Now THIS is storytelling. Vocal Analysis feat. a LIVE performance of "Old Man" by Neil Young
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- I've heard Neil Young before, but this is the first time I've ever sat down and watched a live performance. Today's analysis features the song "Old Man."
Watch the original video uninterrupted: • NEIL YOUNG - OLD MAN
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There was a time when songs did not need huge production and artifacts. When all a song needed was a singer, a stool, a guitar …and a story.
There are still a lot of great performers like this. Explore your local folk music scene. I have recently discovered so many hidden gems!!
Plenty still do this
Now songs are mostly stool!
@@Freshwater121 I totally agree! People are just looking in the wrong places. Get outside and go to a folk or bluegrass music festival in your area. Amazing artists are putting out fantastic songs and performances!
That was the 60s Coffee House scene he knew, along with Joni Mitchell; Intimate and Interactive.
“Needle and the Damage Done” from the same session is an absolute must.
Shocking Pink. Jellyroll Man. In fact that whole album is a completely new side of Neil Young. Absolutely amazing. Very very B Bopp. You can't not like it
Definitely an absolute must.
This is a masterclass in musicianship.
This is from the BBC in the UK. Back in the 70s, the BBC sound engineers were the best in the world, so the sound quality here is excellent. Really brings out just how good Neil is. This is hands down the best recording of Old Man. Pure gold. From the same period, there is a James Taylor recording (again from the BBC) of “You’ve Got A Friend” delivered as a pure acoustic performance. This is also the best recording of that song. Both are examples of just how great both men are as songwriters. It was just a guitar and natural talent.
Massey Hall from the neil young archives is a fantastic solo accoustic show from this same time period. neil talking between songs gives some background on a few songs. he mentions old man being about the foreman on his ranch
Two of my favorite albums were both BBC sessions from Led Zeppelin & Jimi Hendrix. At times they did some prerecorded backing vocals & played the rest live to capture more of the album sound. It was a nice blend of studio layers & live spontaneity.
I MUST check out that JT song as I love both him and Neil. Both guys are epic talents.
Totally agree with everything, especially what great songwriters both are, but...Carole King wrote "You've Got A Friend". The BBC sessions back then are proving to be a goldmine for performances like this. Old Grey Whistle Test!
yes, hats off to those engineers, just some unsung engineer doing his job gave time immemorial the best recordings of many important cultural artifacts of the 20th century.
This whole session is possibly one of the best live acoustic performances ever recorded.
Amazed at the sound quality… 1971!
"Doesn't mean that much to me, to mean that much to you." is a GREAT line, basically he's saying that he's content enough with himself that he doesn't need you to be envious of him.
Also, this is the best version of this song in my opinion. Nothing in the way, but his guitar and his pure voice.
One of my favorite lines ever.
Totally agree, but my brain hears that peddle steel on the chorus.
Sheer brilliance. That line still knocks me out every time I hear it.
Or to need his approval
You made me read that line over and over, it's awesome 😊
One of Canada's greatest exports, still going strong after all these years.
His feel on an acoustic guitar is unbelievable. Plug him in and he will get real dirty. tremendous talent.
As relaxed as Neil appears, there is an intensity to this performance that is so captivating.
Neil Young is one of the all time great singer songwriter performers. His songs are a musical journey
As an old man of 72 and life long Neil Young fan that first heard this as a young man it was refreshing to hear if through a young person of today's perspective.
Bear in mind this is the first time ANYBODY is hearing this song this concert was before the album Harvest was released so nobody has had a chance to hear it yet. He also played Heart Of Gold at this same concert.
This is one of THE best live performances ever....
So so good
This is from the “Golden era” of singers, songwriters and storytellers. We may never pass this way again ✌️☮️
Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem, Horrible Crowes and his solo work. You really need to check him out
Now he’s screwing Daryl Hannah
Golden era? There are more singer songwriters now than ever before, they just won't arrive on your radio for easy digestion.
