I remember when I got a job, I moved to another city, and spent a year there alone.. for me, my life was good, I was young.. But when my brother came home to visit me, he asked me if I was suffering in loneliness, I was offended and replied that I was doing great. The next day I asked him why he thought so, he told me he watched me while I played "Elephant" as we settled for the night. He said some things are evident by the type of music we listen to, more importantly, the way we sing it. I apparently lost my self and sang along even in the high pitches, as though I felt every word of it. To me it was normal, this is a masterpiece and that's how it is to be sung along. he refused, there was something wrong with me. Then I thought maybe he was right, I was lonely, but it was not like anyone could enter into that room and make me feel better. It's been 4 years now, and I just can't help get over this song. The same loneliness is lurking within.. But I don't regret it... We are all here for the human experience, and what better way to feel human than the existential feeling of being lonesome.
Although the Irish are great, I believe differently. It’s the unique individuals who oft become poets, from all different places where various perspectives roam, like no other. 😊
Damien has been the person I have gone to when i needed to be alone, for the last 11 years, I still remember watching Closer at the cinema, I loved the film, but I just wanted to get back home, and discover more about this singer, since then, I have been totally hooked. every song pictures a moment of my life like nothing else is able to. Unfortunately I have only been able to go to one of his concerts, but boy, I will never ever forget it. You will never read this Damien, but if you do. Thank you.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. His voice, the tone, the rawness. Full of soul. The intimacy of his performance. The song change transition.
best live performance ever. he took the blowers daughter, which is one of the best songs, and made it look like its just part of the performance and then he went on and did this... woooooow
Whoever did the lighting and the camerawork for this performance deserve accolades. Those wide shots and corner shots of him in an almost sepia spotlight are absolute perfection. Such an amazing compliment to his incredible performance!
It has been 14 years, sitting in my car listening to this song, reaching for your hand that wasn't there. It was the first time I noticed the ending line, until I find somebody new. But no one has ever came close.
He's an acquired taste, brilliant, passionate, and the ladies love him 😜but way way too heavy for most, to intense and graphic I'd say, no broad appeal at all. But this is a cracking song,many musicians like myself love him, he's successful. Just not main stream.🎸🎤😎
A little late to the party but both songs are supposed to complete each other. Originally elephant was meant to be called The Blower's Daughter Part II.
Just a man and his guitar; A man who has a voice to reach the stars; his soul a glowing fire that keeps me warm; just a man and his guitar; who is only everything; he truly is absolutely everything; spectacular precious and Amazing❤Luv You Damien! You sing my heart back to life every single time!
And so it is just like you said it would be Life goes easy on me Most of the time And so it is the shorter story No love, no glory No hero in her sky I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes And so it is just like you said it should be We'll both forget the breeze Most of the time And so it is the colder water The Blower's daughter The pupil in denial I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes Did I say that I loathe you? Did I say that I want to leave it all behind? I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind My mind, my mind 'Til I find somebody new
I remember when I discovered his music for the first time. It was around 2:00 A.M. I was depressed and I had planned to end my own life that night, and I happened to discovered this concert on TH-cam and I stayed awake listening to it. So basically his music saved my life...
I am 61 and actually followed my nose from Disturbed to here. TH-cam is amazing but it is sad that musicians aren't paid for their years of dedication and sacrifice anymore. You get what you pay for folks so, I hope if you like Damien that you get out your wallets. ☮
Hey Ryan, if you ever come across this comment, you were an amazing guy, an incredible boyfriend and I hope you're in a relationship with someone who sees all your gifts and cherishes you. You got me through some of the darkest times in my life and you did it with so much music, including this piece. Thanks for being you and thanks for loving me and thanks for letting me love you.
12 years ago my brother came home damien rice's album, we used to listening together, now we live in different countries, we have our own family but i'll never forget those golden moments. When I listen this song, i go back to that time when there was no worries, we just living.
Its like she is there even when she isn't there and that's what makes it so powerful. I was just listening to some of Damien's old performances with Hannigan. This is one of my favourite performances on TH-cam, I like to think there is a back story behind these good ones
It reminds me what jamiroquai said about a great song.... He said something like : "If a song can be sung with just one instrument then it's a great song... "... This kind of song seems to carry deep feelings... Touching song...
