Ben Howard - I Forget Where We Were (Solo Session)

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  • @infinitejonno
    @infinitejonno 10 років тому +1855

    I don't comment too often on UA-cam, however this song has become very important to me. This song has helped me grieve the recent loss of my son and the lyrics have touched me in a way no lyrics ever have before. I have struggled releasing my emotions but this song has me in tears every time I hear it. Thank you Ben.

    • @brittbluser
      @brittbluser 9 років тому +102

      I for some reason felt the need to reach out and just tell you how sorry I am to hear of your sons passing. I wish you an endless amount of strength through these dark times and I know how relieving it is, if that's the right word, to find something such as a song that helps put into words how you are feeling, and helps give you the power to move forward in a sense. My condolences to you an your family, again. God bless.

    • @atlastrees598
      @atlastrees598 9 років тому

      .

    • @JulianHillfireduellum
      @JulianHillfireduellum 9 років тому +10

      I lost my nan last year and I thought that was hard but I'd think losing a child is probably the hardest. I wish you luck, hope you can find peace.

    • @chancecoffey7572
      @chancecoffey7572 9 років тому +7

      I hope all is well man.

    • @lacami08
      @lacami08 9 років тому +6

      Jonathan Davies beautiful what pure art does huh? embrace it! I believe songs find you for a reason, this isn't the exception.

  • @The1BullshitMan
    @The1BullshitMan 10 років тому +1221

    Always feel like I go to a different place mentally when listening to his songs. One hell of an artist.

  • @DustyRay88
    @DustyRay88 Місяць тому +3

    2024, right back to where I always find myself. This great song

  • @netdaniels
    @netdaniels 8 років тому +466

    I'm living in the same time that Ben Howard is, and this is good, really, really good! :D

  • @rakeshpatni3891
    @rakeshpatni3891 8 років тому +341

    Listen carefully, with love in your heart and you will hear the silence from where this music comes

    • @diarmuidwoods6634
      @diarmuidwoods6634 5 років тому +8

      A slience of three parts..

    • @TheSewerWizard
      @TheSewerWizard 4 роки тому +5

      You might also hear the sea ;)

    • @pixieindigo
      @pixieindigo 4 роки тому +1

      💗

    • @reece3163
      @reece3163 4 роки тому +3

      Beautifully articulated. You have gave this song whole new meaning to me after years of listening

    • @isaacsmith6976
      @isaacsmith6976 4 роки тому +3

      @@diarmuidwoods6634 lol nice reference kvothe

  • @SteffanBryce
    @SteffanBryce 8 років тому +104

    I just realized when he plays the guitar I can actually hear the unstill of the ocean and the constant rumbling of the waves and currents. How is it even possible to portray the ocean and create that feeling through music as if it were a painting?

    • @AR-mu4zq
      @AR-mu4zq 4 роки тому +11

      Lets be friends

  • @xjimmy225x
    @xjimmy225x 9 років тому +297

    watching someone fingerpick that smoothly always make me want to play, then i play and get frustrated and the kids have to stay with the grandparents for the night...

    • @akfroggie2177
      @akfroggie2177 7 років тому +11

      Yeah, it sounds like flowing water.

    • @Sanderopop
      @Sanderopop 7 років тому +6

      It's okay. I understand

    • @jeffengland3440
      @jeffengland3440 6 років тому +3

      James Murphy 4th meal

    • @user-hw5ys6ng1l
      @user-hw5ys6ng1l 6 років тому +2

      😂😂

    • @shealee2744
      @shealee2744 5 років тому

      You just have to really enjoy doing it and consistently challenge yourself

  • @joshlynott4302
    @joshlynott4302 Рік тому +3

    In 2023, this is my most-played video on UA-cam. An incredible version of IFWWW.

