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this music always reminds me that nothing makes sense, but there have been millions of people before me, just as lonely and restless and full of love that have proven there is an escape in nature and work and self sufficiency and humbleness
Your so right...the history of man, and our trials and errors...the bad, the good...every single person on our own path, with one date with destiny eventually. Throughout the ages it rings so true, you gotta enjoy it while it’s here. Blessings
This was so beautiful that tears were running down my cheeks before I even realized it. Isakov's songs make me unafraid of death, and they even make me see the beauty of it. The insignificance of everything when we look up at the stars and realize we live on a planet within an infinite universe... I can't put into words the feeling I get when I listen to his songs. Thank you, Isakov. For everyone out there, life in modern times go by so fast. Before we have time to adjust, we are thrust into another period of advancement and new technology. Sometimes we need some simple things to slow down and really relish the miracle that we were somehow born in this in-explainable universe. And Isakov's songs do just that. Cheers everyone.
GAI played a show at my friends house in Calgary, Alberta about 3 years ago. There was only about 30 of us invited. It was a really special moment. After they finished, the band just went down to the basement where they were staying for an hour or so, and some of us hung out upstairs, having a drink and chatting. As the night wore on, GAI walked through the kitchen to grab a banjo in the living room. Two minutes later my friend walked by and was like, "its happening" and he grabbed his guitar too. There was only about 12 or 13 of us left, and we all hung out in the basement while my friend, GAI, and his banjo player, harmonizer (sorry), and us just jammed and played for another few hours. I had the good sense to soak it in, realizing I might not experience something like that ever again. It was special.
The San Luis valley of Colorado is roughly the size of the state of Connecticut. It's an active rift valley, bounded on three sides by mountains, home to the Great Sand Dunes. I remember my introduction to San Luis - geology field trips 25 years ago. And then rediscovering it with my wife over the last few years. A special place and a beautiful song!
Wow. Good to know. I’m from Colorado but also lived in the San Luis Obispo area of California. I thought this song was about SLO but then I saw mountains and your comment.
It's amazing how different people from different places and cultures can watch this video and feel the same thing that you and me. This part of the internet is very special, it's a place where we all can share our life experiences and understand each other's feelings.
I’m from different culture, different side of the world, and I speak different language I was suffering from insomnia and nightmares until I found his music somehow it really helps to calm the wild thoughts and my mind couldn’t resist the peace his music brings I spent hours listening never get bored and my fav part was to go through the comments and read all the things people wrote their memories , stories and actually become a memory for me I remember when I listen to the same song it’s just pure magic . Hope one day I can be at one of his live shows it’s on my goals list ❤️
Weightlessness, no gravity Were we somewhere in-between? I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis Oh, highway boys all sleeping in With their dirty mouths and broken strings Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea For you, the queen of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis Cutting through the avenues I'd always find my way to you Beside the hook, the hammer lies And fumbling round in the smoke Spending time chasing ghosts Hold me down, hold me down, child Hold me down, hold me down, child California called you queen With your golden hair and magazine Were you somewhere in-between? Fast asleep, a flying dream I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Gregory Alan Isakov is my new, and forever favourite singer/songwriter. His music speaks to my soul. Gregory, your voice is hauntingly beautiful, timeless, and heaven sent. Blessings, from Canada.
every time I listen to this song I remember my ex boyfriend, he used to sing Gregory songs when he was really depressed, I hope he's happy with the decisions he chose, we don't talk anymore, but I'll always remember him.
Anyone out there who listens to this type of music I truly believe to be special and have a great connection with this world and the simple things Lot of love for you all my like minded UA-cam watchers
I completely agree. And I would add to that, that they also have a great connection with themselves and their feelings and are blessed to be able to share them with others. It's a grand thing indeed!
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I love coming to the comments on his videos to read about the amazing feelings he gives people. Anytime life is becoming too much, turning on his music and getting lost in it makes everything alright. Forever my favorite artist.
I'm a troublesome person, short tempered and always depressed but after coming across your songs some years back, I've make peace with myself and it's progressing well, please never change your genre of music to other mainstream genres, it would literally break me apart
Just came across your one year old comment and I felt it. How are you mate ? Was wondering if you know about Ben Howard's music ? You probably do. Oh and James Vincent McMorrow's ? If not, feel free to look them up. They probably have some stuff that can help a troublesome person cope some days. Cheers from Paris 💪🤘
@@PierreEmmanuelDOCQUIN Hello friend, thank you for your concern, thank God I am doing great as of now (all thanks to musics like this).And yes I listen to Ben Howard's and I'll definitely check him out. Have a great day ahead😇
I never knew how important finding a spiritual forever home would be until the world imploded. Now I can't imagine living anywhere else besides our old farm outside San Luis, Colorado. This place is pure magick, and I am grateful that I never have to leave. Thank you for creating such a fitting song for such an amazing place. This really is the top of the world! Much love!
I feel like Gregory Alan Isakov's music has to be the most sincerely emotional I think I've ever heard. Not because it intends to make you feel a certain way or carries specifically sad chords to evoke a certain reaction, but the music is just so raw and honest. No crazy synthesizers, no hard drums or screaming guitars, just acoustics, atmosphere, and poetic lyrics. It's hard finding songs that hit as hard as this. As a poet and musician myself, I whole-heartedly appreciate his music.
Whole video was filmed in the largest alpine valley in the world: San Luis Valley, Colorado: home to generations of my family. So beautiful! Thank you Gregory Alan Isakov!
