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    Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Ben Howard performs End of the Affair on Later... with Jools Holland
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  • @rohitgurung5054
    @rohitgurung5054 3 роки тому +3750

    Let's admit, we always come back to this performance year after year.

  • @pieterjansenvanrensburg7322
    @pieterjansenvanrensburg7322 4 місяці тому +433

    Who’s here in 2024?

  • @Smokescreen654
    @Smokescreen654 Рік тому +630

    It's 2023 and it still gives me the feels like the first time I heard it.

    • @-Mimi-1
      @-Mimi-1 Рік тому +4

      Agreed. Ben's raw despair is still so powerful today

    • @christringrove3448
      @christringrove3448 Рік тому +2

      I’m with you on that my man!

    • @jakubslubikoficjalnie
      @jakubslubikoficjalnie Рік тому +1

      I literally heard it today for the first time... I thought nothing in music would ever move me anymore. oh how wrong I was

    • @ABerti
      @ABerti Рік тому +1

      maybe now the time it is to grow up finally... 😂

    • @cjchilli
      @cjchilli 7 місяців тому +1

      I saw Ben play on Later at the time and have revisited this video rather a lot…still wonderful ❤️

  • @HaydenRox
    @HaydenRox 6 місяців тому +151

    This video is going to be 10 years old in 11 months. And it's still one of the greatest live performances ever!

  • @danielbutler3150
    @danielbutler3150 3 роки тому +536

    "Living without her, living at all, seems to slow me down" felt that Ben, felt that lad

  • @HelenMason463
    @HelenMason463 8 років тому +2333

    When he shouts into his guitar I feel like I'm invading on such an intimate moment. Amazing.

    • @4Track-Mind
      @4Track-Mind 7 років тому +5

      spot on

    • @LackedMushroom0
      @LackedMushroom0 7 років тому +41

      Helen your comment literally gave me goosebumps. It is exactly how I see it

    • @amaracruentus2922
      @amaracruentus2922 6 років тому +12

      Yeaaah, it's like I wanted to close the door from outside.

    • @ChampsMusic
      @ChampsMusic 5 років тому +29

      Feel like that throughout the whole performance. So intimate like they're all closed in that world. And India and Ben looking at each other from the shadows is so hmmm... subtle and anxious. It's like she knows that hell and he lets her be a visitor not an invader

    • @greggreg7400
      @greggreg7400 4 роки тому +5

      @@ChampsMusic
      Yooooo man that so real, deep

  • @evanderholiday2535
    @evanderholiday2535 2 роки тому +695

    As he screams “what the hell, love” into the guitar, few performances come close to that level of immersion. It’s almost a live demonstration of the manic agony he felt at the time of writing it. Completely entrancing on every level.
    I’m going through something right now and this performance makes me feel somehow listened to and understood
    Hats off, Ben

    • @DrBox88
      @DrBox88 2 роки тому +7

      Im there too. 😢

    • @elrond8306
      @elrond8306 Рік тому +4

      Oath man, hope you’re doing well brother x

    • @joshdodd7214
      @joshdodd7214 Рік тому +2

      😂

    • @evanderholiday2535
      @evanderholiday2535 Рік тому +5

      @@elrond8306 things are beginning to look more positive mate. Cheers brother, hope you’re well yourself x

    • @evanderholiday2535
      @evanderholiday2535 Рік тому +2

      @@DrBox88 hope things are getting better pal

  • @benjaminbelot7648
    @benjaminbelot7648 3 роки тому +150

    It took me 42 years to find the most beautiful song in my life

    • @michaelwray1034
      @michaelwray1034 Рік тому +1

      I didn't find ben until i was 50. Thats 10 years ago.. What a talent he is.

  • @alejandralezcano7525
    @alejandralezcano7525 3 роки тому +725

    who's here in 2021? masterpiece

  • @Dyalla
    @Dyalla 9 років тому +3517

    Who in the hell broke this beautiful man's heart?

    • @marius-popa
      @marius-popa 8 років тому +144

      Dyalla Swain Life... ;)

    • @Dyalla
      @Dyalla 8 років тому +15

      Sam Drone
      Ah yes. I love Jeff, and know this too well :'(

    • @joe1edge
      @joe1edge 8 років тому +8

      +Sam Drone what a lyric. great stuff

    • @adam77d
      @adam77d 8 років тому +146

      +Dyalla His first love died when he was a teen, I'm pretty sure that was what inspired his first album.

    • @Dyalla
      @Dyalla 8 років тому +32

      Wow, what a soul searching time. That's awful.

  • @jozepedro27
    @jozepedro27 Рік тому +174

    Major props to the camera operator. The choices of close ups and movement were impeccable, really added to the music in the video.

    • @hervebenganga8561
      @hervebenganga8561 9 місяців тому +3

      They did such a good job that this performance could pass as an official video

    • @KentaurTV
      @KentaurTV 8 місяців тому +2

      Well, that's what the BBC is knowing for: Best of cameramen, lights and sound.

  • @ArniLochner
    @ArniLochner 11 місяців тому +105

    If this isn’t one of the greatest performances you’ve ever seen, you’re not ready for it yet.

    • @subarolla
      @subarolla 7 місяців тому

      Come back

    • @MrStuBStu
      @MrStuBStu 5 місяців тому

      Keep coming back until you are

  • @garethnewsam
    @garethnewsam 4 роки тому +577

    the sound engineer NAILED this one

    • @christopher1800
      @christopher1800 3 роки тому +4

      MathewNewsam You think? I am not satisfied. Compare this to the Tiny Desk concerts on UA-cam (and basically all the NPR concerts like Bon Hiver). In fact the Jools Holland performances I listened to online could have been much much better (purely talking sound-wise).

