Alt-J (∆) - Taro

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  • @Chamsiee
    @Chamsiee 4 роки тому +7305

    I remember that I used to listen to this song when I was 19 broke and depressed. I used to listen to and imagine my future. I used to say that I would make it, and it helped me a lot to battle my depression and suicidal thoughts. Today I'm finally listening to it almost six years after the first time. I can't believe I'm still alive. I studied, lived in foreign countries, loved, created my organisation. I wish someone could read my comment and understand that nothing is permanent you will make it. People love you, and you deserve everything and more. I'm so grateful I believed in myself and you should do it too.
    ps: thanks so much for all your answers. It warms my heart!! I wish you all to love yourself unconditionally and not be too hard on yourself! And I am a woman :)

    • @lindsaygonzales3598
      @lindsaygonzales3598 3 роки тому +145

      omg my story is so similar. i used to listen to this in highschool when i was lonely & depressed & just wanted to escape my home so badly. i would daydream to this song & other alt j songs all the time. now 4 years later i've traveled the world, live in a beautiful place & am so in love with my life. im happy for us!

    • @Chamsiee
      @Chamsiee 3 роки тому +30

      @@lindsaygonzales3598 love your comment and your journey!

    • @talitafalcao6540
      @talitafalcao6540 3 роки тому +99

      hey! I'm not much of a commenter on youtube, but I read your comment and I'm going through something similar to what you experienced at 19 years old. and I honestly have your comment as a spark in my life. really strengthened me. I hope to come back here in a few years to say that I believed in myself and that I'm fine.

    • @Chamsiee
      @Chamsiee 3 роки тому +27

      @@talitafalcao6540 I am glad you can reflect on my comment. Better times will come. It is ok to feel down sometimes, and never forget to take care of yourself!

    • @aldycarrasco
      @aldycarrasco 3 роки тому +46

      I'm 20 and I'm through difficult times with depression. Your comment gives me hope. Thank you

  • @Addison_the_Hammer
    @Addison_the_Hammer 9 місяців тому +687

    2024 and its still a beauty

    • @itsmebaby9943
      @itsmebaby9943 7 місяців тому +16

      My only child is named after this song

    • @NeoDymRec
      @NeoDymRec 7 місяців тому +5

      2024 and it’s still a banger fkyeah😂🍾

    • @canjiica
      @canjiica 6 місяців тому +5

      Why wouldn't be? Songs don't have an expiry date as most americans seems to believe. Oh, the
      american music industry... So sad to see people being carried like sheep so a few guys can get richer...

    • @thedistrictpnw1011
      @thedistrictpnw1011 6 місяців тому +2

      immaculate

    • @FlikkieFloekieFlakkie
      @FlikkieFloekieFlakkie 4 місяці тому +3

      This is not just a one week hype type of song. This is a song like a timeless soul. It is about the quality and purity of a story.

  • @ScrawnyScout
    @ScrawnyScout 9 років тому +2661

    words can not express how much i like this song

    • @PJAdarsh7
      @PJAdarsh7 9 років тому +14

      +Knight Brienne (Brienne of Tarth) Lady Brienne!

    • @GabrielBroni
      @GabrielBroni 9 років тому +28

      +Adarsh Pilli shes not a lady

    • @ScrawnyScout
      @ScrawnyScout 9 років тому +26

      now shhhh and enjoy the song!

    • @Evoral
      @Evoral 9 років тому

      +Knight Brienne (Brienne of Tarth)

    • @jorgeferdenav
      @jorgeferdenav 9 років тому +1

      +Knight Brienne (Brienne of Tarth) words cannot express how much you should go on and do your duty. Oh wait, they could for the Mannis. Now call me an imp and give me wildfire because you just got burned.

  • @JoeKing69
    @JoeKing69 4 роки тому +617

    THANK GOD they brought back this masterpiece! This is literally the greatest unofficial music video ever made.

    • @stephanetiana4834
      @stephanetiana4834 2 роки тому +57

      LMAO. Here I was, seriously thinking this was the official music video. I mean, can't blame me if it all fits so perfectly well.

    • @liamwalton4183
      @liamwalton4183 2 роки тому +23

      Years later, it's your comment that made me look and realise it's not even the official music video

    • @toomanysymbols
      @toomanysymbols 2 роки тому +7

      ikr, it sounds so indian and there's actual indian people and everything, truly one of the videos of all time

    • @az115599
      @az115599 2 роки тому +6

      OMG this isn’t official?!

    • @djmayhembelly
      @djmayhembelly Рік тому +2

      Whaaaaattt? No way.

  • @cousycousy
    @cousycousy 8 років тому +653

    Usually when I listen to a song 20 times in a row, and it gets boring, it doesn't get interesting again for months. This song re-inspires me every couple hours I stop listening.

    • @Shacolly
      @Shacolly 8 років тому +2

      el arte es lo unico que nos diferencia de los animales...

    • @SalinasAlberto1991
      @SalinasAlberto1991 8 років тому +1

      que me dices del razonamiento, creatividad, virtud y vicios

    • @damiandj7955
      @damiandj7955 8 років тому

      no es algo propio del humano

    • @TheSilentdarkmuse
      @TheSilentdarkmuse 8 років тому +5

      Your comment is contradictory as shit and i don't know what kind of brain was used by those people who Up voted your opinion.

    • @NefariousPorpoise
      @NefariousPorpoise 8 років тому

      Language isn't always contradictory, if you cant express something it's only because _you_ lack the capacity, not the language.

  • @rickdeckardin21thcentury14
    @rickdeckardin21thcentury14 4 роки тому +2953

    When i listen to this song, i live a million of lifes.

    • @devangsingh1866
      @devangsingh1866 4 роки тому +24

      lives*

    • @devangsingh1866
      @devangsingh1866 4 роки тому +10

      @@Postanjo yea but what's wrong with correcting people's English?

    • @gabrielalacourtrodrigues6964
      @gabrielalacourtrodrigues6964 4 роки тому +31

      Everytime I listen to I am overwhelmed with feelings that I can't quite put my finger on, both positive and negative feelings. It is a very intense experience everytime and even more so if i am watching this clipe.

    • @zmc33
      @zmc33 4 роки тому +11

      *nothing wrong with correcting grammar. makes people better. i go away now.

    • @nahuelsifon
      @nahuelsifon 3 роки тому

      So Do I!

  • @torianbay5225
    @torianbay5225 2 роки тому +129

    "Do not spray into eyes. I have sprayed you into my eyes." I tear up every time I hear that line. So poetic. So powerful.

    • @yulianloaiza
      @yulianloaiza Рік тому +7

      What does it mean?

    • @JoshuaMendez-jo9cp
      @JoshuaMendez-jo9cp Рік тому +17

      What I love about this phrase, is that you will find it on every deodorant. But embedded in this song it refers to the pictures they shot, the war photographer. Do not spray into your eyes. I have sprayed you into my eyes.

