I remember when I got a job, I moved to another city, and spent a year there alone.. for me, my life was good, I was young.. But when my brother came home to visit me, he asked me if I was suffering in loneliness, I was offended and replied that I was doing great. The next day I asked him why he thought so, he told me he watched me while I played "Elephant" as we settled for the night. He said some things are evident by the type of music we listen to, more importantly, the way we sing it. I apparently lost my self and sang along even in the high pitches, as though I felt every word of it. To me it was normal, this is a masterpiece and that's how it is to be sung along. he refused, there was something wrong with me. Then I thought maybe he was right, I was lonely, but it was not like anyone could enter into that room and make me feel better. It's been 4 years now, and I just can't help get over this song. The same loneliness is lurking within.. But I don't regret it... We are all here for the human experience, and what better way to feel human than the existential feeling of being lonesome.
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. His voice, the tone, the rawness. Full of soul. The intimacy of his performance. The song change transition.
Although the Irish are great, I believe differently. It’s the unique individuals who oft become poets, from all different places where various perspectives roam, like no other. 😊
Damien has been the person I have gone to when i needed to be alone, for the last 11 years, I still remember watching Closer at the cinema, I loved the film, but I just wanted to get back home, and discover more about this singer, since then, I have been totally hooked. every song pictures a moment of my life like nothing else is able to. Unfortunately I have only been able to go to one of his concerts, but boy, I will never ever forget it. You will never read this Damien, but if you do. Thank you.
12 years ago my brother came home damien rice's album, we used to listening together, now we live in different countries, we have our own family but i'll never forget those golden moments. When I listen this song, i go back to that time when there was no worries, we just living.
He's an acquired taste, brilliant, passionate, and the ladies love him 😜but way way too heavy for most, to intense and graphic I'd say, no broad appeal at all. But this is a cracking song,many musicians like myself love him, he's successful. Just not main stream.🎸🎤😎
I remember when I discovered his music for the first time. It was around 2:00 A.M. I was depressed and I had planned to end my own life that night, and I happened to discovered this concert on UA-cam and I stayed awake listening to it. So basically his music saved my life...
It has been 14 years, sitting in my car listening to this song, reaching for your hand that wasn't there. It was the first time I noticed the ending line, until I find somebody new. But no one has ever came close.
Whoever did the lighting and the camerawork for this performance deserve accolades. Those wide shots and corner shots of him in an almost sepia spotlight are absolute perfection. Such an amazing compliment to his incredible performance!
Just a man and his guitar; A man who has a voice to reach the stars; his soul a glowing fire that keeps me warm; just a man and his guitar; who is only everything; he truly is absolutely everything; spectacular precious and Amazing❤Luv You Damien! You sing my heart back to life every single time!
A little late to the party but both songs are supposed to complete each other. Originally elephant was meant to be called The Blower's Daughter Part II.
Mr. Rice, you make me want to cry. I'm almost your age, your style of man, but you break my heart with every false pause, falsetto, stutter stop, broken C, waning F. Thanks man. You are doing it right.
Damien, the songs, the ambience, the light, the mist, the camera movement...I'm taken into another world, to a world of magic, love and peace, my Soul sings and flies ❤❤❤
Hey Ryan, if you ever come across this comment, you were an amazing guy, an incredible boyfriend and I hope you're in a relationship with someone who sees all your gifts and cherishes you. You got me through some of the darkest times in my life and you did it with so much music, including this piece. Thanks for being you and thanks for loving me and thanks for letting me love you.