    • @pranavgautam96
      @pranavgautam96 3 роки тому

      I tend to disagree because the the whole is just so much more filling when done on it's own. I think initially a lot of it was cut down.
      To each, his/her own. (:

    • @Jamajalama
      @Jamajalama 3 роки тому +29

      You are mistaken. Ben Howard NAILED this one. The sound guy just did his job

    • @communistloser3182
      @communistloser3182 3 роки тому +5

      @Tom's Songs I feel the riggers and the sound tech did a good job and helped the performance get just that bit better

    • @WarButler
      @WarButler 3 роки тому +57

      @@Jamajalama Come on man, no need to disrespect anyone. Without good sound engineers your favourite performances would sound like shit. Respect the people who let the artists shine

  • @kendrabarron5861
    @kendrabarron5861 3 роки тому +874

    he captures the chaotic, almost manic side of pain in a way that i’ve never heard any artist do before. i’m yet to find a more painful, raw performance. truly amazing

    • @pratosaurusrex1128
      @pratosaurusrex1128 2 роки тому +19

      I’m new to this song but the emotion conveyed reminds me a lot of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love, that was done on the same show. Both convey the pain and tiredness of putting everything into a relationship only for it to fail.

    • @chrishowe8773
      @chrishowe8773 2 роки тому +3

      Well worded ! Intellectual statement x

    • @thekid9394
      @thekid9394 Рік тому +4

      Pearl jam black like is pretty deep too, go check it out i think it's the unplugged thing

    • @paulmcmahon6492
      @paulmcmahon6492 Рік тому +11

      Go listen to Damien Rice

    • @alessandroserra4943
      @alessandroserra4943 Рік тому +2

      Agree on the quality, but check Chris Cornell unplugged and live concerts if you want to find something amazing

  • @halaabdulhaq
    @halaabdulhaq 7 місяців тому +59

    It’s 2023, and I still think that this is one of the greatest, most heartbreaking songs I’ve ever heard.

  • @djb1276
    @djb1276 3 роки тому +178

    I think this may be the best thing I have ever heard. I’m 49.

    • @kubeczekowicz
      @kubeczekowicz 3 роки тому

      Uwielbiam!!!

    • @Tasha25681
      @Tasha25681 3 роки тому

      This is very very good but try the tallest man on earth-blue bird fly on UA-cam
      Listen to the video where he is playing in a studio in a sort of light khaki jumper. That has to be the most beautiful song I've ever heard

    • @peterfleming4967
      @peterfleming4967 2 роки тому

      @@Tasha25681 I read your comment and then went to check it out and was blown away, so thank you.

    • @Tasha25681
      @Tasha25681 2 роки тому

      @@peterfleming4967 you are welcome! Isn't it just stunning that song

  • @eoinegan1021
    @eoinegan1021 3 роки тому +193

    Anyone else watching this master at his craft in 2021?

    • @Tidgemo
      @Tidgemo 3 роки тому +2

      no

    • @djb1276
      @djb1276 3 роки тому +2

      Yep👊

    • @MojoTojo2000
      @MojoTojo2000 3 роки тому +2

      Just curious, but what is the point in these comments about "who's watching in 2021"? If it gets a response within this year then presumably yes. But as I'm sure is the case for many others, as well as myself - yes, I am obviously watching it now (which is 2021) but have been listening to this song for the last year or 2.

    • @eoinegan1021
      @eoinegan1021 3 роки тому

      @@MojoTojo2000 it's to see who is still watching and appreciating such a good artist that is not as popular any more. It's about appreciating the other followers of the artist, like a Ben Howard family.

    • @Tidgemo
      @Tidgemo 3 роки тому +2

      Its just an easy way for them to get likes

  • @max-beckett
    @max-beckett 9 років тому +867

    One of my favourite live performances of all time

    • @Janeylou70
      @Janeylou70 9 років тому +18

      It was incredible. Love how it builds up and he just gets better and better live doesn't he.

    • @claireyfairey07
      @claireyfairey07 9 років тому +9

      The first time I heard this song was live at a festival last July that Ben was headlining. I was moved to tears and knew the second album would be special :)

    • @markbeckett7740
      @markbeckett7740 4 роки тому +1

      Me too brother

    • @martintaylor3216
      @martintaylor3216 4 роки тому

      Beautiful in every possible way 😍😍😍

    • @UNISERVIS-ss3gs
      @UNISERVIS-ss3gs 4 роки тому

      Max Beckett you are right.... I never saw something like that.

  • @tomevans1388
    @tomevans1388 4 місяці тому +18

    We're all in agreement right? This is the best performance Later...with Jools Holland has ever seen.

  • @rayxnne
    @rayxnne 3 роки тому +31

    when he screams into the guitar... I think about that a lot

  • @luciferdern
    @luciferdern 4 роки тому +751

    Well the algorithm has decided it's Ben Howard's time...

    • @janikautto6801
      @janikautto6801 4 роки тому +8

      Same here, stay safe.

    • @o0TheLight0o
      @o0TheLight0o 4 роки тому +9

      All hail the mighty algorithm

    • @donnadick8837
      @donnadick8837 4 роки тому +2

      luciferdern, about time!

    • @Vool2go
      @Vool2go 4 роки тому

      lol!!

    • @ughh8290
      @ughh8290 4 роки тому +1

      About time I've been waiting for years for him to get the recognition he deserves

  • @alohavilladiego3522
    @alohavilladiego3522 3 роки тому +707

    NPR, I'm still waiting for Ben's Tiny Desk Concert.