    • @yulianloaiza
      @yulianloaiza Рік тому +2

      @@JoshuaMendez-jo9cp hahahaha that first part was gold

    • @SanguineMalcontent
      @SanguineMalcontent Рік тому

      In a general sense I would guess it's about making something a part of your being, especially so as to become so entranced by it to lose one's good sense (be blinded). Or it could just be about getting jizz in the eye (knowing alt-J)....

    • @gabrieljardine
      @gabrieljardine 4 місяці тому +8

      ​@@yulianloaizaits about Robert Capa, a war photographer. Spraying chemicals is used to reveal rolls of film. Also it might resemble his death in a war, as spraying blood. And also spraying his beloved one, Taro, into his eyes, meaning he is uniting with her in the after life. But those are my interpretations of course

  • @joycecamoes7554
    @joycecamoes7554 4 роки тому +258

    I can watch this video millions and millions times and the only thing that comes to my mind is that people ain’t different as we usually think and even treat them. Cultures are different! We are people and every soul has the same need and every piece of us wants to feels valuable, wants to feel loved, wants to feel significant and have dignity. How beautiful is the plurality, the differences, the simplicity... In a society where the values has been misrepresented day by day, is always good to look around and bring back to mind where everything started and never forget that we have 2 hands: one for helping ourselves and the other for helping others who needs.

    • @nahnahnah30
      @nahnahnah30 4 роки тому +2

      good job

    • @lancewatt8514
      @lancewatt8514 4 роки тому +1

      Joyce Camões ❤️

    • @jackiechristensen6563
      @jackiechristensen6563 4 роки тому +5

      Well said and we should always focus and come back to each other.

    • @kindallwoodward2724
      @kindallwoodward2724 4 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your good words, in times like these they become even more powerful if you have ears to hear

    • @koolsup2008
      @koolsup2008 4 роки тому +3

      ❤️

  • @ohmygodsc
    @ohmygodsc 9 років тому +8477

    From what I managed to gather from the lyrics, this song is about Hungarian war-photographer Robert Capa, who died during the First Indochina War, more exactly in May of 1954 after jumping out of his jeep and running up the road to get a better photo of the troops advancing. In the process of doing so he stepped on a landmine and had his left leg blown to bits. "Taro" refers to Gerda Taro, his partner in love and war photography who was killed in 1937 while covering the Spanish civil war.

    • @josedanielvillegas4475
      @josedanielvillegas4475 9 років тому +205

      +Yuri Vandresen Pinto You Sir, deserve a lot more likes

    • @josedanielvillegas4475
      @josedanielvillegas4475 9 років тому +125

      +Yuri Vandresen Pinto Now the song makes total sense, thank you.

    • @Bug4566
      @Bug4566 9 років тому +108

      It's on Genius.com

    • @jetbuch
      @jetbuch 9 років тому +23

      thank you so much

    • @Dakota1812
      @Dakota1812 9 років тому +88

      +Yuri Vandresen Pinto
      Thanks, you are the reason, why UA-cam has a thumbs up button :)

  • @jazming001
    @jazming001 8 років тому +536

    This song gives me a happy/sad feeling... I don't know how to describe it. It's a really weird, profound feeling...

    • @roseteeters4240
      @roseteeters4240 8 років тому +3

      Cactus Kid It's a gorgeous song, but the events it describes are so awful that it makes you almost feel bad for enjoying the song.

    • @rileykazukiewicz636
      @rileykazukiewicz636 8 років тому +5

      Honestly, I think it's quite beautiful. I mean "Do not spray into eyes, I have sprayed you into my eyes." He's literally talking about how he doesn't need eye medicine because thinking of the image of his love is medicine enough. Not to mention how he talks about being closer to her upon dying.

    • @redanvoo
      @redanvoo 8 років тому

      Cactus Kid I feel like that about Dissolve Me. It's almost like their songs teach you to feel new emotions

    • @joaquinpadilla5869
      @joaquinpadilla5869 8 років тому +4

      It feels like falling inlove.

    • @laurenashmore4026
      @laurenashmore4026 8 років тому

      That's it right there.

  • @FellypeNascimento
    @FellypeNascimento 3 роки тому +1011

    This music connects me with my own soul. It's hard to explain.

    • @foxandbearbrothers6405
      @foxandbearbrothers6405 3 роки тому +8

      My soul & this song dance together when I listen to it.

    • @felipecotero
      @felipecotero 3 роки тому +2

      In english or portuguese

    • @mzk4965
      @mzk4965 2 роки тому +2

      To express those things hard to explain, it exists the music

    • @zuselfernandez3033
      @zuselfernandez3033 2 роки тому

      I feel you

    • @brandonthesteele
      @brandonthesteele 2 роки тому

      I was wondering why this song was so popular. It sounded good, but not mind blowing at first...something comfortable settled in over the course of the song and by the end, I was hooked.

  • @tulsatops6248
    @tulsatops6248 3 роки тому +176

    So many years later…this still hits me in the heart. Thank you. Thank you so so much.

    • @SuperPoojap
      @SuperPoojap 3 роки тому +2

      ❤️ I came to comment section just to see if anybody has listened to this masterpiece in last 24 hours.

    • @taylorguitar13
      @taylorguitar13 3 роки тому +1

      Me too ♥️

  • @daokopiano8721
    @daokopiano8721 5 років тому +501

    Years have passed and I’m no longer a teenager, but when I listen to this I still want to run far, far away and get to know our Mother Earth and the beautiful people I haven’t met yet.
    This video and song is magical.

  • @1395tito
    @1395tito 3 роки тому +105

    It’s been YEARS since I’ve heard this song and I just fell in love with this song all over again

    • @deathcrush6155
      @deathcrush6155 3 роки тому +3

      It's been years since I've heard this song and now I'm crying for some reason that I don't know of

    • @yulianloaiza
      @yulianloaiza Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @freakfire74
      @freakfire74 3 місяці тому

      Same

  • @MUSTASCH1O
    @MUSTASCH1O 9 років тому +141

    The combination of the beautiful imagery in this video and the lyrics of war, love, and death makes me realise that we are a special part of nature. We are capable of the best nature has to offer, but we can also be the worst. The peaceful scene of those fishermen reeling in their nets on the undulating waves makes all the violence we bring to this world seem so pointless.

    • @forgivingfrequency62
      @forgivingfrequency62 9 років тому +4

      True my friend true

    • @m.r.9127
      @m.r.9127 8 років тому

      The greatest tale the universe has ever told, the Human legacy.

    • @knittedgandhi4956
      @knittedgandhi4956 6 років тому

      ...every visual scene has simply been stolen and cut from the late 80s film titled "Powaqattsi' by Godfrey Reggio. If you like the images I'd strongly recommend watching the two films Koyannisqatsi and Powasqattsi...I found those two films life-changing and the point of them was to show how Our Planet is one organic entity and we need to respect it and each other.

