Gregory Alan Isakov - Suitcase Full Of Sparks - CARDINAL SESSIONS

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  • @CardinalSessions
    @CardinalSessions  7 років тому +16

    📌subscribe to our channel for new sessions every week. and if you have artists you'd love to see here, send them over :)

    • @kellywarrillow9751
      @kellywarrillow9751 6 років тому

      CardinalSessions
      do yous ever come to the UK I'd book tickets in an instance I'm near Glasgow xxxxxxx

    • @teresalynntipping664
      @teresalynntipping664 6 років тому

      folk music lulabye series

    • @samuelwalkingstick2949
      @samuelwalkingstick2949 6 років тому

      Probably my favorite thing to watch, keep up the good work

    • @thismakesmehappiest
      @thismakesmehappiest 4 роки тому

      Travis Puntarelli

    • @rarecannabis5784
      @rarecannabis5784 4 роки тому

      Just subbed...
      Because of this beautiful music..
      Love from Ireland
      Check out some irish folk music
      "Christy Moore"
      LOVE FROM IRELAND 💚💛💚

  • @sarceexplores
    @sarceexplores 5 років тому +130

    Steve Varney's background vocals and banjo really adds magic to this song. This version is better than almost all renditions of this song, including the studio one

    • @deanadartt1641
      @deanadartt1641 2 роки тому +3

      ah man agreed love me some steve varney

    • @Pilafcg
      @Pilafcg 2 роки тому

      Which version is better though? "Almost"

    • @chrish4522
      @chrish4522 Рік тому +3

      Varney is a gem.

    • @jakc6247
      @jakc6247 Місяць тому

      China virus

  • @tracyhouser4100
    @tracyhouser4100 6 років тому +75

    I pulled up the lyrics to sing along with accuracy, and boy.. What a well-written song. Not a line out of place. Not too bulky nor lacking. Just enough color to paint exactly the right picture, without dashing the whole thing out with over statements. He's really got a nack for this, and we're all richer for it.

  • @mandybuehler9471
    @mandybuehler9471 4 роки тому +121

    Still listening to one of my favorite performances in 2020. Who's with me?

  • @indieguy412
    @indieguy412 Рік тому +10

    That thumb up-strum at 0:46 is so well timed!

  • @unlikelysquid
    @unlikelysquid 10 років тому +155

    He's one of the most beautiful souls I've had the pleasure of seeing live and meeting. He's so humble and genuine, and is truly blown away by how much people love his music. :)

    • @terrytibbs5678
      @terrytibbs5678 6 років тому +4

      you blew Gregory when you met him? Wow! A real fan.

    • @adelajsund3451
      @adelajsund3451 4 роки тому +2

      Yup! He totally is! He is. my friend and like family to me. He played one of his songs at my moms second wedding that I was at in Scotland! I love and miss you Gregory!! (: I hope we can go to Scotland again sometime soon!! By the way.... I am in 7th grade, and he is like family to me and my mom and of course Tyler Knott Gregson.

  • @kartikeya2602
    @kartikeya2602 2 місяці тому +1

    This song inspire me in many different ways, i can't even express.
    I'll be back after 1 year, take a good care of your music taste and this comment. 💫

  • @eveflyaway
    @eveflyaway 5 років тому +19

    Gregory Alan Isakov, you've been blessed with a beautiful voice and talent to play guitar and write beautiful songs! Please, keep making great music and sharing it with the world and stay humble and nice.

  • @balleberry6678
    @balleberry6678 7 років тому +75

    when my anxiety is high I listen to Greg It always goes away

  • @StuON22
    @StuON22 5 років тому +9

    Every time I hear someone say "Theres no good music today" I direct them to GA Isakov

    • @sandinista2218
      @sandinista2218 5 років тому

      StuON22 their is always good music around. An I am a 60 year old scouser iou

  • @LetsGo-LoveYourself
    @LetsGo-LoveYourself Рік тому +3

    I heard this song for the first time after coming across someone sing this in downtown Denver today. I sat for hours listening to him sing and play. Now I have a new favorite song ❤🥹 thank you

  • @gmbzi
    @gmbzi 7 років тому +54

    Have listened to this version tons of times. By far my favorite. Steve Varney absolutely kills the harmonization on this version and every subsequent version since he has linked up with Greg. What a treat to have these two musicians playing together.