What is crazy is that here I am at 3AM in Jamaica 🇯🇲 listening to this and reminiscing my trip in California a few week ago. I kept remembering my last quiet car ride with my friends back home from hiking that Sunday. I felt this song carrying me through bending roads on Highway 1. This song is so precious; oh so rich to my ears! Thanks 🙏🏽 😊
GAI Invited me personally to his concert in Phoenix last year; I was injured severely in a fire and Greg; without mentioning to anyone in media, without using it for his own personal gain; gave me free tickets, and met me in the back. I was beyond awkward; because this man's music held together moments that could fall apart in seconds. I was never motivated; but then there was Greg's music. There isn't words to describe the power that Greg wields, I can't help but thank you again Greg, hearing those songs and getting to meet you and your manager was incredible. She was a wonderful lady; every piece of that band is perfect, even when it may not be, though I'm sure you've seen enough of that. You should still be more famous than you are; but the modesty is beyond appreciated, it makes a person of a musician to meet the people who are affected by your music.
long story ahead i noticed i loved someone to this song . as it played over the radio in his car as we laid back the seats and watched the rain poor on the glass of his sun roof. this song perfectly illuminated my feelings as we stared into each other’s eyes . we decided to make San Luis “our song” as we both felt something special about the ambient whispers of Gregory Alan’s words those starry Idaho nights as we sped down the highway singing it at the top of our lungs. he gave me a promise ring as a vow no matter what he will be there for me. through it all , this song brought so much happiness and made our relationship stronger in a way as when things got hard we could listen again and remember the initial spark . i even planned to take him to see Gregory Alan live as a birthday present .he had my whole heart and we were both the happiest we had ever been . sadly,circumstances got in the way , and made it so we couldn’t be together .we never even got the chance to talk about it as his parents forbade us from talking. i was left confused and many parts of me were missing and it felt like he had all my missing pieces. he’s called me a couple times to check up , and after we hang up i always realize i still have feelings towards him , but i could never tell him that. i feel like he’s moved on , and i was just a “phase” in his eyes he’s still always in the back of my mind. I listen to this song here and there and the words seem to speak our story to me”I’m a ghost of you , you’re a ghost of me “ . i feel like he will always have a part of me , and i’ll always have a part of him .Like we can never be fully complete again...lost love . “Cutting through the avenues , i’ll always find my way to you “ i just can’t seem to forget him and the feeling of hope and brightness he showed to me . i always find my heart going back to him no matter how hard i try to forget and move on. it hurts still feeling love towards someone when it feels like you’re no more than a ghost to them . thankyou for your beautiful music and the way your words have put so much meaning in so many peoples lives . god bless from idaho ❤️
Grace Denning i’ve been through this myself. And it’s just heart breaking when u promise the one u loved the most to be with and u failed to keep that promise. I loved her more than anything and i will always do. ‘ i live in you’ that was all she had to say to make a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing ur touching story. And what a beautiful story that was.
I’m here with ya. I’m here two years later listening and reading your comment. In some way it would be like finding a message in a bottle. May not be direct contact. But we’re always all connected
I love the San Luis Valley. The smell of the desert sage, the view of the mountains, the endless sunshine. It feels timeless and untouched, and enchanted or holy.
My Dad spent his final good years there in the San Luis Valley... it has been almost a year since he passsed and I've listened to this song thinking about him... such an amazing part of Colorado...
Found and listened to this song many times as I was traveling the globe, while looking for a new home. Ended up moving to the San Luis Valley, and I didn’t realize this song was about this area until just recently.
This makes me teary eyed, not because it’s sad but because everything about it is perfect and beautiful...the words, the voice, the cinematography. My heart is warmed wide open.
I honestly don't know how I just accidentally stumbled upon this.. I am in Love with his energy and the majestic sound he seems to deliver with every note. I am truly mesmerized by this man!
My Son texted Me Lot's of songs, This One...they were expressing expressions of His Feelings, His State of Mind, His Love of all He Loved, His desires to get back all He Had Lost, His Sudden Vision Loss, Many Loved Ones Crossing Over To Heaven, trying to Live amongst it all! Now It's been 2 years He's joined Our Heavenly Family and Friends, And I'm listening to the music he texted me. I'm so moved by this song, wondering about my Sons Feelings Now and Loving Both My Son's in Heaven from Earth...
The transition at 0:57 made every hair on my body stand and my eyes instantly fill with water! These are the kind of songs that reach deep within you and call out something new, something different 🥹
This video fits just perfectly with his music. Exactly the things that I think of while listening to his songs... This guy is going to make me pick up my backpack and do a US tour with a playlist made of his songs.
Moving, deep folk music. Gregory is a contemporary folk artist, not "acoustic" which often charades as "folk" - this is deep, heart wrenching music from a man who understands the value of simplicity and the power of words.
I've listened to Gregory Alan Isakov's discography each day while I work for the past few years and I still haven't gotten tired of any of his music. It's timeless.
This might just be me, but I love how he writes his music in a simple spiral ring notebook. I always figured or rather thought that to be an artist you needed a cool looking journal to write songs in but I love the simplicity of everything about Gregory. Everything he does is so simple and I feel like a lot of people, musicians or not, need to follow the simple things in life.
I don't like bluegrass or country. But this song got into my feed in 2020. I found this song did hit a cord with the solitude and alone time everyone was experiencing during the stay at home pandemic. Unfortunately, I lost a family member during COVID. The melancholy and the reflection always brings me to this song whenever I think of those days.
This is my first time watching the music video though I've been listening to this song for a long time. This video is exactly what I imagined while listening to this song. The calmness, the serenity, and everything. This is a pure bliss.
His music brings me peace, I can’t explain how much I love it, I could listen to it over and over again. I wish more people could appreciate this kind of music, or real music in general. One day I will drive a van around the world with the love of my live and we will listen Gregory’s songs.
Parts of this video looks to be shot in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado (I'm sure no coincidence to the name). I lived there for about 7 years, going there originally for college. In one of those weird stretches of life that is both the best and absolute worst times of your life. That first stretch of freedom that comes with adulthood, and the realization of the shackles it itself can bring. My best friend and cousin who I lived with there in a tiny adobe home died unexpectedly just as I was finishing college. I spent another two years in that tiny little house, amazing how empty a small place like that can feel when something so big leaves your life. I just heard this song for the first time on my way back to visit and camp after finally moving away a few months ago. The views, people, and nature there is stunning. Even though I'm gone from there, and I swore to never get stuck there I do miss it. If you get a chance to go there visit the dunes and get a cinnamon roll at Campus Cafe for me.
