Mike Kinsella is one of the most under appreciated musical geniuses in existence. The beautiful thing is, it isn't the fans who want it that way; it's him.
Listening to Owen is like finding a lost journal and each entry is a song; slowly you start seeing yourself in him as each song basically becomes your day to day soundtrack
I had never heard Owen’s music til last night. My cousin opened up for him in Pittsburgh. I was blown away by his guitar work and song writing. We went out for drinks after the show and hung out and shot some pool. He told me to check out Red House Painters and said their music changed his life. Really funny, unassuming dude. Looking forward to checking out all his music
Watching this for 500th time tonight and it hit me that the iconic shot of Mike turning left on Wabansia off of Milwaukee (2:38) takes place in front of a Blockbuster Video. Makes me feel so old!
Oh there was a Blockbuster there, I looked at it again, but hah it looked too blurry. I went to Blockbuster a lot. The last times I went there much was to rent Playstation 1 games. Tons of thoughts, but yeah going there as a youth or even early adult was a fun imposing thing.
You know.. i haven't listened to Owen since the coronavirus era. And lately i moved to a new country and while I'm looking for a job i thought of Owen music out of sudden and i picked this song for the first time.. Thank you Owen your only Algerian fan 🇩🇿
i remember finding this song right before i had to go to rehab during senior year of high school after my family fell apart. it encapsulated that moment, and it will forever remind me now of how lost i was at that point
I put on the Avalanche while I was cleaning out a closet, and something about seeing a whole shitload of memories that just made me cry man....... like a lot 😢🎉
Don't worry momma, just cleanin' out my closet. Despite my reference. I was working through what Remains of Edith Finch in Ultra! This really is a moving song. 18 years ago. Sheesh. I've been on youtube probably around that time with the same account actually.
This song is one of the only songs that I can completely relate to. I feel I can to a lot of songs out there, but this one in particular actually describes me. I'm truthfully nothing but a deadbeat and I never want to give into the man even though I know I have to if I want to live a healthy and clean life. I tried traveling homeless and was only gone for about a month because I had no idea what the fuck to do to make money on the streets because I suck at art and I'm average at guitar. I didn't want to beg for change either so I came back home. My parents just keep putting up with my shit and God bless 'em for it. I have no motivation for being a slave to the dollar. But listening to songs like this give me a feeling that someone understands. And maybe he doesn't, or you reading this, and you'll probably judge me but whatever. There's more out there in the Universe and in my dreams when I go to sleep...
Just pity anyone who judges u man. It just means they don't "get it". U have Sumthin that a lot of people don't have. U have that thing man, I have it to, don't really know what it is.. But it can be such a curse and the greatest gift. U see shit other people couldn't see if they were starin right at it. Who cares if ur not good at anything. I bet ur great at understanding. And I bet u could love sumone in a way other people wish they could do. Just keep ur head up man. U don't ever gotta be a slave to the man. Fuck the man. And fuck corruption n all that shit. Just get a job doing sumthing that makes u happy. Or get a job just to survive or advance until u can get that job. N then once u have sum "stability" and "security" (puke) u can do other things n just be free. As long as your inspiring people to change n trying to make this world a better place ur on the right trAck dude. When I read this it was like I was reading sumthing I wrote already.
I totally relate to you, man. Even though its been 3 years since you've commented, I'd like to say I only want to find a meaning for my existence. I don't wanna work for people and forget about what's really important. I'm trully grateful for your comment, I'm living alone by the beach right now, trying to find my spot in this world, but it's so goddamn hard, I only wanted another person who understood this thought here with me. It's hard to be out there by ourselves, with no one by our side getting what's up with us. I wish I had someone to share my thoughts with in person. Unfortunatly, these comments are all that I got, you guys are the only people who relate to me.
It kinda bothers me that most of the people commenting on this are having conversations about everything but the subject material above. If I had to choose only 5 songs to hear for the rest of my life, this would be one of them. God, I could listen to this on repeat all day.
10 Years ago i was listening this song with my friends in thhouse of my mom , today i just hear this, living whith one friend in Perú (we are from chile) missing a Lot of people and things but always wishing for the best. is a diferent place but the same magic moments with this song
Mike is so amazing. I love all of his work, but his lyricism is just great. Often times, listening to Owen feels more like a conversation with a good friend than music. I think that's a rare and beautiful thing. This video worked very well, for his music. It's simple - and a lot of it's beauty lies in that fact. The director did a great job.
i love the part where he sings "the ol man used to do aot things" and the piano and violin kick in, its sorta like when your thinking or talking with someone and you stumble upon that one thought and you get a sudden rush of emotion.