    • @abefors8176
      @abefors8176 7 років тому

      Colten Steve Harney is amazing what luck for these two to link up.

    • @paulylah
      @paulylah 5 років тому +1

      Thanks for that. Was astounded by how good the Banjo was harmonically and didn't know his name.

  • @sarceexplores
    @sarceexplores 4 роки тому +3

    Greg Isakov and Steve Varney, what a fantastic duo!! ❤️

  • @tuurbow
    @tuurbow 7 років тому +28

    you can tell by that old and very well used guitar, this guy is nothing but genuine and a REAL musician.

  • @Bfolks84
    @Bfolks84 8 років тому +55

    one of the few talents who sound as good live as they do on their album.

    • @ianwilliams8873
      @ianwilliams8873 8 років тому +4

      I think he sounds even better live than on record. I've seen him live 3 times.

    • @jamesbuttram4011
      @jamesbuttram4011 8 років тому +2

      I can attest to that. GAI is totally legit live.

    • @Bfolks84
      @Bfolks84 8 років тому +1

      +James Buttram I saw him live last month! Amazing experience.

    • @jamesmorrison-knight3477
      @jamesmorrison-knight3477 7 років тому +3

      I'm about 99% sure this is the version on the album :)

    • @Bfolks84
      @Bfolks84 7 років тому +1

      James Morrison-Knight nope this is a live version... but it's still good!

  • @lyriclovercrafts
    @lyriclovercrafts 10 років тому +57

    Most incredible musician. I love him....

  • @WarlockSpellcaster
    @WarlockSpellcaster 9 років тому +27

    There are people with angelical voices. There are angels who sing. And then there is this guy.

    • @alyssaclarke3783
      @alyssaclarke3783 9 років тому

      Benjamín Castillo Listen to Pete Siner- Tonight

  • @coffeeandcake
    @coffeeandcake 9 років тому +60

    The vibe in this one, the banjo and the harmonies and that sunshine through the trees is just magical. I absolutely love it. So hope to see this guy live sometime. Thank you, Cardinal Sessions, one of my new fav places to hang out.

    • @knubbelidoo
      @knubbelidoo 8 років тому +4

      If you go see him live sometime, make sure it's one of those cozy, intimate venues for

    • @coffeeandcake
      @coffeeandcake 8 років тому +1

      +spreagadh I could really imagine that. He actually played a super intimate gig here in Copenhagen a couple years ago but I didn't know him then. Really bummed. I guess I could always set my sails for the states sometime and try to catch him there. Either way its gonna happen.

    • @NatureWalkerMusic
      @NatureWalkerMusic 8 років тому +4

      that whole band is amazing. I saw him in Charlotte NC last year. They play one of the best concerts i have ever seen. GO SEE THIS GROUP

  • @GrimVanhall
    @GrimVanhall Рік тому +2

    Always makes my heart beat faster. It wants to love again ❤

  • @spooky_43
    @spooky_43 4 роки тому +1

    Probably the thousandth time Ive listened to this version, and I could listen to Gregory and Steve a thousand more times.

  • @abefors8176
    @abefors8176 7 років тому +17

    Steve Varney kiiiills it. Both of them . I love Steves understated but brilliant banjo but I came for the harmony

  • @missmarshall500
    @missmarshall500 7 років тому +8

    I love his soft soothing voice.

  • @caseymorgan2235
    @caseymorgan2235 Рік тому +1

    Just plain glorious!

  • @MSYNGWIE12
    @MSYNGWIE12 2 роки тому

    I have a park down the block, trees are trees, wish Gregory was there and people could live in unity too...

  • @JPTexas
    @JPTexas 4 роки тому +1

    Listening to Isakov on dark lonesome dirt roads taking pictures in the mountains sort of sums up my 2020

  • @francoissavoye6950
    @francoissavoye6950 4 роки тому +1

    Love this guy! While listening this this, the world could stop...Thanks for these 4 minutes out of time.....