As was I, my parents, grand parents, great grandparents great-great....you get picture--"Primeras Familias", first families, first permanent settlement in Colorado. My family moved away many years ago, but when the yearning hits, I have to make a trip "home" to touch my roots.
As an Englishman who lives in Colorado and knows that area quite well, I can imagine my family's drive to New Mexico, through Southern Colorado at night with this song playing. It will be humbling .
Welcome to colorado! Safe travels! Please exercise vigilance for deer, elk, mushroom pickers in august and drunk drivers (and even moreso in my beloved new mexico)... and out of state pot heads not used to the strength!
I'm Not in America but love to have kind of these legendary singers autographs and selfies with them. Whenever i've listen to this song it makes me feel like i am living in America. My wish to live rest of my life in America. Do pray for me everyone. God bless you America. God bless for human being.
I am from India. We are facing the worst case of second wave of COVID. People are dying everywhere. I don't know if I'm gonna survive this. Listening to him, though, it helps. It helps forget what I can't throw off my mind. The bleak future seems far off somehow. If death is to come for me, I guess I will die a little gently perhaps, for that's how his music is proving to be.
i'm over here in brazil where our government is negligent enough to let thousands of people die everyday... i kinda know how you feel. sending love and light to you! hope everyone you know stay safe and healthy
It's been around 3 years since I stumbled upon this man's songs, and I've been in love with his music ever since, so soothing and full of emotion and humanity..
I met him a few times.. I honestly think he’s a lot more funny than people would imagine. His music is intimate and pensive but he’s so funny and laid back.
I worked at McGuckin Hardware and he used to come in. I met him and helped him pick out twine for his farm for planting rows. Funny thing is, he was really excited to ask me how I liked working at his favorite store. I obliged him with a, "it's a great place!" and thought, "No Gregory, how do you like being one of my favorite performers/songwriters ever?" Nice guy. Quiet, but, as said above, a funny guy too.
My dad used to play this in the car when I was really little, it’ll always remind me of him. I’m still young but I can imagine I’ll listen to this song throughout my lifetime, each time missing something new. And each time having different things ahead of me, and different outlooks and experiences to realate too. I won’t waste it.
Love the images in this video. They show the beauty of being both empty and full in a land that your feet are not accustomed to, yet your eyes are full of. This CD just arrived yesterday. I know it will carry me through the winter well. Gregory please come play Salt Spring Island again someday- I am one of yours, who have kids and cannot see you play any other way...Dreams are for dreaming. This song is gorgeous as is this video. Cheers !!!
Love the vibe in the comments section in this kind of music's videos, people sending love to others across the globe that have never met *physically... I believe we're all connected, we're all one big consciousness*. Much love to all of you out there!
My wife is visiting her family's farm in San Luis Valley, CO now; to celebrate uncles 80th birthday. The video reminds me while she's away of the scenery shell be surrounded by. Very special place.
This song holds top position in my heart. When I felt down, had no hope, wasn't happy, days were getting harder, life wasn't exiting anymore, was really broken. Then some random day I was on Spotify looking for some songs I have never heard, was searching for something I really needed but never had.... That calmness, peace, love, emotions, everything which I was loosing just like sand in hands. Then this song started and i was about to skip to other music from my playlist but then that peaceful background music hit me hard. Later I was so thankful to myself that I didn't skipped it and now this is my most played song. Every time I hear this song my eyes as auto closed and everything I've gone through my life in this past 5 years, I feel them deeply. Still going through tough time but now I have hope for future. Now I feel I can have what I want just need to have patience, things will fall in right place at right time.
His music makes you really think about the preciousness of life and this planet and that there is so much more to everything. There’s just something about his music that is so full of meaning on such a deep level….sad and beautiful and hopeful. One of my very favorite artists.
I love this song. Not just because of the lyrics but because I grew up in the San Luis Valley by the Great Sand Dunes. Every morning when we walk out of our door we see the Sangre de Cristo mountain. Such a beautiful song and a beautiful area.
AMAZING!!!!! This is for musically open-minded people willing to explore outside the ordinary. Isakov is a Colorado based, singer-songwriter in the indie and folk genres. His music features beautiful guitar and banjo. Gregory Alan Isakov's voice and music are soothing and refreshing and the lyrics are beautiful. I discovered him in Pandora, listening out loud to it while driving in the car; I'm so glad I did.
This has been my favorite song for years, and I went to Great Sand Dunes National Park and posted on my IG story a video of my on the dunes. I used this song in the video, and I never realized it was in the San Luis valley and he is there in the video! Too cool. Now it brings back those great memories.
I spent most of my 20s taking every college break/summer break opportunity to go hiking all over the San Luis Valley with my malamute I lost a few years ago to cancer. This video brought back so many memories and feelings it’s hard to even explain. Thank you for making music medicine and showing people the beauty of the our sweet Mother Earth.
I graduated from Adams State College. My weekends and breaks were also filled with hikes around this area. I was at the SLV area for 18 years of my life. The cold seasons weren't easy, but the surrounding beauty always took over. This song runs like a river to my heart!
I’ve listened to this song for so long now. Every time I did it gave me this sense of hopeless longing for a home that wasn’t there. I finally found my home. He’s the most amazing man I’ve ever met. I love him with my entire heart
Every time I got to visit my beautiful Forbes Park, I have to play this song at the top of La Veta Pass, where the “Entering San Luis Valley” sign is. This region is far from what people usually picture as “Colorado”. It’s vast, empty, enigmatic, with a hint of desolation and sadness, perfectly combined to make you fall in love with it right away. This song and video perfectly evokes that feeling, those landscapes.
I stumbled on this song by pure accident and it has become my favorite song since then. It’s so pure and perfect in every way and I at least listen to it once a day.
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
Word. Go listen and enjoy now
Remember
Time to listen to the song again.