  • @AlexandraOlifirowicz
    @AlexandraOlifirowicz 8 років тому +119

    I forget where I am when I listen to this

  • @rachxbray
    @rachxbray 8 років тому +82

    Love the "hello love" part so much better in this version

  • @Jk-xr5mu
    @Jk-xr5mu 2 роки тому +23

    I’ve been listening to your music since I was about 12 and I’m nearly 24 now. Bens music has giving me guidance in this crazy world we live in💙

  • @RCDAv1.0
    @RCDAv1.0 9 років тому +210

    Smoothest finger picking ever from Ben Howard (possibly from anyone) and by far the best version IFWWW. You can see the pain in his face, and hear it in his voice. He sings it slightly faster than the rest of his performances, like he is just trying to get through the song before he breaks. Not to mention the mike making his voice echo slightly to make it even more haunting. Best singer songwriter of this generation, and by the time he is done probably any generation! The most complete musician in decades (guitar, vocals, songwriting, emotional inspiration). He just makes you feel!

    • @ConTheDon187
      @ConTheDon187 9 років тому +1

      =)+Joseph Crowley Cracks a good drug.

    • @RCDAv1.0
      @RCDAv1.0 9 років тому +6

      +Connor Keegan you must be interesting in real life, but I will take your word for it

    • @noahmcdx1
      @noahmcdx1 8 років тому +3

      +Joseph Crowley Tallest Man on Earth beats him on fingerpicking. Though Ben has his own style that's out of this world. I suggest listening to Field of Birds by Tallest Man on Earth live on KEXP. Or Revelation Blues live on pitchfork.

    • @Lucas.Mbh27
      @Lucas.Mbh27 8 років тому

      +Joseph Crowley If we are speaking about complete artist I put Ben Howard and Birdy in the same level (even if it is not the same style of music) because she has a magnificent voice, can play piano and guitar, write her own songs (with a lot of meaning such as Ben) and put also a lot of emotion in her songs.

    • @Lucas.Mbh27
      @Lucas.Mbh27 8 років тому

      She is unique in her own style as Ben is in his own. I never include "Skinny love" as her song, at least not this song. For example I think that her cover of "The a team" is much better than Ed Sheeran... Her covers are very good, but I was talking about her songs (written by her) such as "Without a word" (she was 15 years old), "Words as weapons", "Not about angels" etc. Her second album is only songs written by her, as her third album that will be out in march.

  • @natalieguiliano4430
    @natalieguiliano4430 5 років тому +25

    God it’s so good it hurts.

  • @brianboru8858
    @brianboru8858 4 місяці тому +2

    Dear Ben, I know this message will not reach you, or your management team, but if in the 0000.1% chance it does, I beg you play this version live at your upcoming IFWWW tour. Been one of my favourite tracks of yours single it’s release 10 years back and to hear it live would a complete blessing. Thanks for being the greatest musician to ever live. All the best.

  • @MrRonV
    @MrRonV 10 років тому +63

    It's like a completely new song that is somehow familiar. I love his music, he is a musician of the highest and rarest quality.

  • @InterStellarConstant
    @InterStellarConstant 6 років тому +79

    Oh hey,
    I wasn't listening
    I was watching Syria
    Blinded by the sunshine strip
    You, you were in the kitchen
    Oh your mind was marked and wounded with the wounders whip
    And that's how summer passed oh your,
    Great divide and range of green green grass
    Oh, maybe it was peace at last, who knew
    Hello love, my invincible friend
    Hello love, the thistle and the burr
    Hello love, for you I have so many words
    But I, I forget where we were
    Oh hey,
    I wasn't listening,
    I was stung by all of us
    The blind leading up the wall
    And as per usual,
    You were skipping and laughing eyes at the bedroom door
    Don't take it so seriously, no
    Only time is ours
    The rest we'll just wait and see
    Maybe you're right, babe, maybe
    Oh no, and that's how summer passed
    Oh your, great divide
    And range of green green grass
    Oh, maybe I hold on fast, to you
    Hello love, my invincible friend
    Hello love, the thistle and the burr
    Hello love, for you I have so many words
    But I, I forget where we were
    I, I forget where we were
    I forget where we were
    I forget where we were,
    Oh no, and that's how summer passed
    Oh your, great divide
    And range of green green grass
    Oh, maybe it was peace at last, who knew

    • @thorstenpifko2389
      @thorstenpifko2389 6 років тому +7

      watching Syria

    • @naeeladjemil4723
      @naeeladjemil4723 4 роки тому +5

      @@thorstenpifko2389 lol people try so hard to ignore the pain in the world. So centric in ourselves that we can't even hear Syria in a song.

