Everyone is so caught up in his illness that they can't see the human message. He acknowledges he's in a sinner;s world, and it upsets him that he's surrounded by sinners, yet he comes to the blatant reality that he himself is part of the world and thus he is a sinner. It's beautiful, really.
I don’t want to sound like one of those “you just don’t get it” people, but there’s something incredibly human about his music. No he isn’t the greatest musician, no he doesn’t have the greatest voice, but that’s the magic. Most people aren’t the most gifted people in the world, yet he’s baring his soul for everyone in that room to see, despite all of his issues. Outsider music is what it is. It’s not the end all be all genre of music, or even a great genre for that matter, but it is something special that I appreciate and I hope others can too
this dude just breaks my heart, i get into music alot like alot of people. But i just found this guy today and he just captivates me, its unreal he brings emotions out of me i didn't know i had. I can only stare at the screen and listen while the rest of me wanders away in sweet bliss
Je ne suis ne qu'en 2007, donc quand j'ai commence a ecouter Daniel Johnston vers 11 ou 12 ans, c'etait en 2018. Je donnerais n'importe quoi pour etre adolescent au milieu des annees 2000 afin de pouvoir voir tous mes groupes preferes. Que le Seigneur benisse son ame.
i really didnt know anything about this man but i realize ...wow hes a lot of fans down there... yeah ! can anybody say to me from where and when he start it all?
to all those who are asking why he's shaking: it's the meds he got for his bipolar disorder...30 years in and out of asylums with meds will do that to a guy
I was just about to say many alternative/indie bands sing in similar styles and people love it, but then I read your post. So that would make it pointless.
@killacamcxf It's the psychotropic meds he takes..shaking is a side effect. I take an anti-mania drug for bi polar and I shake. Not as bad as he does but I do shake. It sucks.
Ok, wait. Because I checked out a singer that I've heard about and commented that I really don't see the big deal and think he's terrible, all of a sudden I'm an "ignorant fuck" and a "prick"? You do know it's ok for people to have different tastes in music right? I'm not some pop princess either. I like singers with unique voices like Lou Reed, Tom Waits, John Cale, etc. So give me a break with your bullshit. I was leaving a totally legitimate comment based on my personal opinion. Get over it.
Wow it's pretty elitist in here. Daniel Johnston is just a normal guy. I wonder how many people see his disability and not his actual skill, because frankly he's just ok.
Everyone is so caught up in his illness that they can't see the human message. He acknowledges he's in a sinner;s world, and it upsets him that he's surrounded by sinners, yet he comes to the blatant reality that he himself is part of the world and thus he is a sinner. It's beautiful, really.
One more for the Daniel Johnston playlist! Rest easy, gentle poet.💜
I don’t want to sound like one of those “you just don’t get it” people, but there’s something incredibly human about his music. No he isn’t the greatest musician, no he doesn’t have the greatest voice, but that’s the magic. Most people aren’t the most gifted people in the world, yet he’s baring his soul for everyone in that room to see, despite all of his issues. Outsider music is what it is. It’s not the end all be all genre of music, or even a great genre for that matter, but it is something special that I appreciate and I hope others can too
this dude just breaks my heart, i get into music alot like alot of people. But i just found this guy today and he just captivates me, its unreal he brings emotions out of me i didn't know i had. I can only stare at the screen and listen while the rest of me wanders away in sweet bliss
The power of this man singing this song is undeniable... it’s as if he’s crying out to Lord Jesus after realizing what he is... brilliant!
Je ne suis ne qu'en 2007, donc quand j'ai commence a ecouter Daniel Johnston vers 11 ou 12 ans, c'etait en 2018. Je donnerais n'importe quoi pour etre adolescent au milieu des annees 2000 afin de pouvoir voir tous mes groupes preferes. Que le Seigneur benisse son ame.
His performances always put a smile on me. I wish i could have gone too SXSW :(
what a great guy ,,, and u can feel the love in the room
omfg this is amazing
he's awesome. he's got heart. gotta love him.