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this music always reminds me that nothing makes sense, but there have been millions of people before me, just as lonely and restless and full of love that have proven there is an escape in nature and work and self sufficiency and humbleness
Yes!
Well said
jesus christ is the true sanctuary
Beautiful words. Beautiful song.
Your so right...the history of man, and our trials and errors...the bad, the good...every single person on our own path, with one date with destiny eventually. Throughout the ages it rings so true, you gotta enjoy it while it’s here. Blessings
It's pretty rare to find a great song with cinematography perfectly matched to the song and mood. Wow.
SO true.
Bon Iver- Holocene
Beauty of the San Luis valley
Kudos to who produced this video it's exceptional ❤
It really is a piece of art.
This was so beautiful that tears were running down my cheeks before I even realized it. Isakov's songs make me unafraid of death, and they even make me see the beauty of it. The insignificance of everything when we look up at the stars and realize we live on a planet within an infinite universe... I can't put into words the feeling I get when I listen to his songs. Thank you, Isakov.
For everyone out there, life in modern times go by so fast. Before we have time to adjust, we are thrust into another period of advancement and new technology. Sometimes we need some simple things to slow down and really relish the miracle that we were somehow born in this in-explainable universe. And Isakov's songs do just that. Cheers everyone.
I love this comment, your poetry encompasses his magic with a certain depth and rich elegance.
Made me tear up before I knew it too.
I myself am 29 and can honestly say that I don't fear death at all. It is regret that scares me.
cheers mate ill drink to that 🥂🥂
Plz watch UA-cam channel (towards eternity and rational beleaver)with open mind to know the truth.
I’ve met him.
Salt of the earth kinda person.
Genuine.. Loves photography, music, nature & gardening..
His band and entourage equally down to earth.
I shook his hand and he blushed.
what the hell are you guys talking about?
Thanks for sharing, some how I kinda knew he’s that type of guy, hence sterling farm
@@ahmadabdallah2896 Those are lyrics to other songs he did, that's all
I really love this song, only song of his I’ve heard because I’m scared that it’ll harm my perception of this beautiful music
This song will make you miss something you’ve never had
@Magnolia Trees in the Meadow ? What no she's just making a good point
A past life perhaps?
Hiraeth ❤
I just made a cover if you'd like to see it 🙈
@D K sounds fun, may I join in?
This song makes me homesick for somewhere I've never been.
Oh stop it.
I just cried, don't really know why. I haven't cried since my wedding 7 years ago. unbelievable amount of relief, what a strange feeling.
That's awesome. The sounds he creates paired with the scenery. Just Powerful is all I can say. Transported me too
Welcome to the club.
It is pretty fixating. It got me to, lol.
Sorry about your wedding 🥲
Haunting song...even without the ghost lyric
I proposed to my wife on a hike in the San Luis valley so this song holds a special importance to us.
Hope shes not a ghost to you
@@Jeremy.Bearemy damnnn bro...calm down
That's amazing. Bless you guys.
I did too but she's not real.
@@sweatyballsac i am certain you'll find real mrs. sweatyballsac & then y'all can have little sweatyballsacs, too♡
GAI played a show at my friends house in Calgary, Alberta about 3 years ago. There was only about 30 of us invited. It was a really special moment. After they finished, the band just went down to the basement where they were staying for an hour or so, and some of us hung out upstairs, having a drink and chatting. As the night wore on, GAI walked through the kitchen to grab a banjo in the living room. Two minutes later my friend walked by and was like, "its happening" and he grabbed his guitar too. There was only about 12 or 13 of us left, and we all hung out in the basement while my friend, GAI, and his banjo player, harmonizer (sorry), and us just jammed and played for another few hours. I had the good sense to soak it in, realizing I might not experience something like that ever again. It was special.
Urban Abode Group I’m super jealous.
That's amazing.
I'm going to need to hang out with you just in case....
This is amazing... if you could see the shade of green I am right now.
that is truly remarkable and once in a lifetime experience. I'm jealous you got to do that.
Pure art makes you feel like an adult when you're a child and like a child when you're an adult. Thank you.
wtf you're high too
❤well said
Love this💜
Word!
Well said.
The San Luis valley of Colorado is roughly the size of the state of Connecticut. It's an active rift valley, bounded on three sides by mountains, home to the Great Sand Dunes.
I remember my introduction to San Luis - geology field trips 25 years ago. And then rediscovering it with my wife over the last few years.
A special place and a beautiful song!
Wow. Good to know. I’m from Colorado but also lived in the San Luis Obispo area of California. I thought this song was about SLO but then I saw mountains and your comment.
Active Rift Valley. no kidding, did not know that.
Thanks! I was wondering where this amazing footage was from.
Montoya family here from Santa luies
This Song is about SLO he even says California in the song
It's amazing how different people from different places and cultures can watch this video and feel the same thing that you and me. This part of the internet is very special, it's a place where we all can share our life experiences and understand each other's feelings.
That's the power of music,my friend.
Exactly! ❤️
Watching this from India I totally agree.😊
🙏🙏❤️
True🖤
I’m from different culture, different side of the world, and I speak different language
I was suffering from insomnia and nightmares until I found his music somehow it really helps to calm the wild thoughts and my mind couldn’t resist the peace his music brings
I spent hours listening never get bored and my fav part was to go through the comments and read all the things people wrote their memories , stories and actually become a memory for me I remember when I listen to the same song it’s just pure magic .
Hope one day I can be at one of his live shows it’s on my goals list ❤️
Bokkkk fak
Fuck
Hey what's your country??
jim golovan iraq in Middle East
@@mariamzaya4586 one day I will go to your country. Because I want to know the truth besides the war.
May everyone reading this find peace and comfort listening to this song and take you to a happy place.
Forever grateful to be alive in the time of Gregory Alan Isakov.
To whoever listening to this song,
everything will be all right.
but also garbage, and that's ok
angel♡
Things suck pretty bad for me right now
@@mrginge143 you are loved and there's ways to get help♡
1-800-273-8255 saved me & is helpful often.
