I've been an Amos Lee fan since the first time I heard him sing a note, shortly after he released his first single. I own all his music and I listen to him often and never tire of it. He's a fantastic singer songwriter. You really should listen to his full catalog.
Go see Amos live if you get the chance. His shows are one big love fest. The most gracious performer I've experienced. Deep, deep, talent as a songwriter, one of the richest tones ever, and a wonderful human under it all.
I was lucky enough to see Amos Lee open for Merle Haggard and Bob Dylan three nights in a row at the Beacon Theater in NYC in 2005. All three were amazing.
He's great by himself, he's great with the Wiebe Sisters, he's great with a big band. His voice carries it, sounds unique yet powerful. Easy to get drowned out with that much sound but he still stands out. I really enjoy how you are technical but also stress the importance of how the sound makes you feel. Great video, Michael.
Huge Amos fan. And got to see him a few years ago at Red Rocks of all places. One of my favorite versions of one of my favorite tunes! So great to see you do a reaction to this! Thank you!!!
I’ve seen Amos twice, once with the symphony and once at the mother church (band only) both shows were top notch. Go see him you won’t be disappointed!
Iove this song and especially this version. So many emotions every time I hear it; joy, elation, regret, Ioss, Iove...few songs can emit that many feeIings. watch the bass player, she is having the time of her Life performing this. I've added two Amos songs to my own rep, this one and Arms of a Woman. Good songwriting? ha, every time I play Arms of a Women the women virtually swoon over it. Thanks for aII you do Michael.
Fantastic insights on this song -- shortly after the album came out I was going through a very tough time and went on a long drive into the American West. This song really helped me. If you're interested in a beautiful contrast going from big song to intimate guitar, try "Better Days" from "Last Days at the Lodge". Gorgeous storytelling.
Michael…love your channel! Amos Lee is a MUST to add to the playlist. I’ve dabbled with guitar my entire life and these song breakdowns make me want to pick it up.
Amos is great… his lyrics are like abstract poems for the most part but the brilliance is that they can mean a few different things in many of his songs….Just an incredible talent
Enjoyed your analysis of this tune. FYI, I'm not a guitarist, I play trumpet. I live in CO but have never been to Red Rocks. I've probably watched this video 100 times, and it emits emotion EVERY TIME. When the female bass player chimes in with her occasional harmony it gives me goosebumps. You're a talented guy picking right upon the chord progression. I never knew who Amos Lee was until I saw this video for the first time, and I'm a mobile DJ/musician with an amazing song collection. LOL. I'm a subscriber.
I am going to dig into his music as well! Love when songs are filled with raw emotion and depth with powerful lyrics! Just an amazing song! Thank you! ✌️
Love your content and vibe, brother. Thanks for creating this excellent content. Edit: BTW, loved your freestyle playing at the beginning. You rock, my friend. Lived in Boulder for three years, and YES, Rod Rocks RAWKS! :) I need to work on my music theory. I started playing guitar around 15 years ago, classical guitar. I've read music ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper (piano, sax, violin, etc.), so I could get away with just reading pages, but never really developed my theory crafting. I mean, I play for fun (me, my wife, and dogs), so I'm happy with the couple of hundo songs I play, but I'm putting music theory on my bucket list after listening to you freestyle the intro. Thanks man.
Heck yeah! My wife plays French horn with the CSO. She did not play this show though but did red rock with Amos a few years later and the encore was Grateful Dead help on the way>franklins tower. I about lost it. Keep doing your thing Michael and if in Denver my wife will leave ya tics at will call for an orchestra performance at the concert hall.
I don't know where I would be in life if I didn't have those days with the music up and car going wherever it ended up. It is the place where I find my Center
These videos are like song writing workshops while, at the same time, music theory insights are revealed, Thank you! Michael, have you done any Big Head Todd? Maybe Broken-Hearted Savior?
Ani Difranco’s Both Hands with the symphony is very similar in its emotional impact. Check it out Michael! Love your videos and your heart. Be well and do good work.
I came to your channel when you reacted to Jason Isbell for the first time. Now you’ve found one of my other favorites. His voice is also incredible…check out Chill in the Air or Violin.
Michael great video as always please do danko/manuel by Jason Isbell at Austin city limits it’s the perfect combo of his songwriting and guitar playing I know you’ll love it
Just reminds me to pick up my guitar every time I see you post. Ben Harper. I have some mock weisenboen lap slide guitars modern. very cool stuff, but its almost as cool just to explore some open slide tunings. one really weird cool one is c# g# c#c# g# c#
Amos Lee on stage with just his guitar is also magical.
