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  • In the winter of 2006, Justin Vernon, a 25-year-old struggling indie
    musician, retreated to his dads remote log cabin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to repair his broken heart.
    While there he wrote nine songs, which became the album 'For Emma, Forever Ago'. This month it was voted the Observer Music Monthly's Album of the Year for 2008.
    To read the full article go to: www.guardian.co.uk/music
    Produced by POLITE COMPANY for the Observer Music Monthly.
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  • @signejorgenson
    @signejorgenson 15 ปีที่แล้ว +594

    I took a lot of classes with Justin Vernon in college. We were both religious studies majors, which meant we had classes together every semester since it was such a small program. I had no idea that he was a musician, though. What a surprise -- and how odd that you can spend so much time in another person's presence without ever knowing a damn thing about him.

    • @thisBLUEsweater
      @thisBLUEsweater 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I know it's been 8 years since you posted this comment. But can you please elaborate on the type of person that Justin was in college?

    • @Makxbi
      @Makxbi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I second that

    • @joml2466
      @joml2466 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      10 years and still waiting

    • @adriaan3685
      @adriaan3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      11 years and sill waiting

    • @signejorgenson7122
      @signejorgenson7122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I mean...I didn't know him well. We had classes together, but it's not like we hung out. He was smart and insightful. He asked a lot of questions, too.

  • @srslyscarlet
    @srslyscarlet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +643

    he spent three months in bed sick writing this and i've spent three years in bed listening.

    • @Proth7
      @Proth7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Years go by... I think it's over 7 years now. It's good to be back sometimes.

    • @fabiohenriques5298
      @fabiohenriques5298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Proth7 same here

    • @kimberlee8567
      @kimberlee8567 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love this comment

  • @ikeman2006
    @ikeman2006 15 ปีที่แล้ว +464

    dont worry this guy's gonna blow the charts.

    • @paulotapasa2822
      @paulotapasa2822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      He has

    • @iktajbhinder219
      @iktajbhinder219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Wow

    • @JackArctic
      @JackArctic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      well that aged well

    • @zackzallie8735
      @zackzallie8735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      collaborated with kanye and Taylor, won Grammys, and hit No. 1 charts. Like damn.

    • @luminiscencia3798
      @luminiscencia3798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, yes, he did it.

  • @pfffr
    @pfffr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    this album has a very special place in my heart

  • @daniellebuttafuoco3016
    @daniellebuttafuoco3016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    "to be up there, amongst it, and . . . injected into it . . . and to be still amongst it, was really the meditation that kind of spun the record . . . the record is . . . about going through that, and trying to . . . the word I always use is excavate it, like dig it out and see what it is and . . . get it to the oxygen where it can burn away and leave, and . . . it was really incredible because it really did go away." -Justin Vernon...Some brilliant and poetic quotes there.

    • @daniellebuttafuoco3016
      @daniellebuttafuoco3016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukefeistamel Ahaha I just saw this for the first time-- probably. We had to change my phone number when I was a kid because we received so many prank calls :D

  • @freyamuldoon5220
    @freyamuldoon5220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    So crazy how his regular voice is so low yet when he sings he goes so high, it’s almost angelic and the lyrics are the most gorgeous thing.

  • @Fuzigish8
    @Fuzigish8 14 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I love that he's deep and emotional yet still comes across so normal. There's too many cliches and stereotypes in music and the world these days so it's so good to see someone so genuine.

  • @nickrandles1102
    @nickrandles1102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I was in an inpatient rehab for alcoholism, top tier of severity, couldn’t leave or have many personal possessions. They told me I could bring in three things for the time I was there. I brought in an old Discman, a CD of For Emma and headphones. This album literally saved my life.

    •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I was in rehab, also in a super strict one. Basically no belongings but a couple of changes of clothes. Once, they let us add 2 songs into a playlist they’d play on Sundays and I remember choosing Re:stacks and the wolves

    • @spikehowarth7152
      @spikehowarth7152 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a beautifully melancholic anecdote. Fitting for the album! Hope you are still doing well xx

  • @gabrielfigueroa8591
    @gabrielfigueroa8591 8 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I've seen this a million times, & I keep coming back.

    • @patricksampsonmusic
      @patricksampsonmusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally might be my 20th watch! Great video!

    • @jeffgorrie
      @jeffgorrie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same.

