The subject matter was cool, but the vertical video by far keeps it from 'the best' category. Seriously people, stop holding the recording device in portrait orientation.
Fo real. I was thinking about that. A jewsish man singing about how all the children get along one day as Israel kills countless Palestine children everyday.
@@alessandrodanzi8364Shut the f up. You have no clue what's going on. Hamas is a radical terrorism organization that actively puts "civilians" in hardms way and indoctrinates them to become "martyrs" for "allah" The land that refused statehood over and over and over again because they don't want to neighbor "the jews" and instead actively try to genocide jews from earth. You have no clue, you ignorant sheep.
I love how he asked the kid if he was coming to the show and he said no just hanging out in the parking lot, then offered to put him on the guest list.
The best part about this video is that the street performer didnt even know it was Matisyahu until they finished performing the song and he proceeds to tell Matisyahu he has a beautiful voice. Thats the power of music. Connecting people through love and emotion.
In his defense Matis looks completely different. His pipes gave him away but he switched from his Hasidic Jew look to a local surfer look. Great video ive watched this so many times and i still have a dopey smile on my face while i watch
I think one of the most wholesome parts of this is how the performer says, "me and my girl?" when Matis asks him about getting on the guest list. Dude just got props from the original artist and still takes time to think of someone else in the moment.
@S C dont have much goin on for ya at the moment hey. is this you're way of working from home (question mark). Critiquing a video from 3 yrs ago., have fun with that one.
Think it was the bass player who took the video. Matisyahu's bass player is Stu Brooks. Stu Brooks posted the video. Possibly him who started singing the backing vocals at the end as well.
I've watched this video over 100 times easy. I love the song but that's not what keeps bringing me back. It's the look on the singer's face. Just the pure joy his smile portrays. And as we know he didn't know it was Matisyahu. He's smile was just the joy of making that kind of musical connection with a stranger. That kind of innocent joy and the music that sprung forth is what will keep bringing me back. Simply great!
But reality is a small coffee shop he changed a lot in his looks but dude who are you, it's good it wasn't me molested him but, how really brilliant life can be at times
@@kayleighlj absolutely he gave him full respect, adjusting his microphone and they showed him exactly when to start singing absolutely full respect full disclosure that shows what a awesome human Matisyahu is. In case no one was brilliant enough to pick up that he may or may not be there because he has to go to the prosecutor absolutely and there was a sum of money to be paid and who the heck do you think paid that money
I seriously love how humble Matis looks throughout this song. It's like he thoroughly appreciates that his message of love is being spread, but he doesn't need recognition to be happy for it. Fucking love it!
@Harriet Tubman Nice try, but there's no such thing in the Talmud. I know you're obsessed with Jews, maybe you should just convert and join our tribe. ;)
hahaha and the dialogue isn't exactly like that either... how can someone comment and get literally everything wrong with everything right in front of them...@@Pannkakaize
@@miguelcostenzexcept those are two different quotes(notice two sets of quotation marks)and both were spoken. Gotta love when people try to poke holes in others comments and get stuff wrong themselves. The only part of the comment that was wrong was the ten years part.
Love how they both wanted to let the other sing... u could tell Matis was stopping not to step on the kids version and u could tell the kid would pause from singing to let “some guy who liked the song” sing parts cuz he had obvious talent too.. just a beautiful scene that I watch over and over again sometimes to make me feel good about humanity
I live in Phoenix & about 11 years ago I was driving to a job during lunch time & I was listening to the edge 103.9 fm and Matisyahu surprised the DJ and took over the radio and someone called in asking to hear the 311 song where Matis sang back up and he did not have it but played the 311 song and sang the parts live! Matis is a exceptional vocalist and this video is wonderful! That hour long drive changed my life. I heard music that I have never heard before and listen to daily. You never know when your life will be forever changed by another person who lives their best life everyday. Positive thoughts create positive minds!
@@dbfutral22 lol 😂 look em up! Try and understand where they're coming from. Everyone has something worth sharing. United we stand... Edit: shit! I looked 'em up 😅 I take it all back
Beautiful. Not just because Matisyahu joined in and they created an amazing duet, but because WITHOUT knowing who the singer was, the busker was just happy to have someone to enjoy the music and have a moment with. That's what it's all about. (Sidenote: that is some incredible harmonizing and duet work)...WOW.)
The algorithm steals so much of my life from me, but every now and then it gifts me reminders of videos like this, that I need from time to time to feel a bit better about things.
Right? Doesn't mean it can't work out for him in the future; although it's sad to see someone truly squander some semblance of an opportunity (he was released on bond and still played an opening bit for Matisyahu).
Tyler Debrecht its gotta be just as cool for both of them imagine hearing people randomly singing the music you wrote in a coffee shop not even knowing your there.