I was at this show. I live 20 minutes up the hill from Red Rocks. This was the opening song and it blew me away.
Amos Lee is a brilliant talent...check out Arms of a Woman. So good.
Agreed, he’s so good. My lil niece loves that song.
I've been an Amos Lee fan since the first time I heard him sing a note, shortly after he released his first single. I own all his music and I listen to him often and never tire of it. He's a fantastic singer songwriter. You really should listen to his full catalog.
Amen
I saw him live and was hooked.I want Wondows are rolled down at my memorial service one day. He is an amazing singer and performer.
He is amazing live...his whole band are artists!
Go see Amos live if you get the chance. His shows are one big love fest. The most gracious performer I've experienced. Deep, deep, talent as a songwriter, one of the richest tones ever, and a wonderful human under it all.
He has the moves.
One of the best improv intros yet! Love it!
I was lucky enough to see Amos Lee open for Merle Haggard and Bob Dylan three nights in a row at the Beacon Theater in NYC in 2005. All three were amazing.
My favorite song and performance of his… so far.
Amos Lee always hits me right in between the heart and the throat.
Couldn’t have said it better!!!
He's great by himself, he's great with the Wiebe Sisters, he's great with a big band. His voice carries it, sounds unique yet powerful. Easy to get drowned out with that much sound but he still stands out. I really enjoy how you are technical but also stress the importance of how the sound makes you feel. Great video, Michael.
Gotta dig into Amos Lee!! His lyrical skills are second to none - Careless, Night Train, and Sweet Pea are my favorites!
Huge Amos fan. And got to see him a few years ago at Red Rocks of all places. One of my favorite versions of one of my favorite tunes! So great to see you do a reaction to this! Thank you!!!
I’ve seen Amos twice, once with the symphony and once at the mother church (band only) both shows were top notch. Go see him you won’t be disappointed!
Iove this song and especially this version. So many emotions every time I hear it; joy, elation, regret, Ioss, Iove...few songs can emit that many feeIings. watch the bass player, she is having the time of her Life performing this. I've added two Amos songs to my own rep, this one and Arms of a Woman. Good songwriting? ha, every time I play Arms of a Women the women virtually swoon over it. Thanks for aII you do Michael.
THE HARP!!! The harp in this recording is sublime!
8:35 is awesome
Been a fan of Amos for a long time. Wish he got more recognition.
…but also gatekeep him just for us. 😉
Some of the same progressions are used in _Midnight Up In Harlem_ by Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Love, love love Amos Lee! I lived in Denver for 6 years. Absolutely the best venue, great energy. Gary Clark Junior was amazing there!
Amos is amazing! Thanks for sharing this! Glen
Fantastic insights on this song -- shortly after the album came out I was going through a very tough time and went on a long drive into the American West. This song really helped me. If you're interested in a beautiful contrast going from big song to intimate guitar, try "Better Days" from "Last Days at the Lodge". Gorgeous storytelling.
Michael…love your channel! Amos Lee is a MUST to add to the playlist. I’ve dabbled with guitar my entire life and these song breakdowns make me want to pick it up.
His Best “Violin” Everyone loves it. He is Amazing.
Love Amos and I always love to hear you break down the singer/songwriters. Great performance Well done!
Amos is great… his lyrics are like abstract poems for the most part but the brilliance is that they can mean a few different things in many of his songs….Just an incredible talent
So simple but so powerful! Great reaction.
I was literally listening to Amos last Friday!! Saw him live in New Orleans. Awesome.
Listen to Amos Lee’s Violin. It’ll make you cry, lyrically. Arrangement is gorgeous.
Omg. Thank you for this one!! Great start to the weekend! 🎸 💫
Chilll in the air is another great amos Lee song.
And another gem is the late great Greg Trooper. Well worth seeking out his great songwriting catalog.
His first album is gold. I remember hearing Soul Suckers from that album and I was hooked
Amos Lee is a great singer songwriter and Red Rocks is such an awesome venue for a concert!
Enjoyed your analysis of this tune. FYI, I'm not a guitarist, I play trumpet. I live in CO but have never been to Red Rocks. I've probably watched this video 100 times, and it emits emotion EVERY TIME. When the female bass player chimes in with her occasional harmony it gives me goosebumps. You're a talented guy picking right upon the chord progression. I never knew who Amos Lee was until I saw this video for the first time, and I'm a mobile DJ/musician with an amazing song collection. LOL. I'm a subscriber.
