Agreed! I could go for a studio cover release as well. Although I prefer Okkervil on a whole. Okkervil cover of some tracks on For Emma would be great!
First time i've heard this and must have just listened to it about 20 times on repeat now - absolute magic. Would love to be able to write this sort of stuff.
This is such a gorgeous take on the song. I love it when one of my favorite musicians covers another one of my favorite musicians. If only Okkervil River would return the favor... ;-) (By the way, since it seems like most of the commenters here are Bon Iver fans rather than Okkervil River fans - check them out! Chances are if you like Bon Iver you'll like Okkervil too. Their albums Black Sheep Boy or The Stage Names are both excellent starting points.)
Agreed! Also, “Sleep and Wake-Up Songs” is the first thing of theirs I heard, it’s my favorite of theirs, and “A Favor” is my favorite song of theirs, that ep/album might be their closest to Bon Iver’s style.
this is the most on point i've heard him sing yet. by all means hes always great... but this is spot on. every note. i'm not big on precision, but when you hear it like this.. its just great
I really likes his style of music. He bringsalong a warm feeling deep inside me. It feels me up with what i almost would compare with the satisfaction of love.
@FMECCTV he composed "For emma" completely by himself, bon iver was his stage name. He started playing with the other members on his first major tour! But i agree that people should realise that bon iver is now a group!
HUGE Okkervil River fan, and I love this video, cool as f**k. Bon Iver is really something great, Love the way he made it totally his own, the only way to remake a great song.
I loved Okkervil River for doing this album and having this "pre-release" with "Stage Names" playing... I wonder if Will knew that the band Bon Iver was destined for Grammy Awards? I also have a feeling when Justin was accepting the award and he thanked and extended his hand out to "all the non-nominees who've never been here and never will be here." I have a feeling Okkervil River is one such group, although he was nominated for liner notes last year.
Glad to see your paying attention. But thanks for the background. I had no idea he was actually in a different band... How were the unsuccessful ? They had internal issues? or... Cuz I don't know how success is measured when you have one album lol...
Excellent! EXACTLY what I am looking for! You are fully aware of its simplicity, and can find greatness in more than its sound! The emotional side of this guys work is pretty potent, and I'm sure it really does evoke a great love for many a listener. CSNY is the example I have been using as a comparison too! I feel that this guy can be the modern day Neil Young,if only he would team up with a few other artists and make a nice little folk band with 3p harmonies. Wouldn't that be awesome? lol
@UpisDown11 @navajo5150 Neither of those are Justin's brother. The one that looks like Matthew Fox is Sean Carey, and the young blonde chap is Mike Noyce. The three of them were the entirety of the band until they added Matthew McCaughan. Now its the four of them, and its wonderful :)
i love his voice. he actually has a really deep voice so i can't figure out if he just has a really incredible range, or if he's always singing falcetto.
It is going well, thanks for asking. Half way complete with my 5th semester. How goes your schooling? Hate to get off topic though. Opinions on the music perhaps as well?
Can you explain this to me? I assume he does not literally "save lives," but you think he makes such a positive impact that he is capable of doing something magnificent? What of his music makes you feel this way, aside from the "poetry?"
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I come back to this every few months or so. Thanks for the help.
I just want to hear every single song that Justin Vernon is involved with ❤ he gives me so much life
same! i am here for everything jv/bon iver.
I LOVE BON IVER!!! his voice is like a northern wind through pines and snow and winter!!
Agreed! Are you also an Okkervil fan?
I don't know who is drinking coffee and flipping through a magazine while Bon Iver is doing this, but HOW? I would just stare. Awe, awe, awe.
I can't stop listening to this version. Just incredible. I want to hear them play it live.
Agreed! I could go for a studio cover release as well. Although I prefer Okkervil on a whole. Okkervil cover of some tracks on For Emma would be great!