I found this song when I was in a foster home And it has been the closest song to my heart that I find hard to listen to Even after all of THEESE years Thankyou
best live performance ever. he took the blowers daughter, which is one of the best songs, and made it look like its just part of the performance and then he went on and did this... woooooow
I come here most nights to put myself at peace with the day. I watched my wife walk down the aisle to The Blower's Daughter so it holds a very special place in my life. The transition and passion in Elephant is world's apart from he majority of other artists. The audience is captivated as per usual with Damien. A true musical genius 💛
I’m 38. I know this song by heart for god’s sake. I love this song so much. I just listened to this performance. Like now. I am so mad. But so happy. But like so shocked I missed that. Beauty. Still mad though. ❤ from France
And so it is just like you said it would be Life goes easy on me Most of the time And so it is the shorter story No love, no glory No hero in her sky I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes And so it is just like you said it should be We'll both forget the breeze Most of the time And so it is the colder water The Blower's daughter The pupil in denial I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes off you I can't take my eyes Did I say that I loathe you? Did I say that I want to leave it all behind? I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind off you I can't take my mind My mind, my mind 'Til I find somebody new
I am 61 and actually followed my nose from Disturbed to here. UA-cam is amazing but it is sad that musicians aren't paid for their years of dedication and sacrifice anymore. You get what you pay for folks so, I hope if you like Damien that you get out your wallets. ☮
what an outstanding and undervalued artist Mr Rice is. he is a constant in my ears. this song , the blowers is without doubt his best piece of work. love his voice a nd words
I found him back in 2005. When I was with my Ex. We still talk. But we don’t talk about this music because it brings back too many memories we want to relive but can’t
Can u cry just bc someone you just discovered turnes out so talented that u can't cope?! I'm just crying my eyes out bc he is smth else, this raw emotions in his voice omg, wow he made me feel every word 😭👌👏👏👏👏what an artist!!!
He is the fundamental difference between an artist and a musician. He is applying his craft in a cleansing way. You feel his music, I think that’s possible only because he truly felt/lived/was able to survive his experiences. It’s tragic really, friggin Shakespearean that this immensely talented man would much rather be growing grapes with his lovely wife and children than splaying his pain for all of us to see. Then his life’s mistakes and regrets wouldn’t place him on this peak of sorrow for him to climb over and over. I’m sorry for your pain, I hope your able to find true joy in this life. Thank you for the painful honesty of your lyrics.
Damien is mesmerizing. His songs and voice are so full of feelings that is a rarity on these times. Only few artists like him can take you into a journey with his songs. I love this man.
December 2002 to March 2007 of my life in one 9 minute video, the start and the end. I can only remember moments now, but great moments. So strange how five years can sieve through your fingers so easily. By the end there was just indifference by us both. Living together but terribly apart. Five years gone.
It is one of those most captivating things for me to experience in life to witness his emotional journey thru all of his songs. I don't think I have ever seen an artist that put that much of his soul in his works, all of his live performances are just masterpieces, and I am grateful
Damien give us this precious fuson version live! Two songs at the same melhodic line...Amazing!!! (Blowers Daughter + Elephant)....about 10 min of pure emotional Spirit...Celtic Ritual, I believe...a little (much)more than simple Music. Gods Blessed You Damien Rice!
It reminds me what jamiroquai said about a great song.... He said something like : "If a song can be sung with just one instrument then it's a great song... "... This kind of song seems to carry deep feelings... Touching song...
Damien and Lisa Hannigan were unstoppable. Seen them in the Limelight on Belfast about 16 years ago. Was, and always will be the best concert I've ever seen!
@@kodawall2463 They were in one. They haven't been for a long time. Listening to both of them give their side of the story is heartbreaking. He was always afraid he'd lose her, and that fear pushed her away, but he never stopped loving her, even though that fear made it harder and harder to see. He's been going through all the stages of grief in his songs ever since, though it looks like he's slowly healing. I don't know as much about how Lisa is doing, but I hope she's okay. I don't think she ever stopped caring either. I just think she felt there was no longer a place for her.
I remember when I got a job, I moved to another city, and spent a year there alone.. for me, my life was good, I was young..
But when my brother came home to visit me, he asked me if I was suffering in loneliness, I was offended and replied that I was doing great.
The next day I asked him why he thought so, he told me he watched me while I played "Elephant" as we settled for the night.
He said some things are evident by the type of music we listen to, more importantly, the way we sing it. I apparently lost my self and sang along even in the high pitches, as though I felt every word of it. To me it was normal, this is a masterpiece and that's how it is to be sung along. he refused, there was something wrong with me.
Then I thought maybe he was right, I was lonely, but it was not like anyone could enter into that room and make me feel better.