This never gets old. Every once in a while it pops on my feed and I just smile and have to watch it again. The best part is the guy not knowing he was performing with a legend lol
That's literally what just happened to me lol. This song came up on my feed but a different version and after watching that and singing every word I had to watch this again
As an artist, the greatest thing to see is someone else doing the justice to your song! that is why this moment is as special for Matisyahu as it is the for performer.
How awesome and special for the coffee shop performer to be so kind to let a 'fan' participate and not realise who was singing with him!! What a special moment!! What an amazing song!! Thank you Matisyahu!! Respect
One of my favorite things about this video is that Cliff makes eye contact with Matisyahu the entire time and even though he thought he was a stranger the whole time, he had a smile on his face and never took his eyes off of him. One of my favorite videos of all time
It’s that spirit that makes him deserving of the magic moment he lives through in the video. Same for Matis, he’s got such generous energy here, and he’s come across a sincere young man singing his song and embodying the kindness that’s the song conveys, it’s gotta feel good. And now we all get to feel good. Pretty cool!
I never heard of Matisyahu before seeing this viral video and I've watched it numerous times since. It makes me smile every time I watch it! Such an awesome moment for both Kekoa Alama and Matis!
King w/o A Crown is amazing but just listen to the whole album. It's so genuine. There a few songs I don't care for musically but Matisyahu has a way with lyrics.
mrnijacatzz Yeah I guess it is made up, not like it can be fact checked. It probably wouldnt show any results if you googled Clint Kekoa Alama. Not like it was pretty big news a few month back. And Matisyahu definitely didnt bring it up when he invited the kid to the LA concert on a two day pass from jail. Totally made up.
Not much detail here, but apparently there's some truth to it. Hope he gets his life on track. I appreciate his sound. www.staradvertiser.com/2016/08/15/breaking-news/maui-ukulele-player-back-in-jail-after-matisyahu-show-in-l-a/
@@spinblackcircles No maybe because he wanted his girl to go with him? "Hey I sang with someone famous and we are on the guest list" is a good surprise
yeah, just before he said parking lot pimping, then "yeah, me and my girl" , um no I don't think so. he was trying to pimp on girls and then said he will bring his girl. funny though
@@rikky383 I've heard people use it in much the same way you would use "chillin" it's just one of those things where words evolve with time. Does seem a little off-putting though 😂
Words have power my friend. To me it's sad that that he walked away from his faith. He was so joyful and lightened when he wrote this songs. I was in a concert of him in Jerusalem in 2015, it was sad. Still love him and hope best for him.
Clint is currently in jail (5 years for violating probation). Sorry... www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2016/12/maui-musician-given-hollywood-break-is-headed-back-to-prison/
Stay in school. And if you want to go to law school, don't, unless it's a top ten program. Even then, it's not always worth it. Some of us would rather be playing coffee shops.
So, what I just read in this article, is that he has substance abuse problems, if you think putting someone in prison for that, instead of rehab. You're a special kind of stupid.
Themistocles Poor chap looks like he's being put through the ringer. I think we can all agree the justice system is far from perfect and as such a sentence doesn't mean much as to whether he's a good guy or not.
You know how much that song means to Matisyahu when he took 40 seconds to take a sip from that cup ❤️❤️❤️ he was absolutely into it...that guitar guy touched his soul...nice performance
Four years on, still one of the most wholesome videos. He had no idea, and Matisyahu was sooo cool about it! I feel like this song is more relevant than ever with everything that's going on. Much Love All!
Bruh, he stood ten feet in front of me in the middle of a regae festival and I didn't recognize him. A couple hours later I'm 30 feet from him and he's on stage. Wild
I still come back here often, truly one of the greatest moments to be brought and shared to youtube, unfortunately I can't say things are the greatest right now, peace and love to all, be safe out there, everyone everywhere. ❤
Such a beautiful video. The smile Matisyahu has throughout and the musician’s honest reaction when he realizes it’s him. Just seeing the way they’re vibin throughout and playing off each other. As a performer enjoying having an audience to his craft, not realizing it’s the creator, thanking him for participating, and then seeing the switch to fan coming to realize who it was singing along. Beautiful!
I suffer from severe PTSD and am so incredibly happy I found this on UA-cam. I watch this video now and it helps. I can't believe how much this helps. Thank you.
Best video on UA-cam. Whenever it's a tough day this song always brings a smile to my face. The vibe the connection between them and the sound is what music and life is all about
brb crying. I met Matisyahu once at a Shabbat dinner at my university. He was the guest Rabbi for the night and meeting such a wonderful beautiful soul meant so much to me.
