A girl in my photojournalism class saw I was listening to Beirut and asked what they were " A band" I replied, and she asked what they sounded like. I really couldn't describe it, and that's what I said. They're magic, that's what they are.
I absolutely love rewatching this over and over again! It's just so amazing and I absolutely love Nantes :D ONe of my favorite songs from Beirut :D I wish I could've been there
I remember watching this video back in 2008 when it was a baby, now it's all grown up with 6 million views.. I fell in love, and every time I heard this song, my heart broke. It still does. Nantes is my favorite song from Beirut.
IM SO HAPPY I WENT TO HIS CONCERT 2 DAYS AGO!!ZACH is the BEST i love him live he's so sweet he did 4 encores!you cant say he doesn't love his fans after he did that he looked so tired afterwards!LOVE HIM!!LOVE BEIRUT!XD
It hurts to see so many people listening to him without the appreciation he deserves. This man has such a brilliant, inspiring life story and he's moved me so much. Zach Condon is a beautiful musician and he's given so much good to my life and my music taste. His music is nothing like I've ever heard and it takes me to another place. I don't like other people listening to him because it's so special to me and I'm sure that nobody will understand and appreciate his talent like I and many others do. The ones who do understand have a gift :) Zach is amazing and his music may not be like all the pop music on the radio but it is pure talent. Zachary Condon has had a huge influence on me this past year and I'm looking forward to one day meeting him :) you should try and read about him now that you've witnessed his talent. He has such a great backstory.
Merrill Lash can you explain what you think is so special about his life story. Like I'm not trying to demean him in anyway. I honestly just spent like 30 minutes trying to read up on it, but all I could find was very vague descriptions of him dealing with "mental illness" and briefly going through "hospitalization" but it doesn't get any more in depth then that. Hope you don't take this the wrong way.
Zach is amazing but the sentence " I don't like other people listening to him because it's so special to me and I'm sure that "nobody" will understand and appreciate his talent like I and "many" others do. I understand what you want to say but It's not secret Zach is a treasure of this Earth. (Will Sheff is an equal treasure tucked away back there.)
thats what makes Beirut so beautiful. the music kinda opens up a window to how wonderful life is, and all you want to do is share that feeling with another. so if you feel lonely just realize that that loneliness is a catalyst to other wandering souls. feeling alone can actually make you feel more connected to everyone around you because we are all alone to some extent. it's a beautiful thing.
I'm a student currently living in Nantes, France. I heard this song live during a gig Beirut played in Paris 4 days ago (@l'Olympia). I can now say that my life is complete. There are no words for this... My perception of music in general has changed the day I first heard this song/saw this video on youtube 3 years ago.
Im left without words , truly speechless reminds me of many a great luminary but i will leave them all out for ive only just found my way into hearing 'beirut' for the first time ... talk about passion , talent and integrity ... such 'gusto' ... i hope i get to see them live someday ...
The most rarest breathe taking voice in the world mixed with musical geniuses. They are all the most inspiring band my ears ever connect with. Just pure amazing!
Beirut's music sets my soul to rest and lets me know that while the world can be a shitty place there are bits that shine brightly though the muck. Thanks guys, love all your stuff so much. this is one of my favourite tunes as it just happened kind of and everybody loved it. God bless you :)
I love this song to death, though it has always confused me why he rhymes voices with Nantes, when they don't quite rhyme. Somehow it makes me love it even more. I can listen to this song 20 times in a row and never get tired. Partly because the french clip from the album version tests my limited knowledge of french.
no matter how much depth and density, interlocking harmonies and braided threads of rhythm, melodic counterparts and rich bass lines, the core of music should shine and radiate beyond any component of song. The core is derived from the interior. It comes to be intuitively, it grows through passion and maturity, and blooms when the deepest parts of ourselves mold with our potential. The richness and depth of zach condon’s comes not from the greatest of minds, but from the greatest of hearts.
O que impressiona em bandas como Beirut é sua simplicidade, estilo próprio e acima de tudo talento, bem diferente dessa nova geração de "musicos" brasileiros. Pena que sejam poucos conhecidos e admirados no Brasil
Got to hang out with Beirut backstage after their show at Bogart's last night. These guys are so incredibly humble... like I don't even think THEY realize how talented they are! But seriously... they put on an amazing show, and they're all so very nice. =)
I can't stop listening to this song. In honored to know the bass player. I knew he would go far with his musical career. Can't wait until they are back in oregon. Pendleton always represents
Still love this, I always will. This video was the first time I heard this song. It is such a pure representation, it's almost hard to listen to the studio version of it.