  • @laurnroskov807
    @laurnroskov807 5 років тому +1219

    I study to be approved on medical school and every time I'm unmotivated I come here to watch this. While others motivated themselves thinking in money or prestige, I come here to listen the lyrics and cry, saying to myself: this is why you're here, because of people. It always was and always will be until you're get there.

    • @liriocallejero
      @liriocallejero 5 років тому +45

      I don't know who you are, but whit just that few words I did start to admire you. Good luck. The world needs more people like you. Don't give up!
      :')

    • @rafaelortega4151
      @rafaelortega4151 5 років тому +11

      You fucking got this!!!!

    • @juliocesarcostadealmeida9945
      @juliocesarcostadealmeida9945 5 років тому +9

      Laurn Roskov what a pretty description. You have exactely describeb How I feel when I listen to this song: Motivated. Inspired. "Up. Higher". TKS and keep going. 🇧🇷

    • @wojtektl
      @wojtektl 5 років тому +10

      Im on medical university and I listen it before every exam because its so calming :P So I guess its song of medicine, haha

    • @nataliahajduga1884
      @nataliahajduga1884 5 років тому +10

      I’ve been listening to this song 3 years ago before and after my final exams from chemistry and biology with hope to score enough to get into medical school. And i made it!
      Keeping my fingers crossed for you - if you can dream it, you can do it :)

  • @dr_rune
    @dr_rune 9 років тому +47

    There are so many things I like about this song and about this video... the smiles, the games, the two pals making the rollercoaster turn with just their arms and legs, the two guys kissing freely in a Middle Eastern setting, the dignity of the child walking towards the camera as the truck's dustcloud engulfs him, the guy guiding the horse through the ocean as human curiosity trying to subvert nature.
    Beautiful symbolism, beautiful photography and beautiful song. What more can you ask for? D.R.

    • @Rockell65
      @Rockell65 9 років тому +2

      I love you

    • @dr_rune
      @dr_rune 9 років тому +1

      Rockell65 Well thank you! D.R.

    • @ione5284
      @ione5284 8 років тому +2

      +Hasfast you are so right.. this is just beautiful :)

  • @mariafernandasveloski6686
    @mariafernandasveloski6686 7 років тому +2240

    I always come back here when I feel depressed. It helps me to see how the world and people are bigger and worthier than sadness.

    • @lifeinmotionoutdoorchannel
      @lifeinmotionoutdoorchannel 6 років тому +5

      Truth.

    • @narivari1234
      @narivari1234 6 років тому +1

      me too

    • @1977feldman
      @1977feldman 6 років тому +7

      feel hugged Brian

    • @1977feldman
      @1977feldman 6 років тому +11

      Sometime, when you least expect it, you'll realize that someone loved you. And that means that someone can love you again! And that'll make you smile.

    • @1977feldman
      @1977feldman 6 років тому +24

      Brian you know you sound like a very sad hu-man?

  • @dontworryidoit8798
    @dontworryidoit8798 5 років тому +43

    It's extremely rare to find a song that makes your emotion jump like this... Soo much love... Every listen gives me goosebumps and I feel tears building.... Tears of happiness.... Thank you Alt-J

    • @azrani2023
      @azrani2023 Рік тому

      same here, so much love for that song... all the best to you

  • @LuxMeow
    @LuxMeow 5 років тому +3913

    "The song was written about the life and death of the two lovers - Robert Capa and Gerda Taro.
    Taro was born in 1910 into a Jewish family in Germany. In 1933 she was arrested due to political activities against the Nazi regime. After Taro was released, she fled to Paris, where she met Robert Capa. Capa, Hungarian born Jew (who was born named Andrew Friedman), fled to Germany and then to Paris in 1933 as well, where he continued his career as a photographer of war. Over time, the young couple fell in love, and with this love, Taro Love has emerged to Capa’s profession of war photography. Within a few years she mastered the profession and became one of the first women in the field of war photography, and sadly at the age of 27 she was the first woman that was killed while fulfilling her job (in the Barnett 1937 as part of the Spanish Civil War).
    Kappa paid this heavy psychological cost - not only lost the the love of his life, he also blamed himself for her death - since he was not there with her. Despite the loss and pain, Capa went on to document the Spanish Civil War till the end of the war.
    Capa photographed many more wars, including World War II.
    Capa was killed in the line of duty as a photographer War Indochina War in 1954, at age 40, when he ran over a mine.
    Capa managed to stay true to his principals - in his eyes, it was crucial to document the war from the perspective of an average soldier and accordingly, he would say:
    “If your photographs are not good enough, you’re not close enough”.
    The band Alt-J decided to release a song dedicated to this couple who loved one another and was also devoted to their work, Ultimately they paid this remarkable devotion with their life."

    • @Switchback77
      @Switchback77 4 роки тому +95

      Thank you for this exciting Information

    • @xVadRay
      @xVadRay 4 роки тому +72

      Goosebumps

    • @samadnix63
      @samadnix63 4 роки тому +23

      omg 😟❤

    • @iosantm3493
      @iosantm3493 4 роки тому +29

      Thank you for the information

    • @Diamondraw4Real
      @Diamondraw4Real 4 роки тому +23

      Wow is there a movie?
      I wanted to be a war artist once upon a time ( and a portrait artist) but here im in comments 😔

  • @andrejcina3645
    @andrejcina3645 2 роки тому +150

    My dad passed away yesterday. We had great connection, I can’t believe that I won’t see him anymore and everything seems surreal…but when I listen to this song, I am calm cause I know he is in better place now. RIP

    • @marceloduarte2620
      @marceloduarte2620 2 роки тому +4

      my condolences and stay strong, we've got a long way to go!

    • @hurricane3589
      @hurricane3589 2 роки тому +2

      Your dad are in better place you can pass this

  • @Smilthy
    @Smilthy 5 років тому +164

    To whoever created this video: I absolutely love your mind. You see what I see and hear what I hear. Amazing song and video.

  • @stayhighlovepeaceart8672
    @stayhighlovepeaceart8672 5 років тому +828

    lyrics
    Indochina, Capa jumps Jeep, two feet creep up the road
    To photo, to record meat lumps and war,
    They advance as does his chance -- very yellow white flash.
    A violent wrench grips mass, rips light, tears limbs like rags,
    Burst so high finally Capa lands,
    Mine is a watery pit. Painless with immense distance
    From medic from colleague, friend, enemy,
    foe, him five yards from his leg, From you Taro.
    Do not spray into eyes -- I have sprayed you into my eyes.
    3:10 pm, Capa pends death, quivers, last rattles, last chokes
    All colours and cares glaze to grey, shrivelled and stricken to dots,
    Left hand grasps what the body grasps not -- le photographe est mort.
    3.1415, alive no longer my amour, faded for home May of '54
    Doors open like arms my love, Painless with a great closeness
    To Capa, to Capa Capa dark after nothing,
    re-united with his leg and with you, Taro.
    Do not spray into eyes -- I have sprayed you into my eyes.
    Hey Taro!
    comment like and subscribe

    • @Louis-qb8tr
      @Louis-qb8tr 4 роки тому +4

      ty

    • @mitchellhardy5895
      @mitchellhardy5895 4 роки тому +24

      Makes an incredible poem too

    • @sparky69withcheese
      @sparky69withcheese 4 роки тому +3

      smash the notification bell

    • @emmpai1
      @emmpai1 4 роки тому +13

      @Eric Cartman photographer that dies in war, music talks about a land mine that rips of is leg, taro is her companion.