Such a great interaction. The Harmonizing and holding back to lef tthe singer deliver he didnt make it all about him. So chill. Such a sweet nice dude.
I feel like it really shows just how much the lyrics meant to Matisyahu that he even had to sing along in a humble way not to outshine the busker. I adore Matisyahu what an absolute delight to have sang this song with. I've seen him do several acoustic sets but this must have been amazing. Bless up🙏🏼☝🏼
I had to come here to smile! I just watched a video where a feminist told a guy “if you don’t have ovaries you can’t talk about them!” And proceeded to be toxic.
No matter how many times I see this video it brings me joy and a smile to my face. I find myself regularly coming back to watch it again and again. Thank you to who posted it.
how awesome is this guy sings with a side walk performer then put him on stage to do a live show. actually practices what he sings about very heart warming
One of the best videos of 2016. One of those special spontaneous moments only music can bring. Thanks for capturing this and posting for us to enjoy.
Jersey Mike I used to street preform all across the country. Music brings beautiful souls together. Love this comment and love your spirit
I refrain from cussing usually.But the first thing that pops into my head is 'fuckin A this is pure excellence"
Jersey Mike right on bro
Still in my Top 10 YT vids of all time, and as a bonus I discovered Matisyahu, love it!
The subject matter was cool, but the vertical video by far keeps it from 'the best' category. Seriously people, stop holding the recording device in portrait orientation.
i randomly think about this often
Me too! I keep circling back for another taste of this magic moment. ✨🎶💓
It's just so fucking wholesome.
Likewise. I saw it years ago, just randomly thought of it like 3 days ago and then today it popped up on my feed again!
Same, imagine playing a cover and your favorite artist shows uo outta no where!!!!
Same! and I always come back to this vid, then follow it up with the one where he plays a show with him lol
Im back after a few years. This one never gets old. Love it
Same here. Love this moment. I come back every now and then.
I love that he harmonize with him instead of just singing along with him. Basically a backup singer to his own song. Lol
because he always does the lead is nice to do the other part for once
Also it just makes him seem like a super Nice and respectful Guy instead of just butting in and takling over he want to apriciate at supplement
And he's not a very good singer anyway
@@npholmes09 incorrect
Man's gotta drink his coffee...
I've watched this about 200 times now. SOOOOOO GOOD
same...what are the chances of this happening? It's beautful!
me too,, Thus is what I want to be doing Yahshua comes back!
Me too man this song even it hits even harder now with what's going on
ok you win I'm 183 times
me too
Matisyahu's level of chill is my life goal.
Got that right. I’m afraid if I dialed it that far back I’d be comatose!
totally!!!
:-)
Yeah he looks so chill
It’s called heroin
I believe red flannel is the key to Matisyahu’s massive chill
I love how he sings with him not over him.
Well yeah he'd be a douchebag if he did lol
He does the same thing when he gets him on stage with him. He let's him shine and the crowd loves it!
@@Briantpatterson the perform together????
@@2277ize yeah he brings him on stage at a show in California to do this song!
Exactly, he let him have it. Respect!
Coming back here over the years. This moment and song resonate now more than ever.
I always find this song when I need it most
Fo real. I was thinking about that. A jewsish man singing about how all the children get along one day as Israel kills countless Palestine children everyday.
@@skip7049one of the songs and moments I go for when I need a pick me up
if only he didn't publicly take the side of pro-genocide
@@alessandrodanzi8364Shut the f up. You have no clue what's going on. Hamas is a radical terrorism organization that actively puts "civilians" in hardms way and indoctrinates them to become "martyrs" for "allah" The land that refused statehood over and over and over again because they don't want to neighbor "the jews" and instead actively try to genocide jews from earth. You have no clue, you ignorant sheep.
I love how he asked the kid if he was coming to the show and he said no just hanging out in the parking lot, then offered to put him on the guest list.
@Nichole Victoria Real love!
@Nichole Victoria agreed, she must mean alot to him..im glad i wasnt the only one who notice that
He did get to play on stage too!
the kid was so surprised i think he forgot his own name for a second!!!
Anyone got the link?
The best part about this video is that the street performer didnt even know it was Matisyahu until they finished performing the song and he proceeds to tell Matisyahu he has a beautiful voice. Thats the power of music. Connecting people through love and emotion.
So true man
what are the chances he sings his song while he is there.
@@ceceroxy2227 I hate to break it to everyone but this one is not coincident
@@coreyfelipe5679 god works in ways we dont understand 🙏💜
In his defense Matis looks completely different. His pipes gave him away but he switched from his Hasidic Jew look to a local surfer look. Great video ive watched this so many times and i still have a dopey smile on my face while i watch
I think one of the most wholesome parts of this is how the performer says, "me and my girl?" when Matis asks him about getting on the guest list. Dude just got props from the original artist and still takes time to think of someone else in the moment.