@@ExternalInputs the true golden era of songwriting was the time of Gershwin, Ellington and Irving Berlin but after WWII Elvis, Little Richard, Fats Domino and Chuck Berry influenced an entire generation of baby boomers to pick up the guitar and put their poetry to music. Neil Young was no doubt influenced by those as well as Bob Dylan and other folk artists. His generation had the numbers.
There are some still out there. They’re just a lot harder to find. They certainly won’t be on the radio.
"It doesn't mean that much to me to mean that much to you" is such a beautiful line.
There's an honesty to his voice that is very powerful.
I'm glad you reviewed this song. As a man who grew up in this genre, It's difficult to express what comes up for me. The smell of patchouli oil , a soft breeze on a summer day. The light smell.of a joint being passed around. Every new day an experience to behold full of adventure ✌
I love this intimate performance with just Neil & his guitar (harmonica). He was only 27 when he recorded this song as a young man. Now he is an older man at 78 years old. Neil is a very talented musician, singer & songwriter. He was with the groups Buffalo Springfield & Crosby, Stills & Nash in the later 60's. Also had his own group with Crazy Horse for a few years. Neil went solo & has had so many great songs over the years. The albums "After The Gold Rush" & "Harvest" from the 70's are considered 2 of his best.
I lived a block from Neil's teenage home in Winnipeg, Canada, back in 2008. Apparently Bob Dylan made a pilgrimage to the house back then (he was in the city for a concert), and it still thrills me that I could easily have randomly bumped into Bob.
A Canadian legend! I'm in love with the Vocalyst.
Neil Young is the epitome of the idea that you don't need a traditionally "good" voice to be an amazing vocalist. His voice is dripping with emotion, and I'll never tire of listening to it. I just discovered your channel and am loving your take on these classic tracks. If you haven't already, you should check out Suite Judy Blue Eyes by CSNY.
Agree! Neil is not technically a "good" guitar player but it's his nuances and the emotions he conveys in his solos that grab you! Same can be said for his vocal timbre and abilities. His voice conveys something more than just technical skill and I'll take that over any cold, technical proficiency
I think Neil's guitar strumming is perfectly adjusted with technical nuances that compliment the vocal melody in this song.
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No matter what people think if Neil's voice, one of the great qualities he has is that you understand every word. His phrasing and enunciation are remarkably clear. And given the sheer brilliance of his writing, that makes him one of the finest singer-songwriters of his era.
Fantastic reaction video! I had the luck to see Neil Young in concert about 30 years ago and it was amazing. Not many people can hold an audience (outdoors) with just a such a basic, simple sound. His voice carried us over the clouds...
My daughters are taking me to see him next month. I an 70 now, and played and sang this song since the album came out. Have seen him 4 times before, but so happy that my girls want to see him as well.
You, "The Vocalyst", are my favorite!
Such detail and deep thinking goes
into your reactions and I love that!
Keep up the awesome work/channel/reactions.
I never miss one of your videos. Also, Neil Young is
a true musical legend and I'm so glad you chose
this song. Manny kudos to you. 👍👍😊😊👌👌
It's like a poem......love it! This was the music when I was a little girl.....
Love how you comment on that song, so respectfull, lots of hints to things I didn' t discover before. Thanks!❤
One of my favorite songs, don't know why, it just hits me in my feels.
No glossy production, just talent and music from the heart.
thanks
I heard this when it first came out and now at 63 I'm the old man
I'm 72....First heard when was up late one night studying for exams as at 19
Thanks Bethany. Neil’s whole “ Harvest “ album was part of the soundtrack of my high school years. His lyrics are poignant and his voice instantly recognizable. Here we are some 52 years later and I can still sing along to every song on that album. My daughter discovered his music on her own during her university days and invited me to one of his shows in Vancouver around 2010 my first time seeing him live…So good.
I agree. I live in San Francisco and have had the chance to see him twice. Amazing. Also, I am probably right in-between your daughters age and yours, and his music seems timeless. Especially Harvest.
