hand a shame, on the other hand I like that Lisa has stepped into her own spotlight.
It’s my favourite album of all time. Story telling and songwriting at its best, and so very raw. It’s my glass of whisky album, to be taken in in full with no skips. Utterly breathtaking
@@petersadler87 I couldn't agree more, except I'll have a bottle of Malbec.
@@warrencass4628 I’ll take a Malbec too! You have good taste Warren
@@petersadler87 A bottle each it is then. Just enjoyed your 'When We were Lovers' on your channel. Keep writing your own stuff fella, it's a great way to express yourself.
Agreed!
The Letterman Show performance of this song blew my mind.
When an Irish girl calls 'time' on someone, you can bet your boots that it means forever. Kind-of like The Civil Wars' Joy Williams' (understandably) jealous husband.
Blast & damn them both for it.
new viewer to this channel. I'm subbing. I saw Damien live at a small little club in Winooski Vermont right after O came out, had to be right around winter of 2003ish. It is still one of the top 10 shows I've ever been to and I've been to hundreds of concerts. We were 2nd or third row. They did this song first, and I knew the song but the live version is just INSANE as you can imagine. His voice is so odd because there is electrical tape over the mic. I so wish I could go back in time and see this for the first time again.
I never in a million years thought Damien Rice would be the guy to leave you speechless.
Now this is what I call a reaction video
Raw!!!!
O and 9 were both extremely important albums in my life. I was 17 and 21 when each was released, respectively, and wow, did I need each track on each of those masterpieces. I will always be grateful that we were lucky enough to have them work together for as long as they did, and though I wouldn't pretend to have enough information to comment on the complexities of their relationship (as musical partners, or otherwise), I would love to see them work together again one day.
Until that day, or indeed, if it never comes, the albums and live performances they created together will continue to live on. And I'll continue to get joy from seeing people discover their work for the first time.
Saw them together on that tour and I couldn’t be more thankful. Check out Eskimo from the same tour (you’ll be able to tell) - Lisa fills in for an opera singer that was on the original track and is absolutely phenomenal (as she always is). The two of them together were an absolute masterpiece.
He needs to come back.
Me and my dad saw him on this tour. Lisa left not long into the tour, but he carried on with the band and a replacement vocalist (might be wrong but it was the cellist in the band) my dad had never even been interested in DR before but he played this song and me and my dad left in tears with exactly the same response as yourself. WOW!! What an artist.
Check out Damian Rice doing “Volcanoes” live at Bonnaroo 2004. The guy clearly tripping in the audience is feeling all the emotions in that performance
Now that was a great show I remember that one as clear as day their drummer wasn't there because he had a volcano that's on the the size of on his thumb lol
Damien Rice is a terrific music maker...with lyrics and melodies that haunt you forever. Try also BEN HOWARD and the "end of an affair" live at Jools is a nice starting point. You will thank me.
Lisa Hannigan's voice is the epitome of angelic.
Damien Rice...haven't heard that name for 15 years. We used to listen to him back than. Brings back some teenage memories.
I saw this live on the original tour for the album, in Toronto, at Convocation Hall on the grounds of the University of Toronto. Absolutely mind blowing. And the opening act were The Frames, who brought the house down and were so incredibly humbled by the crowd response that Glen Hansard, the Frames lead singer, got emotional thanking the audience. Epic, unforgettable night.
This is the exact reaction everyone should have to this performance, you've gotta look at Damien's multi instrument solo performance of "the greatest bastard", at some point.
Very insightful! Thank you
I got to see them in Brisbane on their last tour together, it was absolutely insane, and they did a huge version of I remember too. They are both incredible.
I love how Micheal's head ends up behind the video because he was just so drawn in and so mesmerized by this performance :-D
Check out The Professor with Lisa Hannigan and Damien, such a great example of two styles working as one
Holy . Fucking. Shit. My heart is racing
Michael! Thanks for sharing so many amazing artists!! Just a couple weeks ago it was Katie Pruitt, now this! And too many others to mention!!
I was fortunate enough to see this live once. The video doesn't do justice to the absolute monstrous wall of noise and emotion that hits at the apex of the song. I've never been the same since.
My favorite concert I've ever been to was Damien Rice and The Frames back in 2005, I think. They played at a theatre in Lawrence, KS. I drove up from Oklahoma with a couple of friends. Didn't know either of the bands before this night. I was just along for the ride. Much like the time I saw Tori Amos back in the 90s, I didn't know what I was in for. The raw emotions I saw on the stage that night: the candlelit room; the impact of transitions from whisper quiet to absolute screaming; the ripping open of the human soul ... I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! This video took me back to that night and brought up emotions that, frankly, I haven't felt in a long, long time. I just wept for the first time in a long, long time after I watched this video. And I don't even know why. I wept from loss, I wept from pain, I wept from memories of joyful nights when I interacted with past lovers, or times when I also opened up my soul on stage. Man, this was powerful. Thank you for doing this video! I'm thankful for the memories of seasons more full of passion back when I was a bit younger.
this song is insane
Man this is crazy to find this video, I saw him live in Tennessee in like 04 or 05 when I was in high school. Man I'm getting old. Dudes music got me thru some really rough times, glad to see you do a video on this.
That was so good!!!
this is one of my all time favorite songs!
loved watching you moving in the chair (me too) and then just put the guitar down. 💕🙋🎶
Glad to see you're hooked on Lisa :) She was so young back then! GLEN HANSARD would be interesting for you to check out, another masterful irish singer from the Lisa-Damien-crew...
I love all your channel's videos, and I have to agree that "Undertow" is definitely amongst the very best. Amazing video about an amazing song. So memorable.