Was struck by the same thing. Seems like a really good dude.
Real recgognizes real, these two both know what theyre about. Love to see it
In 2017 his girlfriend actually killed him with a handgun. She was mentally unstable and went of her meds.
Rip
S C it would’ve been “my girl and I” 🧐🧐🧐 lol
@S C dont have much goin on for ya at the moment hey. is this you're way of working from home (question mark). Critiquing a video from 3 yrs ago., have fun with that one.
Respect to the person that was able to get this moment on camera for all of us to enjoy. This is awesome.
i thinking it was someone that was with matis, thats why he kept both of them in frame and got up and walked over at the end
Think it was the bass player who took the video. Matisyahu's bass player is Stu Brooks. Stu Brooks posted the video. Possibly him who started singing the backing vocals at the end as well.
I randomly watch this video once every 6-9 months and it feels like I'm watching something magical happen, for the first time, every time.
I watch like once a week lol
HAHA yes it just came back up on my recommended and I was like “I definitely liked this awhile ago” and I came back to watch it
With our world in the state it’s in I listen everyday. 🙏🏼♥️🕊☮️
Same! I share this all the time with friends who haven't seen it.
Yep! Same 😁
I've watched this video over 100 times easy. I love the song but that's not what keeps bringing me back. It's the look on the singer's face. Just the pure joy his smile portrays. And as we know he didn't know it was Matisyahu. He's smile was just the joy of making that kind of musical connection with a stranger. That kind of innocent joy and the music that sprung forth is what will keep bringing me back. Simply great!
Well said dude. This is a great video for so many reasons. You nailed what it is for me most of all. Musical connection between complete strangers.
me too! hands down my favorite video on the internet. have you seen the video after this, when they perform together onstage? it's so wonderful.
Absolutely I'm glad I'm not the only one because I kept saying to my kids could you imagine and the answer I heard was Ma it wasn't you and quiet
But reality is a small coffee shop he changed a lot in his looks but dude who are you, it's good it wasn't me molested him but, how really brilliant life can be at times
@@kayleighlj absolutely he gave him full respect, adjusting his microphone and they showed him exactly when to start singing absolutely full respect full disclosure that shows what a awesome human Matisyahu is. In case no one was brilliant enough to pick up that he may or may not be there because he has to go to the prosecutor absolutely and there was a sum of money to be paid and who the heck do you think paid that money
I love how the guy didn't even know that was Matisyahu singing with him it makes it so much more heart warming
I seriously love how humble Matis looks throughout this song. It's like he thoroughly appreciates that his message of love is being spread, but he doesn't need recognition to be happy for it. Fucking love it!
Yeah, I love how he enhances the guys performance, not just sings over him.
@Harriet Tubman Nice try, but there's no such thing in the Talmud. I know you're obsessed with Jews, maybe you should just convert and join our tribe. ;)
10 years later and I still get goosebumps when he says “ Do you know who wrote that song? “I ‘m Matisyahu “.
10 years?
hahaha and the dialogue isn't exactly like that either... how can someone comment and get literally everything wrong with everything right in front of them...@@Pannkakaize
@@miguelcostenzexcept those are two different quotes(notice two sets of quotation marks)and both were spoken. Gotta love when people try to poke holes in others comments and get stuff wrong themselves.
The only part of the comment that was wrong was the ten years part.
He's response "Jesus" cracks me up knowing matis is Jewish
Nothing makes me happier than two people who don’t know each other coming together with music. So pure.
Crebs Park I don’t think so... his reaction to finding out it was really matisyahu is pretty genuine.
@@gnbgffgcd3902 purely
🙏🏼
2022 and back listening to this, Matisyahu is so chilled in this clip, down to earth and appreciative of the young guy singing his song:)
It feels great coming back to this after so long😁
Ha me too. One of my favorite vids on UA-cam.
@@wrybread one of mine too. Everything about this video is feel good. And he makes one fucking hot surfer dude too. I'm just saying.
2023 here, I love this vid!!
2023 for me.
Such a great guy. Didnt even attempted to outshine the player.
noticed the same thing, that was really cool
you're right, he let him do his own thing.