@@sheffieldlane5769 cheers :)...but could be alright though its kind of a toss up
Weightlessness, no gravity
Were we somewhere in-between?
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Oh, highway boys all sleeping in
With their dirty mouths and broken strings
Oh, their eyes are shining like the sea
For you, the queen of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Cutting through the avenues
I'd always find my way to you
Beside the hook, the hammer lies
And fumbling round in the smoke
Spending time chasing ghosts
Hold me down, hold me down, child
Hold me down, hold me down, child
California called you queen
With your golden hair and magazine
Were you somewhere in-between?
Fast asleep, a flying dream
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me
A bird's-eye view of San Luis
Thank you! I appreciate it every time I want to see lyrics to songs & youtube angels like yourself have done the work. 👏👏👏
Its I'm a ghost to you, you're a ghost to me. Not of. That completely ruins the texture of the words lol
@@Sey_Les omg what a typo! i’ve edited the comment thank you for mentioning it
@@aestherits ur good chick don't mention it. Still love ya for the song 😁 only fuk with good music. All the other trash can go
Thank you
Gregory Alan Isakov is my new, and forever favourite singer/songwriter. His music speaks to my soul. Gregory, your voice is hauntingly beautiful, timeless, and heaven sent. Blessings, from Canada.
Come visit us in the San Luis Valley, Southern Colorado 😊
@@cherb_soco1891 It would be a wonderful place to visit. Maybe, someday ... Thank you for the invite. Blessings to you and yours. 🍁
Just saw him in Calgary tonight. Holy heck what a show. Took 14 years to finally see him live.
It is still on my bucket list to see this fellow and his band. Glad you saw him and enjoyed the show. Blessings. @@michaelj7069
@@cherb_soco1891I’m a Brit that lives in KS. Often visit So CO. Such a beautiful part of the US.
every time I listen to this song I remember my ex boyfriend, he used to sing Gregory songs when he was really depressed, I hope he's happy with the decisions he chose, we don't talk anymore, but I'll always remember him.
well that hurts
That's sweet
We never forget those some no matter the hurt
This hurts.
Anyone out there who listens to this type of music I truly believe to be special and have a great connection with this world and the simple things
Lot of love for you all my like minded UA-cam watchers
I completely agree. And I would add to that, that they also have a great connection with themselves and their feelings and are blessed to be able to share them with others. It's a grand thing indeed!
Why, thank you Bryn and Diane..Back at you both...I'm not complaining but must
admit that few people I know are drawn to this type of musical genius.
Love him and just found this artist.
Reminded me of that type of soulful music.
Check it out let me know if you enjoyed it as well-
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We all have attained existential fulfilment. HAHAHA
Arguably the best lyricist/writer/poet alive today. He’s got an immense gift for conveying thoughts, emotions and experiences through words.
jzoom45 He’s great, but Dylan and Springsteen are still alive.
Absolutely!
You beat me to it. He is immensely gifted.
you should also check Sleeping At Last. He is also one of my favourite right now.
@@Tommyd479 and neil young and Paul mccartny and elton jhon and donovan still alive
Thank you for reminding me of what my heart forgot.
Off topic but vampireLily,u have beautiful green eyes💚
I love coming to the comments on his videos to read about the amazing feelings he gives people. Anytime life is becoming too much, turning on his music and getting lost in it makes everything alright. Forever my favorite artist.
Me too lol!
Me three! 😉#SLV
That’s what true artists can do
This will live in my soul until forever. Goosebumps consume me...
Please listen to GAI sing the "Stable Song".....serious goosebumps...tell me what you think!
I'm a troublesome person, short tempered and always depressed but after coming across your songs some years back, I've make peace with myself and it's progressing well, please never change your genre of music to other mainstream genres, it would literally break me apart
Just came across your one year old comment and I felt it.
How are you mate ? Was wondering if you know about Ben Howard's music ? You probably do. Oh and James Vincent McMorrow's ? If not, feel free to look them up. They probably have some stuff that can help a troublesome person cope some days.
Cheers from Paris 💪🤘
@@PierreEmmanuelDOCQUIN Hello friend, thank you for your concern, thank God I am doing great as of now (all thanks to musics like this).And yes I listen to Ben Howard's and I'll definitely check him out. Have a great day ahead😇
Relatable man but we're still here
Glad to read that you’re doing better ❤
I resemble this statement....
I never knew how important finding a spiritual forever home would be until the world imploded. Now I can't imagine living anywhere else besides our old farm outside San Luis, Colorado. This place is pure magick, and I am grateful that I never have to leave. Thank you for creating such a fitting song for such an amazing place. This really is the top of the world! Much love!
I feel like Gregory Alan Isakov's music has to be the most sincerely emotional I think I've ever heard. Not because it intends to make you feel a certain way or carries specifically sad chords to evoke a certain reaction, but the music is just so raw and honest. No crazy synthesizers, no hard drums or screaming guitars, just acoustics, atmosphere, and poetic lyrics. It's hard finding songs that hit as hard as this.
As a poet and musician myself, I whole-heartedly appreciate his music.
❤
Whole video was filmed in the largest alpine valley in the world: San Luis Valley, Colorado: home to generations of my family. So beautiful! Thank you Gregory Alan Isakov!
What is crazy is that here I am at 3AM in Jamaica 🇯🇲 listening to this and reminiscing my trip in California a few week ago. I kept remembering my last quiet car ride with my friends back home from hiking that Sunday. I felt this song carrying me through bending roads on Highway 1. This song is so precious; oh so rich to my ears! Thanks 🙏🏽 😊
I can’t get enough of songs that make your heart ache, while you listen in awe of how well crafted this one is. Pure magic.
I agree!
GAI Invited me personally to his concert in Phoenix last year; I was injured severely in a fire and Greg; without mentioning to anyone in media, without using it for his own personal gain; gave me free tickets, and met me in the back.
I was beyond awkward; because this man's music held together moments that could fall apart in seconds. I was never motivated; but then there was Greg's music.