It's been 4 years now, and I just can't help get over this song. The same loneliness is lurking within.. But I don't regret it...
We are all here for the human experience, and what better way to feel human than the existential feeling of being lonesome.
Thank God for those pillows in those pillowcases ❤
Either way I bet it sounded beautiful
Wow so true 😭love this sentimental piece
i am floored, i feel this so deeply
I understand. To be understood and to understand this makes all the difference imo.
No one bleeds all over their microphone quite like Damien Rice.
Ben Howard.
@@McStoolio 100% agree. A beautiful musician
Glen Hansard!
this guys is insane :o
wow , how perfectly said
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. His voice, the tone, the rawness. Full of soul. The intimacy of his performance. The song change transition.
older chests..
Are you that 3am person who like to hear this kind of music alone?
oh shit sonnnnn
2:10
always
More like almost 5 am during lockdown
I'd rather not alone but so it is...
The Irish are poets, storytellers and can convey emotions better than any others. Genius performance.
............Any others, except Mexicans......indeed
Amazing voice and songwriter
Although the Irish are great, I believe differently. It’s the unique individuals who oft become poets, from all different places where various perspectives roam, like no other. 😊
@@alexi.de.charleyeah i agree
@@miguelhernandez-jc6yr as a fellow mexican (half mexican though) who do you view as good storytellers especially musically that are mexican?
Damien has been the person I have gone to when i needed to be alone, for the last 11 years, I still remember watching Closer at the cinema, I loved the film, but I just wanted to get back home, and discover more about this singer, since then, I have been totally hooked. every song pictures a moment of my life like nothing else is able to. Unfortunately I have only been able to go to one of his concerts, but boy, I will never ever forget it. You will never read this Damien, but if you do. Thank you.
+symba Same here.
+symba same with me
+symba At his concert in Brazil, I tried not to cry just to pay more attention. He is amazing live!
god, this comment almost made me cry 😢 it is always so beautiful when people find such a deep connection with a song or artist...good for you.
I'm smoking a blunt with Damien and he is blessed to have hit your heart. smoke out with us!!
Brings in 2020 with some timeless classics. Who's here with me? Who's listening to this song in 2020?
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this ua-cam.com/video/w3G6pL8TpIA/v-deo.html
❤
I am
Still listening in MN, USA
me.
A masterpiece. Electricity for the soul.
Indeed.
Watching on fathers day 2021 ...missing my daghter ...if you ever see this daddy always love you Autumn x
I can’t take my ears off of this song!
2 forgotten classics by such an underrated artist. We need this kind of talent in 2021. What happened to real music.
I dont know what happened to real music, it doesnt seem to exist!
Dermot Kennedy happened :)
Where have you been living? How is Damien Rice underrated?
There’s no real music anymore, and it’s sad.
He is not underrated. He is the best singer-songwriter, and he is an acclaimed worldwide.
Elephant will forever be my favorite song ever. Magical lyrics by an amazing musical poet. His voice is like no other.
2024 anyone? I was 21 when I first heard this. Hearing this and the blowers daughter takes me back to beautiful memories.
2020! Anyone?
It’s 2022 and I’m still listening to this masterpiece.
Yes in Lockdown in Dublin 💕
@@marymolloy4133 yes, lockdown in California. May,2020
Me in quarantine.
2020 june in Seoul
Yes sir
The man who sings raw feelings instead of a song
Exactly that.
I must say I'm jealous to all of the people who got to see this masterpiece live
Daryl C Join his newsletter and cross your fingers. I was able to see him twice a few years ago by some miracle. He is amazing.
Saw him live yesterday. Too bad he didn't play this song.
Daryl C ,saw him down the pub last night...............
Watched him live a few months ago. I was starstruck the entire time, I'm not even lying
@@breenwalshe7667 Which pub? I wanna come there.
12 years ago my brother came home damien rice's album, we used to listening together, now we live in different countries, we have our own family but i'll never forget those golden moments. When I listen this song, i go back to that time when there was no worries, we just living.
The HEART is ETERNAL. Those moments will NEVER DIE.
So do I ❤
He has to be one of the most under-rated artists.
