every time I listen to this song, it gives me chills. Having rsome knowledge about the tragedies in his life (the deaths of both his mother and father, it makes the song that much more powerful. I saw him at Bonnaroo. Magic.
I totally love this guys style. He sings like he's talking... but it comes out huge... and the way the musicians walk on for each verse to progressively juice up the sound is the best! I've watched this vid like 10 times in the last few days. It's amazing... and for a live version on a talk show, the sound is incredible. thanx sooo much to those who recorded this and posted it!
This is the first time Ive heard of this guy. Lovely voice. I heard him singing/ giving 9/11 tribute to his mom who died on one of the planes, had to find out more. Cant believe I hadn't heard of him before. Anthony Perkins son for those that didnt know.
This is officially my favorite song. I've never had a favorite song until this song. Even this shorter version is magnificent! Never has a song moved me as much as this one. ;)
I've known about Elvis Perkins for several months now--thank you, Pandora dot com--so I knew I had to watch this when it was on. It was just brilliant. I love this guy so much.
Absolutely amazing @ Brattle last night. This is my favorite version of my favorite song. I want my life to be a continuous Elvis Perkins in Dearland concert.
His father was Anthony Perkins, literally Psycho. Blew my mind when I first found out. You're probably not even reading this but yeah. One of my favorite singers is the son of the star of one of my favorite old films.
there is a really sad story about him. His mum died in the attacks on 9/11 on flight 11 and it was the day before the anniversary of his fathers death that event shaped his album its really tragic have to admire his resolve
Absolutely. This one in particular is like the best song NMH never wrote. Until Jeff comes back (if ever), Elvis Perkins can help fill the void. Not that he doesn't have a style of his own -- it's just in the same creative ballpark.
This is true. But it really has to. Because there are so many people who know that one person, fame, there are continually less and less people who will have that chance. You have to travel in the same circles as them, which is also less likely. I truly wish it weren't that way, though.
@1fairportconvention Try "The Low Anthem". Ben Knox Miller does it all the time (when he's on drums, and not on the gazillion other instruments he plays)
Just heard of him this morning on NPR Morning Edition! What I've been missing -- truly wonderful! I could kill my friends for not telling me, cuz I bet they knew about him.
He is son of Anthony Perlins who died of AIDS .Depressing song about his mother killed in plane crash 9/11 Biggy Berenson actress marissa Berenson sister
The way the other musicians slowly came out, one instrument at a time, truly special ❤😢
every time I listen to this song, it gives me chills. Having rsome knowledge about the tragedies in his life (the deaths of both his mother and father, it makes the song that much more powerful. I saw him at Bonnaroo. Magic.
I totally love this guys style. He sings like he's talking... but it comes out huge... and the way the musicians walk on for each verse to progressively juice up the sound is the best!
I've watched this vid like 10 times in the last few days. It's amazing... and for a live version on a talk show, the sound is incredible.
thanx sooo much to those who recorded this and posted it!
This is the first time Ive heard of this guy. Lovely voice. I heard him singing/ giving 9/11 tribute to his mom who died on one of the planes, had to find out more. Cant believe I hadn't heard of him before. Anthony Perkins son for those that didnt know.
This is officially my favorite song. I've never had a favorite song until this song. Even this shorter version is magnificent! Never has a song moved me as much as this one. ;)
I've known about Elvis Perkins for several months now--thank you, Pandora dot com--so I knew I had to watch this when it was on. It was just brilliant. I love this guy so much.
Ive been listening to these guys ever since and still come here every so often to listen to this awesome performance.
Absolutely amazing @ Brattle last night. This is my favorite version of my favorite song. I want my life to be a continuous Elvis Perkins in Dearland concert.
Totally love the traditional 'oh, what's next build-up'. Great song!
Neutral milk hotel with a softer voice... so nice and amazing
gorgeous song, gorgeous album. saw his norah jones opening show in chicago last month, playing solo, amazing. greets from brazil!
this song was about his mom who passed away on 9/11.
a very beautiful and touching song. one of my favorites.
He took 9.11 and made it into a lullaby. Ingenious.
He's darling. What a work of ART that whole family is.
so much magic in this
It is a beautiful song and a great performance too.
Thanks for share this
Most beautiful song ever written
Great Live performance...I (still) remember seeing this live and I always listen to it.
"... who's making his TV debut with us I'm surprised he's still here" ;)
poor Elvis Perkins
This song is awesome
gorgeous. i wish this particular performance were available on an album (i'd even take an MP3).
look up sites that do video to mp3. pretty easy now (not so much 9 years ago).