Right on.... Class act 👍💪
He didnt attempt, he didnt wont to but anyway he did it xD
Yep he was harmonizing with him
Love how they both wanted to let the other sing... u could tell Matis was stopping not to step on the kids version and u could tell the kid would pause from singing to let “some guy who liked the song” sing parts cuz he had obvious talent too.. just a beautiful scene that I watch over and over again sometimes to make me feel good about humanity
kid? Wont surprise me they were the same age haha
I live in Phoenix & about 11 years ago I was driving to a job during lunch time & I was listening to the edge 103.9 fm and Matisyahu surprised the DJ and took over the radio and someone called in asking to hear the 311 song where Matis sang back up and he did not have it but played the 311 song and sang the parts live! Matis is a exceptional vocalist and this video is wonderful! That hour long drive changed my life. I heard music that I have never heard before and listen to daily. You never know when your life will be forever changed by another person who lives their best life everyday. Positive thoughts create positive minds!
he always does that when he performs with guests. he's a legend
It's 2023 and we need this kind of peace back in the world. One day.
be the change you want in the world
Don’t look up his political views
@@dbfutral22 Imagine being surprised a jew supports israel
@@dbfutral22 lol 😂 look em up! Try and understand where they're coming from. Everyone has something worth sharing. United we stand...
Edit: shit! I looked 'em up 😅 I take it all back
Matisyahu looks like a proud parent listening to his song being sung.
Yup Happy Pop..lol
Son just hit a Home run face
Imagine flying over 12 hours and hear your own song on an island in the middle of the ocean. "Scotty Doesn't Know" kind of viral.
@@benekaiwi1 I really liked the movie but that really is a great song.
Or drunk
A pro backing a street artist singing his own song. Wow. Matishayu respect bro 🙏
Beautiful. Not just because Matisyahu joined in and they created an amazing duet, but because WITHOUT knowing who the singer was, the busker was just happy to have someone to enjoy the music and have a moment with. That's what it's all about.
(Sidenote: that is some incredible harmonizing and duet work)...WOW.)
Yeah! He so happy to have one musical person vibing with him.
♡♡♡
Such Real. Such Truth.
He actually gets invited to the show that night & performs on stage with him play this very song. It was pretty dope. True story
Ausome!
Hope to see that video🤓💕
@@趙子宏-p4e search matisyahu plays on stage with coffee shop singer and it will come up
@@hello1236096 🥂😉 thank u
No that's a video from his show is LA that he flew him out to
Anytime I need a reminder there is good in the world still I play this song on repeat and just experience every range of happy emotions
End of 2022 and I still watch this to lift my mood up. On day everyone. 🤙🏾
He stayed in the back and let the dude have his moment. Awesome. A true artist.
“You look diffrent”..
“Yeah I shaved”
😂😂😂😂
lol
“You look a little bit different ‘Kid’ “ 😂haha
jhon smith why do people like you always have to correct someone ? Just let the man be.
@@TheGuitarplaya13 I took it that he was just helping, showing that it's even funnier still. He reminded me of it and I laughed.
That shet made me laugh xD
that was so cool. you have to admit he doesn't look the same as he did 6 years ago when we all first heard of matisyahu.
I'm listening matisyahu more than 10 years!10 years ago he was not as in 2010 :)
🖖🏻👍🏻
I first saw Matis back in 2007 at 311's Summer Unity Tour. Back when he still looked like a Rabbi!
I
I was waiting for him to show up
6 years??? try 11
The algorithm steals so much of my life from me, but every now and then it gifts me reminders of videos like this, that I need from time to time to feel a bit better about things.
He is dressed like me going to my 8 AM class hungover..
UCSB?
Themistocles Man thats such terrible news. He had such great potential. This is one of my fav vids on the internet.
Right? Doesn't mean it can't work out for him in the future; although it's sad to see someone truly squander some semblance of an opportunity (he was released on bond and still played an opening bit for Matisyahu).
He removed his comment, what is going on with matis? @seb tikaram
Lol you go to 8ams
dude deserves it. made Matisyahu proud, obviously. such a gratifying experience to know one of your idols was totally down.
Tyler Debrecht not to mention that end part. Coming to the show? We were just going to park outside... well you're on the guest list now.
The content of the lyrics too, this song, for this to happen, my lordddddddd.
AstralGambit haha ik that must have been the best surprise for his girl.
Tyler Debrecht its gotta be just as cool for both of them imagine hearing people randomly singing the music you wrote in a coffee shop not even knowing your there.
and he put the dude on the guest list and sang with him ....matisyahu is a dope person
Oh he sure is! You have no idea how dope this guy is! Witnessed it myself...😁
@@Jaredthejuggler True!!
@@Jaredthejuggler No, Bruno Mars wrote One Day for Matis.
@@simonlhhhhhhakn8563 u got a link of that show?
@@drewallen7148 Bullshit
Love how matisyahu looks in this and nowadays. Hope life is treating him well. Seems like dude carries a good spirit
If he would've known who he was before he started singing, he would've been nervous.