    • @GuyMonsterman
      @GuyMonsterman 4 роки тому +16

      So THESE were the noises he was making...

  • @natiashengelia7109
    @natiashengelia7109 Рік тому +16

    I was listening to this song when I was 21 years old. Now I'm 30 and I'm back to this.. It still brings the same emotions and even today I can't describe these emotions in words

  • @SoorajVarrier777
    @SoorajVarrier777 7 років тому +23

    This song takes me to a different world. One in which I am at peace. Replayed this so many times in a row. The video does complete justice, a beautiful journey from Sunrise to Sunset. Thanks to everyone's effort to bring this masterpiece to us.

  • @roxanamotoc5359
    @roxanamotoc5359 2 роки тому +126

    Indochina, Capa jumps Jeep
    Two feet creep up the road
    To photo, to record, meat lumps and war
    They advance as does his chance, ohh
    Very yellow-white flash
    A violent wrench grips mass
    Rips light, tears limbs like rags
    Burst so high, finally Capa lands
    Mine is a watery pit
    Painless with immense distance
    From medic, from colleague, friend, enemy, foe
    Him five yards from his leg
    From you Taro, oh
    Do not spray into eyes
    I have sprayed you into my eyes
    3:10 p.m.
    Capa pends death, quivers, last rattles, last chokes
    All colours and cares glaze to grey
    Shriveled and stricken to dots
    The left hand grasps what the body grasps not, ohh
    Le photographe est mort
    3.1415, alive no longer my amour
    Faded for home May of '54
    Doors open like arms, my love
    Painless with a great closeness
    To Capa, to Capa Capa dark after nothing
    Re-united with his leg
    And with you, Taro, oh
    Taro, ohh
    Do not spray into eyes
    I have sprayed you into my eyes
    Hey, Taro!

  • @malindiwalker2540
    @malindiwalker2540 10 років тому +58

    Makes me nostalgic for some place I've never been, absolutely in love with this song

  • @jgutlucena
    @jgutlucena 5 років тому +62

    After many years of knowing this song, I keep coming back to it from time to time. Each of its frames could make it to the best photo of the year. Happy to be alive in a time in which this song (and this video) exist.

    • @saureeeegogo
      @saureeeegogo 2 роки тому

      Best part is that this video is fan made.

  • @TiffanieSpeaks
    @TiffanieSpeaks 10 років тому +16

    Watching Alt-J perform this song live was soo life empowering; so beautiful

  • @alejandrorios1875
    @alejandrorios1875 8 років тому +355

    Simply I cannot explain and understand what makes me feel, it is a duality between sadness and joy that is surprising, the video and the music is a perfect combination, and wonder as thousands of thoughts come to my mind questioning me about me, the world and above all, that it is as if I would be where I am and I am going somewhere strange which I love, in a long time hadn't found music that made me feel something more than joy, it is fascinating, I don't need hallucinogens if I have this song, I can stoped hear this. (I am using a translator)

    • @DianaB-vm1hj
      @DianaB-vm1hj 8 років тому +5

      you communicated your point beautifully

    • @ty_teynium
      @ty_teynium 8 років тому +2

      that was beautiful.

    • @heartsMuzikhearts
      @heartsMuzikhearts 8 років тому +15

      If you actually look for what the lyrics mean your mind would be blown away. Best story ever told and formed in to lyrics. It is magic this song!

    • @NefariousPorpoise
      @NefariousPorpoise 8 років тому

      Best story ever told? Hahaha, give me a fucking break... it's about two idiots going into a war zone and getting themselves killed. Not exactly deep.

    • @katheryn3138
      @katheryn3138 7 років тому +1

      Alejandro Bakken bittersweet melancholy

  • @angelitaReggae
    @angelitaReggae 10 років тому +159

    This song is so beautiful... I can't describe that I feel when I listen it... It's perfect to me.

  • @lola-ford
    @lola-ford Рік тому +15

    I discovered this song a week ago. I've been listening to it everyday.
    At first, I was so enamored by the beat and the visuals and it made me so happy.
    Then, I imagined how beautiful the world and its people are
    Today, I am bawling because although our world is vast and gorgeous, we are the very same people who have atrocities done onto our brothers and sisters and it breaks my heart.
    I decided to finally look at the lyrics today and it confirms that notion.
    I then scrolled to the comments and see this was a love story in the midst of wars all around the globe.
    I will continue to listen to this song every day.

  • @lozdubya
    @lozdubya 8 років тому +63

    How can a song about two iconic war photographers dying be this amazing? I could play this eight times and not be bored.

  • @andrijanasdta
    @andrijanasdta 6 років тому +263

    I remember standing in front of Robert Capa's photographs in Ho Chi Minh's war museum and listening to this song... Cried like a baby for 30 min straight.

  • @bibliophileanki
    @bibliophileanki 5 років тому +26

    This is my favorite song. Can't stop listening on repeat. The lyrics makes sense and the music is soothing to ears. An amazing work by ALT J! Love from India.

    • @rohansaraf1737
      @rohansaraf1737 2 роки тому +1

      They are touring. Try to go to UK and see them live. It's mesmerising.

  • @sebastianprohaska5665
    @sebastianprohaska5665 2 роки тому +88

    With all my degrees, professions and hypocritical thinking of how much I know about life, this song always reminds me of the fact that I know exact nothing.

    • @fionaedwards9722
      @fionaedwards9722 Рік тому +3

      Haha me too

    • @FlikkieFloekieFlakkie
      @FlikkieFloekieFlakkie 4 місяці тому +1

      I know right. Like it makes me feel wise enough to realise I am just fooling around assuming I know all of the necessities to be of inspiration to others while this song is always putting me back in place as humble as I should go on about living life. As stupid it can make me feel taking things for granted and ignoring the true essence of what really matters. Great song!

  • @awetistic5295
    @awetistic5295 6 років тому +1165

    "Do not spray into eyes - I have sprayed you into my eyes." That is one of the most beautiful lines I've ever heard. It is like Capa saying that instead of taking Taro's death as a warning, she still inspired him to keep on going. Both died doing what they were born for and were reunited in death.

    • @cinocin100
      @cinocin100 5 років тому +11

      Thank you. Great comment.