  • @shalomgallanosa7442
    @shalomgallanosa7442 3 місяці тому +4

    It’s 2024, sitting in the balcony listening to this song

  • @earthtonikka
    @earthtonikka 10 місяців тому +14

    8 years later and I’m still here

  • @caribbeanbeauty88
    @caribbeanbeauty88 8 років тому +1510

    I will tell them that I lived in the time of Ben Howard...

    • @younussm
      @younussm 7 років тому +5

      Yes we will

    • @fergalwergal
      @fergalwergal 7 років тому

      G-Wanderer perfectly said.

    • @michaelbyrne6740
      @michaelbyrne6740 7 років тому

      Me to

    • @Josh-kt6jh
      @Josh-kt6jh 7 років тому +2

      G-Wanderer and ed sheeran and John Mayer and liane la havas and many others

    • @edwardkelsey3033
      @edwardkelsey3033 6 років тому +3

      Josh Carless every generation has its darkness

  • @hakolind
    @hakolind 3 роки тому +1281

    Ive played alot around with alternative tunings in band settings and such, and ive listened to alot of artist like bon iver who are concireded masters at the craft. But never, NEVER, have i seen and heard someone push music to the limit like this. Abselotely breathtaking and a complete masterpiece. This is the stuff that should go down in the historybooks, not half-assed drake albums and 100 mumblerappers mumbling over over the same exact backingtrack. I salute you Ben.

    • @flossie266
      @flossie266 3 роки тому +27

      then you havnt heard John Martyn then

    • @Girl90949
      @Girl90949 3 роки тому +1

      True!

    • @minotaur953
      @minotaur953 3 роки тому +7

      @@flossie266 big Influence of Bens music

    • @augustocordeiro3548
      @augustocordeiro3548 3 роки тому +1

      "concireded" what does that mean? or what did you mean?

    • @hakolind
      @hakolind 3 роки тому

      @@augustocordeiro3548 seen as*

  • @modasarrasul6350
    @modasarrasul6350 2 роки тому +189

    The audience didn't exist. He sang from the core of his bones and meant every word. A musical same lyrical genius.

    • @jexiagalleta
      @jexiagalleta 8 місяців тому

      The only time they registered was that self-conscious little stroke of the hair before he yelled into the pick-up.

    • @davidjeffery1261
      @davidjeffery1261 3 місяці тому

      Great comment.

  • @ronshina4022
    @ronshina4022 Рік тому +53

    The end of the after
    The weight of a war
    The kindness gone to bed
    The weight of your laughter
    Alive in the hall
    Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said
    Living without her
    Living at all
    Seems to slow me down
    Living forever
    Hell I don't know
    Do I care do I care the thunders rumbled sound
    And now I watch her
    Running round in love again
    Now I talk about you
    When I'm with our mutual friends
    The end of the after
    The weight of a war
    The kindness gone to bed
    The threat of your laughter
    Alive after all
    Did he hear, did he hear the fumbled words you said
    Living without her
    Living at all
    Seems to slow me down
    Living forever
    Pale light on all
    Do I care, do I care the thunders rumbled sound
    [x2:]
    Now I watch her running round in love again
    Now I talk about you when I'm with our mutual friends
    Could you be, could you be alone?
    My hatred, my hate will bring me closer
    [x2:]
    This is it?
    Well this is desert
    And what of him?
    What the hell love
    What the...

    • @jgp6185
      @jgp6185 9 місяців тому +2

      Just discovered this video tonight, thank you very much for posting lyrics, brilliant performance.

    • @ricardopereira6873
      @ricardopereira6873 9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for this. Thank you.

    • @Niko-xz5lk
      @Niko-xz5lk 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you

    • @ritabyrne561
      @ritabyrne561 5 місяців тому +1

      It's not "the end of the after", it's "the end of the affair". Listen closely and watch his mouth on the second occurrence. And it's "the kindness borne to bed".

    • @TheBoardgamist
      @TheBoardgamist 5 місяців тому

      @@ritabyrne561nope the original lyrics are correct

  • @plumeetpixels7062
    @plumeetpixels7062 4 роки тому +727

    Left-handed, particular guitar playing, unusual tuning, special way of singing... almost tribal... it blew my mind... it's a trance as much as a song.

    • @mrh5020
      @mrh5020 4 роки тому +26

      Yes, plus using the guitar pickup for voice truly wild and great

    • @plumeetpixels7062
      @plumeetpixels7062 4 роки тому

      @@mrh5020 indeed ! 👍🏻

    • @Sarahfromparis
      @Sarahfromparis 4 роки тому +8

      Dermot Kennedy reminds me of this guy.

    • @claudiabailey5302
      @claudiabailey5302 4 роки тому +7

      He has an unusual way with a capo

    • @user-rz9yg1lt9e
      @user-rz9yg1lt9e 4 роки тому +7

      Claudia Bailey he keep the e string free for a good bass

  • @fincraven98
    @fincraven98 9 років тому +80

    well that was fucking intense

  • @rvanheukelum
    @rvanheukelum Рік тому +74

    My goodness, this performance is probably the best I ever saw. I just stumbled upon this one for no reason, but I just watched this 3 times in a row, last time witch headphones on. What an emotion, what a deliverance, what a band. I'm absolutely stunned.

    • @thomasb907
      @thomasb907 Рік тому +5

      Welcome my friend, better late than never ;)
      Now you'll do like every Ben enjoyer and come back to this live performance every now and then ❤

    • @SchmozzleGTO
      @SchmozzleGTO Рік тому +1

      Check out his albums, and see him live, he is absolutely incredible.