Much better he found out afterwards lol
Yesss hahaha truth lol he was so nervous afterward lol
Cool that he just let a "random" guy sing among With him:)
@@elenabohn6255 you nailed it
This version needs to be recorded exactly as is and be released 2 the world
He brought him up on stage and they did the song together
Who else is vibing to this in 2021? 🤙
One of those times you thank youtube's algorithms for recommending great vids like this
Love when the UA-cam algo brings me back here
ua-cam.com/video/XqvKDCP5-xE/v-deo.html
For reals!! I had no idea of the creator of the song but always enjoyed. What an interesting rabbit hole that I’ve gone down. So neat!!
2024
Super cool how he didn’t take over the song and let the young man shine !!! He was deeply impressed by that young man 😊
Without a mic, you can still sense the goodness of Matis' pipes, projecting those lyrics
We love it when Kekoa tells Matisyahu, "Hey, you have a good voice." :-)
LOL ikr that was classic.
Pretty sure it's him telling Matis.
"You look different"
"Yeah Man, I shaved"
He late recognized he sang with matis😅 his reaction thou
@Mandatory Late Term Abortions for All DemoKKKrats ok? Most random comment
This never gets old. Every once in a while it pops on my feed and I just smile and have to watch it again.
The best part is the guy not knowing he was performing with a legend lol
That's literally what just happened to me lol. This song came up on my feed but a different version and after watching that and singing every word I had to watch this again
Same here.
Since discovering this video, I bet I have watched it 100x.....just makes me smile every time
Still watching once a month at least
As an artist, the greatest thing to see is someone else doing the justice to your song! that is why this moment is as special for Matisyahu as it is the for performer.
Absolutely, with any song!
But This song? These lyrics?
Jeeeeeeeeze.
rollinNsearchin whats wrong?
So true
An he doesn’t even realize he’s singing with the man himself🤗
I think thats why it was so organic sounding. No pressure at all, just did there thing
Cuz he got rid of his jewish look lol
That was awesome. Matisyahu is so freakin humble tho. Pure Love.
How awesome and special for the coffee shop performer to be so kind to let a 'fan' participate and not realise who was singing with him!! What a special moment!! What an amazing song!! Thank you Matisyahu!! Respect
This was my thought as well. What a genuinely dear and open soul!
One of my favorite things about this video is that Cliff makes eye contact with Matisyahu the entire time and even though he thought he was a stranger the whole time, he had a smile on his face and never took his eyes off of him. One of my favorite videos of all time
I fully agree. As well, one of my favorite videos of all time.
I love how he tries to let him lead some of the parts and give the “stranger” the spotlight. Little did he know 😂
YES.. the smile on his face the whole time like he was enjoying the enthusiasm of the "stranger" .. it's a beautiful thing
It’s that spirit that makes him deserving of the magic moment he lives through in the video. Same for Matis, he’s got such generous energy here, and he’s come across a sincere young man singing his song and embodying the kindness that’s the song conveys, it’s gotta feel good. And now we all get to feel good. Pretty cool!
Right! The kid was so mesmerized by the beautiful voice 🥰
Even in 2021 this song can make my heart smile.
I never heard of Matisyahu before seeing this viral video and I've watched it numerous times since. It makes me smile every time I watch it! Such an awesome moment for both Kekoa Alama and Matis!
same didn't have a clue who he was till I saw this !!!!
King without a crown. Live from stubbs version. Is the best song ever by him
King w/o A Crown is amazing but just listen to the whole album. It's so genuine. There a few songs I don't care for musically but Matisyahu has a way with lyrics.
Me 2! I love this guy!
too bad klint got arrested because of this.. such a beautiful video
Anytime this pops up, I have to rewatch it. One of the most wholesome videos ever.
Dudes so humble, you could see he was flattered by him playing his song.
That young guy has a cool vibe. So Hawaiian and chill.
big Mac Right now hes chill, but hes a felon with anger issues apparently
I like to make stuff up too.
mrnijacatzz Yeah I guess it is made up, not like it can be fact checked. It probably wouldnt show any results if you googled Clint Kekoa Alama. Not like it was pretty big news a few month back. And Matisyahu definitely didnt bring it up when he invited the kid to the LA concert on a two day pass from jail. Totally made up.
Not much detail here, but apparently there's some truth to it. Hope he gets his life on track. I appreciate his sound. www.staradvertiser.com/2016/08/15/breaking-news/maui-ukulele-player-back-in-jail-after-matisyahu-show-in-l-a/
IDiggPattyMayonnaise thanks, Cletus
I like at the end hes like you want on the guest list and the ukelele guy is like... and my girl? Boss move lol
He wasn’t trying to hear that if his girl didn’t get to go lol
@@spinblackcircles No maybe because he wanted his girl to go with him? "Hey I sang with someone famous and we are on the guest list" is a good surprise
@@joshpd8090 I think you misinterpreted the comment you replied to...