First time i've heard this and must have just listened to it about 20 times on repeat now - absolute magic. Would love to be able to write this sort of stuff.
Keep working at it. It’ll come out of you. Have you heard the original?
this song touch my soul every single time that i listen it
I can't do anything but love Okkervil River and Bon Iver
This is such a gorgeous take on the song. I love it when one of my favorite musicians covers another one of my favorite musicians. If only Okkervil River would return the favor... ;-)
(By the way, since it seems like most of the commenters here are Bon Iver fans rather than Okkervil River fans - check them out! Chances are if you like Bon Iver you'll like Okkervil too. Their albums Black Sheep Boy or The Stage Names are both excellent starting points.)
And also check out The Stand Ins. The album this song is on.
Agreed! Also, “Sleep and Wake-Up Songs” is the first thing of theirs I heard, it’s my favorite of theirs, and “A Favor” is my favorite song of theirs, that ep/album might be their closest to Bon Iver’s style.
I discover this great song writer al most 15 Years ago. And think fuck "this is"
wow, sounds great - can't believe I don't know this!!
The lyrics fit so perfectly with the way he sings this. Just pure class. Ending is just gorgeous ^^
Yep. And hopefully it lead to more people discovering Okkervil. They aren’t as big as they would be if they were in more ears.
this just blew my mind. bliss!
i stumbled upon this a while back, but only now do i fully appreciate this cover!
I love the dude next to justin just casually reading a magazine and sippin' coffee
Sean Carey. His drummer.
Groovin' Not just "the drummer" but true! :)
Groovin' and main harmonizing vocalist.
he puts so much passion into everything he does. it gives me chills. justin vernon has so much talent.
this is the most beautiful song ever.
damn, i love Bon Iver
"and i've got my ear against the screen"
i adore this cover.
great tune, and still has that beautiful Bon Iver feel to it.
probably my favourite formation of BI. Sean, Mike, and Justin.
this is ridiculous. they never cease to amaze me with the originality of their covers.
this is the most on point i've heard him sing yet. by all means hes always great... but this is spot on. every note. i'm not big on precision, but when you hear it like this.. its just great
i love this man.
best stand-in by far. There's a reason this one has over four times the views of most the other ones.
I saw Bon Iver open for Wilco recently.
Very good live show!
I really likes his style of music. He bringsalong a warm feeling deep inside me. It feels me up with what i almost would compare with the satisfaction of love.
I can't wait to see him next Sunday night. Hope he plays some new stuff....but whatever he plays, it's sure to be astounding.
i love this sososo much, snm.
Damn, one of my favourite singers covering one of my favourite bands, this is fucking awesome!
I love Bon Iver.
No, I've seen Bon Iver live twice and they were with him both times and he introduced all of them as "Bon Iver"
@FMECCTV he composed "For emma" completely by himself, bon iver was his stage name. He started playing with the other members on his first major tour! But i agree that people should realise that bon iver is now a group!
i love this..
it's beautiful i love it!!!
Wow. Just wow.
very well put!
;)
he is Brillant.
Thank you for that, PeaceLovePercussion.
you're right! its amazingly good, especially "skinny love"!
That man plays that guitar like an angel.
I can't do anything but love Bon Iver.
I fucking love this guy
this is so amazing
so undescribably beautiful
i love how he plays the guitar!!!!
HUGE Okkervil River fan, and I love this video, cool as f**k. Bon Iver is really something great, Love the way he made it totally his own, the only way to remake a great song.
I totally agree with you dude. Holy shit I have been trying to work my point on that topic for weeks, glad to see someone else is on my side.
Simple and beautiful!
pure awesome
Thanks for that bit of peace. I needed that :)
yes amazing.
I can't stop playing this song :) :)
this was excellent!!!
very nice cover
I strongly agree with your assessment as well as the total badassery used in its presentation.
best. cover. ever.