  • @barrybazjohnson6141
    @barrybazjohnson6141 2 роки тому +146

    I just cry. 16 wonderful years together. 4 years going through a messy divorce. And less than 7 minutes for Ben Howard to make me relive it all. Took her nephew on as an apprentice at my painting and decorating company. Good lad but it hurts to hear how well she's doing now with her new man.
    Listen to this on repeat every night when I get home from the boozer. Drunk tears streaming down my face. Sobbing. Nose running. Fists clenched. Head all over the place. Sometimes I get so angry I smash up the living room.
    Only Ben Howard can do this to me. Cheers.

    • @onthetrail506
      @onthetrail506 2 роки тому +62

      Hey Baz, sorry to read you are going through this stuff man. I know it's hard but you owe it to yourself and those 16 years to let yourself feel at peace. Drinking doesn't help, I've been there and when we are sober again we are still there facing this pain. Get help my friend, whether that means looking at your activities around drinking or your mental health, or both. People want to help. Friends, family, or complete strangers if that is easier. You are more than the sum of a relationship. I hope you find some peace my friend and reach out here if you ever need a chat. All the best Baz. Don't forget that people want to help and listen.

    • @jodierickey9307
      @jodierickey9307 2 роки тому +7

      @@onthetrail506 omg that was so kind..

    • @onthetrail506
      @onthetrail506 2 роки тому +4

      @@jodierickey9307 thanks Jodie, I just hope Baz is OK and has reached out to someone. Feeling so desperate is a terrible weight on a person. And men often don't feel that they can talk to other guys about how they feel, we do that whole macho I'm alright thing when we are not. And people need to be kinder to each other I feel, there is enough heartache in the world at the moment.

    • @jodierickey9307
      @jodierickey9307 2 роки тому +3

      @@onthetrail506 Baz, I see you too and can feel your pain.. we have all made mistakes and have regrets..we can't change the past but we can go into battle with those mean inner thoughts in our head that want to bring us down .. to claw our way back to happiness. I really hope you find it.

    • @jukkaikomi1763
      @jukkaikomi1763 2 роки тому +2

      Deep .... hindsight is such a beautiful thing.
      If only time could be revered eh ...?

  • @Mecz2
    @Mecz2 4 роки тому +2130

    Currently on lockdown with this Coronavirus nightmare, and I randomly stumbled on this. For over 7 minutes I was transported into myself and found true solace. Thank you for this.

  • @zeynepkavuzoglu8915
    @zeynepkavuzoglu8915 3 роки тому +120

    Who came to revisit this masterpiece after he came back?

    • @diegovinich4068
      @diegovinich4068 3 роки тому +1

      IAM HERE

    • @patdunlea
      @patdunlea 3 роки тому +4

      Shades of Jeff for sure, Talking heads/U2 rifts and David Gray also spiralling in near the end. Glad i stumbled across you tonight

    • @kimjuncotton-ssi2839
      @kimjuncotton-ssi2839 3 роки тому

      YES!!!

    • @jarradjones8941
      @jarradjones8941 3 роки тому

      Here I am! Haha

    • @tudorsanta5367
      @tudorsanta5367 3 роки тому

      Feeling like giving a hug the old sad me

  • @ALAW-hc6fq
    @ALAW-hc6fq 10 місяців тому +4

    If this isn't a work of genius I don't know what is. Absolutely spellbinding.

  • @samuelmonyeki5338
    @samuelmonyeki5338 2 роки тому +7

    UA-cam respects this performance so much I've never seen a single ad. Ever.

    • @thomasmadman383
      @thomasmadman383 2 роки тому

      That’s right lol I come back every month and still no ads 🤔

  • @elysianka
    @elysianka 9 років тому +361

    one of the beautiful aspects of Ben’s songs lies in the fact that you can listen to them a thousand times and they will always bring something new to you. always, period. remarkable talent.

  • @miers2249
    @miers2249 4 роки тому +45

    The first part was like accepting the end of the affair, the last screaming part was the deepest part in him that still unable to cope with it

  • @harveyhodgson2227
    @harveyhodgson2227 Рік тому +11

    Come back to this every week. Every. Damn. Week.

  • @flip184fencing
    @flip184fencing 2 роки тому +5

    I'm in the future. 2034 and this song still rocks 💕

  • @foxdaughter36
    @foxdaughter36 3 роки тому +168

    I don't know why but this song just won't let me go. It's in my head. In my heart. I cannot understand how do you move on from love, how do you even start to do that. How do you cope with losing "us" and becoming just "me" when all you wish for is one more time together, one more chance, a silly joke, or a lazy sunday afternoon in bed together planning that amazing future that will never happen. Heartbreaking, really. But damn - Ben sings about it so beautifully that you almost want your heart to be broken just to relate to this masterpiece. Thank you Ben for being you and doing what you do.

    • @warpspeed9877
      @warpspeed9877 3 роки тому +3

      Υou described it perfecly my dear. My thoughts exactly.

    • @PaulPX
      @PaulPX 3 роки тому +1

      You have a fantastic way with words and you use it well, lovely comment.

    • @FrainFreeze
      @FrainFreeze 3 роки тому +11

      You don't move on, because the love is never gone. Those moments really did happen, and they are still as real as they were then. Don't grieve the future that didn't happen. Embrace the past that did, treasure those memories. But live in today, be you. Gift your love to someone, every day, over and over. keep chasing your dreams. That special someone will come again, and this time "that amazing future" will just happen, you wont need to plan in because you'll live it.
      Or at least that's how i see it :)

    • @c0letra1n
      @c0letra1n 3 роки тому +2

      @@FrainFreeze And now I hope to see things a little more like you in future. This is class. I needed this more than you'll realise. Thank you

    • @FrainFreeze
      @FrainFreeze 3 роки тому +1

      @@c0letra1n can't ride the lightning without getting burnt here and there! have faith that future brings what you need and keep on rocking

  • @LeonIneke
    @LeonIneke 4 роки тому +1254

    Who's still watching the almighty Ben Howard in 2023?!