I found him back in 2005. When I was with my Ex. We still talk. But we don’t talk about this music because it brings back too many memories we want to relive but can’t
There are fewer things in my life I would want more than to have been there and seen this live... If there's ever been the perfect rendition of a song, this is it. Damien is something else entirely...
I come here most nights to put myself at peace with the day. I watched my wife walk down the aisle to The Blower's Daughter so it holds a very special place in my life. The transition and passion in Elephant is world's apart from he majority of other artists. The audience is captivated as per usual with Damien. A true musical genius 💛
Mr. Rice, you make me want to cry. I'm almost your age, your style of man, but you break my heart with every false pause, falsetto, stutter stop, broken C, waning F. Thanks man. You are doing it right.
Damien is mesmerizing. His songs and voice are so full of feelings that is a rarity on these times. Only few artists like him can take you into a journey with his songs. I love this man.
If picasso and ronaldo had been a musician combined. This is poetry at its core. Human expression at its core. Suffering at its core. Hope at its core. Full stop.
I can't take my ears off of this. I can't take my eaaarrrsss off of this......I can't take my ears..... my ears.... my ears, off of this. my ears. my ears. my ears.
Damien, the songs, the ambience, the light, the mist, the camera movement...I'm taken into another world, to a world of magic, love and peace, my Soul sings and flies ❤❤❤
going through a though time with my gf , silence has never been so loud. this song is for you baby......because i could not take my eyes off you every moment we shared together. i love you
Are you that 3am person who like to hear this kind of music alone?
oh shit sonnnnn
2:10
always
More like almost 5 am during lockdown
I'd rather not alone but so it is...
No one bleeds all over their microphone quite like Damien Rice.
Ben Howard.
@@McStoolio 100% agree. A beautiful musician
Glen Hansard!
this guys is insane :o
I remember when I got a job, I moved to another city, and spent a year there alone.. for me, my life was good, I was young..
But when my brother came home to visit me, he asked me if I was suffering in loneliness, I was offended and replied that I was doing great.
The next day I asked him why he thought so, he told me he watched me while I played "Elephant" as we settled for the night.
He said some things are evident by the type of music we listen to, more importantly, the way we sing it. I apparently lost my self and sang along even in the high pitches, as though I felt every word of it. To me it was normal, this is a masterpiece and that's how it is to be sung along. he refused, there was something wrong with me.
Then I thought maybe he was right, I was lonely, but it was not like anyone could enter into that room and make me feel better.
It's been 4 years now, and I just can't help get over this song. The same loneliness is lurking within.. But I don't regret it...
We are all here for the human experience, and what better way to feel human than the existential feeling of being lonesome.
Thank God for those pillows in those pillowcases ❤
Either way I bet it sounded beautiful
Wow so true 😭love this sentimental piece
i am floored, i feel this so deeply
The Irish are poets, storytellers and can convey emotions better than any others. Genius performance.
............Any others, except Mexicans......indeed
Amazing voice and songwriter
Although the Irish are great, I believe differently. It’s the unique individuals who oft become poets, from all different places where various perspectives roam, like no other. 😊
@@alexi.de.charleyeah i agree
@@miguelhernandez-jc6yr as a fellow mexican (half mexican though) who do you view as good storytellers especially musically that are mexican?
If Van Gogh had been a musician.
I don't think cutting his ear off would have helped with his musical endeavours.
Actually, it wouldn't matter... Cause it's just the ear not the inner ear (I think) xD
@@Kevito2486 Beethoven, for example, is your proof of your insight.
he never drink absinthe because he's irish...
This one comment is a piece of art.
Damien has been the person I have gone to when i needed to be alone, for the last 11 years, I still remember watching Closer at the cinema, I loved the film, but I just wanted to get back home, and discover more about this singer, since then, I have been totally hooked. every song pictures a moment of my life like nothing else is able to. Unfortunately I have only been able to go to one of his concerts, but boy, I will never ever forget it. You will never read this Damien, but if you do. Thank you.
+symba Same here.
+symba same with me
+symba At his concert in Brazil, I tried not to cry just to pay more attention. He is amazing live!
god, this comment almost made me cry 😢 it is always so beautiful when people find such a deep connection with a song or artist...good for you.
