Absolutely the same story for me ! He has inspired me to dust off my old instruments and start playing again ! He made me realize how much I miss playing!
I have never talked about it but I was adopted and has a very abusive childhood. later the one that was my best friend was Shane Ewen and he was the best fiddle player ever. You reminded me of him. He and I played the guitar (me) and him the fiddle! Thank you!
His music is so beautiful I seen a video on Facebook and I had to look him up he was playing amazing Grace in an old church it touched me thank you for being here your music is absolutely amazing
This song played at my grandfather's funeral in 1999. He was a WWII veteran, math teacher, principal, superintendent, care taker of Hodgson Water Mill in Sycamore, Missouri, and above all, the best friend a 5 year old could have. Go Rest High Herbert Smith.
I honestly don’t even know how many times I have listened to this! This is by far the most gorgeous cover of this song I have ever heard to the point where you kind of wonder why it wasn’t on the original version of the song!
This was played at my cousin's funeral but we were more like brothers. I found you on tic Tok and I love everything you do on UA-cam. You did an amazing job and this is my new favorite cover thank you.
I adore this song and I cant believe it has been made nicer by this Gentleman My God you are so gifted Philip what a talent you have .. Keep it up and know this is just pure class. Thank you for this ...... Music lover .. West of Ireland ...........
They played this at my grandpas funeral & I’m skipping it bc I’m at work. But I already know it’s gonna be good so take my like lol. You’re a boss with a fiddle
Instant tears as soon as you hit that fiddle my man. Holy crap. Came across this while we were visiting my husbands pawpaws grave…who’s buried on the mountaintop he called home. Thank you for this
There's absolutely no words, nor even feelings that can express just how genuinely golden and absolutely perfect and peaceful that music is. You done way more, my brother then just getting lost in the music and telling a story. You got lost and let the music take over aspect of you in every way and it placed you in front of the man himself to play and your loved ones that have passed on and that's so truly beautiful that I'm sitting here crying like a child. Speak of those mighty big shoes to fill. Well my friend you truly filled those shoes
No, my friend, thank you!! Your music tells more than just life and hardships of losing loved ones. It tells of how they lived and how their still living on in heaven. Keep playing, my friend. You're already shining, and one day, you'll shine even brighter than you are right now. I'm beside you 100% my friend. Play for the ones who enjoy it and are captured by your genuine playing of the music because when you play even just the first note you play it like it's your last and you play it with every single tear drop fiber of your being and it's so beautiful and humbling. I once heard someone say there's a difference between professionals and legends. A professional can just play and make the music talk but a legend can make the music talk, sing and preach all at once and my friend you just made that beautiful piece talk sing and preach all at once. May God Bless you and your amazing gift and bless your family as well. Many loves ❤️ from me to you
My new 'favorite ' entertainer .... awesome fiddler , and you can sing , too !! ...and kinda cute , too ! I could listen to you make that fiddle "talk' for hours !
My Papa Jim played the fiddle (also the banjo) He passed away on Good Friday in April of 1976 while he was playing “Turkey in the Straw” at a senior citizen Easter party. Dr said he was dead before he hit the floor. He died doing what he loved to do!! He fell on his fiddle and cracked it. We never had it restored. Maybe we should so we can gift it to someone just learning to play. He would love your music, I definitely do!
Extraordinary talent man. I never comment, subscribe or engage on youtube. But this really was amazing. Wish you all the best, thank you for sharing this with us!
I've been a vocalist for decades and to have backup like yourself would be an honor. In the past I've known Frankie Kelly and enjoyed his fiddle playing. We miss him.
I wasn't emotional before but boy I am now! This song meant so much to me, but now hearing you play along, has made it mean even more! Just incredibly beautiful! ❤❤❤❤
With what would have been my brothers 15th birthday, and my grandfathers 98th birthday quickly approaching I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear this. It brought tears to my eyes and touched my soul. Through TikTok and now following you here your music has been a light for me in a patch of darkness. Thank you.