  • @nooneknows3478
    @nooneknows3478 3 роки тому +315

    I love every aspect of this song but I would really like to tip my hat to the bass player standing in the shadows. A master of of his instrument, he brings so much depth to this song. Not there to over play, or show off, he just plays his role in making this masterpiece as perfect as he can. Bravo ❤

    • @heresjohnny3826
      @heresjohnny3826 3 роки тому +3

      Holy shit shit what a song

    • @heresjohnny3826
      @heresjohnny3826 3 роки тому +2

      Love it

    • @Puuh
      @Puuh 3 роки тому +6

      Mickey Smith is a legend!

    • @benthomas1885
      @benthomas1885 2 роки тому +2

      Danny Thompson, who played on the real Jon Martyn’s albums is the bass player for me. ( check any pentangle or nick drake)

    • @johnchadwick9267
      @johnchadwick9267 Рік тому +1

      As for the 'cellist! The subtle percussion, too. What an ensemble.

  • @withmecafeamsterdam
    @withmecafeamsterdam Рік тому +60

    I’m going to see him in concert next month by myself I don’t want anyone there to distract me, it’s gonna be one of the best moments of my life.❤

    • @khuddi8383
      @khuddi8383 Рік тому +4

      Can i go with u.

    • @paulagallagher1710
      @paulagallagher1710 Рік тому +4

      Same here!!!!! This week

    • @jords3802
      @jords3802 Рік тому +5

      I did this too. Although people were speaking behind me so I had to move multiple times. He needs to be heard in complete silence

    • @annaclarebaum
      @annaclarebaum Рік тому +3

      Me too!!

    • @itsleonie9732
      @itsleonie9732 Рік тому +2

      whereeeee

  • @inthechairwithcloochy8102
    @inthechairwithcloochy8102 5 місяців тому +7

    I literally listen to this song every day of my life...

  • @chrismorris5565
    @chrismorris5565 Рік тому +36

    Just christ what a performance by Ben Howard, listening to it 14 years later and it never gets old

    • @antonyhodkinson1879
      @antonyhodkinson1879 Рік тому +3

      Are you in the future? It's only been out for less than 10 😂

    • @chrismorris5565
      @chrismorris5565 Рік тому +1

      @Antony Hodkinson hahaha missread it thought the views was the year 🤣

    • @michaelwhite8031
      @michaelwhite8031 6 місяців тому

      Please don't use 'Christ' as a swear word .

    • @olafm2416
      @olafm2416 5 місяців тому +1

      I am getting older ...... but none of my emotions related to this performance changing ..... one of those moments .... thank you Ben & Band!

  • @83gshane
    @83gshane 2 роки тому +5

    Thousands of comments. Thousands of ppl trying to.... But really there isn't any words, is there?
    Much love if you are here and feel this.
    You are seen.

  • @teiwaz3370
    @teiwaz3370 3 роки тому +97

    It's 3:40 a.m. This songs touches me so deep, as if I've lost the love I never had. And so in this sleepless night, I'd like to give my love to whoever is lonely out there, 'cause I'm alone too...trying to heal my heart. Love and blessings to you, brother or sister. May we find the love we all deserve.

    • @fooshoo2006
      @fooshoo2006 3 роки тому +5

      Listening to this again after breaking up recently. His music was special to us as a couple, we even went to one of his concerts together in 2019. Brings back lots of painfully good memories..

    • @artyfarty93
      @artyfarty93 3 роки тому +2

      To victory brother. To victory of the heart in the long cold night

    • @charlienanochi
      @charlienanochi 2 роки тому

      Love & light in the emptiness :)

    • @benthomas1885
      @benthomas1885 2 роки тому +1

      Chin up and keep cool. It’s all just waiting for you to move forward. X

    • @joshdalton5803
      @joshdalton5803 2 роки тому

      Glad I stumbled upon this comment at this time :)

  • @rumenduplessis
    @rumenduplessis 3 роки тому +223

    5 years later and I'm still trying to find a better performance than this.

    • @stormy74blue79
      @stormy74blue79 3 роки тому +10

      Please don't spend another 5 years of your time "trying to find a better performance than this". There is nothing that compares. Just let the wave grab you and float, with a life jacket on of course.

    • @TyrantOFynder
      @TyrantOFynder 3 роки тому

      Good luck with that!!

    • @TyrantOFynder
      @TyrantOFynder 3 роки тому +3

      here a suggestion for u..a stunning live performance, Band: London Grammar. Song: Hey Now. @ Radio 1's big weekend 2014.......on youtube

    • @jamesdaniel4276
      @jamesdaniel4276 3 роки тому

      Agreed 👍

    • @MFDOOOOM
      @MFDOOOOM 3 роки тому

      @Wild Eye hehe

  • @Joshthepurple
    @Joshthepurple 3 роки тому +100

    Straight up goosebumps when he puts the guitar on his lap and screams into it

    • @24DegreesFahrenheat
      @24DegreesFahrenheat 3 роки тому +3

      I felt that too.. Must say it's with feeling for sure.