    • @Purplerainmwah
      @Purplerainmwah 4 роки тому +3

      I really appreciate people like you who post lyrics for people like me 😁🤗❤️

    • @InterStellarConstant
      @InterStellarConstant 4 роки тому +1

      @@Purplerainmwah 🥰🤗

    • @didymus5884
      @didymus5884 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks, you are the lyric-hero of this video

  • @themanabroad7800
    @themanabroad7800 8 років тому +88

    Music is one of those things that can really awaken emotions in a way that nothing else can. And Ben Howard's music strums the chords of my emotions.
    I am so happy to live in the same time, i missed Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley, but I haven't missed you!

    • @ignaberga
      @ignaberga 8 років тому +4

      We really missed Nick Drake, what a musician.. It would have been nice to have seen him. But as you said, we have Ben!

  • @jordynshields4512
    @jordynshields4512 8 років тому +46

    forever in love with Ben Howard's music, can't wait for future material.

    • @crippleized
      @crippleized 6 років тому

      Jordyn Shields new album on the way, a few singles released already!

  • @sophiag6752
    @sophiag6752 6 років тому +3

    If heaven had a soundtrack, this would be playing on loop.

  • @landryromain4504
    @landryromain4504 8 років тому +44

    Un des plus grands musiciens de notre génération.
    Et je pèse mes mots. Dans 15/20 ans, les gens écouteront Ben Howard comme aujourd'hui on écoute avec admiration Jeff Buckley, Kurt Kobain, Bob Dylan ect...
    Moi c'est déjà mon cas :)

  • @muhammedhamze6343
    @muhammedhamze6343 Рік тому +1

    when he says: watching Syria blinded by the sunshine stream, my eyes are filled with tears.

    • @nateriley4067
      @nateriley4067 7 місяців тому

      Could you help me out, what do you think he means by “sunshine stream”? I figure it has something to do with the bright explosions from the bombs. Sorry that a country so important to you is right now, basically in ruins. Blessings.

  • @travona.860
    @travona.860 10 років тому +24

    Beautiful as always

  • @ajgswat2772
    @ajgswat2772 10 років тому +14

    I love how he changes it up at 2:47. Really beautiful

  • @FranIsMyName
    @FranIsMyName 10 років тому +4

    I don't think I've ever heard a musician with such a talent, and such a beautiful soul.

  • @michelemcshepherd7479
    @michelemcshepherd7479 8 років тому +8

    It Just comes so natural for him Beautiful

  • @illduitmyself
    @illduitmyself 5 років тому +3

    the voice of a man that has been to the heights of love then back to the bottom

  • @experi106
    @experi106 6 років тому +4

    Takes you to a parallel universe.. probably the one inside your head. Soul soothing.

  • @lagr5225
    @lagr5225 3 роки тому +2

    What a day, what a life, what beautiful music, what a man!! How lucky we are, he is back, finally!

  • @uidfhlcnnefodnl
    @uidfhlcnnefodnl 10 років тому +27

    you're a bad person - making me wait this long for another masterpiece, even though it is so worth it

    • @0409isaac
      @0409isaac 10 років тому +5

      His new album is coming out in a couple of days!

  • @danielalonzo7781
    @danielalonzo7781 5 місяців тому

    It’s almost ten years of this record that changed my life in an unimaginable way.

  • @embersinsnow
    @embersinsnow 8 років тому +14

    I always come back to this version of the song over the studio version. Absolutely sublime.