  • @hannahharris7341
    @hannahharris7341 Рік тому +1

    I love Gregory's hat! And this song!

  • @Sean.A.F
    @Sean.A.F 6 років тому +5

    Went to my first office job today for data entry, came home listened to this and broke down crying. I'm literally doing what I swore I'd never do.

  • @caramason56
    @caramason56 4 роки тому +1

    Simply Beautiful🌹🎼🎶 The best place to play music is in nature

  • @rivrunnr1
    @rivrunnr1 7 років тому +4

    Man. Steve’s banjo play is so great

  • @kuldeepsarkar6938
    @kuldeepsarkar6938 Рік тому +1

    This is best version ❤

  • @evanhajdu8174
    @evanhajdu8174 6 днів тому

    Why’s it so good

  • @crystal.ivydivine
    @crystal.ivydivine 8 років тому +8

    I need so much more of this in my life.

  • @alftorrisi8795
    @alftorrisi8795 5 років тому +2

    I discovered Gregory with this song. What an introduction into an amazing talent. This version and the banjo/vocal accompaniment is pure magic.

  • @sheristover3515
    @sheristover3515 7 років тому +4

    That's gold right there!!!

  • @peterhammerschmidt2726
    @peterhammerschmidt2726 9 років тому +9

    A gift. Incredible talent.

  • @MrMrhull
    @MrMrhull 4 роки тому

    Finding these 2 bros in a park singing this song is exactly what 2020 needs.

  • @barbungus
    @barbungus 7 місяців тому

    I love this still to this day! Thank you!

  • @anahata77
    @anahata77 3 роки тому

    The subtleties in his singing, playing, and lyrics add up to sheer perfection.

  • @Barstoolmtn
    @Barstoolmtn 5 років тому +9

    He writes about dirt, sky ,water and love. What else is there?

  • @russellescritt
    @russellescritt 4 роки тому

    Thank you for brightening up my Monday. It's week 8 of lockdown in 2020 in the UK & listening to some great music on UA-cam. I saw Gregory play in London a couple of years ago with Joe Purdy and it was a great night. I was also fortunate to meet someone sat next to us called Alex who goes by the name of Our Man In The Field. He's worth checking out if you love this kind of music.

  • @minnaaraj
    @minnaaraj 5 років тому +1

    Soothing to the soul

  • @brittanyhill8431
    @brittanyhill8431 4 роки тому

    My favorite song. Reminds me of my favorite love

  • @pogeegitz
    @pogeegitz 9 років тому +14

    Must learn to play this banjo part!

  • @eligoodwill5460
    @eligoodwill5460 7 років тому +1

    Herd Him on roadies one time and was immediately hooked on his voice since my discovery of him I've taken the time to listen to a soiled portion of his work and I was not disappointed in a day and age when music all sounds the same this man sounds completely different from everything else and I love it

  • @joeycalvey6023
    @joeycalvey6023 7 років тому +2

    he's on my list of bands to see, just waiting for him to come to town.

  • @stephaniewarren-marley7022
    @stephaniewarren-marley7022 5 років тому

    Like his voice. Very unique voice.

  • @adandeabajo
    @adandeabajo 5 років тому +1

    Love his voice and his guitar!!

  • @lowroar5127
    @lowroar5127 5 років тому +1

    I love that hat

  • @MNZGamin
    @MNZGamin 4 роки тому

    3:21 something about that progression on the banjo there that he does a couple of times during the song is just mesmerizing

  • @stewartmaclennan4557
    @stewartmaclennan4557 3 роки тому

    Great sound. Heartfelt lyrics and delivery..

  • @MFJoneser
    @MFJoneser 7 років тому +3

    a harmony fer the ages

  • @whereismanas
    @whereismanas 3 роки тому +2

    The last two stanza are close to me .Threw my bottle to the ocean she never wrote me back " seems like he wants to communicate with his long lost love, just like people used to write down their wishes, put it in a bottle and throw it in the ocean . He puts forth his feelings but doesn't get an answer thereby the "she never wrote me back " spending all of his time in anticipation of her reply is harsh on him and after all this time "all the countless days along the sea of blue " he just wants to move on with his life but finds it difficult . Without her answer to his proposal he feels he needs to be content with the thought that no matter where she goes in the the end they'll both die and will be buried close to each other "I'll meet you in the graveyard" with "winter trees" and "stars" above them where they'll lie peacefully forever showing his eternal love for her . Even after all this self-deluding he catches himself hopeful, craving to know the possibilities of what life could be if she were with him. " Let's open up this suitcase full of sparks " Moving on can be very tough .

