I discovered Rufus in 2023, and OMG he touches me very deeply;what a talented great voice he has; comes natural and totally under control at the same time, his voice together with the lyrics along with the music makes a masterpiece; i m supported in life by this song and happy to enjoy it,heavenly art no doubt about it, thank u!!
I heard this for the first time today and I'm digging it. Maybe you'd be interested to know the velvet voice of Rufus is one among the Wainwright family of singers. (Also, check the RW-Leonard Cohen connection.) Just wondering... how did you come to find this?
Rufus seems to be like a fine malt whisky... getting better as he gets older.. damn it this is spectacular and so so perfectly beautiful and heart breaking. wow
Omg, this is certainly one of the best songs I've heard in such a long time. It took me years to finally dive into Rufus and boy, was it worth the wait. Love this song deeply.
Tremendous message, masterfully delivered - both visually and audibly. I've been a long time fan, and Mr Wainwright never ceases to amaze me. Thank you, Great Man, for the thousandth time!
I'm definitely a rufus wainwright fan, and I do also like this, but the visual story confused me a little bit. I mean the passing of the mantle, and the sword over his head, I got those, but what was the weird Burger King but advertisement for Darren Kriss? That was weird to me to, it felt like they were trying to stuff in an anti-fast food ad, which is fine I guess, but it didn't fit here. Or at least not for me. That's my only complaint.
This video, and of course the vocals, are sheer perfection. Rufus, thank you so much for sharing your incredible gifts with us. My world is richer for having discovered you. Next up, seeing you in a live performance! ❤️
I have loved Rufus for a long time, I discovered him as a child watching one of my favorite movies then (Meet the Robinsons.) When I rediscovered the rest of his music as an older teenager I always just adored his voice and style and depth. His music meant a lot to me for a period of time, and I still love to listen to his albums to this day. I got the chance to see him last year in Tennessee with a live orchestra and it was so great!
'Raise kidness above all else" I dont think thats strictly aimed at Mr President, more the entire society, everyone needs to realise the truth in that line.
I love your comment, You are so right, My president is so unfairly treated - we all need to stop looking at the mote in our brother's eye and get the beam out of our own eye before we offer so much condemnation on others.
Yes, both of you, yes. The President is very far from perfect, but from the words I read that many people throw around, just wow, that people can't see that they behave in a lot of the same ways. Myself included. It's hard to see one's own part in all of this when we are all too busy blaming everyone else. Despite originally wanting Bernie to be the President, I think these past 2-3 years have churned up so many problems that were buried to the surface. I don't think that the secret upper class have done much of a good job with things either. It will be interesting to see how everything shakes out in the end. Hopefully all of this tumultuousness brings about better things in the end. (I don't know that you can liken the neoconservatives to Dionysus, but I love Rufus all the same.)
An amazing work of art, but it does feel it should be aimed in a spiritually broader sense, for instance at this entire wicked world system of things, run by Satan. Soon, Satan will be made to release the sword.
@@Steakfinger As it's end of April 2021, and I'm only today seeing this, all I can add is that I'd like to have had your comment printed poster size on my wall during those 4 dark, disturbing years. 👏👏👏
@@michaeljacobs6496 I just took a shower, showers are nice on their own. Seeing my comment quoted totally in context (Rufus is actually in fact -- magnificent) is no big deal, just glad Rufus put his message out there. Thanks for letting me know though, this was totally unexpected!
Rufus has one of the most beautiful male voices I have ever heard. I remember being in middle school, watching Nip/Tuck and hearing Natasha and whatever the "phone on vibrate" song is called and thinking how uniquely beautiful his voice was. His voice remains as beautiful as it ever was
I have been in love with this voice for so many years, Rufus...😢...you keep getting better and better....how will I ever catch up to you...? Release the Sword of Domacles
I love Rufus Wainwright's song and message and is very fitting in today's climate. I also love his other song which is very reminiscent of today's climate "Going To A Town". I listen to that song every chance I get and sing along. Bravo, Mr. Wainwright!
@@morwenna You should be MUCH more concerned with the damage Justin Trudeau is doing to YOUR own Country and let us Americans enjoy the improvement President Trump has made in ours. 🇺🇸❤⚘
@@sameoldthing4037 How in god's name are you a Trump supporter and a Rufus Wainwright fan? If you're not a Rufus Wainwright fan then how did you end up watching this video? Trump is an idiot. That is an objective fact. What improvements has he made exactly? Filling the swap to overflowing? Being the first president to spell like a grade schooler? To not think before he speaks? What exactly?