  • @Lbaffbaby
    @Lbaffbaby 7 років тому

    Sometimes I really can't get over how much I would love if he was the father of my children...
    Why does have to be so stinking dreamy?

  • @naturewanderer1609
    @naturewanderer1609 4 роки тому +10

    Covid19 lockdown got me here and I'm content!! So Soothing ♥️

  • @BeMuffinTop24
    @BeMuffinTop24 7 років тому +3

    No auto tune garbage. You have to appreciate real music and the emotion you feel

  • @RhondaHallahan-qj2uf
    @RhondaHallahan-qj2uf Рік тому

    I forget,sometimes I don't,like a midnight summers dream, empathy

  • @wolfgang2653
    @wolfgang2653 10 років тому +7

    He is even more perfect live, if that's even possible.

  • @loref4200
    @loref4200 3 роки тому

    I want to feast on his voice, the way you relish the taste of wine, savoring it in slow, contemplative sips, which stir you and compel you. Only, I don't know what I'm compelled towards... I'm left craving more.

  • @Keyakina
    @Keyakina 7 років тому +2

    listening to this song def don't make me forget where we were and where we are right now..

  • @danieltipton7482
    @danieltipton7482 3 роки тому +2

    There's just something that just draws me back to the song over and over

  • @jessicac.j
    @jessicac.j 5 років тому +5

    I think his music is so absolutely beautiful.
    Oh
    It does something to my soul.

  • @neolunamusic
    @neolunamusic 4 роки тому +1

    I forget where I am when I listen to you Ben.

  • @ExUmbra117
    @ExUmbra117 10 років тому +11

    it helps me think clearly, reminding me of my pain an mellows me out so I care less about the past an less about my mistakes. every one of your songs lifts my moral. As a soldier, I couldn't ask for more, so thanks.

  • @Project-Air
    @Project-Air 10 років тому +103

    I'm not sure about anyone else, but I love how he is still still into the pure acoustic stuff. I am so pleased there is an 'acoustic chapter' on the album with In Dreams and She Treats Me Well. I almost prefer this version of I Forget Where We Were too. :)

    • @hathaway.1166
      @hathaway.1166 2 роки тому

      You are quite an interesting person

  • @Orientalbackyardgarden
    @Orientalbackyardgarden 11 місяців тому

    Its beautiful Ben. You touch my heart ....everytime, over and over again through your voice, your words wich come together in your music. My husband name is Ben, and he is still very ill by a stroke, he had on October 10 this year.
    I pray we still have some good days together.
    Thank you for your beautiful gifts, that is your powerful music.
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @asdfghjklmf4
    @asdfghjklmf4 10 років тому +9

    I'm crying right now!!! How could you be so perfect? And sing so well?? Oh, I love you Ben! Please come to Portugal again!!3

  • @tampanuggz
    @tampanuggz 8 років тому +71

    When is Ben going to bless us with a new album?!

  • @mcmahenc1
    @mcmahenc1 9 років тому +6

    What a harrowing and beautiful gift of a voice he has. His artistry, both with the guitar and vocally, are truly otherwordly, and there is no one else really like him that I know of.

  • @Savyonne
    @Savyonne 3 роки тому +5

    This is so pure, touching and beautiful… I’m speechless, I’m crying and I’m thankful for this song and for the way you perform it.

  • @anniemasters1040
    @anniemasters1040 6 років тому

    Blissful. Every. Single. Time.

  • @Mateo-fg8bu
    @Mateo-fg8bu 2 роки тому +2

    Under appreciated.

  • @anniemasters1040
    @anniemasters1040 8 років тому +11

    I absolutely adore this over the recorded version

  • @fromtheday9461
    @fromtheday9461 2 роки тому +2

    GOATED

  • @beverlysaylor9612
    @beverlysaylor9612 4 місяці тому

    Oh how I love this Song So Much

  • @sorchasam3252
    @sorchasam3252 Рік тому +1

    No matter how many times i have listened to this over the years, it brings me to tears every time. I wish this was the version on the album

  • @jessboonekamp5529
    @jessboonekamp5529 4 роки тому +8

    2020 and still jamming this masterpiece

  • @hayleyclare97
    @hayleyclare97 9 років тому +9

    really hope he's done a solo session of End of The Affair, if its anything like this one and In Dreams it will sound incredible!