Beautiful sir, my nephew plays the fiddle he played this at my father’s funeral. Along with my brother on the guitars. Therapeutic to listen to your version, and think back about my dad while crying my eyes out. Thank you.
if philly phil aint on them strings, THEN I'M NOT LISTENING! lol lol Jesus credits christ man, you're an absolutely FORCE to be reckoned with and Im absolutely here for it!!! They way you have the abilities to make it seem like the fiddle was always in ANY song is such an amazing talent! There are songs i simply cant listen to the original of anymore because you're not there lmao. IM BLISSFULLY ENVIOUS OF YOU PHIL!! Thank you for blessing all of us with your love for music..For some of us...music is literally our souls food. Its our lifeline.❤ So again, THANK YOU❤❤
@PhilipBowenMusic thank you for sharing your gift with us. I played this a few weeks ago while I was in my daddy's truck taking him somewhere and as SOON as he heard that fiddle playing, He IMMEDIATELY turned it right up lol lol. He'd never heard the OG song before so now, THIS version, is the OG for my daddy lol. He also loved Go rest high on that mountain. You just make songs FEEL different. We find something that we didn't even know we were missing until we heard you and it just feels right🥰🥰
Comming from another West Virginian not so far away….Pal your gonna be very successful. I’m sure everyone else in this state is as proud as me without a doubt. I appreciate being able to listen to this
Mighty big shoes to fill here, it was my belief that they don’t make these kinda shoes anymore, but I now know that they in fact do! This one never fails to get me anyway, but truly the second he hit the strings, tears immediately welled up in my eyes with a side of the chills 🥺♥️ I just wanna listen over & over but if I do, I’ll cry all day 🥰
@@PhilipBowenMusic You give credit where it’s due, where I come from! I pre-saved whatever you sent me in the link, already know I’ll be missing out big time if I don’t! ♥️ Keep being great!
I tell my wife all the time... She lost her Mom a couple years ago and when its too over bearing I just remind her, her momma doesn't want to look down and see her baby in tears and hurt.. cause she isn't feeling pain anymore... So for you sir, your Daddy don't wanna see his baby boy in pain... That look you would see him give every morning is the one he was exemplifying for you. That nothing gonna bring me down get in my way or tell me right from wrong..
You can flat out play that fiddle brother, and you have made your inclusion of the fiddle into my favorite version of this song! Keep on adding the fiddle, we love it out here
As we get ready to close out the year this made me think of those I’ve lost and spent time on this earth without, very beautiful playing, well done sir
Like you I found him on Tik Tok in a Live. I send a song or two a couple of times a week to friends, just to make their day sweeter. If this guy played live somewhere, I'd catch that place. Hello from NC .
Yes, it's one of my all time favorite songs/hymns. Every listen brings chills & tears. My mom actually flew in a copter over Cold Mtn, WV to meet our Almighty Lord. You are an incredible talent. Your artistry is nothing short of phenomenal. Michael Cleveland is surely enjoying you. Thanks for posting on FB or I would not have found you.
Well I must say this music touches your soul. Got in live stream as you finished just had to hear. Glad I found you on TikTok I will be heading to Spotify as well. Thanks for sharing that talent.
You brought me joy on the first phrase. I think you are adorable, how your eyes roll up in your head with happiness and how you getting “into” the song. You are amazingly talented. I watch your videos one after another.
This brought a couple tears to my eyes man, not even gonna lie! I found you on Tiktok originally and I'm so thankful that I did. Keep up the amazing work man! 🤘🏻❤️
Thank you. For the first time I could just listen to the music and beauty of this song and the beauty of what it’s saying without being so emotional over the loss I’ve endured love ya buddy
Saw your TikTok Country Roads piece on Citizen Free Press and had to check out your music. Beautiful! Am a subscriber now, and will definitely be recommending this site to others. You have a beautiful talent, thanks for giving me a joy-filled experience, listening to this praise song. May our good Lord bless you!
Why haven't you gone on AGT or been signed by any big named group or band yet? Your heart goes into your musical abilities. You are phenomenal at fiddle playing from the heart and soul!!
If this isn’t played at my funeral, then I’m not going.