    • @blind3d.4
      @blind3d.4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      22, a million

  • @plica06
    @plica06 14 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    He's a cool fucker. Old head on young shoulders. And you wouldn't think he'd have such a deep voice!

  • @arcadian3090
    @arcadian3090 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Justin's creativity is so inspiring. Hearing him in a live setting, in a studio with both high and low production value throughout the years really shows how versatile of an artist he truly is. He's truly a stand out in the modern age of music and I think one of our generations best to offer. I think what describes his music best is that it's very human.

  • @rickiex
    @rickiex 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    his voice is so fuking haunting. its like literally reaches into my soul and explains my emotions.

  • @RoyaWeidman
    @RoyaWeidman 14 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    There are no words for how much respect I have for this man.

  • @lydiaburton1905
    @lydiaburton1905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    i physically cant watch this video without crying just a little- just one strum of that creaky guitar just reaches into my heart and stirs something up that isnt easily moved

    • @Proth7
      @Proth7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the club. Its been over 10 years already

    • @anikabharwani
      @anikabharwani 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i so relate

  • @ChrisTopheRaz
    @ChrisTopheRaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I can’t tell you how much that record changed my life when it was first released. To this day it’s still moves me in so many ways

    • @RansomGangsterBox245
      @RansomGangsterBox245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At 3:50 do you know what song he is singing ?

    • @ChrisTopheRaz
      @ChrisTopheRaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RansomGangsterBox245 Yes, it’s called Flume. It’s the first track of the album called “For Emma Forever Ago.” Great song and cool story about how and why he wrote it.

  • @ModestMousekateer
    @ModestMousekateer 14 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I bet his band is rather pissed off that they aren't with him right now. This guy is divine.

  • @wolfcreekboys7353
    @wolfcreekboys7353 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    That record has such an amazing sound

  • @simeco92
    @simeco92 14 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    he sings with so much passion and emotions, looks like he could cry in every song, it's just so beautiful :)
    he is a real artist, not someone who writes music to be famous, just because he wants to express himself, a true genious!

  • @willdraper1141
    @willdraper1141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    the first love is so beautiful. I know how you feel Justin

  • @alyssahogan3247
    @alyssahogan3247 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a special guitar, made magic

  • @alantracy6757
    @alantracy6757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He clearly loves open tunings - but not normal ones altered open tunings that make your head hurt, a brilliant musician who reminds me of Joni Mitchell

  • @andrewcruz1931
    @andrewcruz1931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My favorite album of all time . I can feel the icy cold fresh forest air . The heartache ...beautiful, amazing album. Extremely special , I wish I could tell him how important the album is to me .

  • @thewritething
    @thewritething 14 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    my god, everything he says/writes is so well put together.

  • @billymisfits
    @billymisfits 14 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    his speaking voice is soo deep!

  • @SamA-nj7yr
    @SamA-nj7yr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have watched this interview like 30 times

  • @JamboMikey
    @JamboMikey 13 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man, he seems like a nice guy.

  • @uri674
    @uri674 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hope they both found their way back to each other

  • @Lilly5739
    @Lilly5739 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Eau Claire is my hometown...next time I'm home from college I want to know where this inspirational cabin is!
    I need some of that inspiration and hope for myself!

  • @flaminreds505
    @flaminreds505 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love him so much

  • @jintymcginty1469
    @jintymcginty1469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've discovered this band only last week and already they are quite literally my favourite band.

  • @bugsfrito
    @bugsfrito หลายเดือนก่อน

    And this is the best album

  • @L.Ayad16
    @L.Ayad16 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So inspirational! His music is beautiful. Often times people create the most beautiful songs from experiencing the most awful pain.

  • @plica06
    @plica06 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm really glad I found this, I can learn from Justin himself how to play Flume on my guitar!

  • @NikDonaghy23
    @NikDonaghy23 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love him, his voice, the way that he can play an average guitar and voice it so musically. And....i like how his hair fits his lifestyle :)

  • @W4LT3Rego
    @W4LT3Rego ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a gem of a man

  • @Vita1892
    @Vita1892 13 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Sorry, but this needs to be let out: He's so hot.
    I mean really, is it even necessary for him to be so beautiful when he's the most talented musician the world has ever given us?