  • @patriziavrz7276
    @patriziavrz7276 5 років тому +2

    Best artist forever and ever

  • @kittywhisqers1416
    @kittywhisqers1416 9 років тому +7

    I love Ben so much because he's not one of those artists who change their music genre or experiment with new styles of music (Ed Sheeran for example) He sort of keeps his music that soft, grainy, acoustic music. He is so unique.

  • @aleksandra9172
    @aleksandra9172 9 років тому +1

    hey, I wasn't listening... to the real music, but fortunately I found Ben

  • @organicistheway5956
    @organicistheway5956 10 років тому +30

    Ben, you deliver every single word with so much intensity and raw emotion. Your strumming is always in absolute harmony with your voice. Your music is easily the greatest sound that has ever reached my ears. Thank you for filling my soul with such perfection :)

  • @TerezaNedvedova
    @TerezaNedvedova 10 років тому

    i am speechles and breathless

  • @hayleytemblett2822
    @hayleytemblett2822 Рік тому

    Bro, u r my lyrical idol, u fall into sound, spiritually connected..Ive been following u for 10 yearz, and at same time following my own musical path, ur a tru gypsie folk artist and tbh I still crank your 10 year ago bridge vibes , black flies, catching a cold on a cold English day playing on a bridge with ya mates, ❤and THAT RIGHT THERE SON is wat its all aboot, and u know it toooo
    Coz that's why u sing and play like u do
    Connected
    Muah!!
    Hope u read this shit busy as u r
    Holding down the folk here from NZ! spring 2023
    Class C

  • @brandonjohn5130
    @brandonjohn5130 Місяць тому

    Only time is ours, the rest we’ll just wait and see

  • @christinafv
    @christinafv 10 років тому +9

    You know an artist is truly amazing when they sound even better live

  • @gabriellalombardo4760
    @gabriellalombardo4760 10 років тому +1

    The definition of pure perfection? THIS!

  • @jacquelinefox7171
    @jacquelinefox7171 4 роки тому +2

    This man still makes me weak 10 years on......he's such a seductive ego diminishing tone that makes your bones crumble ....

  • @771Ashley77
    @771Ashley77 6 років тому +3

    This is my all time favorite song.

  • @abbeysabi
    @abbeysabi 8 років тому +5

    I want to see this glorious music live. :(

  • @racelleagotrelano1355
    @racelleagotrelano1355 10 років тому +1

    It's so nice,, he played the guitar perfect,,
    I like those songs,,

  • @digvijaysingh1406
    @digvijaysingh1406 6 років тому +5

    I'm lost for words.

  • @lilyawood
    @lilyawood 4 роки тому +3

    I think about this song at least once a month

  • @magosianogowska5523
    @magosianogowska5523 8 місяців тому

    ♥️ thank you, Ben. i come back to myself whenever i listen to you

  • @TatianaKarpoff
    @TatianaKarpoff 10 років тому +1

    He is so easy to adore...

  • @annabellloki8902
    @annabellloki8902 5 років тому +2

    Goosebumps since 2016 til 2019

  • @KimmiGP
    @KimmiGP 8 років тому +1

    MY favorite version of this song!!!!!

  • @Joseph37641112
    @Joseph37641112 6 років тому +3

    One of the most underrated artist!! Ben Howard fan forever!! :)

  • @divineebony8632
    @divineebony8632 8 років тому +5

    i am so in love

  • @elysianka
    @elysianka 10 років тому +2

    his music is a gift to this world.

  • @chiaratomasello8551
    @chiaratomasello8551 8 років тому +3

    I' m totaly in love

  • @rix391
    @rix391 10 років тому

    best artist in the world

  • @iMertin
    @iMertin 7 років тому +1

    Just no bored with this man but only thing wanna hear neeeeeew stuff!