    • @marcusgingell3585
      @marcusgingell3585 3 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @markwinters5408
      @markwinters5408 3 роки тому +3

      Lolz yeah me too mate,it's just transported to a place iv never been,what a fantastically written song,really stratospheric stuff

  • @tommytigerpants
    @tommytigerpants 11 місяців тому +5

    Checking in, 8 years on.

  • @MrIzzyballin
    @MrIzzyballin 3 роки тому +41

    April 2021. Comforting in a strange way. What a time to be alive. Stay safe yall

  • @nickm8494
    @nickm8494 4 роки тому +18

    I've watched this a few times and only just realised that the drummer and the double bass player are the same person. He lays the instrument down gently, walks around behind the lights, sits down and hits the first kick drum in perfect timing. Bravo, sir.

    • @Papertrailband
      @Papertrailband 3 роки тому +2

      Just scrolled through the comments ctrl+f'ing for "bass" to see if anyone else copped this. Unbelievable.

    • @Unkownhandler88
      @Unkownhandler88 Місяць тому

      Unbelievable

  • @alexkuiper1115
    @alexkuiper1115 3 роки тому +12

    Love the delayed reaction from the crowd after the song.. Needing a moment to land back on earth

  • @BarberMidnight
    @BarberMidnight Рік тому +36

    quite possibly the most powerful live performance ive ever seen. years later i still come to witness it. Makes me feel i am not alone when im in serious pain and the im not the only one struggling. Thank you for that Ben.

  • @mark18011965
    @mark18011965 2 місяці тому +2

    Holy smoles!....me again..this time a 2 year break...yikes! actually got tickets to see him in melbourne in a few months time...giddyup!

  • @saufisubari6935
    @saufisubari6935 9 років тому +204

    I'm completely in disbelieve the moment he sing into that guitar of his. Then I hit the like button.

    • @emilylouise158
      @emilylouise158 6 років тому

      Saufi Subari same! Jaw dropped

    • @NikGSR
      @NikGSR 6 років тому +1

      Damn, the same here... Awesome...

  • @KenMoss
    @KenMoss 3 роки тому +10

    When someone special leaves your life, it hurts and sometimes you never recover, or ever can.

  • @scousehiker7809
    @scousehiker7809 Рік тому +72

    He’s so good can take you places mentally no one can. Great tune

    • @melomaniakjm
      @melomaniakjm Рік тому

      That's a perfect way to put it...

    • @luizahm
      @luizahm Рік тому

      Simply love it! 💖

  • @dikaafskrifte4346
    @dikaafskrifte4346 2 місяці тому +3

    2024 still here❤

  • @ElohaMusic
    @ElohaMusic 9 років тому +733

    Ben is light years ahead in his music, every song he has ever produced is outstanding and will be classics in 50 years time. If you doubt me wait and see!

    • @utilitarian12
      @utilitarian12 9 років тому +6

      Second that. Travelling so far ahead of the pack they canny even see that boy

    • @ElohaMusic
      @ElohaMusic 9 років тому +7

      Absolutely, he is out of sight! Lucky us, we get to recognise his genius now!

    • @christinamaria36DKQ
      @christinamaria36DKQ 9 років тому +2

      Eloha Ferin So true....my thoughts two....One of kind in this decade !!!!! No doubt....

    • @ElohaMusic
      @ElohaMusic 9 років тому +5

      We are in agreement! So lovely to share the love of Ben's genius :-)

    • @christinamaria36DKQ
      @christinamaria36DKQ 9 років тому +7

      Hi Eloha..Sorry for my late message...Well last week we´ve were in copenhagen and see Ben Howard concert....WOW WOW He´s so amazing , and a very smily , a little shy and embarrassed young man at stage....It was a pleasure and beyond all expectations, an evening together with my daughter as we never forget...

  • @oisin153
    @oisin153 9 років тому +37

    This is just art, absolutely fucking incredible !!!!

  • @chocolatedconsciousness4064
    @chocolatedconsciousness4064 6 місяців тому +1

    It’s 2023 and i just came here to cry again.

  • @JONATHANQUIGLEY21
    @JONATHANQUIGLEY21 Рік тому +56

    Taking nothing away from Ben's breathtaking performance, the backing musicians are 100% emotionally connected to enable us to experience the overall ora of this masterful display. Would just like to congratulate all involved.

  • @muntih.510
    @muntih.510 8 років тому +171

    "Living without her
    living at all
    seems to slow me down"
    Update: I used to be a simp lol. Hope everyone is doing well!

    • @martinrichardson6253
      @martinrichardson6253 8 років тому +1

      +Daniel Washford exactly the guy is incredible with words let alone his music to go with it and his performance

    • @PetrolPatrol
      @PetrolPatrol 4 роки тому +1

      it's certainly hits home

  • @VikingerOnYT
    @VikingerOnYT 4 роки тому +1071

    This.... This is gorgeous.

  • @spookytoaster2770
    @spookytoaster2770 2 роки тому +38

    hearts don't break even. This song, this rendition , takes a snapshot of the turmoil , loss and heartache and describes it in 7 minutes and 30 seconds. If you've ever been on the wrong side of it, if you are on the wrong side of it. You'll get through.

  • @johnbarnett4936
    @johnbarnett4936 2 місяці тому +2

    Can't express how much I miss her.

  • @netdaniels
    @netdaniels 8 років тому +125

    Ben Howard is among us. I hope that everybody in this world understand how incredible this is.