I'm smoking a blunt with Damien and he is blessed to have hit your heart. smoke out with us!!
2020! Anyone?
It’s 2022 and I’m still listening to this masterpiece.
Yes in Lockdown in Dublin 💕
@@marymolloy4133 yes, lockdown in California. May,2020
Me in quarantine.
2020 june in Seoul
Yes sir
I must say I'm jealous to all of the people who got to see this masterpiece live
Daryl C Join his newsletter and cross your fingers. I was able to see him twice a few years ago by some miracle. He is amazing.
Saw him live yesterday. Too bad he didn't play this song.
Daryl C ,saw him down the pub last night...............
Watched him live a few months ago. I was starstruck the entire time, I'm not even lying
@@breenwalshe7667 Which pub? I wanna come there.
2024 anyone? I was 21 when I first heard this. Hearing this and the blowers daughter takes me back to beautiful memories.
Brings in 2020 with some timeless classics. Who's here with me? Who's listening to this song in 2020?
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this th-cam.com/video/w3G6pL8TpIA/w-d-xo.html
❤
I am
Still listening in MN, USA
me.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. His voice, the tone, the rawness. Full of soul. The intimacy of his performance. The song change transition.
ALWAYS listen to Damien at 3am ❤
Can I ask why?
There's no more anger in his voice.
yep, that's why I can relate.
It's great to compare Elephnt from this performance with Elephant from his concert from Korea in 2012
Oliver William Quinn yea.... i miss his anger voice... it was really beautiful, but now sounds like reached nirvada,... did he let her go now?
***** Oivier is right don't try to start somthing negative here. People are peacefully giving their opinions. Stay classy.
Oliver William Quinn i'm missing out a bit because i don't follow him that much. what happened between 2012 and 2014?
2021 still so hard. Rice always calm me down.
holy shit this performance..and the audience, silent..perfection
best live performance ever. he took the blowers daughter, which is one of the best songs, and made it look like its just part of the performance and then he went on and did this... woooooow
The man who sings raw feelings instead of a song
damn this guy is the epitome of a true musician.
Verdadero musico
Whoever did the lighting and the camerawork for this performance deserve accolades. Those wide shots and corner shots of him in an almost sepia spotlight are absolute perfection. Such an amazing compliment to his incredible performance!
yes its so beautiful
This is absolutely ridiculous. What a voice. What an artist!
Elephant will forever be my favorite song ever. Magical lyrics by an amazing musical poet. His voice is like no other.
It has been 14 years, sitting in my car listening to this song, reaching for your hand that wasn't there. It was the first time I noticed the ending line, until I find somebody new. But no one has ever came close.
💔
I hurt with/for you man.
Too sad.
Sometimes you only get it once!
He has to be one of the most under-rated artists.
He is not!!! You & I “know” him😉
He's an acquired taste, brilliant, passionate, and the ladies love him 😜but way way too heavy for most, to intense and graphic I'd say, no broad appeal at all.
But this is a cracking song,many musicians like myself love him, he's successful.
Just not main stream.🎸🎤😎
Watching on fathers day 2021 ...missing my daghter ...if you ever see this daddy always love you Autumn x
2 forgotten classics by such an underrated artist. We need this kind of talent in 2021. What happened to real music.
I dont know what happened to real music, it doesnt seem to exist!
Dermot Kennedy happened :)
Where have you been living? How is Damien Rice underrated?
There’s no real music anymore, and it’s sad.
He is not underrated. He is the best singer-songwriter, and he is an acclaimed worldwide.
The transition between the two songs is so impressive. Both melancholy songs; both entwined beautifully.
Not that difficult since they are both in the same tone sort.
A little late to the party but both songs are supposed to complete each other. Originally elephant was meant to be called The Blower's Daughter Part II.
Blower's Daughter:- We'll both forget the breeze
Elephant:- Do you still forget the breeze?
pienso lo mismo, la transición entre las canciones es genial.
Makes me think of her so bad :(
He's getting better as he ages like an exquisite wine. Love him
Nice.
love too.
He ages?!
Gama
Our Fantasy Life ,
I can’t take my ears off of this song!
2019 anyone? what a pure performance
2020!
2020
Is 25 too late to fall in love for the first time? I feel sick. Tired of everything after having lost her.
