Short story. 2007, I came back from a night clubbing in London around 4am. Put on a radio show called The Blue Room which played an eclectic mix for chill out. Fell asleep. In my dreams I heard the most beautiful song and saw pictures to it. When I woke up I had to find out what it was. Listened to the online stream of the show and as soon as it came on I had goosebumps. It remains a significant moment of discovery for me and will always take me back. The song was Heartbeats - Jose Gonzales
Looove that one. It was used in an ad for a TV a solid 15-odd years ago when I was at school and it caught my attention so well that I learned to play the guitar part by ear without even knowing at first what the song was called.
Got introduced to him in 2010 with RDR when first entering Mexico. I never thought a videogame moment would stick so much with me. I think that was the first game that made me that happen, and this man one of the reasons. 10 years later, I am still following him.
Exactly! After riding into Mexico was the most awestruck I've ever been with a video game, mostly in part by his song. The next day I bought all of José's music and it's in my music rotation at least once a week since. I wish he'd record more.
@ 2:03 --- How Low --- "How low are you willing to go Before you reach all your selfish goals Punch line after punch line Leaving us sore, leaving us sore Absorbed in your ill hustling Feeding a monster, just feeding a monster Invasion after invasion This means war, this means war Someday you'll be up to your knees In the shit you see All the gullible that you mislead Won't be up or it Where to, will you relocate Now that it's war, now that it's war"
@@jakepaterson6857 that's because he was very very shy .. actually he kills himself because he was kind of depress.. there's a documentary here in YT ..
The band - The Darkness - huddled around a campfire in tattered leopard-print spandex, each chewing on one of your arms and legs. They wipe the grease from their lips with spandex-clad arms before going in for another bite. “Don’t let The Darkness eat you up.”
i LOVE José, saw him in Dublin touring Veneer when it was released... amazing musician. Sweden is great for awesome music, for people who like this - check out Daniel Norgren, he might just float your boat Respect :)
These are all beautiful songs off his best album but I wish it wasn't so short, and I wish he included Teardrop and/or Cycling Trivialities. Fantastic performance nonetheless.
That's magic. To his thumb up at the end to get some approval, I would have respond:"Sorry, didn't record because I thought it was just rehearsal... let's do it again!"
Back when I was struggling with insomnia I would take large amounts of diphenhydramine and put on Jose Gonzales records and have extremely weird experiences. I'm better now but the feeling of skin-crawling drowsiness comes back whenever I hear his guitar. Melatonin is great kids.
@@slash196 Yeah I've tried it for years. No luck unfortunately. I'm on ambien now. They work sometimes. Usually just make me feel worse though. Thankfully it's not a every night thing. Sometimes I sleep like a baby.
It was probably at least 10 years ago he had this short hair ;) This is 13 years ago, to be exact; all the songs are from his second album, released that year (2007).
"How low are you willing to go Before you reach all your selfish goals Punch line after punch line Leaving us sore, leaving us sore Absorbed in your ill hustling Feeding a monster, just feeding a monster Invasion after invasion This means war, this means war Someday you'll be up to your knees In the shit you see All the gullible that you mislead Won't be up or it Where to, will you relocate Now that it's war, now that it's war"
Don't forget: 2:03 - How Low Does anyone know the date of this? It's all from 'In Our Nature' so I guess it was a few years before the upload date, but Google tells me nothing.
Short story. 2007, I came back from a night clubbing in London around 4am. Put on a radio show called The Blue Room which played an eclectic mix for chill out. Fell asleep. In my dreams I heard the most beautiful song and saw pictures to it. When I woke up I had to find out what it was. Listened to the online stream of the show and as soon as it came on I had goosebumps. It remains a significant moment of discovery for me and will always take me back.
The song was Heartbeats - Jose Gonzales
Looove that one. It was used in an ad for a TV a solid 15-odd years ago when I was at school and it caught my attention so well that I learned to play the guitar part by ear without even knowing at first what the song was called.
3 minutes in, first time ever listening to this guy, can already see myself listening for a long time after today
He's incredible. I had the pleasure of seeing him live about a year ago. It's one of the best shows I've ever been to.
Welcome to the club.
His first two albums are fantastic. First one in particular.
@@padawansound6423 vestiges and claws is damn good too, in my opinion.