He is not!!! You & I “know” him😉
He's an acquired taste, brilliant, passionate, and the ladies love him 😜but way way too heavy for most, to intense and graphic I'd say, no broad appeal at all.
But this is a cracking song,many musicians like myself love him, he's successful.
Just not main stream.🎸🎤😎
Indeed, that's also why I was always listening
He's getting better as he ages like an exquisite wine. Love him
Nice.
love too.
He ages?!
Gama
Our Fantasy Life ,
This is absolutely ridiculous. What a voice. What an artist!
2021 still so hard. Rice always calm me down.
Always stunning and meaningful.
Listened exactly when this video and concert got released 9 years ago, I remember I even shared❤
I remember when I discovered his music for the first time. It was around 2:00 A.M. I was depressed and I had planned to end my own life that night, and I happened to discovered this concert on UA-cam and I stayed awake listening to it. So basically his music saved my life...
Steeven Hyde - just keep on hanging on. It always gets better ❤️
Bro hope you are well. It probably gets easier
Don't give up
I've discovered now!
So good your choice!!
Fight! It's hard But Fight. You've nothing to loose.
I Hope You're better Now.
A greeting from Italy
I cry everytime listening to this no matter what my mood. Happy tears, sad tears, struggle tears.... 🌼 what a piece ❤️
same!
Also.
Me too
ALWAYS listen to Damien at 3am ❤
Can I ask why?
@@OJAX3 Cos she may cry like a baby
It has been 14 years, sitting in my car listening to this song, reaching for your hand that wasn't there. It was the first time I noticed the ending line, until I find somebody new. But no one has ever came close.
💔
I hurt with/for you man.
Too sad.
Sometimes you only get it once!
Whoever did the lighting and the camerawork for this performance deserve accolades. Those wide shots and corner shots of him in an almost sepia spotlight are absolute perfection. Such an amazing compliment to his incredible performance!
yes its so beautiful
Just a man and his guitar; A man who has a voice to reach the stars; his soul a glowing fire that keeps me warm; just a man and his guitar; who is only everything; he truly is absolutely everything; spectacular precious and Amazing❤Luv You Damien! You sing my heart back to life every single time!
I am a singer songwriter and would love to sing a song for you. I love what you said
damn this guy is the epitome of a true musician.
Verdadero musico
holy shit this performance..and the audience, silent..perfection
I am here again and always to listen to this story again and again!
The transition between the two songs is so impressive. Both melancholy songs; both entwined beautifully.
Not that difficult since they are both in the same tone sort.
A little late to the party but both songs are supposed to complete each other. Originally elephant was meant to be called The Blower's Daughter Part II.
Blower's Daughter:- We'll both forget the breeze
Elephant:- Do you still forget the breeze?
pienso lo mismo, la transición entre las canciones es genial.
Mr. Rice, you make me want to cry. I'm almost your age, your style of man, but you break my heart with every false pause, falsetto, stutter stop, broken C, waning F. Thanks man. You are doing it right.
Damien, the songs, the ambience, the light, the mist, the camera movement...I'm taken into another world, to a world of magic, love and peace, my Soul sings and flies ❤❤❤
Loved the movie Closer especially because of this beautiful song.
when my heart hurts I look for Damien and then it hurts a little less - because my pain can live outside me inside his songs
How beautifully said
Hey Ryan, if you ever come across this comment, you were an amazing guy, an incredible boyfriend and I hope you're in a relationship with someone who sees all your gifts and cherishes you. You got me through some of the darkest times in my life and you did it with so much music, including this piece. Thanks for being you and thanks for loving me and thanks for letting me love you.
Coming back to this in 2023 is A TRIP 🥺 wow
Never get tired of coming back and listening to him 👌🏻
There's no more anger in his voice.
yep, that's why I can relate.
It's great to compare Elephnt from this performance with Elephant from his concert from Korea in 2012
Oliver William Quinn yea.... i miss his anger voice... it was really beautiful, but now sounds like reached nirvada,... did he let her go now?
***** Oivier is right don't try to start somthing negative here. People are peacefully giving their opinions. Stay classy.
