He's doing exactly that. Take It All had a more pop sounding arrangement, but Sawyer co-wrote the song and performed it differently on tour. Listen to the rest of the songs he wrote on his album, A Good Storm, and to youtube videos of live performances on Newyorker9 channel. One of my favorites is "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7"
Take it all was not at all pop!! it was R and B kinda like Hollow Coves who aren't at all pop in any sense of the terms. Either way it was a great song he did it just as well as any mainstream artists would have.
Apparently you have to sell your soul & artistic integrity or be very very lucky to capture the world's attention. But Sawyer hasn't disappeared. Just follow him on social media or his web site to find out the latest on his recording and touring. He has his own band and touring van and is supported by fans on Patreon.
According to Sawyer's announcement, the decision to part with Republic was mutual and amicable. In a year and a half Sawyer did an EP, LP and music video with them, which is more than most of The Voice winners manage. He's planning his next album and tour as an independent artist.
Always better to go independent in this case, he can control all aspects of his music and be as creative as he wants. Go Sawyer! Such a talented kid, I am his age and I wish I had that kind of talent! Mine stays in the drawing and sewing side of art. :)
Republic is the most garbage label around. Pure trash artists and even trashier execs. Walk wouldn't know talent if it hit him in the nose and Puffy has been a joke. Big was his only big hitter. Glad this kid got away. Hope to hear some new stuff from him soon.
I'm 61yo and from Holland, feel swept back into the late 60ies hearing this young old soul. He better not get mainstream as I may say. Selling his soul to the devil will ruin him. Doing it his own way will be best. Love the kid.
I think he has no intention of selling his soul. It's obvious to me that it's all about the music with this kid. He's uncomfortable with fame, and the desire for success is not for great wealth, but the ability to continue to tour, record and support himself. Listen to youtube video "Sawyer Fredericks Untitled Stairwell Song 1884 Lounge Memphis TN 8-15"
It sounds even better live. He writes all of his own music, and wrote 4 Pockets when he was 14. Here's another masterpiece from his new album, Hide Your Ghost: ua-cam.com/video/-tN0rfGPjSU/v-deo.html
The record label isn't doing much to promote him. Fans are having to put up posters for his tour. He's only getting play on AA radio stations and fans are requesting his songs there. Check out the fan website officialteamsawyer dot com to keep up with his career and see what you can do to help. It's free to join.
There are many more in his own style on his album, "A Good Storm." He's also writing more songs all the time and almost has enough originals for another album. You can hear them in live performance videos on youtube channel Newyorker9.
His voice started out at great. It continues to evolve get better. He is a an absolute star. One day more will realize and he will absolutely play to bigger crowds. No matter, It is a joy to get to here this kid sing anything. Keep it coming Sawyer. You are the man.
+alan dvorkis "continues to evolve get better." Absolutely right. This was recorded several months ago, but when he sang 4 Pockets a few days ago on The Voice, it was even better. Barely 17, his voice is still maturing and he's still learning ways to sing with it. I've heard him live. He pours everything into his music.
Sawyer is producing his next album, Hide Your Ghost, himself. He's indicated that he didn't care for some of what the record label people wanted on the A Good Storm LP. Go to Jam in the Van youtube channel to hear 3 of his new songs.
4 pockets , great song lyrics below I'm starting To feel like Life's not really Working out For me, For me So I'm drifting, Drifting through the fields And the sun, the sun's Just coming down. Hear this howling, howling All around me And I know This is not Where I want to be. Feel this hurt in my heart This fear is crushing me I need to get out But I'm trapped Beneath its feet Oh I'm sinking, Sinking to the Bottom of the sea I'll be sleeping, sleeping While you are awake I'll be dreaming, dreaming Just sleeping I'll be dreaming, dreaming Just sleeping, Sleeping, Sleeping Only sleeping In my grave. Let me know.When you know Let me know,When you know Let me know When you know Let me know , When you know That I'm gone. Well I got 4 pockets And they're Full of Rocks And I'm Going up and down the hills I got 4 pockets And they're Full of rocks And I'm Moving toward the sea Well I've got 4 pockets And they're Full of rocks And I'm Going up and down the hills I've got 4 pockets And they're Full of rocks And I'm Moving toward the sea
Zenith J youth is no excuse for bad poetry. If you want to hear good original music check out laith's (season 10) channel. Oh wait he isn't a pretty young blonde kid so you probably wouldn't be interested
Donald Putin Laith Al-Saadi has a great voice and plays a mean guitar. He's good at what he does because he's been at it for years. I don't care what a musician looks like; I'm interested in Sawyer because he's different. I've never heard songs quite like his and he has years of musical growth ahead of him. Why don't you spend your time promoting Laith instead of posting negative things about a kid?