@@SylasTheGreat yea idk why I replied to him like that ngl
This is my ‘go to UA-cam clip’-always makes me smile. All the feel good vibes
Me too....
I always find my way back here every year
Me too!!
Mine too.
Same.
This is still my favorite video, so many years later. Two people singing a song and becoming friends, plus a great coincidence.
“Yeah, me and my girl?”
Without batting an eyelid. This is a good guy
He's a convicted felon serving 5 years in prison btw. lol
yeah, just before he said parking lot pimping, then "yeah, me and my girl" , um no I don't think so. he was trying to pimp on girls and then said he will bring his girl. funny though
@@jasonscorner8747 I don’t think that’s what he meant.. he said I’m gonna go to the parking lot and “pimp it”.That could mean almost anything
@@rikky383 I've heard people use it in much the same way you would use "chillin" it's just one of those things where words evolve with time. Does seem a little off-putting though 😂
Words have power my friend.
To me it's sad that that he walked away from his faith.
He was so joyful and lightened when he wrote this songs.
I was in a concert of him in Jerusalem in 2015, it was sad.
Still love him and hope best for him.
this video is making me feel a lot better and i didnt even know that i needed to feel better.
Clint is currently in jail (5 years for violating probation). Sorry... www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2016/12/maui-musician-given-hollywood-break-is-headed-back-to-prison/
Stay in school. And if you want to go to law school, don't, unless it's a top ten program. Even then, it's not always worth it. Some of us would rather be playing coffee shops.
And please enlighten us, what do you do for a living?
So, what I just read in this article, is that he has substance abuse problems, if you think putting someone in prison for that, instead of rehab. You're a special kind of stupid.
Themistocles Poor chap looks like he's being put through the ringer. I think we can all agree the justice system is far from perfect and as such a sentence doesn't mean much as to whether he's a good guy or not.
In a cold, cruel world, this really took the chill off and warmed my heart.
GraceFaded why is this a cold cruel world
Same, I love Matisyahu! 🙏🏼🎄
@GraceFaded boto is the go to g
You know how much that song means to Matisyahu when he took 40 seconds to take a sip from that cup ❤️❤️❤️ he was absolutely into it...that guitar guy touched his soul...nice performance
Putting out that message and seeing how it's spread in the wild clearly makes him a proud Papa, and he should be.
Not a fucking guitar
That is not a guitar.
I know you're just trying to argue just to argue, but a ukulele is indeed a type of guitar.
Sang in a coffee shop, blessed the writer, unknown, guest listed, then sang on the man's stage.. this is a great story.
- Yeah.. I'm Matisyahu.
- ....Oh Jesus!!
Oh man, that reaction cracks me up.
He was saying "Oh, shoots," as in, "hooo shewts braahh!"
Four years on, still one of the most wholesome videos. He had no idea, and Matisyahu was sooo cool about it! I feel like this song is more relevant than ever with everything that's going on. Much Love All!
Back for more in 2023. Absolutely love it when Matt steps in and just goes with harmonic fills to make it perfect!
UA-cam's algorithm paying off again. This genuinely happy interaction is what life is about.
It is❣❣❣
It really isn't, but it's a nice break from the crap!
Matisyahu is a chameleon. I didn't even recognize him. So cool he did that.
Bruh, he stood ten feet in front of me in the middle of a regae festival and I didn't recognize him. A couple hours later I'm 30 feet from him and he's on stage. Wild
@@OstendorfProductions what a cool cat, that's awesome.
Indeed. Now he has a song where he says that 😂
I can't get enough of this video!! I must have seen it a thousand times!! You guys (Matisyahu, Kekoa and Stu) rock! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Me too! This video makes me happy for some reason I seem to be addicted
Tammy Hesler same here!! And I don't normally listen to reggae but, this video just makes me want to sing along!! Peace and love! :)
Little Susie SAME!!
Same here LOL
same here
I still come back here often, truly one of the greatest moments to be brought and shared to youtube, unfortunately I can't say things are the greatest right now, peace and love to all, be safe out there, everyone everywhere. ❤
Wouldn’t that be hilarious if the guy stopped playing for a sec and was “Sir, please. Let me do my thing, k?”
I was just thinking that lmao
"BACK OFF HOBO!"
Thought the same thing hahahaha
@jjmah7 that would be funny but you can tell he was pausing to still show respect that it was his song to sing and not the other way around.
@@frankhernandez6524 That's true. You could tell he was using some restraint, letting the guy do most of it.
It’s Hawaii, they wouldn’t do that
This video will always hit you right in the feels no matter this situation..