Oliver William Quinn i'm missing out a bit because i don't follow him that much. what happened between 2012 and 2014?
What a great concert given by an amazing man with the most beautiful voice.
Always makes me cry this does
I found this song when I was in a foster home
And it has been the closest song to my heart that I find hard to listen to
Even after all of THEESE years
Thankyou
this the sound of a place to come to when it feels hard to be anywhere. his voice is the quilt you need when the world is too much.
Love Damien so much. What a poet's soul.
One of the best songs around. Very sad but simply beautiful.
an underrrated genius of our time, and that's kind good
Alexandre Folquito people prefer pop over this music, and I don't get it
How is that good?
@@blackeesh463 That his music is not commercialized and mainstream
Omg, I've found this man and I can't stop listening him, he's voice is incredibly beautiful.
I’m the same way. I discovered Damien about a month ago...can’t believe my luck!
@@virginiaknighten4687 You should listen to a band called "Juniper" baby Damo rice..Great song called "weatherman"...
best live performance ever. he took the blowers daughter, which is one of the best songs, and made it look like its just part of the performance and then he went on and did this... woooooow
My two favorite songs and favorite live performance, best late night song ever.
🍷🍷🍷😥💜
a voice and a guitar... and so it is... enough to touch the heavens
I come here most nights to put myself at peace with the day. I watched my wife walk down the aisle to The Blower's Daughter so it holds a very special place in my life. The transition and passion in Elephant is world's apart from he majority of other artists. The audience is captivated as per usual with Damien. A true musical genius 💛
Sitting here, full-on goosebumps down both legs, both arms, fighting back tears, I don't know why.
You don't get any closer to perfect than this.
J
It takes me to the burial of my long lost memories and their scent which is still dominant in my vains .
2019 anyone? what a pure performance
2020!
2020
Is 25 too late to fall in love for the first time? I feel sick. Tired of everything after having lost her.
I’m 38. I know this song by heart for god’s sake. I love this song so much. I just listened to this performance. Like now. I am so mad. But so happy. But like so shocked I missed that. Beauty. Still mad though. ❤ from France
And so it is just like you said it would be
Life goes easy on me
Most of the time
And so it is the shorter story
No love, no glory
No hero in her sky
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes
And so it is just like you said it should be
We'll both forget the breeze
Most of the time
And so it is the colder water
The Blower's daughter
The pupil in denial
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes
Did I say that I loathe you?
Did I say that I want to leave it all behind?
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind
My mind, my mind
'Til I find somebody new
I txt my wife this chorus back in the day. nearly sure thats why she married me. shes absolutely gorgeous. thanks damo xx
If you’re listening to this as a time traveler in 2022 you have awesome taste 🥰
If i could time travel i would go back to the seventies!
Found this by chance. Usually I become bored of songs, at least for awhile. This song sounds MORE BEAUTIFUL EVERY TIME I HEAR IT
I am 61 and actually followed my nose from Disturbed to here. UA-cam is amazing but it is sad that musicians aren't paid for their years of dedication and sacrifice anymore.
You get what you pay for folks so, I hope if you like Damien that you get out your wallets. ☮
Heartbreaking. Elephant cuts to the quick. I just come back...again and again. And a masterclass in performing.
2020 and the beauty of these songs still remain and get even more beautiful
Just come out from his show at Paris. Sensational & an absolute must see on this tour. Came straight online to see more. Unbelievable experience
Always come back to Damien........
He's so beautiful, inside and outside. Such passion, his voice, the love he puts into it. Such a wonderful gift to us.
Steeven Hyde linda
@@ing_a8653 😊
Thanks for the amazing music!
This is my favorite video on youtube
oh my god
Gustavo Barbosa you can listen George Kidonakis and another version of this song
Gustavo Barbosa hi
Same
More of this please and less trap.
No autotunes, nothing.. just a man, his voice and a guitar. #Immortalsong
The Artist, the Guitar and The Voice ... Soo Beautiful !
what an outstanding and undervalued artist Mr Rice is. he is a constant in my ears. this song , the blowers is without doubt his best piece of work. love his voice a nd words
Beyond touching. Haunting beauty. Unique like a great Irish poetry
This guy should be a global superstar
The sweetness of sorrow is something only a few will ever experience. These two songs are all about that...