Donald Putin You know, starting young only implies you'd have more experience, more time for practice, and more time to polish your talents. Though personal criticism; You have quite a bad tone, a seriously childish name, and somewhat of an Ass vibe to yourself.
Sawyer, you have a sweet smile thanks to a loving family and supportive friends, amazing vocals and moving lyrics. You're such an old soul for your age. Stay true to your roots. I will be a long standing fan. Mom of five in California.
Yes, he wrote this song when he was 14. Please buy or stream his album, A Good Storm. The record label doesn't do much to promote him, so it's up to those who like his music to spread the word.
Just discovered Sawyer this month and cannot stop listening. So nice to hear real music written and sung with complete authenticity. Radio stations need to play his stuff!!!
I'm so glad to know that people are still discovering Sawyer. The label that released A Good Storm didn't do much to promote him and tried to push him in a pop direction to get more radio play. He's now producing an independent album so he can do it all his own way. Look for "Hide Your Ghost" to be released this year. See some great live performance videos on Jam in the Van , Knuckleheads Saloon, Newyorker9, and Sawyer Fredericks youtube channels.
It`s hard to describe what i feel when you sing.. One thing is for sure i`am really old. When you sing, It`s not about the rhythms it`s not about what’s popular. You got the big voice and that will never get old. When you sing i understand i have lived before it`s easy to accept now.
Please don't let this beautiful soul get forgotten! His music and voice speaks to our hearts and the rhythms are authentic and fresh. No dancers, no pyro, just amazing talent!
I still can't believe you wrote many songs at such a young age and all the lyrics are so touching,beautiful,combined with your amazing voice and the way you sing it.... I'm in an Aww!!!
This is the real Sawyer! Lovely voice, all you need is just guitar and nothing else. Too much background music will only cover up your pure, beautiful voice.
It's nice to see Sawyer get recognized. He gives life to every song and that's such an incredible gift to be able to see things from other peoples' perspectives. I don't even know how he does it, but everyone who listens to him benefits.
A new album will be out this year, so hopefully more will be posted when that happens. I heard there are plans for, possibly, a couple of music videos as well. In the meantime, there are many awesome live performance videos on his regular (non-Vevo) channel "Sawyer Fredericks" as well as on the channel "Newyorker9" :)
So crazy that he's from the town I lived in/graduated high school from. Never knew a gem like him was just waiting to be discovered! This song is amazing.
He writes a lot of blues-sounding songs, so check out the rest of the album, especially the song "Stranger.". The most bluesy song so far is incredible, mostly written last year, but unreleased. Go to youtube video "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7". There's also a slow improvised blues version of Stranger on video titled "Sawyer Fredericks Stranger The Birchmere Alexandria VA Sept 4, 2016"
Sawyer is on tour in California right now. He does 17 of his own original songs (plus I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow) in an incredible 90-minute set. He's barely 17 years old and has written 70 songs since age 11! He also has mad rhythm guitar skills for someone so young. Listen to his full album, A Good Storm. Watch some of the many youtube videos of his live performances. The kid is amazing!
You're right. On tour, Sawyer sings a slightly slower version of Take It All with his band and sometimes an even slower acoustic version. Tonight in Houston he said the acoustic version is more his speed than the recording. The recording's arrangement is upbeat and trendy-sounding to have broader appeal for radio play. But Sawyer's version fits the words he wrote much better. Check out the rest of his LP, A Good Storm.