@@MilesWilliams88 Yeah, he hasn't put out anything that I haven't loved
I can’t believe how little views this has gotten. Been listening to him for years, incredible voice and soul
It’s fairly new. Don’t worry, it will be blown up by 6 months
He should make a new album
Got introduced to him in 2010 with RDR when first entering Mexico. I never thought a videogame moment would stick so much with me. I think that was the first game that made me that happen, and this man one of the reasons. 10 years later, I am still following him.
Exactly! After riding into Mexico was the most awestruck I've ever been with a video game, mostly in part by his song. The next day I bought all of José's music and it's in my music rotation at least once a week since. I wish he'd record more.
Same here, that really is the most iconic video game moment for me and since that I now love everything he's done and his work with Junip too
He is truly amazing!
same.
I'm from Brazil and i feel the same as you. I've player This game in 2010 and that momento was struck in my mind ver since
@ 2:03 --- How Low ---
"How low are you willing to go
Before you reach all your selfish goals
Punch line after punch line
Leaving us sore, leaving us sore
Absorbed in your ill hustling
Feeding a monster, just feeding a monster
Invasion after invasion
This means war, this means war
Someday you'll be up to your knees
In the shit you see
All the gullible that you mislead
Won't be up or it
Where to, will you relocate
Now that it's war, now that it's war"
Thank You For the. Lyrics❤❤✌✌🌏🌎🌍
His Album 'Veneer' was fabulous. Very serene and beautiful!!
This is probably the finest, most meaningful youtube music channel out there, keep on the incredible work basement crew! you're the saviours!
true but have you checked out Vulfpeck?
he's a sensitive soul...always got time for Jose x
Some kind of ethereal quality to this man's art and expression. Captivating
Started to play guitar after "Far away" from RDR. thx Jose...
I need to find this basement and hang out in it.
That rug really ties the room together.
I absolutely love to hear José González play his music live. Thank you for this.
Great music, great artist, tremendous soft, kind nature expressed in his music and carried through his voice perfectly. 😊🎼
What would this world be without Nick Drake, R.i.p.
You cant imaginé, Nick playing the basement?.my my...
@@p.b.palaciosalmafuerte3463 epic wouldn't even begin to describe, utter beauty and brilliance it would be.
I see some james Taylor too
Pink moon for sure
@@jakepaterson6857 that's because he was very very shy .. actually he kills himself because he was kind of depress.. there's a documentary here in YT ..
Te enviamos nuestro amor, José.
Mientras tanto recibimos el tuyo.
Just amazing to watch him weave his magic.....thank you
Thank you so much man. Lots of love!
I love seeing people saying good things about him. His soul belongs to heaven!
The band - The Darkness - huddled around a campfire in tattered leopard-print spandex, each chewing on one of your arms and legs. They wipe the grease from their lips with spandex-clad arms before going in for another bite.
“Don’t let The Darkness eat you up.”
Amazing! Brazil loves u!
Man,this guy's music is so good.
i LOVE José, saw him in Dublin touring Veneer when it was released... amazing musician. Sweden is great for awesome music, for people who like this - check out Daniel Norgren, he might just float your boat Respect :)
Both his singing and guitar playing are flawless. Amazing performer.
Love his sound, does anyone hear a bit of Radiohead in here? So good
Yeah, they swim the same waters for sure. I find Gonzales more raw, painfully so sometimes..
@@TRUEiMPROrecords The same audio engineer
Well, now I can't un-hear that haha. Your are spot on.
@@danielriddle6595 haha
yeah and bert jansch vibes too. love the sound.
Jose is so good, those magic fingers!
Velvety notes, effortless ❤️
His guitar chords tell a story as much his vocals do :)
it is hypnotizing
These are all beautiful songs off his best album but I wish it wasn't so short, and I wish he included Teardrop and/or Cycling Trivialities. Fantastic performance nonetheless.
Magic. Thank you, beautiful soul.
Him and James Taylor need to get together... the colossal acoustic jam potential of that gives me a renob!!! Peace and love always and never.
He's way too good for James Taylor. He is a far better guitarist and vocalist. Sorry. James was okay but not out of this world, like Gonzalez is!!
He is amazing, but here hes still better!!! Awesome voice and guitar tone.
Una sorpresa ver a José en The Basement y se pasó tocando y cantando HOW LOW... Woooowwwww gracias panas
That's magic. To his thumb up at the end to get some approval, I would have respond:"Sorry, didn't record because I thought it was just rehearsal... let's do it again!"
José songs are so powerful, thanks for all
He has to be one of the greatest musicians out there…
The best. Period
Back when I was struggling with insomnia I would take large amounts of diphenhydramine and put on Jose Gonzales records and have extremely weird experiences. I'm better now but the feeling of skin-crawling drowsiness comes back whenever I hear his guitar. Melatonin is great kids.