    • @UnderscoreZeroLP
      @UnderscoreZeroLP 5 років тому

      @@shannonmoreino3315
      You must be fun

    • @riodelatorre6371
      @riodelatorre6371 5 років тому +4

      He kept on going because he wanted to finally die, even Cartier said so

    • @Voyock
      @Voyock 5 років тому +46

      "Do not spray into eyes." is also written on
      disinfectants in soldier's individual medical kit.

    • @vjeverice7
      @vjeverice7 5 років тому +3

      Voyock that’s so interesting in how it relates to the story. thank you for sharing that.

  • @shayladesbrough6910
    @shayladesbrough6910 7 років тому +40

    His voice is so raw and bitter sweet. I’m in love with it.

  • @datcat0000
    @datcat0000 9 років тому +390

    Never will I learn the lyrics to this song. Each time I sing along I will create an improvised abstract masterpiece because that is the beauty of alt J songs

    • @meatystew5088
      @meatystew5088 9 років тому +4

      lyrics are in the description

    • @meatystew5088
      @meatystew5088 9 років тому +13

      hardest part it's he reminds me of Adam Sandler sometimes and through the entire song Fitzpleasure

    • @JohnnyMan39
      @JohnnyMan39 8 років тому +3

      +Cuzmonaut Suckmeov lol, "lyrics". Feels like he consulted the becktionary

    • @Fearboy1999
      @Fearboy1999 7 років тому

      Dat Swan YASSSSS YOU SAID IT BUDDY

    • @Playfuldreamzz
      @Playfuldreamzz 6 років тому

      Dat Cat you know wassup

  • @ПерекатиПоле-н4н
    @ПерекатиПоле-н4н 2 роки тому +14

    Что-то невероятное есть в этой музыке.
    И видеоклип великолепный -юбки, люди, бегущие дети..
    Когда подняли парус, у меня мурашки пошли по спине)
    Такое желание жить и делать добрые поступки.
    Я обожаю Alt-j.
    Благодарю и восхищаюсь🙏

  • @jessicapinto3817
    @jessicapinto3817 7 років тому +40

    This video and song has produced the most beautiful comments here on UA-cam. Thank you Alt J Δ for existing and touching us with your music!!

  • @Ferryie
    @Ferryie 10 років тому +17

    I'm in love with this song. It feels so tribal, and yet nostalgic for me. I listen to this and I feel and see all the things of what I did growing up. One of the best songs, I'll keep as a hidden treasure. 😊

  • @RohanBhammar
    @RohanBhammar 10 років тому +66

    1:15 - 1:30 cant help but smile at that scene. Pure, unencumbered joy :)

  • @92Simon
    @92Simon Рік тому +9

    First time I've heard this song, first time I've heard this band. This has taken my soul to a place it's been before. It's very healing. THANK YOU.

  • @vitt.o
    @vitt.o 7 років тому +3367

    That weird sad feeling when you're sitting at your desk with your books waiting to be opened, but because of this song you just want to travel very far away and run and dance and swim ...

    • @ajaya2112
      @ajaya2112 7 років тому +12

      V. Guarino man could you please suggest me songs similar to this?
      Or any good artists please

    • @msmoon8439
      @msmoon8439 6 років тому +6

      Yes♡

    • @danteru0412
      @danteru0412 6 років тому +20

      Everytime i sit at my desk to "do homework" man

    • @Korrva
      @Korrva 6 років тому +1

      what?

    • @ElsewhereOnYoutube
      @ElsewhereOnYoutube 6 років тому +6

      The Antlers - Kettering

  • @stephaniespy7786
    @stephaniespy7786 11 років тому +116

    This video makes me want to cry. I love the world and its variety of cultures and landscapes...shame we are rapidly destroying it all...

    • @GlobetrottingMusicologist
      @GlobetrottingMusicologist 11 років тому +2

      If we don't, the world herself does. Ice ages and warmer periods have alternated each other for eons. Say four-and-a-half billion years or so?
      She doesn't like stagnation. No boredom. Please no boredom. ;~)
      She did away with dinosaurs and has no qualms doing away with mankind, the species that deems itself last in creation, ha ha ha ha ............

    • @JosephTitterton
      @JosephTitterton 11 років тому +4

      To put a positive spin on your comment, there's also a lot being done to save it.

    • @stephaniespy7786
      @stephaniespy7786 11 років тому +2

      Yeah, I know, but I feel like it is too little too late. And still there is so much damage being done to it both buy us normal people and the more influential powers that be.

    • @milimilimili2
      @milimilimili2 11 років тому +4

      China N It's too late to be pessimistic (it's a quote from the movie "Home") ;)

    • @victorpalacios5868
      @victorpalacios5868 11 років тому +6

      "...But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that even though I do not know you, and even though I may not meet you, laugh with you, cry with you, or kiss you: I love you.
      With all my heart.
      I love you.
      -Valerie." -V for Vendetta-

  • @poojaprasanna3367
    @poojaprasanna3367 6 років тому +702

    This comment section makes me so happy. It assures me that there are some people across the world who loves this song as much as I do.

    • @drbuster92
      @drbuster92 6 років тому +4

      Never though i would find a fellow indian here

    • @Ankitschannel
      @Ankitschannel 5 років тому +1

      @@drbuster92 I feel ya bro. nice try.

    • @CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude
      @CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude 5 років тому +1

      Fuck you hahahahahhahaha lololol im here to remind you people like me still do exist :)

    • @salaraldarwish1497
      @salaraldarwish1497 5 років тому +1

      There are more than a billion indians in the world, you'll surely find people here

    • @meteoldragoish
      @meteoldragoish 4 роки тому

      we are here

  • @asifumar4800
    @asifumar4800 2 роки тому +22

    Music that gives goosebumps. Discovering this beauty late, I’m just in awe of all the amazing music that’s yet to be listened.
    Music heals.

    • @svirgo1224
      @svirgo1224 Рік тому

      This is beautiful! If you can, listen to Blood flood part 2. There use to be an amazing fan made video years ago, I'm so sad to not find it. Nonetheless song is still amazing. Dissolve Me is a nice tune, too! 💕

  • @HarshvardhanKanthode
    @HarshvardhanKanthode 5 років тому +42

    3:25 This shot is just pure beauty. You can look deep into their eyes, into their soul. Almost as if you can take a peek into their Lives. All humans are the same, just born into different times, and circumstances. We are privileged beyond imagination because of the internet, and we shouldn't take it for granted.

  • @BETE2CONNE
    @BETE2CONNE 10 років тому +335

    :'( This song and the video clip made me cry... Life is so weird, I love you all, you, humans all over the world. Without Love we can't do anything. Peace. Sorry for my english. And Alt-J you are so talented, I love what you do, thank you for being yourself. Big Love To Y'all ♥

    • @Make_It_So
      @Make_It_So 10 років тому +10

      Awww. Love you too!