Buddy you might not have much choice lol
I first found this guy on TikTok then looked him up on UA-cam he plays such beautiful music I’d love to see him live thank you
Thanks much!!!
Absolutely the same story for me ! He has inspired me to dust off my old instruments and start playing again ! He made me realize how much I miss playing!
@@tracyphillips6237 LOVE TO HEAR IT!
Same 😍
I'm hoping he comes to ottawa canada I'll go see him for sure not even my genre of music but love his style and musicianship
Whew, thanks for the good cry. Absolutely beautiful 🫶🏻
Thx for watching!
I have never talked about it but I was adopted and has a very abusive childhood. later the one that was my best friend was Shane Ewen and he was the best fiddle player ever. You reminded me of him. He and I played the guitar (me) and him the fiddle! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
His music is so beautiful I seen a video on Facebook and I had to look him up he was playing amazing Grace in an old church it touched me thank you for being here your music is absolutely amazing
Thx!
He was on America’s got talent. What a talent
Thank you
The moment he hit the first chorus, my eyes immediately watered. So beautiful.
That's so kind. thank you
This song played at my grandfather's funeral in 1999. He was a WWII veteran, math teacher, principal, superintendent, care taker of Hodgson Water Mill in Sycamore, Missouri, and above all, the best friend a 5 year old could have. Go Rest High Herbert Smith.
Sorry for your loss!
My all time favorite song - there isn't a voice that can match Vince Gill - your fiddle just puts it absolutely over the top! Thank you, Phil!
Truly appreciate that!
Amazing simply amazing. Well done man. God gave you a gift thank you for sharing it.
I appreciate that!
I honestly don’t even know how many times I have listened to this! This is by far the most gorgeous cover of this song I have ever heard to the point where you kind of wonder why it wasn’t on the original version of the song!
Very kind, thank you!!!! Check out my Spotify or iTunes sometime!
Seriously… this is unlike any other fiddle I’ve heard!! Incredible
Much love!
I know you can't hear me clapping but i am BRAVO!!!!!
☺️
This was played at my cousin's funeral but we were more like brothers. I found you on tic Tok and I love everything you do on UA-cam. You did an amazing job and this is my new favorite cover thank you.
So sorry for your loss! Thanks for the kind words !
I adore this song and I cant believe it has been made nicer by this Gentleman My God you are so gifted Philip what a talent you have .. Keep it up and know this is just pure class. Thank you for this ...... Music lover .. West of Ireland ...........
Appreciate it so much!
One of the most beautiful things about your music,is the amount of YOU that goes in every song you do...Your joy in the music is contagious...♥️
THANK YOU!
They played this at my grandpas funeral & I’m skipping it bc I’m at work. But I already know it’s gonna be good so take my like lol. You’re a boss with a fiddle
Appreciate it
You rock Philip. You're my new favorite artist. Keep them coming.
That is so kind, thank you!
Instant tears as soon as you hit that fiddle my man. Holy crap. Came across this while we were visiting my husbands pawpaws grave…who’s buried on the mountaintop he called home. Thank you for this
You’re so welcome.
crying. so beautiful.
Thanks so much
There's absolutely no words, nor even feelings that can express just how genuinely golden and absolutely perfect and peaceful that music is. You done way more, my brother then just getting lost in the music and telling a story. You got lost and let the music take over aspect of you in every way and it placed you in front of the man himself to play and your loved ones that have passed on and that's so truly beautiful that I'm sitting here crying like a child. Speak of those mighty big shoes to fill. Well my friend you truly filled those shoes
Thanks so much! My full album is out soon!! philipbowen.ffm.to/album.OYD
No, my friend, thank you!! Your music tells more than just life and hardships of losing loved ones. It tells of how they lived and how their still living on in heaven. Keep playing, my friend. You're already shining, and one day, you'll shine even brighter than you are right now. I'm beside you 100% my friend. Play for the ones who enjoy it and are captured by your genuine playing of the music because when you play even just the first note you play it like it's your last and you play it with every single tear drop fiber of your being and it's so beautiful and humbling.