There isn't words to describe the power that Greg wields, I can't help but thank you again Greg, hearing those songs and getting to meet you and your manager was incredible.
She was a wonderful lady; every piece of that band is perfect, even when it may not be, though I'm sure you've seen enough of that.
You should still be more famous than you are; but the modesty is beyond appreciated, it makes a person of a musician to meet the people who are affected by your music.
long story ahead
i noticed i loved someone to this song . as it played over the radio in his car as we laid back the seats and watched the rain poor on the glass of his sun roof. this song perfectly illuminated my feelings as we stared into each other’s eyes . we decided to make San Luis “our song” as we both felt something special about the ambient whispers of Gregory Alan’s words
those starry Idaho nights as we sped down the highway singing it at the top of our lungs. he gave me a promise ring as a vow no matter what he will be there for me. through it all , this song brought so much happiness and made our relationship stronger in a way as when things got hard we could listen again and remember the initial spark . i even planned to take him to see Gregory Alan live as a birthday present .he had my whole heart and we were both the happiest we had ever been .
sadly,circumstances got in the way , and made it so we couldn’t be together .we never even got the chance to talk about it as his parents forbade us from talking. i was left confused and many parts of me were missing and it felt like he had all my missing pieces.
he’s called me a couple times to check up , and after we hang up i always realize i still have feelings towards him , but i could never tell him that. i feel like he’s moved on , and i was just a “phase” in his eyes
he’s still always in the back of my mind. I listen to this song here and there and the words seem to speak our story to me”I’m a ghost of you , you’re a ghost of me “ . i feel like he will always have a part of me , and i’ll always have a part of him .Like we can never be fully complete again...lost love .
“Cutting through the avenues , i’ll always find my way to you “ i just can’t seem to forget him and the feeling of hope and brightness he showed to me . i always find my heart going back to him no matter how hard i try to forget and move on. it hurts still feeling love towards someone when it feels like you’re no more than a ghost to them .
thankyou for your beautiful music and the way your words have put so much meaning in so many peoples lives . god bless from idaho ❤️
Grace Denning i’ve been through this myself. And it’s just heart breaking when u promise the one u loved the most to be with and u failed to keep that promise. I loved her more than anything and i will always do. ‘ i live in you’ that was all she had to say to make a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing ur touching story. And what a beautiful story that was.
Hey Grace. That's beautiful. I appreciate you.
"Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up."
~James A. Baldwin
Wow, Grace. May your heart be whole and maintain the power you found in that relationship as you keep walking. ❤️🤗
Beautiful.
There's an ethereal quality to his music, such beautiful melancholy.
Similar to the dude from sun Kil Moon. Mark Kosiak or whatever. Geniuses
I just wish I had someone to listen to this song with.
I’m here with ya. I’m here two years later listening and reading your comment. In some way it would be like finding a message in a bottle. May not be direct contact. But we’re always all connected
I love the San Luis Valley. The smell of the desert sage, the view of the mountains, the endless sunshine. It feels timeless and untouched, and enchanted or holy.
He must be one of the most underrated songwriters of our generation. His songs are nothing short of beautiful poetry.
My Dad spent his final good years there in the San Luis Valley... it has been almost a year since he passsed and I've listened to this song thinking about him... such an amazing part of Colorado...
Found and listened to this song many times as I was traveling the globe, while looking for a new home. Ended up moving to the San Luis Valley, and I didn’t realize this song was about this area until just recently.
This makes me teary eyed, not because it’s sad but because everything about it is perfect and beautiful...the words, the voice, the cinematography. My heart is warmed wide open.
Wow, Jennifer; so well said! Have you ever heard GAI sing the "Stable Song"? OMG, give it a listen; tell me what you think!
I’m sitting on the floor in a puddle. 🤯 I’m biased though..it’s my grandmas funeral today and I bumped into this song-very serendipitous timing ❤️🩹
I honestly don't know how I just accidentally stumbled upon this.. I am in Love with his energy and the majestic sound he seems to deliver with every note. I am truly mesmerized by this man!
My Son texted Me Lot's of songs, This One...they were expressing expressions of His Feelings, His State of Mind, His Love of all He Loved, His desires to get back all He Had Lost, His Sudden Vision Loss, Many Loved Ones Crossing Over To Heaven, trying to Live amongst it all! Now It's been 2 years He's joined Our Heavenly Family and Friends, And I'm listening to the music he texted me. I'm so moved by this song, wondering about my Sons Feelings Now and Loving Both My Son's in Heaven from Earth...
I am so sorry all that happened to you. May God Rest Both Their Beautiful Souls ❤
God bless you 🙏
The transition at 0:57 made every hair on my body stand and my eyes instantly fill with water! These are the kind of songs that reach deep within you and call out something new, something different 🥹
This video fits just perfectly with his music. Exactly the things that I think of while listening to his songs... This guy is going to make me pick up my backpack and do a US tour with a playlist made of his songs.
Some day
I don't know anyone Turkish that has the same taste of music with me , selamlar gururlandım.
COULDN'T AGREE MORE
He makes me leave my job and this city.
I love this music so much
Moving, deep folk music. Gregory is a contemporary folk artist, not "acoustic" which often charades as "folk" - this is deep, heart wrenching music from a man who understands the value of simplicity and the power of words.
I've listened to Gregory Alan Isakov's discography each day while I work for the past few years and I still haven't gotten tired of any of his music. It's timeless.
I feel Alan is extremely underrated. You have my heart and of many music aficionados. You are beyond any awards, keep going.
Listened to this on the top of San Luis Peak (14,014') in the San Juan mountains overlooking the San Luis valley.
Birdseye view for sure.
CT class of 2020 babyyyy.
This might just be me, but I love how he writes his music in a simple spiral ring notebook. I always figured or rather thought that to be an artist you needed a cool looking journal to write songs in but I love the simplicity of everything about Gregory. Everything he does is so simple and I feel like a lot of people, musicians or not, need to follow the simple things in life.
I have a large leather notebook....I'm now getting a spiral ring notebook......