Oκ really now, do u think there is or there was a better voice ever? I listen his albums when i go to bed, in school, when eating, when doing my HW! I am just addicted to this song and generally to Zach Condon! Thumbs up if u agree!
Amo essa musica ela é perfeita para relaxar e entre tantas coisas Amo beirut! / I love this song it is perfect for relaxing and all the things Love beirut!
Reading "The Mission" by Jason Myers and in the exact paragraph that the main character is watching this video as I am listening to it the first time. Amazing song and a thoroughly organic reading session. c:
A girl in my photojournalism class saw I was listening to Beirut and asked what they were " A band" I replied, and she asked what they sounded like. I really couldn't describe it, and that's what I said. They're magic, that's what they are.
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Beirut. No words to describe how good you are. Real music. Me and my ears say thank you.
this dude makes me melt, he's amazing
Nunca me canso de ver esto. Hermosa canción y hermosa forma de mostrarla :)
Ahhh Beirut, essas musicas tem o poder de elevar a minha mente...
I absolutely love rewatching this over and over again! It's just so amazing and I absolutely love Nantes :D ONe of my favorite songs from Beirut :D I wish I could've been there
Well it's been a long time, long time now
since I've seen you smile
and I'll gamble away my fright
and I'll gamble away my time...
I remember watching this video back in 2008 when it was a baby, now it's all grown up with 6 million views.. I fell in love, and every time I heard this song, my heart broke. It still does. Nantes is my favorite song from Beirut.
IM SO HAPPY I WENT TO HIS CONCERT 2 DAYS AGO!!ZACH is the BEST i love him live he's so sweet he did 4 encores!you cant say he doesn't love his fans after he did that he looked so tired afterwards!LOVE HIM!!LOVE BEIRUT!XD
Love it since I've heard it for the first time. A few years ago I could't stop listening to it, the wole album was great. Come to Poland
It hurts to see so many people listening to him without the appreciation he deserves. This man has such a brilliant, inspiring life story and he's moved me so much. Zach Condon is a beautiful musician and he's given so much good to my life and my music taste. His music is nothing like I've ever heard and it takes me to another place. I don't like other people listening to him because it's so special to me and I'm sure that nobody will understand and appreciate his talent like I and many others do. The ones who do understand have a gift :) Zach is amazing and his music may not be like all the pop music on the radio but it is pure talent. Zachary Condon has had a huge influence on me this past year and I'm looking forward to one day meeting him :) you should try and read about him now that you've witnessed his talent. He has such a great backstory.
Merrill Lash can you explain what you think is so special about his life story. Like I'm not trying to demean him in anyway. I honestly just spent like 30 minutes trying to read up on it, but all I could find was very vague descriptions of him dealing with "mental illness" and briefly going through "hospitalization" but it doesn't get any more in depth then that. Hope you don't take this the wrong way.
Zach is amazing but the sentence
" I don't like other people listening to him because it's so special to me and I'm sure that "nobody" will understand and appreciate his talent like I and "many" others do.
I understand what you want to say but It's not secret Zach is a treasure of this Earth. (Will Sheff is an equal treasure tucked away back there.)
Lol.
Essa mistura de instrumentos me encanta, viajo nessa música kk
thats what makes Beirut so beautiful. the music kinda opens up a window to how wonderful life is, and all you want to do is share that feeling with another. so if you feel lonely just realize that that loneliness is a catalyst to other wandering souls. feeling alone can actually make you feel more connected to everyone around you because we are all alone to some extent. it's a beautiful thing.
Impossível não chorar ao ver e ouvir esses músicos. Um choro de alegria por poder ouvir los. ...Por existirem. ..Parabéns! !!
Okay this song was already so beautiful and then seeing how attractive he is just increased the beauty by at least 30%
Haha, yeah. :D
Minha música preferida deles 😍 haaa como eu queria sair um dia e ver isso na rua kkk #Sonho Amo
Isabela Cristina Maurício como quero! sz
Isabela Cristina Maurício TB queria
Qu'est ce que j'aurais aimé être présent.