    • @lokosdanveros
      @lokosdanveros 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Vita1892 dude I know. i think I also find him so attractive because of his music, ya know? he is a hansome though

    • @zackzallie8735
      @zackzallie8735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many people said that indie folk musicians are freakin' hot lol

    • @ceetee110
      @ceetee110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If he didn't write music you wouldn't take a second glance if you saw him out, and you know it.

    • @MayhemJack
      @MayhemJack ปีที่แล้ว

      I always thought that he kinda looked like what Marshall Eriksen would have looked like if he never met Lily or became a lawyer.

  • @katemley
    @katemley 12 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "Learn how to say Bon Iver. Or Bonnie Bear will kill you." BEST. COMMERCIAL. EVER.

  • @vezget
    @vezget 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Justin, I love you.
    You make me proud to be from Wisconsin.

  • @help_me_rhonda
    @help_me_rhonda 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought what made this song on the record was the double-tracked and harmonized vocals, and the overall production values. well rthis video proves me wrong - one man alone and his guitar can make this sound - and i love it all the more for it.

  • @willdraper1141
    @willdraper1141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me too Justin, me too.

  • @akaenteng2895
    @akaenteng2895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bon Iver! You are such an inspiration to my songs!

  • @indianmountains
    @indianmountains 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been watching this religiously for about a year now.
    perfect.

  • @flaminreds505
    @flaminreds505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always come back to this such a gentle soul

  • @killercara
    @killercara 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, I had to adjust the bass in my sub woofer because the window rattled when he spoke. Love the music!

  • @rednotebookread
    @rednotebookread 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @DinosaurJr8
    @DinosaurJr8 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely wonderful

  • @halpcat133
    @halpcat133 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful

  • @RyiRyiRawr
    @RyiRyiRawr 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is perfect!

  • @sontvondo9648
    @sontvondo9648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If only I could just hold that guitar

  • @DylanJBarrington
    @DylanJBarrington 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legend of music

  • @steigs89
    @steigs89 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    this man really gets me every-time.....

  • @shevshomevideos
    @shevshomevideos 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a stud.

  • @mariisen
    @mariisen 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    His music is just amazing! It just brings up all kinds of emotions in you.

  • @Prophecy23JC
    @Prophecy23JC 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this. And, my God is that beautiful.

  • @ob1knobdc
    @ob1knobdc 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was absolutely amazing. your music is beautifully hypnotizing to me and i love it.

  • @kennethgaron9427
    @kennethgaron9427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love justin vernon so much

  • @garrethdavis
    @garrethdavis 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is such an inspiration to me

  • @trinika99
    @trinika99 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing him in August! A six hour drive for me. Soo worth it :)

  • @thewritething
    @thewritething 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love that guitar he has.

  • @forreelzson
    @forreelzson 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is my hero.

  • @ceetee110
    @ceetee110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look at that monitor! This video really captures the vibe of that time. Thank you for posting this!!

  • @jefffarr9402
    @jefffarr9402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wow. he has such a beautiful voice its amazing ! keep make great music!

  • @elleomae
    @elleomae 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    so good.

  • @evalynnrobertson136
    @evalynnrobertson136 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This album is everything to me

  • @Williamlow23
    @Williamlow23 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing person!

  • @BassJam77
    @BassJam77 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow amazing video how come only 1200 views? wow this guy is amazing and been listening to his music for quiet some time now, great to know his roots and inspirations for "For Emma, Forever ago" ... Bon Iver is amazing.

  • @omgitsvcg
    @omgitsvcg 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    i cry every time @ 3:34 without question. never heard i voice that could do that to me. never stop making music justin :'}

  • @aliner007
    @aliner007 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    schönste stimme der welt

  • @hippofight
    @hippofight 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The amazing thing to me is you can know this about him just by listening to the album. You know he means it. After about two or three listens I had tears rolling down, just barely starting to pick up on the lyrics, and I could just feel what he was feeling when he wrote this. Amazing shit...I'm a cynical bastard when it comes to music, but this is real as it gets. Thank you, man. You made me like music again.

  • @owesleyfbi
    @owesleyfbi 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! Uma historia assim nao se pode ignorar. Temos um musico com coraçao.

  • @gondwanaman9362
    @gondwanaman9362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    inspiring

  • @user34rL
    @user34rL 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seeing him in october. i cannot wait.

  • @jambelloley
    @jambelloley 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome, awesome, awesome.