Being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers.......spot on! Rufus still has the one voice that actually does give me physical goosebumps. His cover of He Ain’t Heavy is the most beautiful one yet.
Not Long Found this Video. Keep Watching for Various Reasons. As it is So, Powerful. So, Thankyou All.. 🤗🙏🤺 Just a Thought. Mr. Boris Johnson. Should stand back.. Realise, he is not as powerful as people , have told him and are still telling him. See You Later... Bojo. Brilliant Performance and Video. Thee Ruff and All. 🙏👀🤺
" ...but besides all that , we keep writing poems (and music) about the impossible "...thank u Rufus, no words to say how much I admire your talent and art. .. (greetings and love from Brazil🎆)
Aún recuerdo una maravillosa actuación de Rufus en una noche de primavera en los jardines de la Cartuja de Sevilla. Me encantaría que acabara todo esto y poder volver a repetirla. Magnífico disco. I still remember a wonderful performance of Rufus at a spring night in Cartujas' gardens in Seville. I would like to repeat it again when all finish. Magnificent new album.
An epic, beautiful song. How could I have gone two years & not known it existed? This video is so sublime & the synchrony of those eyes and that voice takes one to another realm. A wondrous rebuke to a tyrant of our age - unknown in America since the 1700s. Yes, '"Raise Kindness above all else." Thank you for such bliss. Took me back to the 70s Neil Diamond days.
Oh! This voice that softly touches the soul! But this time, it felt to me like the whole message of the song was being silently delivered in that intense look at 0.41 sec. right at that moment I was already deeply moved. And then the voice gently rocked my soul... Thank you Mr Wainwright.
Rufus I just saw you in Fargo, ND! Your message was so beautiful (and your singing) that you had me in tears nearly the whole time. Excellent message, thank you for this video! P.S. Your beard looks amazing!
His voice, the piano, other instruments; all that combines into a soft 'something' that seeps into your mind. A video isn't even needed; the song does it all. I'm fairly new to Rufus, but - contrary to most artists - I don't need to listen to his songs more than once in order to like them. The songs that I've heard grab me and linger... (can be haunting). Love it.
The theme and perspective reminds me a bit of Bowie’s “Fantastic Voyage” which was in response to the threat of nuclear war in the hands of petty world leaders at the time. The song suggests that world leaders were more concerned about their egos than humanity. Anyways, a really great song here! I remember being a kid when Rufus came out with his cover of “Across the Universe”. That was during the early years of my musical interest formation and I adored that cover so much! I never ventured further into his catalogue as my tastes were all over the place then, but I will definitely be making some purchases in his catalogue now. Such a beautiful voice and great to hear all these years later :)
Thank you, Rufus. 🙌🏻
Garrett Watts legends supporting legends
Rufus is golden and Garret is here to confirm it
Garrett, did you see him at the Orpheum?
Woah wut the heck you listen to him too?!?! This is a dream come true
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I discovered Rufus in 2023, and OMG he touches me very deeply;what a talented great voice he has; comes natural and totally under control at the same time, his voice together with the lyrics along with the music makes a masterpiece; i m supported in life by this song and happy to enjoy it,heavenly art no doubt about it, thank u!!
Hope to see him at Santa Fe Opera Sept 9th! (New Mexico)
Jesus iam a bus driver just in from work put the kids to bed and heard this song this guy is fantastic must buy his album voice is masterful
love this comment
He’s got a lot of great stuff!
I hope you’ve had the opportunity to get to know more of his music. A well of talent. Cheers!
I do now thanks, Beta
I heard this for the first time today and I'm digging it. Maybe you'd be interested to know the velvet voice of Rufus is one among the Wainwright family of singers. (Also, check the RW-Leonard Cohen connection.) Just wondering... how did you come to find this?
Rufus seems to be like a fine malt whisky... getting better as he gets older.. damn it this is spectacular and so so perfectly beautiful and heart breaking. wow
this guy's voice is so beautiful damn
So Right!
Omg, this is certainly one of the best songs I've heard in such a long time. It took me years to finally dive into Rufus and boy, was it worth the wait. Love this song deeply.
Rufus,
Your voice is beautiful, you are beautiful, thank you for sharing your beautiful music.
Hugs,
Nicholas
I am in love with his beautiful warm and powerful voice :) and so very handsome
Apart from the obvious awesomeness and relevance of this song, I can barely get over how much I love Rufus in a beard. Like, LOVE.