I've been putting off listening to this since it's posted on Yahoo music this morning. It was a very long wait and I just got scared lol. It's so surreal, every time I listen to a new recording of his it takes me back to the time I first hear him, not on the voice, but on his old youtube channel where I feel like I truly get to know him.
+Sandstorm Hi Sandstorm. How did you first come across his youtube channel? I had no clue until I saw him on the voice. It must be nice - being able to watch his success grow from an earlier point than most others.
Abby Ha no, I wish lol. I just meant I fell in love with him when I watch his own videos where he sings his own songs instead of those covers on the show. Sorry for the confusion!
+Sandstorm I know what you mean. I thought he was great on The Voice, but before he won the season I came across those early videos. That's where I first heard 4 Pockets. Witnessing his songwriting and musical growth from such a young age, I realized what a rare artist he is.
HIs style of music isn't popular and the record label did little to promote his album. If you haven't already, please support him by telling your friends, buying his music, following on social media and on BandsInTown.
It's very difficult to find a really talented person. It's even more difficult to hear this person sound like a man that has been wondering around America for decades, a trobadour. The most astonishing of all is to see that this person keeps a low profile. I liked the studio version almost just as much as the live one. But in the end, I prefer the live one. Keep going mate!
He's been touring a lot in the US since the album was released, but the record label doesn't do much publicity. As for low profile, he's said he doesn't like being on display- that he only wants to write and perform his music. That's one of many reasons I like him... very genuine, real, and in it for the love of music.
If you like this kind of music, you're in luck. Sawyer is always writing new songs. Check out his album, A Good Storm. For a wonderful performance of his latest song, see youtube titled "Sawyer Fredericks Broken Home 7-27-2016 Middle East Night Club Boston MA"
After listening to his entire album, you should go to youtube channel Newyorker9 for great videos of live performances of the more recent songs he's written, like "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7"
+Judith Osborne Yes! I hope you're aware that in addition to the official videos of released songs, there is a treasure trove of high quality video from live performances by youtube user Newyorker9. You can find a lot of great unreleased songs there: Stone, How Beautiful, Should Have Known Better, Song with no name (Stairwell Song), Red Memories to name a few. He's an incredibe songwriter.
So glad I stumbled onto his music! What a very VERY gifted young man!! It looks like his family has him grounded well, which is so nice to see. And what a cutie he is!!!I hope he can tour down here to Tulsa, OK. I would definitely pay to hear him!Good luck in all your future endeavors. You are going to go far!!
It's especially amazing that he wrote it when he was just 14. You'll probably like other songs on the album, but I think his best songwriting hasn't been recorded yet. Check out his recent original music on Newyorker9 youtube channel. This one's great: "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7"
Just heard of u kiddo, and for hours I had been listening now to your songs, fell in love with your voice, you have an amazing gift and a wonderful energy about you-old soul for sure! I am a person that I don't get impressed easily, well you knocked my socks off, shine little star shine!!! I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow it touches my soul the way you sing it. Much love from Canada!
+James Miskus I think it will :) He's performing this song on The Voice on May 3. I believe this song will blow up just like his Blind Audition did last year :) Did you know Sawyer wrote this song when he was only 14?
His voice takes me to another place 😍 makes me feel like hes bin through the same pain i bin through of my 23 years hes like nirvana mixed with zombie mixed with cranberries an Johnny cash with a hint of patsy cline .....you may think differently but my comment my thoughts
I get you. The rawness (Nirvana), the power (Cranberries), the acoustic earnestness (Cash) and the emotion (Cline). He says that he's led a mostly happy life, but he's moved to write music when he's feeling sad because it's cathartic. He says he wants his music to make people feel something. His most recent song is from imagination. He says he can't personally relate to, but you should hear it. Go to youtube video "Sawyer Fredericks Broken Home 7-27-2016 Middle East Night Club Boston MA"
You're really amazing, and i know you probably get that a lot but your voice makes me instantly smile and I'm not really a fan of much music but i love you (not in a weird way) please never stop singing you're wonderful
This is you Sawyer, and I love this. Don't sell your soul to pop. Be who you are, be in it for you, not for the money!