I am going to dig into his music as well! Love when songs are filled with raw emotion and depth with powerful lyrics! Just an amazing song! Thank you! ✌️
“Learned A lot” 🫶🏼
Amos Lee is great
Love your content and vibe, brother. Thanks for creating this excellent content.
Edit: BTW, loved your freestyle playing at the beginning. You rock, my friend. Lived in Boulder for three years, and YES, Rod Rocks RAWKS! :) I need to work on my music theory. I started playing guitar around 15 years ago, classical guitar. I've read music ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper (piano, sax, violin, etc.), so I could get away with just reading pages, but never really developed my theory crafting. I mean, I play for fun (me, my wife, and dogs), so I'm happy with the couple of hundo songs I play, but I'm putting music theory on my bucket list after listening to you freestyle the intro. Thanks man.
Another great video and introduction. Wow, what a song. Thank you.
He is playing down in Annapolis on the 16th of September for the songwriters event
Amos is a favorite of mine and Windows is mine and my son’s favorite.
The Whole Mission Bell album is great!
Violin should be checked out if you haven't yet.
Great track, Michael! Always nice to see a Philly boy done good! 🎸🐶
Heck yeah! My wife plays French horn with the CSO. She did not play this show though but did red rock with Amos a few years later and the encore was Grateful Dead help on the way>franklins tower. I about lost it. Keep doing your thing Michael and if in Denver my wife will leave ya tics at will call for an orchestra performance at the concert hall.
I love this song and I love Amos Lee. Fantastic!
And...
The Gorge Amphitheater... Coolest venue in America. Red Rocks is second.
you're the best man, love watching your stuff.
If you really want a wow, listen to him do Will the Circle Be Unbroken live!
Chris Kläfford does a great cover of this song at Norms rare guitars.
Well worth a listen 🎧
I don't know where I would be in life if I didn't have those days with the music up and car going wherever it ended up. It is the place where I find my Center
That was not noodling at the beginning. Very musical even when you were just feeling it out.
And I love this whole album.
These videos are like song writing workshops while, at the same time, music theory insights are revealed, Thank you! Michael, have you done any Big Head Todd? Maybe Broken-Hearted Savior?
Ani Difranco’s Both Hands with the symphony is very similar in its emotional impact. Check it out Michael! Love your videos and your heart. Be well and do good work.
I love you all! Cheers
Cheers :)
super cool je trouve un petit coté pearl jam adoréeeeeee
I was hoping it was from the Trans-Atlantic Sessions. That version is terrific.
I came to your channel when you reacted to Jason Isbell for the first time. Now you’ve found one of my other favorites. His voice is also incredible…check out Chill in the Air or Violin.
Thanks mike
Yes, this sons is new to me I think. But you won't be disappointed if you look into his other works.
10:36 not sure that's the dance I'd pick but she's goin for it lol
Congrats on 400k
You should really check out sittin on top of the world by doc watson. It changed my perspective of how many sounds can come out of a guitar at once
I found him 5 years ago because of Daryl Hall. Check out CARMEL, it's so good
Listen to the “Mission Bell” album. You’ll weep at his genius. It’s a masterpiece.
Annie Clements on Bass!
Michael great video as always please do danko/manuel by Jason Isbell at Austin city limits it’s the perfect combo of his songwriting and guitar playing I know you’ll love it
Speaking of danko and Manuel, a reaction video to The Band would be awesome.
Annie Clements from Maren Morris’ band on the bass. 😊
Just reminds me to pick up my guitar every time I see you post. Ben Harper. I have some mock weisenboen lap slide guitars modern. very cool stuff, but its almost as cool just to explore some open slide tunings. one really weird cool one is c# g# c#c# g# c#
React to Violin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amos Lee is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should check out Saturn by Sleeping at last.
Michael you gotta see Amos cover Bill Withers lovely day
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This live album from Amos is great, but the album this song is from, Mission Bell, is a desert island album for me. Not a missed track.
When are you going to do Between the Buried and Me! Extermophile Elite would kill!
Please do pleasure dome Van Halen
Please reaction mr alip bata another day dream theater fingerstyle from indonesia
underground caverns in Tennessee may be cooler... fwiw
While it sounds phenomenal, I prefer your picking version.
I wanted to like it. But I just didn’t
I want to like Amos lee here's a great vocalist with catchy songs but his lyrics make absolutely no sense. Cannot listen to him