  • @ashernamchyo5495
    @ashernamchyo5495 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much Ben.

  • @justlisten7168
    @justlisten7168 8 років тому +5

    Genius. The guitar was made for his voice they compliment each other so well

  • @fmcb2772
    @fmcb2772 5 років тому +2

    seeing him live is the most amazing experience

  • @alicymatt789
    @alicymatt789 7 років тому

    pure power of nature

  • @CharlieMarno100
    @CharlieMarno100 7 років тому +7

    When a song touches your heart it is truly magical.

  • @SueMansfield-mp1ds
    @SueMansfield-mp1ds Рік тому +2

    Uplifting which is why we played it our wedding to walk out too

  • @motherofmoo1
    @motherofmoo1 10 років тому +1

    Wow. Can completely feel it when you watch him. Stunning voice.. and a beautiful man too.

  • @radicalhonesty3628
    @radicalhonesty3628 3 роки тому +1

    watching this video and thinking/questioning/contemplating out loud:
    Do I feel worthy of receiving a partner?
    Do I feel worthy of being seen, loved, respected, desired?
    Do I love, see, respect and desire myself?
    What is my belief system about men? About women?
    How are men in my world? How do I perceive them? How about women?
    What is my belief system about myself?
    How do I carry myself in this world?
    How do I perceive myself?
    What have my parents taught me about relationships?
    What stories have I adopted as my own, about relationships?

  • @MarkSHogan
    @MarkSHogan 8 років тому +2

    A thing of great beauty.

  • @marquesn77
    @marquesn77 4 роки тому

    Humility is attractive

  • @franlamas6242
    @franlamas6242 10 років тому +7

    his music is always perfect :) he never dissapoints me!!!

  • @tarrel3213
    @tarrel3213 9 років тому +1

    Ben Howard, he gets what music is about. The world needs more music from him!

  • @msarasini
    @msarasini 7 років тому

    Heartbreaking really. Found this song at some of the hardest times in my life. Lost my mother from cancer and a relationship that ended. The song and production give me a strange sense of comfort yet sadness.

  • @replicacity92
    @replicacity92 10 років тому +116

    I was wondering why I haven't heard anything from him in a while but like always the music is perfect. One of my few favorite artists. Is he still with the same band ? I hope so, I love the female in there.

    • @evanberry2682
      @evanberry2682 10 років тому +8

      Yes, India and Chris are both on the new album. Album comes out today btw. Gotta wait for it to ship me here in the US. Can't wait to put this on!

    • @replicacity92
      @replicacity92 10 років тому

      Evan Berry ok nice!

    • @PatMeruseye
      @PatMeruseye 10 років тому +4

      Ben Howard - Conrad (cover)

    • @NJP824
      @NJP824 10 років тому +11

      yes India who plays with him is very talented herself! I agree he is one artist that i have never found a song that I DON'T like. He is such a talent!!

    • @ciarafortun5945
      @ciarafortun5945 7 років тому +6

      He is currently in a side project band called Blaze of a Feather with some of his band

  • @ginaleto890
    @ginaleto890 9 років тому

    I can completely to that comment by Jonathon Davies. So sorry to hear about your loss. I discovered Ben after the loss of my fiance to cancer. If it wasn't for his music I don't know where or how I'd feel now. Whenever I'm feeling down I always turn Ben on. Makes me feel better every time. Its beautiful and healing. And I'm grateful. Thank you Ben Howard.

  • @jeffengland3440
    @jeffengland3440 6 років тому

    It could be anything, Ben soothes it all.

  • @RaphaelGarcia
    @RaphaelGarcia 10 років тому +4

    Ben Howard is my spirit animal!

  • @jpbass5913
    @jpbass5913 9 років тому

    Just beautiful. Reminds me of Bob Dylan in all the right ways.

  • @samschwartz8858
    @samschwartz8858 Рік тому

    Can I just say "Brilliant" performance!