I found him back in 2005. When I was with my Ex. We still talk. But we don’t talk about this music because it brings back too many memories we want to relive but can’t
Can u cry just bc someone you just discovered turnes out so talented that u can't cope?! I'm just crying my eyes out bc he is smth else, this raw emotions in his voice omg, wow he made me feel every word 😭👌👏👏👏👏what an artist!!!
The most authentic,,unique sad song in the world
I wish someone were here listening to this with me.
He is the fundamental difference between an artist and a musician. He is applying his craft in a cleansing way. You feel his music, I think that’s possible only because he truly felt/lived/was able to survive his experiences.
It’s tragic really, friggin Shakespearean that this immensely talented man would much rather be growing grapes with his lovely wife and children than splaying his pain for all of us to see. Then his life’s mistakes and regrets wouldn’t place him on this peak of sorrow for him to climb over and over.
I’m sorry for your pain, I hope your able to find true joy in this life. Thank you for the painful honesty of your lyrics.
awesome, took me somewhere else!
Damien is mesmerizing. His songs and voice are so full of feelings that is a rarity on these times. Only few artists like him can take you into a journey with his songs. I love this man.
This song makes me want to run back to you. Old (but the best) memories of my life can't hide anytime I listen to him! I MISS YOU!
My favorite brooding Irish musical genius. There's nothing like feeling the masterpiece .This one is beautiful and heartbreaking.
Someone help this guy, he is suffering a lot, you can feel in your voice and your chords… He is brilliant singer! Amazing, Damien!
why do his songs give u goosebumps ? the pure simplicity and genuineness strikes right at the heart
Because you opened the door to your soul and Damien walked in :)
December 2002 to March 2007 of my life in one 9 minute video, the start and the end. I can only remember moments now, but great moments. So strange how five years can sieve through your fingers so easily. By the end there was just indifference by us both. Living together but terribly apart. Five years gone.
This live is a masterpiece.
I really love the transition from the first to the second song.
One of these days I am going to see this Minstrel live.
Every time I hear this angle/man sing my heart learns something new.
His songs are unique, he's unique. I don't think I can compare him or his songs with any others.
It is one of those most captivating things for me to experience in life to witness his emotional journey thru all of his songs. I don't think I have ever seen an artist that put that much of his soul in his works, all of his live performances are just masterpieces, and I am grateful
Perfectly said 👍
This is my soul laid bare. Thank you for creating a song that encapsulates the beauty and pain that life entails.
Damien give us this precious fuson version live! Two songs at the same melhodic line...Amazing!!! (Blowers Daughter + Elephant)....about 10 min of pure emotional Spirit...Celtic Ritual, I believe...a little (much)more than simple Music. Gods Blessed You Damien Rice!
je pourrais ecouter damien rice pendant des heures , par milliers , tellement j aime j aime j aime
It reminds me what jamiroquai said about a great song.... He said something like : "If a song can be sung with just one instrument then it's a great song... "...
This kind of song seems to carry deep feelings... Touching song...
un des meilleurs auteur/compositeur/interpréte de cette décennie , a n'en pas douter
Damien and Lisa Hannigan were unstoppable. Seen them in the Limelight on Belfast about 16 years ago. Was, and always will be the best concert I've ever seen!
What's with Him and Lisa? Are they in somewhat, relationship? I just discovered this gem yesterday!!
@@kodawall2463 They were in one. They haven't been for a long time. Listening to both of them give their side of the story is heartbreaking. He was always afraid he'd lose her, and that fear pushed her away, but he never stopped loving her, even though that fear made it harder and harder to see.
He's been going through all the stages of grief in his songs ever since, though it looks like he's slowly healing. I don't know as much about how Lisa is doing, but I hope she's okay. I don't think she ever stopped caring either. I just think she felt there was no longer a place for her.
The singer
The song writer
The music
The soul in it
Very few would understand...
a piece of art❣️Glad we exist in the same time and space.