I once heard someone say there's a difference between professionals and legends. A professional can just play and make the music talk but a legend can make the music talk, sing and preach all at once and my friend you just made that beautiful piece talk sing and preach all at once. May God Bless you and your amazing gift and bless your family as well. Many loves ❤️ from me to you
I know I'm gonna cry and I havent watched this video.
🥺
This is absolutely beautiful. This was my grandfathers favorite song before he passed. I just wish he could have gotten to hear you play it.
Thank you
This man is in an intimate relationship with that fiddle
Been at it since I was 4
@@PhilipBowenMusic and it definitely shows. Never seen anyone who plays with that kind of passion. I Look forward to seeing more of you
My new 'favorite ' entertainer .... awesome fiddler , and you can sing , too !! ...and kinda cute , too ! I could listen to you make that fiddle "talk' for hours !
That’s so kind. Appreciate it !
@@PhilipBowenMusic You are so welcome !! you also make that fiddle 'cry'....
Thank you,and God Bless !😌👍👃👃👃.
You’re so welcome
My Lord brother, beautifully played. ✝️
Thank you!
We played this at my grandparents funeral service and the sound of your instruments makes this song more touchy. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words
What a blessing indeed ❤ Thank you! Brought me a lot of Joy and peace today 🥹
Thanks so much
What a beautiful job!! A very talented man, his love for the music is obvious!! Well Done
Thanks!!!
SO BEAUTIFUL. This touches my soul!
Thx so much
This song was played for my fathers wake a few years ago and this song describes my fathers life perfectly. Thank you for your beautiful version
I bet you miss him! Thanks for listening
Man this touched my heart ❤️ and not going to lie I cried a little bit keep up the amazing work
Thank you so much!
Absolutely beautiful. It makes me think of my grandparents too. Yours would be so proud of you I know they would be. God bless you.
Thanks much
My Papa Jim played the fiddle (also the banjo) He passed away on Good Friday in April of 1976 while he was playing “Turkey in the Straw” at a senior citizen Easter party. Dr said he was dead before he hit the floor. He died doing what he loved to do!! He fell on his fiddle and cracked it. We never had it restored. Maybe we should so we can gift it to someone just learning to play. He would love your music, I definitely do!
Thanks for sharing that!!! I recommend finding a luthier who can either restore it or find it a good home!
Extraordinary talent man. I never comment, subscribe or engage on youtube. But this really was amazing.
Wish you all the best, thank you for sharing this with us!
Thank you very much!
Very moving. Gave me goosebumps
Thank you
Incredible!
APpreciate it!
Just awesome 😄😄😄😄😄
Thx!!!
I've been a vocalist for decades and to have backup like yourself would be an honor. In the past I've known Frankie Kelly and enjoyed his fiddle playing. We miss him.
Your Tennessee Whiskey is awesome also
They played this song at my grandma funeral I miss her every day
I feel ya
I wasn't emotional before but boy I am now! This song meant so much to me, but now hearing you play along, has made it mean even more! Just incredibly beautiful! ❤❤❤❤
Thx so much!
With what would have been my brothers 15th birthday, and my grandfathers 98th birthday quickly approaching I didn’t realize how much I needed to hear this. It brought tears to my eyes and touched my soul. Through TikTok and now following you here your music has been a light for me in a patch of darkness. Thank you.
So very sorry for your losses. Thanks so much for supporting and for the kind words
God is good!!
all the time
Absolutely!!✝️
Beautiful sir, my nephew plays the fiddle he played this at my father’s funeral. Along with my brother on the guitars.
Therapeutic to listen to your version, and think back about my dad while crying my eyes out.
Thank you.