A los que hablen español, si están acá, disfrutan de esta música al anochecer, en soledad...
an underrrated genius of our time, and that's kind good
Alexandre Folquito people prefer pop over this music, and I don't get it
How is that good?
@@blackeesh463 That his music is not commercialized and mainstream
You don't get any closer to perfect than this.
J
I txt my wife this chorus back in the day. nearly sure thats why she married me. shes absolutely gorgeous. thanks damo xx
Just a man and his guitar; A man who has a voice to reach the stars; his soul a glowing fire that keeps me warm; just a man and his guitar; who is only everything; he truly is absolutely everything; spectacular precious and Amazing❤Luv You Damien! You sing my heart back to life every single time!
I am a singer songwriter and would love to sing a song for you. I love what you said
And so it is just like you said it would be
Life goes easy on me
Most of the time
And so it is the shorter story
No love, no glory
No hero in her sky
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes
And so it is just like you said it should be
We'll both forget the breeze
Most of the time
And so it is the colder water
The Blower's daughter
The pupil in denial
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes
Did I say that I loathe you?
Did I say that I want to leave it all behind?
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind
My mind, my mind
'Til I find somebody new
I remember when I discovered his music for the first time. It was around 2:00 A.M. I was depressed and I had planned to end my own life that night, and I happened to discovered this concert on TH-cam and I stayed awake listening to it. So basically his music saved my life...
Steeven Hyde - just keep on hanging on. It always gets better ❤️
Bro hope you are well. It probably gets easier
Don't give up
I've discovered now!
So good your choice!!
Fight! It's hard But Fight. You've nothing to loose.
I Hope You're better Now.
A greeting from Italy
Are you that kind of person who always listens to the song that your crush has shared?
I wish someone were here listening to this with me.
I am 61 and actually followed my nose from Disturbed to here. TH-cam is amazing but it is sad that musicians aren't paid for their years of dedication and sacrifice anymore.
You get what you pay for folks so, I hope if you like Damien that you get out your wallets. ☮
I cry everytime listening to this no matter what my mood. Happy tears, sad tears, struggle tears.... 🌼 what a piece ❤️
same!
Also.
Me too
Hey Ryan, if you ever come across this comment, you were an amazing guy, an incredible boyfriend and I hope you're in a relationship with someone who sees all your gifts and cherishes you. You got me through some of the darkest times in my life and you did it with so much music, including this piece. Thanks for being you and thanks for loving me and thanks for letting me love you.
Anyone else listening to this musical genius in 2018?
I just heard him for the first time yesterday unbelievable beautiful music and a man I'm going to get some more of his music what a talent
Yes. I am here.
I want more ...
he is my favorite musician. Wish he toured more in America
@@mrjaydean12 I was thinking the same thing. I would rather see him than any current artist.
The “this has got to stop” towards the end of Elephant gave me goosebumps
And so it is the shorter story
No love, no glory
No hero in her sky...
12 years ago my brother came home damien rice's album, we used to listening together, now we live in different countries, we have our own family but i'll never forget those golden moments. When I listen this song, i go back to that time when there was no worries, we just living.
The HEART is ETERNAL. Those moments will NEVER DIE.
Omg, I've found this man and I can't stop listening him, he's voice is incredibly beautiful.
I’m the same way. I discovered Damien about a month ago...can’t believe my luck!
@@virginiaknighten4687 You should listen to a band called "Juniper" baby Damo rice..Great song called "weatherman"...
when my heart hurts I look for Damien and then it hurts a little less - because my pain can live outside me inside his songs
How beautifully said
His voice gets richer and purer with each year, as does his performance.
This is my favorite video on youtube
oh my god
Gustavo Barbosa you can listen George Kidonakis and another version of this song
Gustavo Barbosa hi
Same
My two favorite songs and favorite live performance, best late night song ever.
🍷🍷🍷😥💜
I really love the transition from the first to the second song.
Its like she is there even when she isn't there and that's what makes it so powerful. I was just listening to some of Damien's old performances with Hannigan. This is one of my favourite performances on TH-cam, I like to think there is a back story behind these good ones
“Elephant” is gut wrenching.
If you’re listening to this as a time traveler in 2022 you have awesome taste 🥰
If i could time travel i would go back to the seventies!