Neil Young. Genius. Innovator. Legend. Forever.
I enjoyed hearing this song from the old man’s view. I hear the words now and they have meaning to me.
Neil Young takes your mind on a journey in this song; makes one think about where they are in life and relatable. When we’re young we feel the music; i.e. feelings of joy, sadness, love, anger, inspiration are a few of the feelings that are amplified as we go through life’s incredible moments. My music teacher in college used the term “bathing in the music”. The feeling of being in love for the first time, we want to “bath” in a song that takes that feeling to another, higher level.
As a man now at the other end of life, I hear the words written; the music is more of a walk down memory lane of moments we felt so strongly decades ago. Longing for those days that were filled with the hope of a well lived life and the excitement of what’s to come.
Thank you again for giving us the tools to appreciate music we may have otherwise overlooked.
I hope you’re doing well and wish you much success! 🙂
Beautifully said!
I saw Neil while I was in college in 1982. When he sang Old Man, he brought me to tears. Authencity embraces the audience and spans the decades.
The complexity of the chords and combination -picking he maintains throughout, while singing so soulfully, is just incomparable.
Many singers will back off the underlying guitar playing - but he never has. One of our national treasures.
His wobbly vibrato is so cool.
Neil Young is underrated when it comes to his guitar playing, especially in his younger days. Just focus on his guitar here, sends chills through me.
Rolling Stone rated him in the top 100 best guitarists of all time.
One of my favorite guitarists. Love him.
Beautiful reaction. You were kind of making crinkly expressions in all the right places. Bravo! Love your channel ❤️
A true songwriting, guitar playing, performing master. LOVED your reaction/analysis! Thank you!
Canada again for the win! He's an amazing /singer/songwriter/musician!
His father (Scott) was a well-known Canadian sports writer.
Go Oilers! (From a Bruins fan.) ;-)
@@livenhfree Love the Oilers fans.
ya First justin Bieber and now Neil Young 😀😀
Proud to say he spent a number of years in the 60’s in my hometown of Fort William ont, now Thunder Bay. Amazing story teller. I was waiting for your signature… Canada for the win again saying Bethany. Thank you ❤. I would like to see if you would check out Lighthouse from Canada also… described as Chicago of Canada …. Pretty Lady, One fine Morning, Sunny Days. You will be surprised 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
There’s something about Neil Young that is absolutely magical. With just a few chords, he puts me in such a relaxed and happy place. Of course I can’t know your experience, but when he started to play, your face looked exactly the way I feel whenever I hear this song. I’ve never considered him to have a great voice, but he gets more out of a chord than anybody has a right to. It doesn’t matter how I’m feeling before the song starts … Neil Young takes me to a very specific place where everything is right with the world.
Love Neil! Saw him live back in the 70s and 80s here in Canada 🇨🇦
50 years on, this song is as fresh and meaningful as ever. So many songs in the early 70's had more depth and emotion. This is one of them. It captures a memory of a time period of both the hopefulness of the future and uncertainty of being young and naive and trying to find your way in the big world.
The key to this story is that the first verse is Neil, but the second verse is the old man replying. It took me years of confusion before I learned this. Also, he’s one of the greatest guitarists, acoustic *and* electric, *ever.*. Thank you for a beautiful reaction!
Neil Young is The MAN. Seen Mr. Young live four times, and each show was completely different, in format, in set list and in his backing bands. Although, Crazy Horse was a part of two of the shows. One of the greatest things about Neil is his variety of music, from a solo voice with a Guitar or Piano, to full on Rock and Roll, after all he is known as "The Godfather Of Grunge". "Old Man" is one of his most famous songs, and for good reason. Thank You for reacting to this tune.
Saw him a few times myself, with Crazy Horse maybe three times, solo, with Steve Cropper and the MGs…no one like him.
CSNY got me through high school from 70-74! Beautiful!
In centuries to come, this'll be one of 20th century songs to survive and still be listened to. Such a perfect gem.