He's doing exactly that. Take It All had a more pop sounding arrangement, but Sawyer co-wrote the song and performed it differently on tour. Listen to the rest of the songs he wrote on his album, A Good Storm, and to youtube videos of live performances on Newyorker9 channel. One of my favorites is "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7"
Take it all was not at all pop!! it was R and B kinda like Hollow Coves who aren't at all pop in any sense of the terms.
Either way it was a great song he did it just as well as any mainstream artists would have.
I seriously dont understand how the world works. When and if something is good/ excellent it disappear. The best voice i have ever heard.
Apparently you have to sell your soul & artistic integrity or be very very lucky to capture the world's attention. But Sawyer hasn't disappeared. Just follow him on social media or his web site to find out the latest on his recording and touring. He has his own band and touring van and is supported by fans on Patreon.
His record company isn't doing enough for him...
They dumped him. He was probably annoying af to work with.
According to Sawyer's announcement, the decision to part with Republic was mutual and amicable. In a year and a half Sawyer did an EP, LP and music video with them, which is more than most of The Voice winners manage. He's planning his next album and tour as an independent artist.
Always better to go independent in this case, he can control all aspects of his music and be as creative as he wants. Go Sawyer! Such a talented kid, I am his age and I wish I had that kind of talent! Mine stays in the drawing and sewing side of art. :)
They never do with any of the contestant winners. The Voice needs to drop them and find a better label for their winners.
Republic is the most garbage label around. Pure trash artists and even trashier execs. Walk wouldn't know talent if it hit him in the nose and Puffy has been a joke. Big was his only big hitter. Glad this kid got away. Hope to hear some new stuff from him soon.
This is incredible, Sawyer wrote this song when he was 14, congrats Sawyer! ^_^
Thanun Tr you really do know all the things about him looks like!!
Thanun Tr What? That's crazy. I'm amazed by the composition alone and then the lyrics are so mature too. Like, how?
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Songs like this make me forget that he's only 16. Astounding.
+Melissa Ngai Yes, astounding. He's 17 as of last month, but he was 14 when he wrote this song and 16 when it was recorded.
I'm 61yo and from Holland, feel swept back into the late 60ies hearing this young old soul. He better not get mainstream as I may say. Selling his soul to the devil will ruin him. Doing it his own way will be best. Love the kid.
amen to that
I think he has no intention of selling his soul. It's obvious to me that it's all about the music with this kid. He's uncomfortable with fame, and the desire for success is not for great wealth, but the ability to continue to tour, record and support himself. Listen to youtube video "Sawyer Fredericks Untitled Stairwell Song 1884 Lounge Memphis TN 8-15"
yes, I trust him (and his parents) on that. Great young man!
Right, this guy feels like an old soul trapped in a young man's body...
Music for people that love music...this song is a fucking masterpiece
It sounds even better live. He writes all of his own music, and wrote 4 Pockets when he was 14. Here's another masterpiece from his new album, Hide Your Ghost: ua-cam.com/video/-tN0rfGPjSU/v-deo.html
Why isn't he popular?!?! I'd love to hear this in radio every f*ing day! all of his songs..
The record label isn't doing much to promote him. Fans are having to put up posters for his tour. He's only getting play on AA radio stations and fans are requesting his songs there. Check out the fan website officialteamsawyer dot com to keep up with his career and see what you can do to help. It's free to join.
AA radio is the name of the radio or the radio stasion for americana genre ?
much better in his own style, that's good music
There are many more in his own style on his album, "A Good Storm." He's also writing more songs all the time and almost has enough originals for another album. You can hear them in live performance videos on youtube channel Newyorker9.
i agree 💯
This is one of the coolest things I've ever heard in my life! So unique!
+SweetCharm87 And he wrote it when he was only 14!
This is really how i've imagined him to sound in an album..so unique.
His voice started out at great. It continues to evolve get better. He is a an absolute star. One day more will realize and he will absolutely play to bigger crowds. No matter, It is a joy to get to here this kid sing anything. Keep it coming Sawyer. You are the man.