Emily i do poos in nature very simple guy, you like?
KISS. Keep it Simple, stupid.! He is the master of this concept. And just down to earth dude!
And he lives on a farm outside of Boulder, CO :)
Props. All carefully calculated. He's part of the Deep State, just trying to make the president look bad. Get hip.
I don't like bluegrass or country. But this song got into my feed in 2020. I found this song did hit a cord with the solitude and alone time everyone was experiencing during the stay at home pandemic. Unfortunately, I lost a family member during COVID. The melancholy and the reflection always brings me to this song whenever I think of those days.
This is my first time watching the music video though I've been listening to this song for a long time. This video is exactly what I imagined while listening to this song. The calmness, the serenity, and everything. This is a pure bliss.
His music brings me peace, I can’t explain how much I love it, I could listen to it over and over again. I wish more people could appreciate this kind of music, or real music in general. One day I will drive a van around the world with the love of my live and we will listen Gregory’s songs.
Agree! ❤
Agreed. His music does have such a easy, moving down the road feel! Hope to do the same in a VW camper as soon as I retire.
I’ll go.
Peace peace! It's like a mantra to me!
Nicoleta, great words that match my sentiments! me too!!
Parts of this video looks to be shot in the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado (I'm sure no coincidence to the name). I lived there for about 7 years, going there originally for college. In one of those weird stretches of life that is both the best and absolute worst times of your life. That first stretch of freedom that comes with adulthood, and the realization of the shackles it itself can bring. My best friend and cousin who I lived with there in a tiny adobe home died unexpectedly just as I was finishing college. I spent another two years in that tiny little house, amazing how empty a small place like that can feel when something so big leaves your life. I just heard this song for the first time on my way back to visit and camp after finally moving away a few months ago. The views, people, and nature there is stunning. Even though I'm gone from there, and I swore to never get stuck there I do miss it. If you get a chance to go there visit the dunes and get a cinnamon roll at Campus Cafe for me.
I wouldn't be surprised . When I gone through cal it was an plateau
It is the San Luis Valley in Colorado...sacred place.
I will
@@c.kay528 this is shot in San Luis Valley. Most of it is filmed in the Great sand dunes National Park.
@@c.kay528
Hate to disappoint you, but this song is not in reference to SLO, CA.
Born and raised in the SLV. This song always takes me home. I’m a ghost of you, you’re of me....no better way to describe being from there.
As was I, my parents, grand parents, great grandparents great-great....you get picture--"Primeras Familias", first families, first permanent settlement in Colorado. My family moved away many years ago, but when the yearning hits, I have to make a trip "home" to touch my roots.
I discovered this song three years ago and I always come back.. the video is so fulfilling. I want to live a life like that
As an Englishman who lives in Colorado and knows that area quite well, I can imagine my family's drive to New Mexico, through Southern Colorado at night with this song playing. It will be humbling .
Welcome to the Midwest, Englishman. I'm a near neighbor in Cheyenne.
Welcome to colorado! Safe travels! Please exercise vigilance for deer, elk, mushroom pickers in august and drunk drivers (and even moreso in my beloved new mexico)... and out of state pot heads not used to the strength!
It looks likes the Great Sand Dunes National Park!
I made the drive many times from angel fire NM to San Luis Colorado and loved it every time.
I swear every time I see this guy I think he is living out my fantasy life. Beautiful music!
I feel the same way. Maybe we should start a support group
go live it brother
I'm Not in America but love to have kind of these legendary singers autographs and selfies with them. Whenever i've listen to this song it makes me feel like i am living in America.
My wish to live rest of my life in America.
Do pray for me everyone. God bless you America. God bless for human being.
I am from India. We are facing the worst case of second wave of COVID. People are dying everywhere. I don't know if I'm gonna survive this. Listening to him, though, it helps. It helps forget what I can't throw off my mind. The bleak future seems far off somehow. If death is to come for me, I guess I will die a little gently perhaps, for that's how his music is proving to be.
I’m sending love and healing your way 💕
@@hopewaller6547 Right back at you, sweet stranger.
i'm over here in brazil where our government is negligent enough to let thousands of people die everyday... i kinda know how you feel. sending love and light to you! hope everyone you know stay safe and healthy
I'll be praying for you and i send all my love your way. i hope we all get through this difficult time. My heart is with you ❤️🙏
Watching India coping with this monster is heartbreaking. It isn't fair.
God is kind. God gave us Gregory Alan Isakov.
😀😭
No my friend, God gave you reason for all
He is just a man like you
Is this true?😧
So true.....nothing more beautiful than that voice.....
This man's voice and particularly this song puts my mind at ease and gives my soul peace.
My little brother passed away from covid the day I discovered this song...It hass a special place now in my heart thank you...
Best wishes to you and yours....so sorry.
So very sorry for your loss.
Meus sentimentos, mas um dia vc irá reencontrá-lo, tudo é uma questão de tempo. E lembre-se ele está em um lugar muito melhor, sem sofrimento.
I’m sorry for your loss
It is unfathomable to me how someone could dislike this song.
Amo tanto
cada vez mais fã
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Cada vez amando mais!
@ j
The best album of the year. ♥️
👍
Who are listening this masterpiece again in 2024 ❤
Yes
And yes👍
Yaaaaas. 7-1-2024
Nature's song for that tranquility we try to look for in our lives to feel the peace.
Gregory Alan Isakov is my spirit animal.
DITTO. Like the coyote in the song. He slips in and out of music and the world so smoothly and stealthily
I just met Gregory the other day and he is every bit the kindest person you would expect. Amazing person.
It's been around 3 years since I stumbled upon this man's songs, and I've been in love with his music ever since, so soothing and full of emotion and humanity..
I could listen to this on repeat forever.
If you ever met Gregory Alan Isakov he’s personality matches his music
Fernando Rodriguez I met him!!! It absolutely does!!! Such a kind human being.
I met him a few times.. I honestly think he’s a lot more funny than people would imagine. His music is intimate and pensive but he’s so funny and laid back.