So timeless - change of crowns and authorities - responsibilty - god save the crown
Darren Criss and Rufus Wainwright two of my favorite
That is one SAVAGE MAN!!!!! I love everything about it! How flawless, effortless, creative! We need more people like this in the world!!!!
X
I love this new look. Rufus looks so mature and refined but still with that same ethereal voice. Enjoyed the orange motif too ;)
Tremendous message, masterfully delivered - both visually and audibly. I've been a long time fan, and Mr Wainwright never ceases to amaze me. Thank you, Great Man, for the thousandth time!
Biljana Ć. You took the words out of my mouth, errr, brain. Love Rufus!
I think the word youre actually looking for is contradictory lol.
Totally a Rufus fan but this song sucks
I'm definitely a rufus wainwright fan, and I do also like this, but the visual story confused me a little bit. I mean the passing of the mantle, and the sword over his head, I got those, but what was the weird Burger King but advertisement for Darren Kriss? That was weird to me to, it felt like they were trying to stuff in an anti-fast food ad, which is fine I guess, but it didn't fit here. Or at least not for me. That's my only complaint.
This video, and of course the vocals, are sheer perfection. Rufus, thank you so much for sharing your incredible gifts with us. My world is richer for having discovered you. Next up, seeing you in a live performance! ❤️
LOVE...rufus
This is one of the most incredible songs ever written. Thank you Rufus
"Raise kindness above all else".
I have loved Rufus for a long time, I discovered him as a child watching one of my favorite movies then (Meet the Robinsons.) When I rediscovered the rest of his music as an older teenager I always just adored his voice and style and depth. His music meant a lot to me for a period of time, and I still love to listen to his albums to this day. I got the chance to see him last year in Tennessee with a live orchestra and it was so great!
I
CAN'T
STOP
LISTENING
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'Raise kidness above all else" I dont think thats strictly aimed at Mr President, more the entire society, everyone needs to realise the truth in that line.
I love your comment, You are so right, My president is so unfairly treated - we all need to stop looking at the mote in our brother's eye and get the beam out of our own eye before we offer so much condemnation on others.
Yes, both of you, yes. The President is very far from perfect, but from the words I read that many people throw around, just wow, that people can't see that they behave in a lot of the same ways. Myself included. It's hard to see one's own part in all of this when we are all too busy blaming everyone else. Despite originally wanting Bernie to be the President, I think these past 2-3 years have churned up so many problems that were buried to the surface. I don't think that the secret upper class have done much of a good job with things either. It will be interesting to see how everything shakes out in the end. Hopefully all of this tumultuousness brings about better things in the end.
(I don't know that you can liken the neoconservatives to Dionysus, but I love Rufus all the same.)
An amazing work of art, but it does feel it should be aimed in a spiritually broader sense, for instance at this entire wicked world system of things, run by Satan. Soon, Satan will be made to release the sword.
Amen amen 🖤🖤
@@Steakfinger As it's end of April 2021, and I'm only today seeing this, all I can add is that I'd like to have had your comment printed poster size on my wall during those 4 dark, disturbing years. 👏👏👏
If I could only listen to one voice for the rest my my life, it would be Rufus💕
Rufus you are truly magnificent! Very reminiscent of Going to a Town, really digging your message here!
Scott Kingsley Clark I felt the same way. Love that one, too.
Agreed!!!!!!!!!!
@@michaeljacobs6496 I just took a shower, showers are nice on their own. Seeing my comment quoted totally in context (Rufus is actually in fact -- magnificent) is no big deal, just glad Rufus put his message out there. Thanks for letting me know though, this was totally unexpected!
@@michaeljacobs6496 Fox News is the only honest news in America. Are you saying he should be ashamed to be mentioned by an honest news outlet?
@@sameoldthing4037 Fox News is as honest as Cain.
Rufus has one of the most beautiful male voices I have ever heard. I remember being in middle school, watching Nip/Tuck and hearing Natasha and whatever the "phone on vibrate" song is called and thinking how uniquely beautiful his voice was. His voice remains as beautiful as it ever was
I have been in love with this voice for so many years, Rufus...😢...you keep getting better and better....how will I ever catch up to you...? Release the Sword of Domacles
here we go again
This just amazes me every time I watch it. Rufus has a singular talent that hasn't been sufficiently appreciated.
This is beautiful Rufus. We need a new album!