I struggle with Insomnia also. It's hell. Hope all is well with you now.
@@MilesWilliams88 Melatonin finally cracked it for me, it might work for you too. Give it a try.
@@slash196 Yeah I've tried it for years. No luck unfortunately. I'm on ambien now. They work sometimes. Usually just make me feel worse though. Thankfully it's not a every night thing. Sometimes I sleep like a baby.
Try Low’s first album
Extraordinario!!!
I saw you in Monterrey, Mexico!
Woah, so glad I found this series. I've been following him since college. My favorite will always be his cover of Heartbeats by the Knife
DAMN I thought this was a recently recorded video but one comment said it was from 10 years ago. I was hoping for new music from him.
It was probably at least 10 years ago he had this short hair ;) This is 13 years ago, to be exact; all the songs are from his second album, released that year (2007).
he has new stuff out in just the past few weeks. And... uh.. no surprise, it's amazing. Visions is the name of one of the tracks
Jose Gonzalez...fine time guarantee...cheers!!!
Mooi om mee wakker te worden in vrede tijdens wrede tijden
He remainds me so much to Nick Drake, I love José 's music, absolutely beautiful!
How low is also in the song's list. You should include it, right after "Abram" @fromthebasement
That is true they should put it on info zone
"How low are you willing to go
Before you reach all your selfish goals
Punch line after punch line
Leaving us sore, leaving us sore
Absorbed in your ill hustling
Feeding a monster, just feeding a monster
Invasion after invasion
This means war, this means war
Someday you'll be up to your knees
In the shit you see
All the gullible that you mislead
Won't be up or it
Where to, will you relocate
Now that it's war, now that it's war"
11:38 He seem pretty good. Don't you think he could use a bigger change cup?
2:03 How Low
You go 'from the basement'!
beautiful
Stellar 🎸
That right hand! He's playing simple chords & sounds like a couple of guitarists & a percussionist
Magnificent
dont let the darkness eat you up
amazing artist.
Qué agradable sujeto! Debería volver a tocar con Junip...
Just wonderful. :)
Bravo!!! Jose is alaways amazing
Anybody know when this was recorded???
Like 10 years ago.
@@betraytheteam That's what I figured. But I was hoping it was fairly current :-)!!! I hope he's been writing music during lockdown!!! Thank you.
2007, the same year the album he's playing songs from was released.
@@RayasNegroOvejas Thanks!
first time i listened to him was in a game. Life is strange. the song crosses
Wish far away was on here
song from 1:57 is "How Low"
The Man! The Legend!
shoes now? dang
I love it!!! 👏🏻💖🇧🇷
when will be the next episode? I really like the performances!
Viva jose
Don't forget:
2:03 - How Low
Does anyone know the date of this? It's all from 'In Our Nature' so I guess it was a few years before the upload date, but Google tells me nothing.
Hipnótico!!!
Beautiful❤️
Maravilla
Bravo!
NewsFlash!!!! 11 people died today when their heads exploded after not being allowed to applaud for Jose Gonzalez...
C'est un pur génie
Blessed
Nick Drake crossed with Arthur Russell.
Nice.
:-)
Un soigneur d'humeur.
Like it a lot !!
When was this filmed?
Is the Jonny Greenwood's tele back there??
it’s nigel godrichs series, so it could well be
This one is left handed
“Then why are you smiling?”
“Because I know something you don’t know.”
“And what is that?”
“My guitar is not left-handed!”
Sounds a lot like Nick Drake...
bgumbel71 - he covers Nick Drake
Definitely has been influenced by him
You must listen Silvio Rodríguez
His name is Silvio
Silvio Rodríguez is a Cuban poet and singer
Are there LPs from the records available
Yes
what kind of mics are you using to for the guitar?
Simples e bonito
monstro sagrado
whaat band is setup behind? thats not johnnys tele
Is this the same guy from RedDead Redemption?
Nick Drake's influence
They're both poets & insightful wisdom caretakers indeed
Audible nature
JG is me - upon my most awake moments
klling 2luv, dying to live
Shades of Nick Drake...
Amazing I just wish I couldn't hear his foot keeping beat
can i unlike and then like it again? what´s with the algorithm?
Oei vei! Anotha Shoah....
Who the fuck downvoted this??
I'm getting some serious James Taylor vibes here
beautiful
2:02 How Low.