I love the guy who just had to yell "Baltimore!" in the middle, so Ottobar
He wasn’t “the guy”, he was “the purulent cunt”!!
i really didnt know anything about this man but i realize ...wow hes a lot of fans down there... yeah ! can anybody say to me from where and when he start it all?
My favorite song from Daniel.
Great Video
Love it, respect.
best song ever
he's on psychotropic drugs for his schizophrenia and some of the side effects are weight gain and tremors.
You just gotta love Daniel !
this is great
i love daniel johnston!!!
Rip man
He is brilliant!!!!
long live Daniel Johnston
to all those who are asking why he's shaking: it's the meds he got for his bipolar disorder...30 years in and out of asylums with meds will do that to a guy
Einfach genial!
impresionante...
Austin was the devil town. Gibby was one of the vampires. If you didn't live in Austin during the 80's you will never understand Daniel.
Hes really shaking this crowd up
Than I'm curious to hear your interpretation of the song.
KING
He's a good man
Daniel Fukin Johnston
Helloooooooo Manassas!!!!!
Daniel "God" Johnston
If you take it literally, yes.
genial!!!
/shrug. It is what it is. Not going to let vocalization be a stigma for the overall messages of his songs.
Dios
genius
And what would you consider good music?
Do you know about metaphor ???
@Caligulita He's a genius. If you don't like him, don't watch his videos
@AvantGrapes maybe so sir, maybe so.
@Bigrusssthefuss lol :)
yeah that was a year ago, I actually think that comment is funny now :)
poor genius!!
why is he twiching like that???????
Cavetown doesnt have shit on this
What does bright eyes have to do with Daniel Johnston
he isn't cold
I was just about to say many alternative/indie bands sing in similar styles and people love it, but then I read your post. So that would make it pointless.
did daniel johnston sell his sould to the devil? ive been wondering this for so long. For talent like his, its possible.
aww, somebody get this poor guy a jacket
I like Bright Eyes, but of course Daniel Johnston sings his own song much better!
the syllables of the song are 666, it's disturbing
Personally, I've always been a lyrical person so I manage to get over those elements in composition. To each their own though.
@NintendoSegaSonyGuy it's his meds
@killacamcxf It's the psychotropic meds he takes..shaking is a side effect. I take an anti-mania drug for bi polar and I shake. Not as bad as he does but I do shake. It sucks.
oh its from his meds
"The original is ALWAYS THE BEST"
You are wrong.
Have you heard Johnny Cash's Hurt?
Trent Reznor doesn't even like his version now.
Sesamstraat
I know. It was meant to be an offensive joke. **whooosh**
@Caligulita youre not ignorant. You just have no taste ears and eyes for talent.
why are all of his songs like 1 minute long with one verse?
Theyre not
why's he shaking? is he nervous?
cameron frierson I know it’s been 8 years but, it was an affect of his medication. May he rest in piece
well you shouldn't
looks like don vitos brother
he has problems ok :(
I think Conor put more emotion into the song. One has more creepiness, and one has more emotion. Both are great.
I know he has bipolar and its the afteraffects of his meds
bipolar isnt in nerves its your mood
Ok, wait. Because I checked out a singer that I've heard about and commented that I really don't see the big deal and think he's terrible, all of a sudden I'm an "ignorant fuck" and a "prick"?
You do know it's ok for people to have different tastes in music right? I'm not some pop princess either. I like singers with unique voices like Lou Reed, Tom Waits, John Cale, etc. So give me a break with your bullshit. I was leaving a totally legitimate comment based on my personal opinion. Get over it.
The evolution of the awakened, LOL! I wonder if there is a point to all this, or if its just becoming aware of useless BS that i wish i didnt know..?
Wow it's pretty elitist in here. Daniel Johnston is just a normal guy. I wonder how many people see his disability and not his actual skill, because frankly he's just ok.
Um....is this guy supposed to be good or something? He kind of blows. Hard.