+alan dvorkis "continues to evolve get better." Absolutely right. This was recorded several months ago, but when he sang 4 Pockets a few days ago on The Voice, it was even better. Barely 17, his voice is still maturing and he's still learning ways to sing with it. I've heard him live. He pours everything into his music.
WE WANT MORE OF SAWYER, AND WE WANT IT RIGHT NOW!
No misteking your Voice, Hum and Style with anyone else, your uniqueness keeps us coming for more. Great job, Great song, Great Sawyer.
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This is what I call music!!! Society has everyone brainwashed missing out on good singers like sawyer!! Hope nothing but the best for you sawyer!
Now this is the Sawyer we fell in love with. The world needs more of this kind of music. Don’t ever change Sawyer!
Sawyer is producing his next album, Hide Your Ghost, himself. He's indicated that he didn't care for some of what the record label people wanted on the A Good Storm LP. Go to Jam in the Van youtube channel to hear 3 of his new songs.
I was my entire life waiting for this voice
I'M IN LOVE with this song!! So crazy in love.. and I.AM.SERIOUS. Crazy Serious.
Thank you Sawyer for giving the world your music.
4 pockets , great song lyrics below
I'm starting To feel like Life's not really
Working out For me, For me
So I'm drifting, Drifting through the fields
And the sun, the sun's
Just coming down.
Hear this howling, howling
All around me
And I know
This is not
Where I want to be.
Feel this hurt in my heart
This fear is crushing me
I need to get out
But I'm trapped
Beneath its feet
Oh I'm sinking, Sinking to the
Bottom of the sea
I'll be sleeping, sleeping
While you are awake
I'll be dreaming, dreaming
Just sleeping
I'll be dreaming, dreaming
Just sleeping, Sleeping, Sleeping
Only sleeping
In my grave.
Let me know.When you know
Let me know,When you know
Let me know When you know
Let me know , When you know
That I'm gone.
Well I got 4 pockets And they're Full of Rocks
And I'm Going up and down the hills
I got 4 pockets And they're Full of rocks
And I'm Moving toward the sea
Well I've got 4 pockets And they're Full of rocks
And I'm Going up and down the hills
I've got 4 pockets And they're
Full of rocks And I'm Moving toward the sea
thx m9
this will be my music when i playing with him on dota 2
i mean with invoker :)
This is. what Sawyer was mentioned to do! The start of a true blues man.
Hear him improvise a blues take on his song "Stranger" on youtube video titled "Sawyer Fredericks Stranger The Birchmere Alexandria VA Sept 4, 2016"
I am playing this non-stop!
Brilliant Musician..BRILLIANT!
Yes, he wrote this one when he was only 14. I hope you have his album, A Good Storm, which is all original music.
Zenith J youth is no excuse for bad poetry. If you want to hear good original music check out laith's (season 10) channel. Oh wait he isn't a pretty young blonde kid so you probably wouldn't be interested
Donald Putin Laith Al-Saadi has a great voice and plays a mean guitar. He's good at what he does because he's been at it for years. I don't care what a musician looks like; I'm interested in Sawyer because he's different. I've never heard songs quite like his and he has years of musical growth ahead of him. Why don't you spend your time promoting Laith instead of posting negative things about a kid?
Donald Putin You know, starting young only implies you'd have more experience, more time for practice, and more time to polish your talents.
Though personal criticism;
You have quite a bad tone, a seriously childish name, and somewhat of an Ass vibe to yourself.
I can imagine myself driving my motorcycle on this song on a lonely road right before dusk... simply amazing !
His music is very evocative. The Netflix series Longmire used one of his songs, Silent World, in the first episode of season 6.
we need so much more of this guy that its not even fair
A guitar and his voice. Justice to my ears
There are tons of videos of live performances of his original songs on youtube. He will soon release a new album, Hide Your Ghost.
Damn this kid can sing!!!! Such a haunting song....
+Kimberly Masten And he wrote that haunting song when he was only 14.