    • @savionit
      @savionit 10 років тому +34

      You, in the most simple and charming way, are showing the brightest and most beautiful side of humanity :) I give you all my love! have a great life, and keep spreading the love:)

    • @BETE2CONNE
      @BETE2CONNE 10 років тому

      Makeitso Falonaburgerman big up♥

    • @BETE2CONNE
      @BETE2CONNE 10 років тому +9

      savionit your words mean everything for me, thank you. Happy Positive and peaceful life full of love. Love you and it doesn't matter who you are. Love y'all, . ♥

    • @Vonac47
      @Vonac47 10 років тому +3

      I love you, too! :)

  • @Drink_Hot_Tea
    @Drink_Hot_Tea 8 років тому +68

    I started to cry while listening to this. None of us are the same, we are all so different and that is something so beautiful! We are all works of art! I think with this video makes it clear, just how true that is!

  • @higor4205
    @higor4205 3 роки тому +5

    The years go by, and every single time I feel unstable, sad or depressed, this song is my spiritual medicine. I am eternally thankful.

  • @lorrydriver1004
    @lorrydriver1004 8 років тому +69

    Taro and Capa, thank you for producing some great work ! RIP

  • @YesNoMaybeSometimes
    @YesNoMaybeSometimes 9 років тому +89

    Gives me chills. The chorused instrumental part.... wow.

    • @mikeserda4774
      @mikeserda4774 9 років тому +1

      +YesNoMaybeSometimes i second that

  • @tristezzalamentoluciano265
    @tristezzalamentoluciano265 3 роки тому +26

    How do 10,000 people dislike this beautiful song/video? The films that this footage comes from are awesome. But just the song on its own is so amazing. I can't understand how anyone could dislike it.

    • @ypapadim
      @ypapadim 3 роки тому +1

      no shit!

    • @michelsijtsma5308
      @michelsijtsma5308 3 роки тому +1

      I think they might dislike the voice and/ or the genre.

    • @tristezzalamentoluciano265
      @tristezzalamentoluciano265 3 роки тому +1

      @@michelsijtsma5308 Maybe, but can't people appreciate something tastefully and artistically done even if it's "not their bag" so to speak? I never get it when people can't do that. You know?

    • @ypapadim
      @ypapadim 3 роки тому

      @@tristezzalamentoluciano265 Couldn't agree more!!

    • @michelsijtsma5308
      @michelsijtsma5308 3 роки тому

      I understand! Apparently for many people simple, blunt kinds of music is what they can appreciate. Anything truly artistic and tasteful seems to be of a level they can’t grasp/ fathom.
      Thus far i absolutely love Alt-J’s Taro, Every little Freckle, Bloodflood. The best we can do is enjoy what we enjoy for it can be frustrating to try to open the ears and eyes of people who aren’t willing to open up to something new, something different. Perhaps while we’re listening others will pick up the vibe and ask ‘Which band is this, it’s amazinggg,’

  • @degulady
    @degulady 10 днів тому +1

    Words cannot describe how much I love this song and video. It is magnificent. This is art.

  • @partytilldawn100
    @partytilldawn100 11 років тому +65

    Last year I would listen to this song every day at least 3 times and i'm still not tired of it.

    • @littlejoshi9916
      @littlejoshi9916 11 років тому +3

      I HAVE IT ON REPEAT heard it like 10 times this music is just my WEED, THUG LIFE!

    • @TomTomLo1
      @TomTomLo1 10 років тому

      Little Joshi I've been listening it on repeat for 3 hours now. Today. Still cant keep up with the vocal.

    • @littlejoshi9916
      @littlejoshi9916 10 років тому

      What did you do while hearing 3 hours music ? :o

    • @iSim0641
      @iSim0641 10 років тому +7

      Little Joshi studying for exams

  • @savirazaria
    @savirazaria 7 років тому +493

    Alt+J comment sections are so polite and nice, it felt surreal....

  • @bogiy628
    @bogiy628 8 років тому +561

    just a hint.. the story is about Robert Capa and Gerda Taro becoming the most famous photographers during the war... they both lived , loved and died on the frontline.

    • @mariaeduardarsetti712
      @mariaeduardarsetti712 8 років тому +19

      Nice to know!! I had no idea what the music was about

    • @MsAsymptota
      @MsAsymptota 8 років тому +46

      All wrong. You haven't done your homework well... Taro died in Spain in 1937 crashed by a tank( not Robert Capa). Robert Capa was torn into pieces by a landmine In Indochina in 1954.

    • @tonykarpus5814
      @tonykarpus5814 8 років тому

      MsAsymptota exactly y it says indochina as the first word

    • @IgnaciaNoll
      @IgnaciaNoll 7 років тому

      +MsAsymptota true true

    • @savannaburson7417
      @savannaburson7417 7 років тому

      Wow, that's amazing!

  • @gela9649
    @gela9649 Місяць тому +1

    Isn't it amazing how one song can evoke so many different emotions! A testimony to great music!

  • @Queen_MN
    @Queen_MN 8 років тому +20

    Alt J..I end up doing 'research' on most of your songs and this is why I love your music.

  • @nichtswiezuvor
    @nichtswiezuvor 10 років тому +1163

    this song touches something in me that has never been touched before. (I know it sounds dirty, but I don't mean it that way)

  • @Fearabbit
    @Fearabbit 9 років тому +124

    You've elevated an already great song with your video. The way you have juxtaposed the tragic wartime story in the lyrics with these scenes of peaceful harmony has created something that really touches me deeply every time I watch it. This may sound cheesy, but it has brought me to tears more than once, and I simply want to say thank you for that.
    For me, this video is like a wise old man who does not lecture, but simply shows you something and lets you draw your own conclusions. All the death and destruction that are so essential to the "plot" of the lyrics are contrasted with glimpses of a world where the work of people like Capa and Taro is not needed, because there is peace. At the same time, there's all the empathy it creates in the viewer. You feel for Capa, but you also see the masses of human beings that, in other scenarios, might be refugees or soldiers or otherwise victims of war. Here you see them smiling, simply living their lives, and you start to see them not as some numbers on a television newscast, but as human beings. And when that hits you, it's a very powerful moment.
    I hope I could somehow get across why I love this video so much. It might not have been the intention at all and other people might see it differently, but to me it's a powerful statement about war, especially because of the contrast to the lyrics.

    • @jessstone7677
      @jessstone7677 5 років тому

      you explain that so well with beautiful words thank you for this comment its exactly how i feel about this video as well

    • @MsNd4Spd
      @MsNd4Spd 5 років тому

      Oof, what a reply.....love this message. And the string instrument is so full of cheer.

  • @lovorka3321
    @lovorka3321 2 роки тому +22

    When you are alone, this hits different..like cure for wound..this song is beautiful...

  • @olapyza
    @olapyza 8 років тому +15

    This song made me cry and smile at the same time. So beautiful!

    • @tamarahernandez3717
      @tamarahernandez3717 8 років тому +3

      That's exactly how I feel!! So happy to see this comment as I have tears in my eyes as I listen!!