    • @andrewspivak9378
      @andrewspivak9378 3 роки тому

      Great analysis. As someone who moved to the west coast after a breakup I can relate to the “countless days along the sea of blue” line. Good job.

  • @kassimkhankhan3875
    @kassimkhankhan3875 4 роки тому

    such smooth mellow vocal skills. I'm loving the awesome lyrics

  • @nicolasf.988
    @nicolasf.988 9 років тому +3

    So beautiful!!!

  • @eusouomaximo
    @eusouomaximo 8 років тому +3

    Just wonderful! Hug from Brazil.

  • @SarahZunigaMusic
    @SarahZunigaMusic 10 років тому +8

    Amazing. So so good.

  • @Stefanosr
    @Stefanosr 5 років тому

    Fantastico !

  • @guillermocarceles3467
    @guillermocarceles3467 2 роки тому

    sos un capo!

  • @thomassheffey9514
    @thomassheffey9514 5 років тому

    Beautiful

  • @ProgRockDan1
    @ProgRockDan1 5 років тому

    Enjoying your music

  • @nicoleauclair59
    @nicoleauclair59 10 років тому +1

    I love that guitar

  • @berriesmatty5660
    @berriesmatty5660 9 років тому +2

    Love this man

  • @gingthedigger5046
    @gingthedigger5046 8 років тому +4

    this is my last real relationship in a nut shell good shit

  • @michellefallman1522
    @michellefallman1522 9 років тому +2

    Love this song! Beautiful!

  • @LubomirFotev
    @LubomirFotev 5 років тому

    beautiful

  • @jfoobs
    @jfoobs 5 років тому

    This version is so good it gives me goose bumps!

  • @mhglass
    @mhglass 7 років тому

    mesmerizing

  • @laszlolenart3795
    @laszlolenart3795 10 років тому +1

    yesss!!

  • @marinatziara6888
    @marinatziara6888 5 років тому

    This is so perfect...

  • @lynnnorris1302
    @lynnnorris1302 5 років тому

    This is just the best thank you so much for doing what you do love this session

  • @RaymondLopezaleman
    @RaymondLopezaleman 7 років тому

    This just feels good, Thanks Gregory

  • @CelticPinkFloyd
    @CelticPinkFloyd 7 років тому

    very cool

  • @Singyourstyle
    @Singyourstyle 4 роки тому +1

    Traveling through the graveyard with a suitcase full of sparks
    Honey, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    Lit up every campfire I found out in the dark
    Oh, I cut down all the cottonwoods
    I picked up all the arrowheads off buffalo trails of the Indians
    The Oklahoma sky was cutting through
    Along the tracks with the Runaway,
    He just talks and talks and talks
    Honey, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    I quit counting stars that night in the cold by the satellite field
    And I quit panning gold,
    Digging holes
    Yeah, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    Swam across the Poncha
    Took a train to Cataloo
    Opened up my guitar case and all the songs were blue
    I haunted all the alleys
    Lord, I drifted down the valleys
    Honey, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    And I quit casting hooks off the California coast we held so dear
    And I quit flashing smiles, and running wild
    Yeah, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    Threw my bottle to the ocean,
    She never wrote me back
    All the countless days along the sea of blue
    Learned the language of the Mockingbird
    She took and twisted all my words
    Yeah, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    And I'll meet you in the graveyard
    With the winter trees and stars
    Oh, we could open up this suitcase full of sparks

  • @ptuffgong8504
    @ptuffgong8504 7 років тому

    See you at Red Butte garden in SLC in August, the best venue in SLC. Of 30-40 shows I'm seeing this year, this is the one I am most excited for. With Blind Pilot, who is also amazing. Maybe I'll luck out and meet you.