Sawyer, you have a sweet smile thanks to a loving family and supportive friends, amazing vocals and moving lyrics. You're such an old soul for your age. Stay true to your roots. I will be a long standing fan. Mom of five in California.
+Elisa Gabbett See one of his West Coast tour shows in California if you can. If not, watch the video on youtube of his Tucson show. Phenomenal.
Wow!!!!....absolutely fabulous Sawyer....you're truly shining.....Shine On!!!
4 pockets has to be Sawyer's best!!
i'm crying omg.... he has so much talent he deserves to be heard
Yes, he wrote this song when he was 14. Please buy or stream his album, A Good Storm. The record label doesn't do much to promote him, so it's up to those who like his music to spread the word.
Only 4 thousand views he deserves more than this
this is an awesome song.. such a huge talent... Sawyer, please never change
We need more people like you in this world! ❤️
Just discovered Sawyer this month and cannot stop listening. So nice to hear real music written and sung with complete authenticity. Radio stations need to play his stuff!!!
I'm so glad to know that people are still discovering Sawyer. The label that released A Good Storm didn't do much to promote him and tried to push him in a pop direction to get more radio play. He's now producing an independent album so he can do it all his own way. Look for "Hide Your Ghost" to be released this year. See some great live performance videos on Jam in the Van , Knuckleheads Saloon, Newyorker9, and Sawyer Fredericks youtube channels.
I don't really listen to this genre of music, but the soul in it, is just so amazing people still have that now a days.
I love this
It`s hard to describe what i feel when you sing.. One thing is for sure i`am really old. When you sing, It`s not about the rhythms it`s not about what’s popular. You got the big voice and that will never get old. When you sing i understand i have lived before it`s easy to accept now.
Please don't let this beautiful soul get forgotten! His music and voice speaks to our hearts and the rhythms are authentic and fresh. No dancers, no pyro, just amazing talent!
I still can't believe you wrote many songs at such a young age and all the lyrics are so touching,beautiful,combined with your amazing voice and the way you sing it.... I'm in an Aww!!!
This is the real Sawyer! Lovely voice, all you need is just guitar and nothing else. Too much background music will only cover up your pure, beautiful voice.
It's nice to see Sawyer get recognized. He gives life to every song and that's such an incredible gift to be able to see things from other peoples' perspectives. I don't even know how he does it, but everyone who listens to him benefits.
Sawyer, your voice needs no hardcore music.. just guitar, and you r done.. so natural and so unique.. Please give in some more songs like this...
We just need your voice, so add more audios on your channel..
A new album will be out this year, so hopefully more will be posted when that happens. I heard there are plans for, possibly, a couple of music videos as well. In the meantime, there are many awesome live performance videos on his regular (non-Vevo) channel "Sawyer Fredericks" as well as on the channel "Newyorker9" :)
Omg, i love this guy.
Sawyer Fredericks: You are an angel in human body :)
So crazy that he's from the town I lived in/graduated high school from. Never knew a gem like him was just waiting to be discovered! This song is amazing.
I dig the blues sound to this song. Definitely more refreshing than what ya hear on the radio today.
He writes a lot of blues-sounding songs, so check out the rest of the album, especially the song "Stranger.". The most bluesy song so far is incredible, mostly written last year, but unreleased. Go to youtube video "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7". There's also a slow improvised blues version of Stranger on video titled "Sawyer Fredericks Stranger The Birchmere Alexandria VA Sept 4, 2016"
Sawyer is on tour in California right now. He does 17 of his own original songs (plus I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow) in an incredible 90-minute set. He's barely 17 years old and has written 70 songs since age 11! He also has mad rhythm guitar skills for someone so young. Listen to his full album, A Good Storm. Watch some of the many youtube videos of his live performances. The kid is amazing!
Sawyer, greetings From germany, i like that!
Sawyer Fredericks is amazing! I heard his songs every day. Every day!!!
you deserve more, you deserve to be worldwide known!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect. We didn't expect nothing less from you Sawyer. Congrats and success!!!
He will have success if enough people buy his album, A Good Storm.