  • @inchesfromlife
    @inchesfromlife 8 років тому +19

    As a Vietnamese person, the lyrics speak directly to my heart

  • @jamespeck125
    @jamespeck125 5 років тому +14

    One of the magical things, when UA-cam adds to your playlist and a song like this takes you places..amazing.

  • @isabelanogueira.oficial
    @isabelanogueira.oficial 3 місяці тому +2

    Mais introspectivo que isso eu não conheço, uma verdadeira obra de arte. 2024 e ainda continua linda e atual, tocando muitas pessoas por ai

  • @CcBloom777
    @CcBloom777 8 років тому +73

    This isn't a song. This as an experience.

    • @alisonreilly2549
      @alisonreilly2549 8 років тому

      +CcBloom777 sorry man your probably a nice person, u have to be to like this music, and that is just the thing it is MUSIC and music is pretty much always a song!!!! I am pretty sure that when alt j started to right it they were not thinking "hmm lets right an experience" no they were thinking "lets right a song" sorry i mean no offence but it is a song and what u r saying is bullshit.

    • @desapole
      @desapole 8 років тому +4

      +Baby White Walker i disagree. if a song is capable of going deeper and really hitting one's feelings then it transcends the scale of enjoyable listening and starts going into something that is a lot more in feeling rather than in hearing. Plus, several bands have said they consider their albums to provide an experience for people rather than just a listen. These include sigur ros, jonsi and Alex, Giles Corey and obviously godspeed you black emperor.

    • @ze2149
      @ze2149 8 років тому +4

      Sigur Ros's songs have definitely have that effect. Heima is my favorite

    • @Thisyoutube-h3d
      @Thisyoutube-h3d 6 років тому

      I stopped smoking thx to this tune... dancing through

    • @mothwaltz4163
      @mothwaltz4163 3 місяці тому

  • @scotttaylor5928
    @scotttaylor5928 5 років тому +98

    The imagery you’re looking at is from Godfrey Reggio, part of his movie “Powaqqatsi”. It’s a really powerful movie, second in the “Qatsi” trilogy. There’s so dialogue in his movies, only cinematics, and a really great musical score. I encourage anyone who finds these cinematics as interesting as I do to look up the “Qatsi Trilogy”, and explore Reggio’s work.

  • @hku101
    @hku101 5 років тому +15

    Something about this video makes me keep coming back to it. It was shot in the late 80's and makes me wonder what the people in the video might be up to right now and what all they might've been through considering we have come a long way in the last three decades. It is a weird feeling of nostalgia and "connection" if that's the right word.

  • @mr_tofie6088
    @mr_tofie6088 5 років тому +3

    This will forever be the best song ever made for me. The beautiful lyrics and track combined with the beautiful memories and nostalgia I have for it. It shan’t be replaced. Thank you ALT-J, my artist of the decade.

  • @tspatterson88
    @tspatterson88 8 років тому +148

    Listening to this while reading about Gerda Taro and Robert Capa. War photographer couple, fled Nazi Germany, gave themselves new names.. Became war photographers, both died on (separate) battlefields doing their work. beautiful, tragic.. not that this song really does their story justice... but it is pretty and a nice dedication

    • @tejaschavan5235
      @tejaschavan5235 6 років тому +1

      Wait how does this song not do their story justice?

    • @jukatheone8771
      @jukatheone8771 6 років тому +4

      There is still a lot left to say.

    • @itsaUSBline
      @itsaUSBline 6 років тому +3

      It's not that it's a bad song. It's a fantastic song. But theirs is just such an incredible story, it could make for an entire concept album really.

    • @cynrow4566
      @cynrow4566 6 років тому

      ^

    • @mouaycheaya8911
      @mouaycheaya8911 6 років тому

      Tyler Patterson bbbbbn

  • @kc444H
    @kc444H 10 років тому +13

    Rip Gerda Taro and Robert Capa.. This song is beyond perfection, no words

  • @Fishingblast
    @Fishingblast 5 років тому +38

    Whenever I listen to this song it makes me appreciate the times I've been traveling and experiencing other cultures. Such a timeless piece of music.

  • @thepilgrimsdiary1861
    @thepilgrimsdiary1861 2 роки тому +7

    This song has been added 10 years ago to all of my playlists: from the sad, the happy, the angry, and the peaceful ones. Back then, my English was absolutely terrible and I was just compelled by the beauty of the voice and the symphony.
    Last night it played on my phone as I was driving back from work and the lyrics popped up. To my surprise, “Taro”, after 10 years, became an entirely other song to me.
    I am a photo journalist for the news, and in certain situations am exposed to active shooters, raging fires and bomb threats etc.
    This song hit me like no other songs, and again, ten years after the first time I listened to it! I was able to relate to Capa and be reminded that the reality is, no matter how good the shot is, losing a leg or facing death is a reality.
    Once again, thank you Alt-J.
    Le photographe que je suis ne mourra pas.

  • @morghanvargas5758
    @morghanvargas5758 5 років тому +33

    Esta banda tú me la mostraste y te lo agradezco porque se convirtió en una de mis favoritas, al escucharlo es inevitable no pensar en ti, si algún día lees esto, solo quiero que sepas que me haces mucha falta, me duele tanto que no podamos estar juntos y que tal vez no hicimos lo suficiente para que esto funcionará, pero siempre te llevaré en mi corazón y te juro que nunca te olvidaré y aunque pasen los años siempre voy a creer que fuiste lo mejor que pudo pasarme. No es nada fácil estar lejos de ti, te extraño demasiado... Karla Cuevas.

  • @aiai-j7i
    @aiai-j7i 5 років тому +241

    The video just makes me cry...we all just long to be happy, really... bless us little creatures, us humans.

    • @JosePereira-br8fj
      @JosePereira-br8fj 5 років тому +3

      pussy

    • @JosePereira-br8fj
      @JosePereira-br8fj 5 років тому +3

      gay

    • @eldano99
      @eldano99 5 років тому +19

      @@JosePereira-br8fj is your internalised homophobia manifesting as toxic masculinity again?

    • @laide3184
      @laide3184 5 років тому +2

      Daniel Tester haha boobies

    • @benasmalmiga8953
      @benasmalmiga8953 5 років тому +3

      @@eldano99 Internalised homophobia and toxic masculinity. Hearing those words makes me want to throw up, the fact that you are using them means you buy into the progressive propaganda. Take my advice - don't. And ignore trolls on the internet, taking their bait says a lot about you. Unless you are a troll yourself, if so, godspeed, you outplayed us all.

  • @cacetedagulha
    @cacetedagulha 8 років тому +15

    "um jeito só de viver,
    mas nesse jeito a variedade,
    a multiplicidade toda
    que há dentro de cada um".
    "a rosa do povo" Carlos Drummond de Andrade.

  • @carolinemonteil2579
    @carolinemonteil2579 4 роки тому +7

    Just the most inspiring song that I ve listened for a while. It takes your guts, your soul...