  • @paulylah
    @paulylah 8 років тому +1

    :'( so beautiful

  • @lourdesalejandradominguez4304
    @lourdesalejandradominguez4304 8 років тому

    Siiii!!

  • @riffhouse9013
    @riffhouse9013 7 років тому +1

    It was because of this song, this exact video, I tried my hand at folk music. I couldn't have finished my album were it not for Gregory and his music. Nothin' but pure admiration for that soul right there.

  • @Crackspiritguide
    @Crackspiritguide 10 років тому

    I like it too ;)

  • @janhunt9114
    @janhunt9114 2 роки тому

    Love this.. learning banjo are there tabs for banjo so I can play back up on this song

  • @marinesoares8721
    @marinesoares8721 2 роки тому

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @randocitizen6114
    @randocitizen6114 3 роки тому +1

    That Oklahoma sky

  • @stephanierochemont945
    @stephanierochemont945 7 років тому

    Oh. My. God.

  • @asayudhistira4745
    @asayudhistira4745 8 років тому +38

    This song was in The Blacklist

  • @sarceexplores
    @sarceexplores 5 років тому +1

    The Oklahoma sky was "shining blue" and not "cutting through" 😆😋 Maybe Greg got a little distracted with the beautiful weather in which this video was shot.

  • @chadtamayo1714
    @chadtamayo1714 8 років тому +2

    Better than the original

  • @paulylah
    @paulylah 8 років тому +3

    So. Fucking. Good

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 4 роки тому

    "If your love requires fear for it to exist then it isn't."
    ,dan'

  • @LisaCannizzero
    @LisaCannizzero 7 місяців тому

    I FOUND U💜💜💜

  • @charlottem6877
    @charlottem6877 5 років тому +6

    this sounds like a five
    person band and it is TWO PEOPLE

  • @janwc1
    @janwc1 2 роки тому

    Are there more songs of the banjo player? Even a solo?

    • @Gofaw
      @Gofaw 2 роки тому +1

      you can find more of him in his personal project called Kid Reverie

    • @janwc1
      @janwc1 2 роки тому

      @@Gofaw thank you

  • @charlottem6877
    @charlottem6877 5 років тому

    THE HARMONY IM BROKENENNEN NN ITHE HARMONY

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 4 роки тому

    "I am valueless and a steal."
    ,dan'

  • @harlekin8116
    @harlekin8116 2 роки тому

    What brand of banjo is this?

  • @JaskaranSingh-vh5sk
    @JaskaranSingh-vh5sk 5 років тому

    Virginia Minnesota anyone!?! 👹

  • @jimib3
    @jimib3 8 років тому +4

    anyone know how to play this on banjo?

    • @robbiefatt
      @robbiefatt 8 років тому +1

      Haha if you figure it out let me know! :P

    • @jimib3
      @jimib3 8 років тому

      I have a feeling it's in double c tuning but I'm not totally sure

    • @robbiefatt
      @robbiefatt 8 років тому

      James Berryhill Haha I still can't work it out! I feel like it's something different.

    • @evigvandrare
      @evigvandrare 8 років тому +1

      I've been focusing on the rolling pattern, and at least in standard tuning, on open G, I've been plucking 3 - 2 - 5 - 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 (or 5). I'm not sure! It's hard to see without being able to see what chords he's playing with it, since it might change the roll. But it's kinda sounding right.
      It's a start at least!
      Chords I'm seeing are F, E, and G, but he's all just fretting and rolling too.
      Thoughts?

  • @r4wkst4r
    @r4wkst4r 3 роки тому

    Honey I’m just trying to find my way to you 💚

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 4 роки тому

    "Don't be right there."
    ,dan'

  • @souryadeeplikesyoutube8028
    @souryadeeplikesyoutube8028 5 років тому

    When did andy take a leave from the office and join alan?

  • @ceren8466
    @ceren8466 4 роки тому

    Seni seviyorum.
    Seninle hayatımı paylaşmak, bir olmak, evlenmek, eğlenmek, bakmak, durmak, her şey. Her zaman yanında olacağım sevgilim.