I love Rufus Wainwright's song and message and is very fitting in today's climate. I also love his other song which is very reminiscent of today's climate "Going To A Town". I listen to that song every chance I get and sing along. Bravo, Mr. Wainwright!
maggots in the cheeseburger was a nice touch!! pearls before swine comes to mind,
They're MAGAts ;)
@@morwenna You should be MUCH more concerned with the damage Justin Trudeau is doing to YOUR own Country and let us Americans enjoy the improvement President Trump has made in ours. 🇺🇸❤⚘
@@sameoldthing4037 How in god's name are you a Trump supporter and a Rufus Wainwright fan? If you're not a Rufus Wainwright fan then how did you end up watching this video? Trump is an idiot. That is an objective fact. What improvements has he made exactly? Filling the swap to overflowing? Being the first president to spell like a grade schooler? To not think before he speaks? What exactly?
Same Old Thing Rufus is American. He was born in NY.
@@sameoldthing4037 trump is an orange faced buffoon with the intellect of and fat content of a side of pork. Go and think about your life choices.
Keeping the creative intellect ALIVE! Thank you for your voice and persistent pursuit of truth.
beautiful song.....excellent!
Being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers.......spot on! Rufus still has the one voice that actually does give me physical goosebumps. His cover of He Ain’t Heavy is the most beautiful one yet.
Utterly beautiful, haunting and deeply moving. I hope this becomes a great classic. Vote, the people of America they did.
Not Long Found this Video.
Keep Watching for Various Reasons.
As it is So, Powerful.
So, Thankyou All.. 🤗🙏🤺
Just a Thought.
Mr. Boris Johnson.
Should stand back..
Realise, he is not as powerful as people , have told him and are still telling him.
See You Later... Bojo.
Brilliant Performance and Video.
Thee Ruff and All. 🙏👀🤺
Brilliant song by a brilliant artist.
I LIKE VERY VERY MUCH THIS SONG AND VIDEO DEAR RUFUS !!! Thanks too many : Marie-Laure from France
" ...but besides all that , we keep writing poems (and music) about the impossible "...thank u Rufus, no words to say how much I admire your talent and art. .. (greetings and love from Brazil🎆)
never cease to amaze me. I've been so inspired by your voice since your first album
Worthy, Mr. Wainwright. Ms. Westwood, outstanding as always; your Damocles is divine.
Ever so Brilliant, and still so fecking poignant. Many many thanks, Rufus.
Melody lines are so beautiful ! Gosh!! Goosebumps !
I've been meaning to have a good listen to this song and now I have I'm weeping. Beautiful, very touching x
Piękne! Zakochałam się od pierwszego słuchania. Dziękuję:)
Totally obsessed. Beautifully done
I love you with all my heart, Rufus. Thanks so much for this!
I love him top💕
One more comment, the symbolism and wording in this video is brilliant. My hats off to you , Mr. Wainwright.
OMG, Rufus. Lost it when the fries, burgers and doughnuts went floating by. I love you and your voice.
brilliant slow burn
Aún recuerdo una maravillosa actuación de Rufus en una noche de primavera en los jardines de la Cartuja de Sevilla. Me encantaría que acabara todo esto y poder volver a repetirla. Magnífico disco.
I still remember a wonderful performance of Rufus at a spring night in Cartujas' gardens in Seville. I would like to repeat it again when all finish. Magnificent new album.
I could not believe how emotional watching this made me feel. Rufus is literally bearing his soul.
An epic, beautiful song. How could I have gone two years & not known it existed? This video is so sublime & the synchrony of those eyes and that voice takes one to another realm. A wondrous rebuke to a tyrant of our age - unknown in America since the 1700s. Yes, '"Raise Kindness above all else." Thank you for such bliss. Took me back to the 70s Neil Diamond days.
Oh! This voice that softly touches the soul!
But this time, it felt to me like the whole message of the song was being silently delivered in that intense look at 0.41 sec. right at that moment I was already deeply moved. And then the voice gently rocked my soul...
Thank you Mr Wainwright.
Oh! And I also love Darren Criss's acting!
Wow! Amazing and powerful song! Loved the video!
Come back to Canada! Montreal is waiting for you, Rufus...
Thank you Rufus for guiding us through this world of darkness
Speechless.. Rufus is an intelligent human blessed with his amazing art language to speak his mind the most effective way..! Viola..! xxx
Rufus I just saw you in Fargo, ND! Your message was so beautiful (and your singing) that you had me in tears nearly the whole time. Excellent message, thank you for this video! P.S. Your beard looks amazing!