I'm spechless... his voice is out of this planet
You got it Sawyer
I love both songs on this channel but I definitely enjoy this one a bit more, it's a bit more Sawyer than Take It All, in my opinion.
You're right. On tour, Sawyer sings a slightly slower version of Take It All with his band and sometimes an even slower acoustic version. Tonight in Houston he said the acoustic version is more his speed than the recording. The recording's arrangement is upbeat and trendy-sounding to have broader appeal for radio play. But Sawyer's version fits the words he wrote much better. Check out the rest of his LP, A Good Storm.
I love this song. And you Sawyer I will follow forever.
I'm in love with you sawyer Fredericks!! Your voice your deep blue eyes and that hair! Omg
I've been putting off listening to this since it's posted on Yahoo music this morning. It was a very long wait and I just got scared lol. It's so surreal, every time I listen to a new recording of his it takes me back to the time I first hear him, not on the voice, but on his old youtube channel where I feel like I truly get to know him.
+Sandstorm Hi Sandstorm. How did you first come across his youtube channel? I had no clue until I saw him on the voice. It must be nice - being able to watch his success grow from an earlier point than most others.
Abby Ha no, I wish lol. I just meant I fell in love with him when I watch his own videos where he sings his own songs instead of those covers on the show. Sorry for the confusion!
+Sandstorm Oh, ok! :)
+Sandstorm I know what you mean. I thought he was great on The Voice, but before he won the season I came across those early videos. That's where I first heard 4 Pockets. Witnessing his songwriting and musical growth from such a young age, I realized what a rare artist he is.
Just saw this performed live last night in Vancouver... this song is even more unique and amazing live! You rock Sawyer!!! :D
Keep this time. Keep this style...don't change. You are one of my favorite singers...AMAZING voice. Rock on ❤🌲🌼
Huge fan from europe just wish to be there and hearing him live . Such a great quality of pure music . Wish you all the best sawyer 😉✌️
Go to youtube channel Newyorker9 for many high quality videos of live performances.
i just love his voice. heard for the first time with man of constant sorrows and have been fixated ever since.
HIs style of music isn't popular and the record label did little to promote his album. If you haven't already, please support him by telling your friends, buying his music, following on social media and on BandsInTown.
Was here at 7047. Awesome sound and that voice i fell in love with in The Voice.
He's got the 90's rock music in his voice
Well I'm here at 141523. Love this kid for his pure soul and innocent personality.
That's your real you!!! Amazing!
Omg I am crying this is so clean. Brilliant lovee it
This is such a beautiful song. I love the lyrics. And great album cover photo. Really cool.
It's very difficult to find a really talented person. It's even more difficult to hear this person sound like a man that has been wondering around America for decades, a trobadour. The most astonishing of all is to see that this person keeps a low profile.
I liked the studio version almost just as much as the live one. But in the end, I prefer the live one. Keep going mate!
It is hard to capture the raw power of Sawyer's voice in a studio recording ;) Many of us prefer live.
He's been touring a lot in the US since the album was released, but the record label doesn't do much publicity. As for low profile, he's said he doesn't like being on display- that he only wants to write and perform his music. That's one of many reasons I like him... very genuine, real, and in it for the love of music.
I've missed this kind of music! I seriously love Sawyers voice - so unique
If you like this kind of music, you're in luck. Sawyer is always writing new songs. Check out his album, A Good Storm. For a wonderful performance of his latest song, see youtube titled "Sawyer Fredericks Broken Home 7-27-2016 Middle East Night Club Boston MA"
Can't get enough of his music
asdfghjk. There are no words to describe how talented he is, so let's just say he's better then the words!! Anyway, love you Sawyer!
Dear God, I'm in love with the voice of this guy 😭
After listening to his entire album, you should go to youtube channel Newyorker9 for great videos of live performances of the more recent songs he's written, like "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7"
PERFECT IN EVERY WAY.....Perfect . .......
I am trying to share anything Sawyer has posted on UA-cam. From the first few notes on The Voice, I have been a fan.