It reminds me what jamiroquai said about a great song.... He said something like : "If a song can be sung with just one instrument then it's a great song... "...
This kind of song seems to carry deep feelings... Touching song...
I found him back in 2005. When I was with my Ex. We still talk. But we don’t talk about this music because it brings back too many memories we want to relive but can’t
2020 and the beauty of these songs still remain and get even more beautiful
My daughter often ask me why I watch live performance videos. This is why.
Couldn’t agree more. Such a captivating performance
This two pieces of pure art break both my voice and my heart... ever single time! I luv your music Damien
I miss you so much.
I want to go to sleep listening to these songs and wake up in the morning the same way, every day
There are fewer things in my life I would want more than to have been there and seen this live... If there's ever been the perfect rendition of a song, this is it. Damien is something else entirely...
Perfect transition. Damien never disappoints.
this song is perfect for the year's last day.
I've my exams tmrw that I'm shite terrified of. Damien and Ray La Montagne are the only two musicians who heal me without making me all melancholic.
Melancholy.
This live is a masterpiece.
I just can't take me eyes off of you
Can't take my eyes off of you.
This has got to die, this has got to stop.
I come here most nights to put myself at peace with the day. I watched my wife walk down the aisle to The Blower's Daughter so it holds a very special place in my life. The transition and passion in Elephant is world's apart from he majority of other artists. The audience is captivated as per usual with Damien. A true musical genius 💛
He's a genius
One of the best songs around. Very sad but simply beautiful.
awesome, took me somewhere else!
Sitting here, full-on goosebumps down both legs, both arms, fighting back tears, I don't know why.
Beyond touching. Haunting beauty. Unique like a great Irish poetry
The sweetness of sorrow is something only a few will ever experience. These two songs are all about that...
It takes me to the burial of my long lost memories and their scent which is still dominant in my vains .
The Artist, the Guitar and The Voice ... Soo Beautiful !
Two months to see him finally in Mexico City!!!
Estefania Alvarado Gonzalez de la Llave woow that would be amazing enjoy ;-)
It was great!
+Estefania Alvarado Gonzalez de la Llave i'm glad you loved it that would've been awesome!! lucky you. :-)
Anyone else:completely pulled in, nodding your head ,fulling understanding how heavy that kind of weight feels like at 3:10 and on?
Elephant
No
One of the greatest live performance i think.
Mr. Rice, you make me want to cry. I'm almost your age, your style of man, but you break my heart with every false pause, falsetto, stutter stop, broken C, waning F. Thanks man. You are doing it right.
Oh how I want to feel this intensity of his wondrous despair.
Damien is mesmerizing. His songs and voice are so full of feelings that is a rarity on these times. Only few artists like him can take you into a journey with his songs. I love this man.
Liebe und Schmerz pur❤❤❤
Loved the movie Closer especially because of this beautiful song.
If picasso and ronaldo had been a musician combined. This is poetry at its core. Human expression at its core. Suffering at its core. Hope at its core. Full stop.
Fucking gorgeous. The Spaniards call it “duende”, the spirit alight.
Always come back to Damien........
Found this by chance. Usually I become bored of songs, at least for awhile. This song sounds MORE BEAUTIFUL EVERY TIME I HEAR IT
I can't take my ears off of this. I can't take my eaaarrrsss off of this......I can't take my ears..... my ears.... my ears, off of this. my ears. my ears. my ears.
The singer
The song writer
The music
The soul in it
Very few would understand...
The emotion in his voice is heartbreaking !
Damien, the songs, the ambience, the light, the mist, the camera movement...I'm taken into another world, to a world of magic, love and peace, my Soul sings and flies ❤❤❤
going through a though time with my gf , silence has never been so loud. this song is for you baby......because i could not take my eyes off you every moment we shared together. i love you
That transition ❤
Coming back to this in 2023 is A TRIP 🥺 wow
Never get tired of coming back and listening to him 👌🏻
My favorite brooding Irish musical genius. There's nothing like feeling the masterpiece .This one is beautiful and heartbreaking.
We are actors, actors in the "Movie" of our life....
Just come out from his show at Paris. Sensational & an absolute must see on this tour. Came straight online to see more. Unbelievable experience
Heartbreaking. Elephant cuts to the quick. I just come back...again and again. And a masterclass in performing.