Very nice
saw him live...such a humble man
@Neilonidas Im glad someone knows that. I was shocked to read some of these comments. Sean Carey even has his own solo album out now.
this is truly great
Love your voice.
I didn't find the coffee-mag guy annoying. Seemed like a relaxed, good time because of it.
Beautiful!
Wow there's loads of Bon Iver on UA-cam - cooool!
I loved Okkervil River for doing this album and having this "pre-release" with "Stage Names" playing... I wonder if Will knew that the band Bon Iver was destined for Grammy Awards?
I also have a feeling when Justin was accepting the award and he thanked and extended his hand out to "all the non-nominees who've never been here and never will be here."
I have a feeling Okkervil River is one such group, although he was nominated for liner notes last year.
haha whoever is on the right is chillin out to Bon Iver live, reading Dwell and sippin some presumably hot drink....Love it
Bon Iver; You Genius. ♥♥
Glad to see your paying attention.
But thanks for the background.
I had no idea he was actually in a different band...
How were the unsuccessful ?
They had internal issues?
or...
Cuz I don't know how success is measured when you have one album lol...
Excellent!
EXACTLY what I am looking for!
You are fully aware of its simplicity, and can find greatness in more than its sound!
The emotional side of this guys work is pretty potent, and I'm sure it really does evoke a great love for many a listener.
CSNY is the example I have been using as a comparison too!
I feel that this guy can be the modern day Neil Young,if only he would team up with a few other artists and make a nice little folk band with 3p harmonies.
Wouldn't that be awesome? lol
People really fail to recognize good music.
Great job guys!
He's so perfect
nice touch with the magazine and coffee.. oh so casual
loving his pink shirt as much as the song :)
:D When I hear him I get the shivers .
yea they are pretty awesome that way my favorite is there for emma acapella
@RKfMaster I know crackitysmack already said it, but the chords are F, C, G...basically. in that helps. watch for some alternate fingerings though.
I saw him at a local show here! He's amazing
Bon Iver I love you.
wow. amazing. thanks for posting, :)
I love this,, and hu is the guy whit dark hair,, yummmy x
Sean, Mikey, and Justin are the best trio there will ever be. Ever.
@UpisDown11 @navajo5150
Neither of those are Justin's brother. The one that looks like Matthew Fox is Sean Carey, and the young blonde chap is Mike Noyce. The three of them were the entirety of the band until they added Matthew McCaughan. Now its the four of them, and its wonderful :)
Ahhh...god that's gorgeous.
@emicaron Dude that is Bon Iver. The guy reading is Sean Carey and he plays the drums and even has a new solo album out.
Wow❤
i love his voice. he actually has a really deep voice so i can't figure out if he just has a really incredible range, or if he's always singing falcetto.
@nathantrust
I know! It's great. I wish Mike would come out with solo stuff. His band in high school was amazing. That kid can write.
hearing the original version first, i'll always like it more, but this is pretty good, looking for a fuller version
@rackwella get him? How do you mean?.. The lyrics or his voice?
I say this because the lyrics are amazing and his voice is too.
Trademark voice. Very good.
Awww havnt heard this for agisss!!
legendary
holy shit thats incredible!
@sopzebub you might have some luck Googling "youtube to mp3".
If you want a physical copy, you may have to write to him yourself ;)
@benjaminlucas3 use firefox as ur web browser and download the 'download helper' and after download move the file to ur itunes
Does anyone know the kind of guitar he's playing? It's very beautiful looking.
Here here!
It is going well, thanks for asking.
Half way complete with my 5th semester.
How goes your schooling?
Hate to get off topic though.
Opinions on the music perhaps as well?
Amen!
Can you explain this to me?
I assume he does not literally "save lives," but you think he makes such a positive impact that he is capable of doing something magnificent?
What of his music makes you feel this way, aside from the "poetry?"
This version is so perfect! I want to get anyone know how?
replay!!
is there anyway i could possibly have the tabs as well???
pretty pretty please.