  • @LAmenorsostenida
    @LAmenorsostenida 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Me encanta él. Me encanta su música. Me encanta la profundidad y meditación a la que invita su sencillez. No dejo de emocionarme cada vez que le escucho.

  • @GoldenDaffsterDuck
    @GoldenDaffsterDuck 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    sweet guitar, nice start. good music too

  • @Pooklette
    @Pooklette 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Concise response, kudos. As I understand it the album that came out last year is a retooled and remastered version of the initial release making it new and elligible for all the best of year polls that it rightfully slayed.

  • @luv3mimi
    @luv3mimi 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    his voice is Awesome! i'd never heard of him before I saw an episode of Chuck and I was like WOW! Who is that?

  • @lovewontchange
    @lovewontchange 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm with steigs89 on this one... so much adoration for his music and his soul.

  • @maydiremay7
    @maydiremay7 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah!

  • @deathchips926
    @deathchips926 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @signejorgenson I envy you dearly. There are so few LP's that I can listen to without having to hit the "skip" button for the next track. "Emma" is one of those albums. It's stunningly beautiful and haunting--with lyrics so piercing--you have to convince yourself this man is a mere mortal like you and I.

  • @saviofouly
    @saviofouly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    O maior!

  • @felipeson
    @felipeson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    forever greatful for that ebay lady

  • @makisogroove
    @makisogroove ปีที่แล้ว

    yes

  • @loveiverwashereasherself4803
    @loveiverwashereasherself4803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:44
    Hey beautiful hands on my guy
    Seriously Bon Iver you seem beyond perfect and I can’t not say that to you

  • @ramses_is_numba_one
    @ramses_is_numba_one 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    hes uses the sad F chord alot, god i love that chord
    i tripped across this guy from the New moon soundtrack, now...that was a dumbfucking movie, but the fact that it led me to this dude makes it worth it

  • @jasonthefates7311
    @jasonthefates7311 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dig! You can come hang out in Durham though right? 😇 I know this is old but such a true story for most with the blues subtract the liver & pneumoniae. Funny how girls have that effect. Well probably all induced by heart breaker but takes 2 & what more and super rad you own that shit and overcame. H8 to say it, but I'm glad you and her met. God always has a plan and now the years have passed I would think it should be easy for anyone to see it like that. Blessings in disguise if you will. -Jason

  • @Jamesfrancosdog
    @Jamesfrancosdog 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    No. Justin Vernon self released it in 2007. Then he was signed, and the album was re-released.

  • @jerdbenjamin
    @jerdbenjamin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Camp Celtic thx biggie

  • @Jamesfrancosdog
    @Jamesfrancosdog 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    And in looking into this subject further, i believe the only difference with the 2008 release is the cover and the face that it is on a label.

  • @symfernus
    @symfernus 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @monsieurgrunt i'm fairly certain it's a silvertone... can't tell much about it from the video alone but it might be an archtop. i don't think they sell for much anymore.

  • @JCinxcess
    @JCinxcess 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @trinika99 i'm seeing him july 28th in atlanta :P so pumped

  • @MrDwightSchrute
    @MrDwightSchrute 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder how early this was filmed... 2008, maybe?

  • @Jamesfrancosdog
    @Jamesfrancosdog 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    This album came out in 2007..

  • @Pooklette
    @Pooklette 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you missing a year? It came out last year, the year before 2009, thus 2008.

  • @Jamesfrancosdog
    @Jamesfrancosdog 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to keep things short. I suppose it is a technicality really. I will agree however, that it did indeed rightfully slay the best of polls.

  • @jesterariola2864
    @jesterariola2864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was the microphone used to record the album used for this video?? Coz damn the quality sounds as good as For Emma, Forever ago

  • @monsieurgrunt
    @monsieurgrunt 14 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    anyone know the exact model of his guitar?

    • @danielbispo2521
      @danielbispo2521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If anyone know, please tell us

    • @shanedabor9855
      @shanedabor9855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      it's a Silvertone S1348 from 1949

  • @spinasweetness
    @spinasweetness 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @rjaafar dude i hope you've looked up his other stuff.. he's absolutely phenomenal

  • @blankeybeats8785
    @blankeybeats8785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    who's watching in 2021

  • @markgundy
    @markgundy 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @funkmeimfamous he doesn't need to comb it.