  • @KleinoMusic
    @KleinoMusic 9 років тому +414

    This is UNREAL, no lie, best performance i have ever seen, he uses his instrument in such a different perspective to most musicians. Love this so much! Massive respect

    • @rayaqin
      @rayaqin 5 років тому +3

      i love his work but to be fair none of the techniques he is using has been invented by him

    • @debtslave9225
      @debtslave9225 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/LZ_svYdcIcQ/v-deo.html

    • @Geoff_1975
      @Geoff_1975 4 роки тому

      Yes yes yes...done

    • @TyrantOFynder
      @TyrantOFynder 4 роки тому

      He does an incredible cover of Carley Rae Jepsen "Call me maybe"

    • @margaretbarr7705
      @margaretbarr7705 4 роки тому +2

      Check out the late brilliant John Martyn if you like this

  • @the510wagon
    @the510wagon 3 місяці тому +3

    Holy shit. That was phenomenal.

  • @sainsburmcmanus
    @sainsburmcmanus 3 місяці тому +3

    9 years on and I’m still struggling to find a performance this stunning. Tugging at my heart strings almost a decade later.

  • @vanessaazevedosilva6625
    @vanessaazevedosilva6625 4 роки тому +376

    5 years later im here in love with this all over again.

  • @MikeCornwall
    @MikeCornwall 5 місяців тому +15

    For me this was Ben at his peak. He had started to steer away from the mainstream music that had made him so popular to create stuff that he actually wanted to make. This was a sort of halfway house between that mainstream music and the abstract/creative rabbit hole that he has since gone down. His current stuff is above my head and not my cup of tea but I respect the journey he’s on. Would have been all too easy for him to have kept churning out radio-friendly pop songs that he hated and made a fortune. He’s doing what he wants to do and as long as he’s happy, that’s all that matters.

  • @DragonUAV
    @DragonUAV 2 роки тому +65

    Ashamed to say I have just watched this for the first time ! WOW what a track, what a performance. This is going on my top playlist. Incredible.

    • @ShopFloorMonkey
      @ShopFloorMonkey 2 роки тому +2

      And yet you still beat me by a month! Agreed, wow! What a find!

    • @lolly1811
      @lolly1811 2 роки тому +2

      It’s incredible. Kind of intensity you don’t get in much music. Especially now now!

    • @richreeves9547
      @richreeves9547 2 роки тому +3

      Congrats - your life has officially changed!

    • @rewindirreversibly
      @rewindirreversibly Рік тому

      This has been recommended to me for years now but I only took the time to listen to it last month. What moves me almost as much as the music are the comments.

  • @fairlady300
    @fairlady300 3 роки тому +120

    Ben howard has got to be one of the best current lyricist out there, he deserves every award.

    • @p.swanton3338
      @p.swanton3338 3 роки тому +1

      ya yellow back b***** someone loves ya x

  • @morrisonjive7683
    @morrisonjive7683 9 років тому +704

    I think we are watching the best musician of our generation right here. It's one thing going into a studio and writing 2 flawless albums, but to create this level of emotion and atmosphere live, is quite special. I felt like I was in the audience. Genius at work!

    • @oldbenone77
      @oldbenone77 9 років тому +7

      I second that motion, just can't understand why EVERYONE else does not get it, muppets they'll catch up one day.

    • @joemcgann3144
      @joemcgann3144 9 років тому +3

      Well said mate, he's in a league of his own

    • @abbyh1312
      @abbyh1312 7 років тому

      morrison jive Totally agree

    • @thomasohanlon6238
      @thomasohanlon6238 6 років тому +1

      I second it again brilliant comment , you need to see him live he takes you somewhere else he is an absolute genius , I love all kinds of music but I can listen to Ben daily and not lose interest amazing

    • @maria_dear
      @maria_dear 5 років тому +11

      Hey, what about Damien Rice?

  • @riain8076
    @riain8076 2 місяці тому +3

    This is the best performance ever recorded.

  • @MrKeefelm
    @MrKeefelm 3 роки тому +120

    I really didn’t believe there was anything left to discover on guitar, it’s been used in so many different ways throughout the history of popular music. But this guy has completely reinvented the instrument in ways only a genius can comprehend. How does he even come up with these parts?! Let alone play them live while delivering a flawless vocal performance! It’s mesmerising!

    • @benthomas1885
      @benthomas1885 2 роки тому +6

      Jon martyn.

    • @truelovewontwait
      @truelovewontwait 2 роки тому

      @Andrew Salter all amazing musician but lack of pop hook it wont appeal to the masses.

    • @Jopeymessmusic
      @Jopeymessmusic 2 роки тому +2

      @Andrew Salter Hardly amateur hour, just very different styles. And of course, not at all comparable. Ben's strengths is his songwriting and storytelling. Something that is very lacking in the modern metal scene.

  • @rylandduffield5419
    @rylandduffield5419 3 роки тому +224

    For me he's on another level to any other singer songwriter out there. Everything seems so personal with him. When he's screaming in to the guitar pick up at the end I can feel it. Same with his albums, they're unique and emersive. Unbelievable

    • @simonrhys
      @simonrhys 3 роки тому +6

      If you haven't already, go see him live. It's amazing!

    • @alexjones3675
      @alexjones3675 3 роки тому +4

      he takes you on a journey for sure

    • @joemckeon4587
      @joemckeon4587 Рік тому +1

      Class

    • @subarolla
      @subarolla Рік тому +1

      Come listen again

  • @joshmills4
    @joshmills4 5 місяців тому +7

    This song captured my pain coming out of a 5 year relationship (from 15-20) perfectly. We built our young lives together, had the same friends, family… I was young and thought it was the end of the world. It’s still nice to feel that catharsis. The sadness of the first part of the song to the anger and confusion of the latter part. Perfect. Anyone listening for that reason ‘this is desert’ is not true. Give it time. You will be ok I promise.