His guitar playing is terrific.
She hit the nail on the head. Surprise. Precisely what is missing in today's music.
Another one of those great Canadian song writers/performer! Heart Of Gold from the same concert, is another great song from Neil!!!
I have been listening to your reactions for some time now. Music is one of the great pleasures of my life and I absolutely adore and love the way you interpret the music.
I must mention that I am 65 years old and grew up with all the greats.
I am an idiot when it comes to music terminology and what causes it to sound the way it does. As a consequence of your reactions I am re-listening to all the music I own with a new ear and what a new and exciting journey for me. It has also broadened my horizon and I am discovering new stuff all the time.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤❤
A lil' story. When Neil Young was recording "Tears Are Not Enough" David Foster was producer for Canada's answer to USA's "We Are the World". Neil sang his line and David from the mixing desk quipped to Neil "a little flat on the word 'innocence' but other than that its' great". Neil replied "that's my sound man!". David cracked up! There's a video on TH-cam just type in "Neil Young - That's my sound man!". LOL
More like, " don't tell me how to sing man!"
I could listen to Mr. Young all day. And of course, I find your voice quite comforting as well. Thanks for this. A great version of this song.
Neils songs/music is lost to the youth but VERY much Needed NOW. Thanks for this Post.
Great reaction to a great small gathering with Neil Young and a few lucky people. The whole concert is recorded and you wouldn't be disappointed with any song from that stage.❤😊
Neil was,and still is, a wonderful story teller. His phrasings, tone in many of his, especially in many of his older songs, is captivating, and inspiring.
Helpless is another song worthwhile a listen , and review.
Enjoy :)
His stories and how he sings them are beautifully haunting. Another favorite is "The Needle and the Damage Done."
Yes… another one of his trademark songs
Expression over technical excellence. No auto tune here.
One of my favourite artists ever
Neil Young really embodied the term of Artist. He could spin together a heartfelt tune and a story together.
I was 22 and just married when i heard this on AM. My thoughts were it could be any man young or old that he is singing about.Now I'm 74 and i am the old man.The way he tells the story,you can see and understand the old and young man
I know what you do is all about sound, but I could watch you react with the volume off, and still have a great experience. You're a joy.
Totally agree !
OMG ... haven't even watched yet, but Bethany + Neil Young = a match made in heaven!!!
And some don’t think Neil Young can sing. I’ve always loved the honesty of his voice and guitar playing.It’s great to hear someone that understands singing at your level appreciate Neil Young. Thank you.
See the "Two Neil Youngs on a Tree Stump" clip from the Tonight Show - where Jimmy Fallon does his Neil impersonation singing with Neil.
I don't really care for reaction channels generally, but I really enjoy yours. You have a very empathic nature and it shows.
I saw Linda Ronstadt open for N.Y. back in the mid 70s. Great show with David Crosby making an unannounced visit on stage.
As you are a vocal coach this live is great but the studio is really nice as also the song HEART OF GOLD!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
I was 21 when this song came out and first heard it on a 24-hour non-stop drive with a car full of buddies from Cleveland to Miami for Spring Break. It was so popular we'd hear it on almost every station as we drove south through the range of their radio signal. Now I'm the old man, almost 74, and hearing it from the opposite perspective. It continues to be a great song, but now heard with a life's worth of experience to make it even more meaningful. Neil Young's great song writing and imperfect voice are what make his songs perfect.
I wore my favorite Neil Young t-shirt to work today, then I came home to find this 😅 Perfect 💙
If you want more pure Neil live, check out his album Live at Massey hall from 1971. It's unbelievable!
Great Song... Great Performance!!!
Another Canadian Rock Icon
Yet another fantastic analysis. Thanks for helping us all appreciatge music on an even deeper level. I just told a friend yesterday that I'd 'listened' to a certain song probably 100 times in my life, but 'heard' it for the first time earlier that day. I credit that to you. Thanks, once again, Bethany.
very emotional almost bittersweet tone very earthy
I’ve been listening to Neil since 1967. He’s one of the greats.