A true man of his times. His father died of AIDS, and his mother died aboard one of the planes flown into the World Trade Center on 9/11.
His father was Anthony Perkins, literally Psycho.
Blew my mind when I first found out. You're probably not even reading this but yeah.
One of my favorite singers is the son of the star of one of my favorite old films.
This is simply fantastic. Great how they build it up. I only discovered this recently... Love UA-cam.
Dave has great taste.
He sounds fantastic live!
this guy is soooo talented - love his music
It sounds great live! very similar to the album version. Elvis Perkins is amazing!
there is a really sad story about him. His mum died in the attacks on 9/11 on flight 11 and it was the day before the anniversary of his fathers death that event shaped his album
its really tragic have to admire his resolve
Great performance, great sound!
This is beautiful. It makes me want to learn some chords so I could accompany.
An amazing performance al the way around. The drummer gets extra points.
Gosh... A masterpiece.
Absolutely. This one in particular is like the best song NMH never wrote.
Until Jeff comes back (if ever), Elvis Perkins can help fill the void. Not that he doesn't have a style of his own -- it's just in the same creative ballpark.
i fell in love with him at bonnaroo '07.
he was amazing and i love his music!
What an amazing voice the guy has
Holy moly! This is amazing!
i knew him too several months ago thanks to Pandora!!!...not avaible in Spain anymore...
He was amazing with his band yesterday in Paradiso, Amsterdam!!
it was awesome seeing this song live. crazy that his dad played norman bates in psycho...
Great stuff. He reminds me of Roger McGuinn, a sort of wistful quality and some great words.
i just saw him at the house of blues in dallas.
SO GOOD!
This is just one of the best things on the internet.
Beautiful.
I love this song. Also his dad played Norman Bates in Psycho
Love this song! It's so beautiful!
excellent, i hope i get a chance to see him
who dislikes on an elvis perkins video?
Is it my impression ... or he really looks like his father A LOT? However, beautiful song, my dear! ;)
I’m annoyed it took me so long to find this individual
This is one of the saddest songs ever.
No, one of the saddest days.
Astonishing performance
This is amazing.
I’m singlehandedly going to get this to a million views
Am still working on it
Still working on it
Faultless ❤️
He's not dead. WTF....Can't wait to see him next month. So beautiful.
his first album was so good and they just keep getting harder and harder to listen to. Get Dearland back!!
@vidguy007 I saw them yesterday in Quebec City, the drummer was dancing around, he was crazy
j'adore
love him
love
Meanwhile Snoop Dog and Eminem perform at the Superbowl. All the beautiful comments here, We're holding on to art and that too is beautiful.
looking forward to see him in germany
Great..
Do you know what. I FUCKIN LOVE THIS.
This is true. But it really has to. Because there are so many people who know that one person, fame, there are continually less and less people who will have that chance. You have to travel in the same circles as them, which is also less likely. I truly wish it weren't that way, though.
wicked!
His songs and voice remind me of Jeff Mangum from Neutral Milk Hotel a bit.
yay!!
Elvis and Oz are beautiful, but their father was more beautiful.
Anthony Perkins was a beauty all his own.
keeping the beat in his head
he signed my guitar pickguard =^____^=
Evlis Perkins was in studio this week! Check out my page for four different performances.
@1fairportconvention Try "The Low Anthem". Ben Knox Miller does it all the time (when he's on drums, and not on the gazillion other instruments he plays)
Well in that case, that is pretty kickass.
3 minutes it gets soo beautiful and intense
first thought exactly
I met him last fall in Toronto at the Horse-Shoe Tavern..last fall my ass hes dead!
word son.
Elvis Perkins is great - too good for that jerk Letterman.
Today !!!! I'm time traveler 2022
it's not on the guitar, it's on the pickguard, and of course the signed pickguard is now hanging in my room and i put a new pickguard on my guitar...
I wouldn't let somebody write on my guitar!
It's a shame that fame slims our chances of having a real conversation with this person
Just heard of him this morning on NPR Morning Edition! What I've been missing -- truly wonderful! I could kill my friends for not telling me, cuz I bet they knew about him.
is this an original elvis perkins song?
Harmonium (Indian Instrument)
he does look like mr. bates....
OMG, eleven people downthumbed this...i hope they're sleeping by now!
3 people are in the blimp?
Who's in the band?
He is son of Anthony Perlins who died of AIDS .Depressing song about his mother killed in plane crash 9/11 Biggy Berenson actress marissa Berenson sister
Biggy?
What is this?
lol
Spellbinding
He looks like his father
Yoda?
i don't think that's a problem in this case
2 people don't like Music.
Elvis Perkins > Conor Oberst