This video is amazing because you can see him harmonize with the dudes vocals and not overdo him brilliant talent from both
One of the best songs ever written. This video never gets old for me.
Agreed it still makes me smile
Still makes me tear up after 50 watches.
I can watch this a thousand times and still smile.
He actually helped this kid out brought him to sing with him at show and everything bad ass! 🤘
Kyle Carter is there a video
Choaf Takuya yes there is. I’ll put a link under this
This is bad ass
Oh hell yeah!
The kid was wanted by the cops
Such a beautiful video. The smile Matisyahu has throughout and the musician’s honest reaction when he realizes it’s him. Just seeing the way they’re vibin throughout and playing off each other. As a performer enjoying having an audience to his craft, not realizing it’s the creator, thanking him for participating, and then seeing the switch to fan coming to realize who it was singing along. Beautiful!
I suffer from severe PTSD and am so incredibly happy I found this on UA-cam. I watch this video now and it helps. I can't believe how much this helps. Thank you.
Same here. Hang in there brother.
Me too brothers, same same. 💚
Same here man. I got PTSD too. I hope you're keeping up.
2019: still come back and watch this on occasion. Just such a magical moment.
It must be such a trip to be on vacation and walk into a coffee shop and hear someone playing your song. He's awesome for doing this!
Steve Rivera he was doing a show there later that night. The kid already had plans to go
This song absolutely speaks to my spirit!! And these type of moments just makes my heart smile hard af lol❤️💪🏽😎
Best video on UA-cam. Whenever it's a tough day this song always brings a smile to my face. The vibe the connection between them and the sound is what music and life is all about
brb crying. I met Matisyahu once at a Shabbat dinner at my university. He was the guest Rabbi for the night and meeting such a wonderful beautiful soul meant so much to me.
Went to his Channukah gig back in 06. He came out into the crowd.
I love that hes tryin to drink, but the music makes him sing along
I still come back to watch this absolutely wonderful video. Some might say it was fate. They both sing beautifully 😊😊
I love how Matis is humble enough to invite the guy to his show after too, even when he didn't know it was his song
He knew it was his song what are you talking about?
@@rtotheizzle he literally says in the video "i didn't know it was you, you look so different"
Exactly, so he knew exactly who Matisyahu is and knew it was his song. @@anthtistic
Was nice how he played backup .Buddy was just killing it . Sang just as good as the o.g. He payed him due respect.
I'm still trying to figure out when he went from hasidic Jewish rapper to Jimmy Buffett homeless surfer.
Money changes people
Kentucky Waterfall yup
Matt G actually if you watch the Jewish Americans documentary you'll find that what you see here was his persona BEFORE the Hasidim took over.
Ok, for a second let's all remembered that Jesus was a long haired hippie tryna make the world a better more peaceful place
Diego Martinez yes, he was Jewish, too.
The fact that he had no idea he was singing with Matis is so awesome....
Ive felt for years that this is literally the best video on youtube.
I'm pretty sure that this is THE ONLY UA-cam video that I've ever smiled all the way through as I watched it...Thank You for sharing this!
Who is listening to this awesome video in 2020?
I'm back for more. I can't help it.
Yeet, one day.
I am listening to it in 2020.
Juanchi B This guy is🤙🏻
At least once a month for the rest of my life prolly lol
Such a great interaction. The Harmonizing and holding back to lef tthe singer deliver he didnt make it all about him. So chill. Such a sweet nice dude.
why do i keep watching this video over n over? Fck it one more time !! Bless up
new term? bless up, i like it
Errol P. Cause it has an awesome vibe
I think im on 55th view. My heart feels so much joy. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Cuz it’s a happy song
Bless up my brotha
I feel like it really shows just how much the lyrics meant to Matisyahu that he even had to sing along in a humble way not to outshine the busker. I adore Matisyahu what an absolute delight to have sang this song with. I've seen him do several acoustic sets but this must have been amazing. Bless up🙏🏼☝🏼
The lyrics probably mean a lot to him, but the song was actually written by bruno mars. Crazy, right.
I come to this all the time. I've heard him live and this is still the best Version so chilled and relaxed love it.
Coming here every year to watch this moment. Lucky guys.
Can't help but smile throughout the video!! So amazing to watch every time!!
I had to come here to smile! I just watched a video where a feminist told a guy “if you don’t have ovaries you can’t talk about them!” And proceeded to be toxic.
No matter how many times I see this video it brings me joy and a smile to my face. I find myself regularly coming back to watch it again and again. Thank you to who posted it.
Same
how awesome is this guy sings with a side walk performer then put him on stage to do a live show. actually practices what he sings about very heart warming
I remember coming across this video 6 years ago and I’m still getting chills watching it again today.