I was learning to play guitar just before Harvest came out. I wore out the record playing it over and over to learn the songs. I still perform this song and Heart of Gold almost every gig. Neil Young has been a huge influence.
I've watched this performance many times over the years and it's just hauntingly good.
Somehow, I've never heard this performance. I'm so used to the studio version, with the vocal harmonies and the additional instrumentation, that this was an absolute revelation. Thank you for sharing it!
How did I miss this upload. This is one of my favorite performances from any artist ever. Neil is great.
I actually was lucky enough to Watch Neil Young record In Studio at Capitol Records in Hollywood. We were shooting a TV series that I was an assistant director on. We were shooting in the below ground studios they are famous for. We asked Our liaison for Capitol if anyone would be coming in that day while we were shooting our scripted series, and he said that yes. That someone would be for a short time and that we would have to make some concessions for an our or two while he was there. Turns out it was Neil Young. Also turns out he gets a little nervous about being in these studios with the doors closed. We were shooting in a different room down an old checkered tile hallway and had to take small breaks and remain entirely quiet while he recorded. Our crew obliged this request and it was one of those rare moments where you got to see “magic” happening. We were all used to making our own “magic” in film and TV. But like everyone, we all love music and this was outside our own wheelhouse. After a couple hours he was gone and we were back to work as usual. I’ll admit that I’m not a huge fan of his. I can admire his work and enjoy his other collaborations with Crosby and Stephen Stills and graham nash. But it was still a treat to watch this man work. Love your reviews. Love the deep insights. I used to work in Record Stores decades ago before I worked into film. So getting these more technical breakdowns of the music and craft enriches the medium. Thank You and keep up the great work!
It's a very dreamy and melancholy song. It's easy to drift off and imagine the images that Neil Young was expressing. His voice is original and captivating.
I cherish that song a lot. the talent this man has to write songs is crazy. A legend.
Neil is a treasure. He's a musician's musician and an incredible songwriter.
One of my most favorite songs written and performed by Neil Young. It really hits home now.
Even the little doodling around he does on the guitar before he starts is epic.
Always have loved this song, but bittersweet for me, as I was 17 years old at the time, and this was a big song during my senior year in high school. I cannot believe so many decades have passed!❤🎉 It still sounds beautiful.
Love Neil and love your reaction. Unknown Legend, Heart of Gold, Cortez the Killer, The Needle and the Damage Done - just a few great songs to choose from for your next NY reaction. One day you'll have to watch his Rust Never Sleeps movie. It's half acoustic, half grungy rock and roll. It's a blast.
Heart of Gold was another song he performed here as well and a great performance
This song really hits hard when he's singing 40 years later and he's the old man
The whole performance is on TH-cam. Guitar, piano, singer, no where to hide, genius at work
Neil Young isn't blessed with the richest voice, but he has an incredibly expressive voice. I love this song and remember when I was 24 and heard that line, "24 and there's so much more." Indeed there was, Neil. The depth of the song comes from the depth of his soul and life's experiences. We all need love, old and young, Thanks for reminding me of this great song and performance.
Comments already posted say it all 👏👏
He takes you with him on a journey...🤘
This whole gig is brilliant. His voice on 'Don't let it bring you down' is amazing. Especially on the live album '4 way street'
Yeah, the majority of great songs tell a story and the heart listens 👍
Glad you found neil. Love his storytelling abilities
Very enjoyable analysis of a legendary live performance. Great job!
Seen him live in 1984-85 in Christchurch NEW ZEALAND It was unreal
I love watching your reactions to some of the older music that you're hearing for the first time. Much of these songs I grew up with. Love the vocalist.
Excellent choice, every time I hear this I stop what I am doing and listen to it. Grew up listening to this and so much other great music of the time thanks to my parents and this is one of my favs for sure!
Love this song. Great review. Your teaching adds value.
Wow Beautiful!!!... So is the song.