I feel your pain. Thanks so much
if philly phil aint on them strings, THEN I'M NOT LISTENING! lol lol Jesus credits christ man, you're an absolutely FORCE to be reckoned with and Im absolutely here for it!!! They way you have the abilities to make it seem like the fiddle was always in ANY song is such an amazing talent! There are songs i simply cant listen to the original of anymore because you're not there lmao. IM BLISSFULLY ENVIOUS OF YOU PHIL!! Thank you for blessing all of us with your love for music..For some of us...music is literally our souls food. Its our lifeline.❤ So again, THANK YOU❤❤
Haha thanks
@PhilipBowenMusic thank you for sharing your gift with us. I played this a few weeks ago while I was in my daddy's truck taking him somewhere and as SOON as he heard that fiddle playing, He IMMEDIATELY turned it right up lol lol. He'd never heard the OG song before so now, THIS version, is the OG for my daddy lol. He also loved Go rest high on that mountain. You just make songs FEEL different. We find something that we didn't even know we were missing until we heard you and it just feels right🥰🥰
Bring a grown man to tears 😭. Good tears. Beautiful sir.
Gets me every time too
Absolutely phenomenal.
Thx!!!
Can you PLEASE add this to iTunes? I want this played at my funeral.
I'll see what I can do!
Thank you brother. This was my mothers favorite song to sing at church when I was a little boy. The strings go fantastic with this
Thanks so much!
Phil this one brought a tear to my eyes
Thanks!!!
This is unbelievably good.
I appreciate it
You and Taryn Harbridge should absolutely collaborate, you may have different styles of playing but the two of you would be a POWERHOUSE to listen to!
Thanks!
Comming from another West Virginian not so far away….Pal your gonna be very successful. I’m sure everyone else in this state is as proud as me without a doubt. I appreciate being able to listen to this
Means the world to me. Thank you
@@PhilipBowenMusic If you do shows I’d love to book you here in Raleigh County! Do you have an email I can contact someone at regarding that?
Heavenly music!
Thank you
Mighty big shoes to fill here, it was my belief that they don’t make these kinda shoes anymore, but I now know that they in fact do! This one never fails to get me anyway, but truly the second he hit the strings, tears immediately welled up in my eyes with a side of the chills 🥺♥️ I just wanna listen over & over but if I do, I’ll cry all day 🥰
That’s so nice of you to say. Thank you!!! ffm.to/oldkanawha
@@PhilipBowenMusic You give credit where it’s due, where I come from! I pre-saved whatever you sent me in the link, already know I’ll be missing out big time if I don’t! ♥️ Keep being great!
World class.
Thx!!!
I had lost my Abuelo (Grandfather) two years ago and this was his song. As soon as you played those first notes, I was in tears.
So sorry for your loss!
I tell my wife all the time... She lost her Mom a couple years ago and when its too over bearing I just remind her, her momma doesn't want to look down and see her baby in tears and hurt.. cause she isn't feeling pain anymore... So for you sir, your Daddy don't wanna see his baby boy in pain... That look you would see him give every morning is the one he was exemplifying for you. That nothing gonna bring me down get in my way or tell me right from wrong..
I'm sorry I didn't realize youre a girl so all that context in a girl's perspective
If God playd the fiddle this would surely be it ♥LOVE LOVE LOVE your soulful fiddling Philip! ♥
Thanks much!
You can flat out play that fiddle brother, and you have made your inclusion of the fiddle into my favorite version of this song! Keep on adding the fiddle, we love it out here
Thx so much !!!
As we get ready to close out the year this made me think of those I’ve lost and spent time on this earth without, very beautiful playing, well done sir
Truly appreciate it!
My husband sang this song at my momma’s funeral. It still gets me every time. You did an amazing job.
Thanks so very much
Dude, you are amazing! What a gift. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Wow. Awesome
Thank you! Cheers!
Like you I found him on Tik Tok in a Live. I send a song or two a couple of times a week to friends, just to make their day sweeter. If this guy played live somewhere, I'd catch that place. Hello from NC .
Appreciate that so much and stay tuned!
Love your work on the strings brutha. The way you let everything go and purposely get lost in the music is a true work of art. 🔥
Appreciate it!
All I can say is Mammaw, Pappaw, and Sitti got to love that. The emotion of the music comes out through you and I’m here for it!