  • @Somik00777
    @Somik00777 6 місяців тому +60

    people who in 2024 are still delighted with this song, you have excellent taste, and I would be grateful if you would leave below the names of songs that in your opinion are as beautiful, deep and original as this

    • @abigailredfern6919
      @abigailredfern6919 5 місяців тому +1

      Petite Biscuit: We were young

    • @adiprabowo2474
      @adiprabowo2474 5 місяців тому +1

      im not sure about deep meaning, but the other song that i feel have same ambience is Beirut - postcard from berlin. this song will take you to memories that you never think you have .

    • @george-alexandrubitu8678
      @george-alexandrubitu8678 5 місяців тому +2

      Geraldo Vandré - Pra não dizer que não falei das Flores

    • @DanielLoaiza-wb4vi
      @DanielLoaiza-wb4vi 5 місяців тому

      Electron- James Barnes

    • @jevaughndavis9030
      @jevaughndavis9030 4 місяці тому +1

      Bloodflood part 2
      Left hand free
      Breezeblocks
      Hunger of the pine
      Fitzpleasure
      Something good
      Just to name a few

  • @MrThetruthprevails
    @MrThetruthprevails Рік тому +76

    This song saved my life 8 years ago, I almost took my life. This video, this song , alt Is saved my life.
    I am happy know myself and feel pride in the journey I have made, this video always reminded me how we all suffer and find joy together. We are interconnected, one mirror broken into many pieces.
    Never give in and certainly never give up. I promise there is more than you will ever imagine .❤ love you whomever is reading this

    • @johnyaxon__
      @johnyaxon__ Рік тому

      I wish I get out of here 15 years ago

    • @ignaciocappavizzari975
      @ignaciocappavizzari975 Рік тому +1

      Estas bien? Necesitas ayuda?

    • @s.missizhippiew.1117
      @s.missizhippiew.1117 Рік тому

      Glad you’re doing better 👍hang in there man!

    • @AlchemyNova
      @AlchemyNova Рік тому

      We are all children of the Most High, indeed, brother. May you be blessed now and always

  • @Alvarengaprog
    @Alvarengaprog 4 роки тому +9

    This song and video always makes me mad and thoughtful about humankind. It's a deep feeling of sadness and hope together.

  • @scottroush9716
    @scottroush9716 5 років тому +6

    I bet I have watched this video well over a 100 times in the last several years.... It rips at my soul every time I watch... But I cannot get enough...

  • @heroinasytumbas3346
    @heroinasytumbas3346 8 років тому +529

    I'm so happy I discovered this. So beautiful and relaxing

  • @jamirimti8839
    @jamirimti8839 7 років тому +72

    Beautiful song. Me from IndoChina, and the song catches the soul of the beautiful virgin dwelling place and the simple but deep feelings between Capa and Taro. In our tribal dialect, Taro means good or good one, usually called by a loved one (baby or honey in english) :)

    • @tombstone909
      @tombstone909 6 років тому +2

      The song's actually about 2 photographers, Robert Capa and Gerda Taro.

    • @coaxialsynapse
      @coaxialsynapse 6 років тому +1

      That's still interesting, Taro was Capa's love interest.

    • @mille6se
      @mille6se 6 років тому

      "well ACTUALLY this song's about ....":D

  • @clarabernardes2041
    @clarabernardes2041 5 років тому +33

    I listen to this every day, so much love from Brazil

  • @shespeakssoftly
    @shespeakssoftly 8 місяців тому

    This never fails to heal me with the beauty of humanity and the mystery of life... I visit whenever I need a reminder.

  • @Lambdinguy
    @Lambdinguy 11 років тому +16

    Gerda Taro was a war photojournalist in the late 40's/early 50's. She died in her line of work when a tank collided into the side of a car she was riding on. The other important name in this song was Gerda's romantic interest, and colleague, Robert Capa. During the First Indochina War, Capa retreated from his Jeep in a hostile war zone to take pictures. He stepped on a landmine however, which blew apart his left leg. He was taken to a medical station where he died with his camera in his hand.

    • @lemonhead999
      @lemonhead999 11 років тому +2

      Thank you Gavin for this background and clarification. Because of your comment I looked up the lyrics and understood them better and appreciate them and the video even more now. Thank you. I am grateful! ~Such a beautiful video!

  • @nirajjha7469
    @nirajjha7469 5 років тому +17

    Video: another example of money can not buy happiness.
    Music: amazingly relaxing and calm.

  • @emmamalerba7128
    @emmamalerba7128 8 років тому +254

    oh my god alt j you created a masterpiece..

  • @evgenygoncharov6211
    @evgenygoncharov6211 4 роки тому +3

    That's incredible how much LIFE I feel in this video! Enjoyed 4 years ago and still enjoy it every time I hear and watch it!

  • @pedrovogeley
    @pedrovogeley 5 років тому +570

    do yourself a favor and go and watch the film where this footage is taken from: Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation.

    • @carlab2626
      @carlab2626 5 років тому +7

      Pedro Henrique Vogeley Cerqueira thank you❤️

    • @twgardenia
      @twgardenia 5 років тому +4

      Thanks !! :)

    • @JS-nb2zm
      @JS-nb2zm 5 років тому +2

      Done and done

    • @davidchavez1330
      @davidchavez1330 5 років тому +1

      Pedro Henrique Vogeley Cerqueira whats it about?

    • @artemisx3316
      @artemisx3316 5 років тому +29

      Actually, do yourself even a bigger favour and look up other films like that. Even if you won't like it, maybe some of the people you know will...
      Qatsi trilogy, Baraka, Samsara, Ashes and Snow and so on...

  • @Pavlentino
    @Pavlentino 5 років тому +39

    Хороший клип, смотря в глаза людям в бедных странах начинаешь понимаешь выражение - бедность не порок - души более светлые, не такие испорченные деньгами, и все что с ними связано, алчностью, цинизмом, обманом.

  • @jandc2632
    @jandc2632 6 років тому +10

    I cannot imagine this song without this video.
    Pure Excellence!

  • @alibektas8934
    @alibektas8934 7 місяців тому +1

    the most beautiful Video/Music Combination ever. whoever edited this deserves all the praise.

  • @MarcoTheBlue
    @MarcoTheBlue 10 років тому +29

    As soon as i heard it, it became one of my favourite songs! :D SPECTACULAR

  • @rickdeckardin21thcentury14
    @rickdeckardin21thcentury14 5 років тому +31

    From the windows and roofs of the world where this music echoes i hope it brings peace and hope to all afflicted minds and hearts.

  • @lnenk6185
    @lnenk6185 5 років тому +16

    When I listen this song I feel so hopeful and full of love with life...amazing melody and fantastic videoclip🙏🏻❤️

  • @lucassiqueirahonorato7936
    @lucassiqueirahonorato7936 Місяць тому +2

    sempre bom voltar aqui... eu amo essa música com todo meu coração