Pas mal ta photo de profil ;)
+blackgargamel qu'est ce que j'aimerais qu'il y ait plus ce genre d'artistes sur les vibes que le commé qu'on nous rabache a longueur de journée ! :D
Tellement !
I'm a student currently living in Nantes, France. I heard this song live during a gig Beirut played in Paris 4 days ago (@l'Olympia). I can now say that my life is complete.
There are no words for this... My perception of music in general has changed the day I first heard this song/saw this video on youtube 3 years ago.
this is so refreshing, amazing beautiful music with nothing but that, pure music
Long live the street musician.
Bem, faz um longo tempo, um longo tempo agora
Desde que a vi sorrir
E irei jogar fora meu medo ♪
How I wish I had been there!
Here in 2024 and this is STILL one of my fav live performances!!
i must admit. This song has captured my soul. And i have fallen inlove with the song, and this band.
wow this version is so beautiful :o
julian Gerr I seen aquamarine so I liked it
Zach was such a bonbon!
lindo a naturalidade que tudo se encaixa....
Well it's been a long time, long time now since I've seen myself smile
but right now im smiling...
Thank you for this beautiful song !!!
As I'm listening to this song the feeling that music can change the world is slowly growig again ... Beautiful, beautiful Beirut.
is this gentlemen a traveling musician? I would love to see them on the streets of my town.
Zach tem A VOZ!! Sou fã de Beirut, e um dia ainda irei à um show deles, ou devo dizer concerto? kk
i saw them live yesterday, and that reminded me of how fucked up my life is today in contrast to a few years ago.
hang in there fellow Münchner :)
i'm from Berlin :D
even better.
Ain't that fucked up if you got to see them live! All jokes aside best of luck mate!
I know that feeling. But the journey is still beautiful even when it's excruciating. Hang tight. ^_^
i love beiruts songs, he's amazing.
from Turkey with loves :) :D
Im left without words , truly speechless reminds me of many a great luminary but i will leave them all out for ive only just found my way into hearing 'beirut' for the first time ... talk about passion , talent and integrity ... such 'gusto' ... i hope i get to see them live someday ...
Fantastic!
this video was just mentioned in the book "The Mission" im reading. i just stumbled across the video though
What song is at 4:40? It's the best thing I've ever heard
Fo Real!! What song is THAT, dammitt
The most rarest breathe taking voice in the world mixed with musical geniuses. They are all the most inspiring band my ears ever connect with. Just pure amazing!
These guys are great. Perfect video. No audio manipulation just singing in the strets.
"Baby, it's been a long time!"
ou, no original:
"Baby, há quanto tempo!"
😍 brasil
Dinlemeye doyamıyorum.
This is soooo amazing, the atmoshphere, the play, and that amazing voice!
Wish I was seated on that terras over there!
Beirut's music sets my soul to rest and lets me know that while the world can be a shitty place there are bits that shine brightly though the muck. Thanks guys, love all your stuff so much. this is one of my favourite tunes as it just happened kind of and everybody loved it. God bless you :)
What's he singing at the end? It was beautiful also o.o
M3Lucky ^^
M3Lucky What were the replies? I cant see them for some reason...
TheCollegeConundrum
I don't think there were any replies lol.
Oh lol, it said 4 replies...but now it only says 3...sad day.
TheCollegeConundrum
Hmm maybe there was..
I love this song to death, though it has always confused me why he rhymes voices with Nantes, when they don't quite rhyme. Somehow it makes me love it even more.
I can listen to this song 20 times in a row and never get tired. Partly because the french clip from the album version tests my limited knowledge of french.
to German ears, this 0:17 sounds like "kontrollier die Möhre"
the way they can make music in the midle of street seems so perfect it's just unbeliveble !!
And the drummer..so good..so good
I'm glad this video has 7 million views. It seriously deserves it.
c'est a nantes sa?
paris
no matter how much depth and density, interlocking harmonies and braided threads of rhythm, melodic counterparts and rich bass lines, the core of music should shine and radiate beyond any component of song. The core is derived from the interior. It comes to be intuitively, it grows through passion and maturity, and blooms when the deepest parts of ourselves mold with our potential.
The richness and depth of zach condon’s comes not from the greatest of minds, but from the greatest of hearts.