Thx so very much
Yes, it's one of my all time favorite songs/hymns. Every listen brings chills & tears. My mom actually flew in a copter over Cold Mtn, WV to meet our Almighty Lord. You are an incredible talent. Your artistry is nothing short of phenomenal. Michael Cleveland is surely enjoying you. Thanks for posting on FB or I would not have found you.
Thanks so much!!
He’s so good❤
that's very kind . thank you
Well I must say this music touches your soul. Got in live stream as you finished just had to hear. Glad I found you on TikTok I will be heading to Spotify as well. Thanks for sharing that talent.
That is so kind. Thank you very much and I appreciate you supporting me in the music
Wow! Chills man! Absolutely beautiful great job
Thx so so much
Amazing, thank you for sharing this. Keep up the good work
you're so welcome! my next song comes out on June 2, www.philipbowenmusic.com/links/
@@PhilipBowenMusic 👍
You brought me joy on the first phrase. I think you are adorable, how your eyes roll up in your head with happiness and how you getting “into” the song. You are amazingly talented. I watch your videos one after another.
Thanks so much
This takes one of the most beautiful songs around and makes it even more incredible. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!
Wow, thank you!
Ahhh man, this one got me. I just lost a good friend this past week, it hits home. Thank you sir, your talent is amazing
Cheers
Sorry for your loss
Thank you
You’re so welcome
This brought a couple tears to my eyes man, not even gonna lie! I found you on Tiktok originally and I'm so thankful that I did. Keep up the amazing work man! 🤘🏻❤️
Thank you so much!!
Phillip you have it going on my friend that makes a pretty song Beautiful.
Thanks so much
This reminds me and my dog who recently passed away
sorry for your loss
Thank you. For the first time I could just listen to the music and beauty of this song and the beauty of what it’s saying without being so emotional over the loss I’ve endured love ya buddy
Truly appreciate that. Thank u
I can’t quit listening to this. Goosebumps
Thanks so much!!
Awesome! That is one of my all time favorite songs and you just made it even better. My father used to play the fiddle just like you do.
I appreciate it!
Amazing!
Thanks!
You play beautifully😢 The only thing is you made me cry
sorry lol! Thank you!
Saw your TikTok Country Roads piece on Citizen Free Press and had to check out your music. Beautiful! Am a subscriber now, and will definitely be recommending this site to others. You have a beautiful talent, thanks for giving me a joy-filled experience, listening to this praise song. May our good Lord bless you!
Thank you so so much!!!!
so cool!
This is simply beautiful. ❤️ I would just bawl... Imagine Vince and Miss Patti Loveless live on stage with you.🥺
Wow, thank you!
Love the last name sir!!
Haha it’s unbeatable
@@PhilipBowenMusic lol agreed!! :) as a bowen a must agree :)
♥️♥️♥️Absolutely love this song and you have made it even better!
Truly appreciate it!
Simply amazing
Thank you so much
Beautiful, flawless arrangement ! Heartfelt !
Thanks so much!
Man such talent hats off friend and thank you for blessing us with such a wonderful gift!!!
Thanks so much!!!
I saw your John Dever fiddle addition the other day and found you. You’re awesome!!
Awesome! Thank you!
You are incredible!! Please, please, do you have some sort of tab, sheet music, tutorial on this sweet melody? Beautifully done!!!
Great idea! You should join our discord! Link in description
Why haven't you gone on AGT or been signed by any big named group or band yet? Your heart goes into your musical abilities. You are phenomenal at fiddle playing from the heart and soul!!
I am literally on this season of AGT
ua-cam.com/video/j9NZhJeDsrg/v-deo.html
Awesome 💙
Thanks so much!
Hey man .. your music gives me the goosebumps.. thank you for sharing your work.. God bless you!
I appreciate that!
Please do Outskirts of Heaven !!!
Up already!!
Beautiful, thank you, thats a keeper
Glad you like it!
Beautiful work as always!!! I loved how you used the fiddle as the lower harmonies!
Thank you very much, and excellent catch!
Absolutely beautiful ❤ music is so powerful
Thx so much!!!
So beautiful, an outstanding job Philip!!
Thank you so much!!