    • @jaceastwood5361
      @jaceastwood5361 4 місяці тому

      oh man i relate to this a lot. came out of a 12-18 relationship and was so lost, didnt know how to be my own person. we were so involved in each others lives that i lost dozens of people when we split. this music has been what i need in the last few years since then. i wish you all the best

  • @trippylizard2802
    @trippylizard2802 4 місяці тому +2

    9 years later and this is still the best shit I’ve ever heard in my life!!

  • @skillerzhd9282
    @skillerzhd9282 2 місяці тому +2

    Still one of the best live performances i have seen. Mental 😮

  • @mrunknown4157
    @mrunknown4157 4 роки тому +78

    I saw Ben live around 7/8 years ago in Manchester at a small(ish) venue. We got to the venue quite early and Ben was stood outside having a smoke. My friends and I approached him and had a great chat with him, took pictures etc.. he later gave us a shoutout in the middle of his set. Truly amazing, and something I'll never forget. I'm just so glad his music grew and is now shared and loved so much by myself and others!

  • @nicolagregson6054
    @nicolagregson6054 8 років тому +430

    he sings and plays like he's got a fire inside him . Ben howard is in my opinion the Mozart of our time .

    • @alexpeneau1751
      @alexpeneau1751 8 років тому +5

      +Nicola Gregson i got the same opinion, but schhhht ! Keep that secret, too many people won't like it ;)

    • @jimmyg5608
      @jimmyg5608 8 років тому +3

      pffft okay then haha

    • @nicolagregson6054
      @nicolagregson6054 8 років тому +5

      James Guvercin what!! Like you can do better? How can you not appreciate his musical talent?!!

    • @deanweller2226
      @deanweller2226 8 років тому +9

      +Nicola Gregson Even my nan likes Ben Howard. He's a fuckin legend producing quality tunes

    • @jimmyg5608
      @jimmyg5608 8 років тому +2

      +Dean Well exactly he is music for nans. Look you just can't compare a child prodigy and genius to this guy.

  • @justchillinthe90s
    @justchillinthe90s Рік тому +2

    Come on Ben let’s have another full uk tour !

  • @Me-sv4kv
    @Me-sv4kv Рік тому +2

    And here I am again.

  • @andycosta7625
    @andycosta7625 4 роки тому +171

    2019 and i am still here

    • @chrispy61
      @chrispy61 4 роки тому +5

      Will still be here in my 80's that's for sure!

    • @andycosta7625
      @andycosta7625 4 роки тому +2

      @@chrispy61 same! truly a timeless performance

    • @luizahm
      @luizahm 4 роки тому

      In love forever...💖

    • @yeahbuddy4712
      @yeahbuddy4712 4 роки тому

      Yes everyday for past yr

    • @Mungo658
      @Mungo658 4 роки тому

      yeee

  • @saschros8820
    @saschros8820 3 роки тому +9

    I come here every now and then.. to listen to End of the Affair.. and to cry my heart out..

  • @allers1961
    @allers1961 4 місяці тому +2

    Will move you in ways that you haven't experienced before - otherworldly.

  • @theStevenPowell
    @theStevenPowell 11 місяців тому +5

    first time ive seen or heard this... absolutely stunning

    • @andyhartwatp
      @andyhartwatp 11 місяців тому

      Special that is this song saved my life please appreciate it

  • @stewillow1284
    @stewillow1284 Рік тому +38

    Listening to this again after a few years just brings joyful tears to my eyes A Saluti love, this guys voice

  • @mwchronic
    @mwchronic 8 років тому +44

    Just continues to get better each time I listen, and better live, than on his records.

  • @clemfandango8398
    @clemfandango8398 9 місяців тому +3

    Back again, summer 2023….. will never tire of this

  • @andyhartwatp
    @andyhartwatp 2 дні тому +1

    And here i find myself in the comments of a song that has soley got me through the past 9 years of my life for different reasons incredible stuff

  • @MarkMathewsMusic
    @MarkMathewsMusic 4 роки тому +25

    I'm watching this from my bed suffering with corona-virus and it's better than any medicine. 🙏

    • @rahulvikram3252
      @rahulvikram3252 4 роки тому +4

      God bless you dear, get well soon🙏💐

  • @narayanramchandani106
    @narayanramchandani106 3 роки тому +27

    Every time i think I'll play this song in the background, i end up watching this anyway

  • @omminous99
    @omminous99 2 роки тому +53

    I’ve listened to this to fall asleep to every night for 6 months now. It’s been a form of therapy to help through the hardest of times. Thank you Ben.

    • @dannyg2922
      @dannyg2922 2 роки тому +3

      Your not alone bud,I'm going through some shit from one being to the other,sending you my love

    • @omminous999
      @omminous999 2 роки тому +3

      @@dannyg2922 as you can see from my other post it’s been a year now lol. Hope things get better. They have for me a bit, but can’t erase the photos you took with your mind.

    • @alexanderspear9464
      @alexanderspear9464 8 місяців тому +1

      Same

    • @thisarfingai
      @thisarfingai 7 місяців тому

      @@omminous999 It gets easier.

    • @omminous999
      @omminous999 7 місяців тому

      @alexanderspear9464 I don’t listen to the song so much now…it’s worse I play and sing it on guitar lol. Just coming up to poignant time. Still hurts at times.

  • @ethside88
    @ethside88 6 місяців тому +1

    Late 2023 and I've finally made it! Simply breath taking 😊

  • @reubenjoshbonifacio6882
    @reubenjoshbonifacio6882 2 роки тому +5

    Who's still watching this magnificent performance from his almighty Ben Howard in 2021 ?