+Judith Osborne Yes! I hope you're aware that in addition to the official videos of released songs, there is a treasure trove of high quality video from live performances by youtube user Newyorker9. You can find a lot of great unreleased songs there: Stone, How Beautiful, Should Have Known Better, Song with no name (Stairwell Song), Red Memories to name a few. He's an incredibe songwriter.
More songs like that!!!!!!!! I love your voice. It reminds me 70' and 80' music
Yesss I love this song. Sawyer please come play in Oklahoma, we'd love to hear you live!
Checked his schedule for you lol. He has 4 shows in Texas in August, might want to find one that's closest to you!
Sweet! It'd probably be worth the drive. I'll have to look them up
So glad I stumbled onto his music! What a very VERY gifted young man!! It looks like his family has him grounded well, which is so nice to see. And what a cutie he is!!!I hope he can tour down here to Tulsa, OK. I would definitely pay to hear him!Good luck in all your future endeavors. You are going to go far!!
That's so much better than "take it all" in my opinion. Love you Sawyer, keep the good songs coming. Greetings from Greece!
Sawyer Fredericks is a my favorite singeeeer.Good vibes!✌️
You have a fan from Peru since the voice!
another from Brazil
Amazing artist- powerful voice and great lyrics!
Wow!!!!!! This just made my whole day!!! Can't wait for the full album to come out. I've already pre-ordered.
I come back to this over and over. So powerful.
this is the real you.. don't go with pop. THIS is your style. love itt
THIS IS SO GOOD AWW
Your the reason I started to like music and now I have a passion for singing so thank you for that Sawyer
This is a gorgeous piece of music, I love when the voice is in it's rawness. Amazing song Sawyer!
It's especially amazing that he wrote it when he was just 14. You'll probably like other songs on the album, but I think his best songwriting hasn't been recorded yet. Check out his recent original music on Newyorker9 youtube channel. This one's great: "Sawyer Fredericks sings Song with No Name 191 Toole May 7"
This is awesome, Sawyer!
I wish I could give 10000000000 thumbs up!! I love this song
I love the soul you bring to the lyrics you sing.
Damn good songs, too.
Sawyer you're amazing :) greetings from Poland ! :D
Just heard of u kiddo, and for hours I had been listening now to your songs, fell in love with your voice, you have an amazing gift and a wonderful energy about you-old soul for sure! I am a person that I don't get impressed easily, well you knocked my socks off, shine little star shine!!! I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow it touches my soul the way you sing it. Much love from Canada!
he just keeps getting better everyday🙌💗
This is so genuinely Sawyer! Love!!!
i love this song i have never heard someone make a song like this
+momomox He's one of a kind.
if this becomes popular I was here at 3400 views
+James Miskus I think it will :) He's performing this song on The Voice on May 3. I believe this song will blow up just like his Blind Audition did last year :) Did you know Sawyer wrote this song when he was only 14?
+James Miskus it will ;) i was here 5,212
HAHA! YOU CALLED IT BROTHER!!
+RealLife07 and I'm here 70720😂
And I am here at 75286 views!!
Great song. Great Voice!
His voice takes me to another place 😍 makes me feel like hes bin through the same pain i bin through of my 23 years
hes like nirvana mixed with zombie mixed with cranberries
an Johnny cash with a hint of patsy cline .....you may think differently but my comment my thoughts
I get you. The rawness (Nirvana), the power (Cranberries), the acoustic earnestness (Cash) and the emotion (Cline). He says that he's led a mostly happy life, but he's moved to write music when he's feeling sad because it's cathartic. He says he wants his music to make people feel something. His most recent song is from imagination. He says he can't personally relate to, but you should hear it. Go to youtube video "Sawyer Fredericks Broken Home 7-27-2016 Middle East Night Club Boston MA"
Loved Sawyer and Emily Keener from The Voice. Both are very talented artists and songwriters....story tellers!
You're really amazing, and i know you probably get that a lot but your voice makes me instantly smile and I'm not really a fan of much music but i love you (not in a weird way) please never stop singing you're wonderful
i love this kids voice soo much