It’s April 2022 and i found this gold. In love with this song, ever since my bf send me a video of him singing to this song
Sooooo freakin good!!! Saw them in Toronto about two years ago. One of the best shows I've ever been to.
J'adore vraiment ce groupe! :) Même en live ils gèrent !!
Listened to them when I was 14-15 when I just moved to another country and this song always helped me feel better(:
I've heard a bit of Beirut, but this video really made me appreciate their music so much more as a street performer. It's old, but really awesome.
O que impressiona em bandas como Beirut é sua simplicidade, estilo próprio e acima de tudo talento, bem diferente dessa nova geração de "musicos" brasileiros. Pena que sejam poucos conhecidos e admirados no Brasil
los amooo los amooo beirut i love you vengan a mexico!!
musica perfectamente combinada con esa voz ...viajo ...m transporta cada vez q la escucho ❤
art in its purest form. Beautiful
the beginning is priceless and so so very beautiful
I just watch this video over and over again and I hope that I will be part of this one day, seeing them perform like this would just complete my life
this is song is remarkably brilliant... I absolutely love it!! And to think i found it totally by accident!!!
Hermoso! Adoro a Zach, es un genio moderno, viva Beirut!
Got to hang out with Beirut backstage after their show at Bogart's last night. These guys are so incredibly humble... like I don't even think THEY realize how talented they are! But seriously... they put on an amazing show, and they're all so very nice. =)
It is so easy to fall in love with this song. Love it!
INLOVE with his voice... Oh and dont forget him, yes him too.
3:37 love seeing people smile about what they are doing. especially when making beautiful music :)
Never have I heard anyone with a voice this naturally flawless
I can't stop listening to this song. In honored to know the bass player. I knew he would go far with his musical career. Can't wait until they are back in oregon. Pendleton always represents
100% pure song :) perfect to start / finish a day :) thanks Nantes! France I miss you sometimes ;)
eargasm..´this person's voice is intruding my ears and caressing them with its sweet, powerful steps!
I saw this company in Slovakia on Pohoda fest and they were awesome. so calm and cool music. i loved it.
Straight to the top of my favourites, easily the best find of the year so far. Goddamn thats a great song and the video makes it even better.
I'm so proud to live in Nantes ;)
Thanks Beirut for this song.
Still love this, I always will. This video was the first time I heard this song. It is such a pure representation, it's almost hard to listen to the studio version of it.
I just freaking love it! Makes me cry... everytime.
Esta canción me hace sentir tan bien, es con un abrazo de notas musicales.
No siempre se llora por tristeza, que feliz me siento !
なんて素朴な音楽だろう。ヨーロッパの古い酒場で流れているような音は、ノスタルジックを感じさせる。こんな音楽がこんな若い人間が表現できるなんて素晴らしい感性だ。ブラスをメインにしているのも最高。
I love it! Merci Zach...pour ta musique.
every single day, you make my day!
i could not be more excited for folk fest! Great job Calgary on getting these guys to come!
remembered when this video was in the 10,000s glad to see good music recieved well
Didn't know about this band before watching this. They're fantastic. What a voice!
Really impressed to know that it's an american band. Being French myself, I first thought it was a french band. Well done Beirut.
It's been a long time, long time now, since I've heard such an awesome song
Oκ really now, do u think there is or there was a better voice ever?
I listen his albums when i go to bed, in school, when eating, when doing my HW!
I am just addicted to this song and generally to Zach Condon!
Thumbs up if u agree!
Zach, you can sing for eternity and I will never tire of your lovely voice.
What an absolute gorgeous song!!!!
"Play loud, though...don't be afraid." I love that line!
His VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
That was pure awesomeness just great
Loved it
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! My favorite song + Artist EVERRR
Excellent band, they so much enjoy playing. Make you think of spring and love ...
Amo essa musica ela é perfeita para relaxar e entre tantas coisas
Amo beirut! /
I love this song it is perfect for relaxing and all the things
Love beirut!
Deberían pasar por las calles de Buenos Aires- Argentina
his voice is something out of this world
Reading "The Mission" by Jason Myers and in the exact paragraph that the main character is watching this video as I am listening to it the first time. Amazing song and a thoroughly organic reading session. c:
i am so glad they're finally getting the fame that they deserve. i love listening to zach condon's voice