I worked at McGuckin Hardware and he used to come in. I met him and helped him pick out twine for his farm for planting rows. Funny thing is, he was really excited to ask me how I liked working at his favorite store. I obliged him with a, "it's a great place!" and thought, "No Gregory, how do you like being one of my favorite performers/songwriters ever?" Nice guy. Quiet, but, as said above, a funny guy too.
If you have the chance to be in the San Luis valley you will understand how magic it is. Love this. One of my favorite places on the planet.
My dad used to play this in the car when I was really little, it’ll always remind me of him. I’m still young but I can imagine I’ll listen to this song throughout my lifetime, each time missing something new. And each time having different things ahead of me, and different outlooks and experiences to realate too. I won’t waste it.
🤯🥰🫠
God bless you my friend. Such a beautiful song to remember him by.
Heaven on Earth is this song
Love the images in this video. They show the beauty of being both empty and full in a land that your feet are not accustomed to, yet your eyes are full of. This CD just arrived yesterday. I know it will carry me through the winter well. Gregory please come play Salt Spring Island again someday- I am one of yours, who have kids and cannot see you play any other way...Dreams are for dreaming. This song is gorgeous as is this video. Cheers !!!
This man is a symbol of peace🛐☯️☮️
Love the vibe in the comments section in this kind of music's videos, people sending love to others across the globe that have never met *physically... I believe we're all connected, we're all one big consciousness*. Much love to all of you out there!
Easily one of the best albums of the year. Thank you!
Agreed!
It really is.
I literally listen daily.
My wife is visiting her family's farm in San Luis Valley, CO now; to celebrate uncles 80th birthday. The video reminds me while she's away of the scenery shell be surrounded by. Very special place.
This song holds top position in my heart. When I felt down, had no hope, wasn't happy, days were getting harder, life wasn't exiting anymore, was really broken. Then some random day I was on Spotify looking for some songs I have never heard, was searching for something I really needed but never had.... That calmness, peace, love, emotions, everything which I was loosing just like sand in hands. Then this song started and i was about to skip to other music from my playlist but then that peaceful background music hit me hard. Later I was so thankful to myself that I didn't skipped it and now this is my most played song. Every time I hear this song my eyes as auto closed and everything I've gone through my life in this past 5 years, I feel them deeply. Still going through tough time but now I have hope for future. Now I feel I can have what I want just need to have patience, things will fall in right place at right time.
Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼 and you absolutely do have a strong heart keep it up man :)
His music makes you really think about the preciousness of life and this planet and that there is so much more to everything. There’s just something about his music that is so full of meaning on such a deep level….sad and beautiful and hopeful. One of my very favorite artists.
📁 Documents
📁_ Music
📁_ Gregory Alan Isakov
📁_ Bad songs
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That's f*cking cute
yep
So cute! Hope you don’t mind, imma use it. (not here, you rule!)
But why music in documents?
@@itsanki because that's where I keep my audio files and my document
The world finaly knows about this wonderful artist. I'm so happy for him and everyone who gets to be inspired by him. All the love xxx
Spent 6 to 7 months working in that area, strong magic in that place! Beautifull song, never heard of him but am hooked for sure!!
I love this song. Not just because of the lyrics but because I grew up in the San Luis Valley by the Great Sand Dunes. Every morning when we walk out of our door we see the Sangre de Cristo mountain. Such a beautiful song and a beautiful area.
AMAZING!!!!! This is for musically open-minded people willing to explore outside the ordinary. Isakov is a Colorado based, singer-songwriter in the indie and folk genres. His music features beautiful guitar and banjo. Gregory Alan Isakov's voice and music are soothing and refreshing and the lyrics are beautiful. I discovered him in Pandora, listening out loud to it while driving in the car; I'm so glad I did.
There is just something about when he hums in this song, take me to a safe place
This has been my favorite song for years, and I went to Great Sand Dunes National Park and posted on my IG story a video of my on the dunes. I used this song in the video, and I never realized it was in the San Luis valley and he is there in the video! Too cool. Now it brings back those great memories.
I spent most of my 20s taking every college break/summer break opportunity to go hiking all over the San Luis Valley with my malamute I lost a few years ago to cancer. This video brought back so many memories and feelings it’s hard to even explain. Thank you for making music medicine and showing people the beauty of the our sweet Mother Earth.
I graduated from Adams State College.
My weekends and breaks were also filled with hikes around this area. I was at the SLV area for 18 years of my life. The cold seasons weren't easy, but the surrounding beauty always took over.
This song runs like a river to my heart!
Born and raised in San Luis Valley, Colorado - this song speaks straight to my heart ♥️
Watch the Blood of Christ Mountains as they all turn red?
Alot of this vid was shot in the valley in Colorado though
@@Jeremy.Bearemy - The Sangre de Cristo mountains are beautiful.
There is no place on earth more beautiful than southern Colorado. I am truly blessed to live here
Silence. That's what happens to my mind when i listen to this master piece.
I’ve listened to this song for so long now. Every time I did it gave me this sense of hopeless longing for a home that wasn’t there. I finally found my home. He’s the most amazing man I’ve ever met. I love him with my entire heart
Great imagery, the time lapse of the sky is spectacular.
Have you ever felt anxiety lift off you like a heavy weight?
Thank you Gregory
Gregory's music has done that for me lately!!! :)
He’s hot me through some of my worst nights
Every time I got to visit my beautiful Forbes Park, I have to play this song at the top of La Veta Pass, where the “Entering San Luis Valley” sign is. This region is far from what people usually picture as “Colorado”. It’s vast, empty, enigmatic, with a hint of desolation and sadness, perfectly combined to make you fall in love with it right away. This song and video perfectly evokes that feeling, those landscapes.
I can lay in a dark room and watch this beautiful landscape play with the most peaceful music. Thank you again
“Sad songs about space”
Love. So much.
I stumbled on this song by pure accident and it has become my favorite song since then. It’s so pure and perfect in every way and I at least listen to it once a day.