His voice, the piano, other instruments; all that combines into a soft 'something' that seeps into your mind. A video isn't even needed; the song does it all. I'm fairly new to Rufus, but - contrary to most artists - I don't need to listen to his songs more than once in order to like them. The songs that I've heard grab me and linger... (can be haunting). Love it.
Imagine being able to pay Darren Criss to stare longingly at you for hours ...
F yeah
@@muscovy5000 I'd rather have Rufus sing to me
You interpret Darren's gaze as "longing"? Interesting... how do you feel toward your mother? 😉
How about no scott
''jealously'' not ''longingly''...... understand the song.
Long time International Fan of you magical Rufus💕
And to think this masterpiece itself, would lead my ears to hear his insanely brilliant releases in 2020. Thank you Mr. Wainwright!
❤️🎶
Two of my favorite talents in one video. Gorgeous and compelling. Appreciate the message.
Every syllable from Rufus is magic.
Very like.
Your voice is beatiful.
Love this video! It’s gorgeous. Darren is too cute. I love you both! 💕✨💕
As a starkid fan who also adores Rufus' music I can't tell you how excited and shocked I was to see Darren Criss
Watched this many times, it’s an amazing video, all the details and Rufus expressions, can’t describe!
I love this
He's just outstanding...!! Nothing less..!! ❤👍
Amazing as always. I love your music and I love you, Rufus. 💖
Thank you for your wonderful music sir!! This song brings tears to my eyes.
You´re amazing, Rufus! I love you!
This popped up on my fyp, I've watched it many times. Never gets old. #2024Election #vote
OMG MASTERPIECE!
I come back here often. Thank you, Rufus. Brilliant!
Rufus, your voice is incredible. This is absolutely brilliant. Cut the thread, please!
Why don’t you please!
One of my favorites, beautiful unique voice.
Truly one of the most amazing songs I have ever heard..the melody, the lyrics, the voice and the whole atmosphere in the song..ughhh.. *eargasm*
Isn't it beautiful ..
Love this so much ...the song and the video , and the Rufus look to camera at 41 secs....
The theme and perspective reminds me a bit of Bowie’s “Fantastic Voyage” which was in response to the threat of nuclear war in the hands of petty world leaders at the time. The song suggests that world leaders were more concerned about their egos than humanity.
Anyways, a really great song here! I remember being a kid when Rufus came out with his cover of “Across the Universe”. That was during the early years of my musical interest formation and I adored that cover so much! I never ventured further into his catalogue as my tastes were all over the place then, but I will definitely be making some purchases in his catalogue now. Such a beautiful voice and great to hear all these years later :)
I not sure what I just watched. I just read a Sally Forth comic strip in the Dallas Morning News. And it got me here.
Classy sass as always. Love it. Love you.
Rufus! beau clip! belle chanson ! musique superbe!
J'aimerais beaucoup te voir en concert en Avril à Paris !
Solid three seconds of looking at the spinning Mario Shroom before I recognized and chortled at the reference.
What a gorgeous recording. I hear so much of ABBA's The Winner Takes It All, in both the chords and the melody.
you and darren are amazing, love u both
Found Rufus lastnight. Went searching for hallaluja shrek and boom. Haven’t seen nothing like these since the 90s. Awesome 👏
This is the most beautiful protest song I have ever seen and heard! Rufus, you are my hero!
An artistic Community Announcement! Well done Sire..
Love it !!! Thank you Rufus .. from "Going to Town" [that has already been burnt down] to ALL you have done with your life ... THANK YOU !!!
Count me among your many many fans. Sending much love your way. (I only recently discovered your beautiful talent)
Does anybody know the name of the music played by a recorder consort during the credits 5:50?
I have shared this a few times. ... I suspect I'm not quite done sharing
Great song, great video. Thank you.
music of perfect beauty!!!!!!
Rufus, your voice is exquisite and this song is divine. It touched my soul. Only love to you and our fellow human beings. Thank you!
This should have way more views. It is so relevant and better than much of what is in the top 40.
Beuatiful song, when i am sad i listen to this song. Sad because my son died on 27 july 2019, he had a braintumor, 42 years young. Thank3 you Rufus
I love the bowl of Cheetos! Love everything about this, in fact!
❤ I am in love, just wow
Man, he's so good.
And we have a new thread--of hope now.
Let this farce be over.
Let's rebuild.
@犬のふしだらな女 The whole point of comments is to NOT shut up.
Doesn’t that just mean that Joe Biden is now the one who constantly has the sword hanging over him?
Phenomenal work and so addictive! Thank you, Rufus! ♥️