This song reminds me of my relationship with my beautiful girlfriend Kayla and my father. The first time I listened to this I assure you I cried my eyes out and my nose was running like a faucet. I was a mess. This is a strong and beautiful song.
22:46 14/07/18 just 4 days before my 23rd birthday. I want to make sure that I want to play music and be happy as I can be in my whole entire life. Percaya diri, percaya mimpi, percaya proses.
Maybe it's the bike, the relationship to work and money, or the girlfriend leaving early in the morning. Our lives will always be some shape of this story.
***** While that is true or was true, I do think emo now is re-branding itself again for those in the know where emo was never a fashion ever it was just regular guys wearing regular clothes expressing themselves. It's just when things get into the mainstream (which isn't always a bad thing) the original focus gets corrupted somewhat so you are left with these moments where emo became a fashion with the skinny jeans and the cropped hair or whatev. The punk look made sense but man even if I liked some of the more modern emo bands of the early/mid 2000s I don't get why they needed a look. That's why I hate fashion and trends, just do your own thing :P Look towards Empire Empire and other bands on the CYLS label on youtube.
Yeah you got it! The internet has been the best thing ever for bands like this. I do wish we could get them known more out there, the small communities are nice though youtube is disjointed and I'm not a huge proponent of social media. I wouldn't have found bands like this without it used to use P2P sites and stuff like allmusic.com to find bands earlier on.
lol how does that not sound relaxed? not to be "that guy" but i mean, just sayin', owen is just not emo. emo is shit like honeywell, heroin, mohinder, angel hair, etc. owen is acoustic-based solo indie-pop. that just be how it be, holmes.
So my dad’s retirenment has gotten our financial situation to shitty condition, while I really want to make my parents proud, looking for jobs for sometimes already, but nothing comes up. one of the other mean is through music. But you know, guitar strings got broken at one point, and even buying guitar strings is a thoughtful purchase for me now. This one hits me right.
this is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. It literally sounds like hes going to cry at any moment. That honesty and sincerity is unbelievably rare.
This video is in like less than 240p and looks like it was shot on a consumer DV camcorder and yet it's still absolutely beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. They should show this at film schools.
idk what else to say... i love this album and have been listening to it for years. it always brings me back to a great time in my life. funny how music can capture a time in your life. instant nostalgia every time i hear it.
I can't say enough about this video... and riding bikes... and owen... the part where Mike branches off during the instrumental.... if you like this... you might like the movie Old Joy... I can't say enough about it either... both brilliant!!
I like this song more and more each time I hear it. I think I have to get more Owen cds tonight. I only have two. The "Self Titled" and "No Good for No One."
Damm I remember when I listened to this the first time. I miss my 20s, I was broke af with no direction in life but didn’t have the stress of adult life and was emo happy 😄
I'm a huge American Football/Owen fan. I bought both American Football cds and the first Owen cd. I plan to get more stuff. I heard the majority of his work on the lala website. It's excellent.
My father worked hard his whole life, i just wish i made the same choices he did. He made a triple digit salary, and i just never thought about it until the age im at, but i really took advantage, he took care of his family no matter what. I feel lile i took advantage of him. Even when he got laid off during the recession he got a manual labor job just so he could cover everthing. He worked everyday until he died of cancer at the age of 65. I miss him everyday i feel ashamed that i didnt follow in his footsteps. I work every week hard, i made life a lot harder for myself so its funny that owen made a song like this. Its almost bizarre, but I'm sure a lot of people can relate
not only a touching song...but the video is incredible...I love the soft tone of the video and simple scenes of him riding with bright color rain coats...red, yellow...BRAVO!
I don't blame you. Just listen to the guitar and piano in the beginning. That part alone makes me all tender on the inside. What am I suppose to feel to that? For me that part sounds like a great longing, for something, someone, somewhere.
I've liked some girls through this 23 years of life, and it breaks my heart everyone of them. The feeling of loneliness and dispair about myself are awful. And I'm here, listening this song thinking about someone else feeling the same pain, the same sadness, feeling this 23 years like some kind of bad dream. And melancholy song makes me feel not so alone, maybe understood.
One of these days I'll make some money And buy myself those things that I want: Acrylic paints, acoustic guitar strings, a new bicycle seat For my ride over to your house each night And one of these days I'll get a real job One that actually pays Like my dad had You know my father, the bartender Used to wear a suit to work Before he hit the drink The old man used to do a lot of things One of these days I'll give up And give in to the man
Every single one of Mike's songs just rings with simple, melancholy truth. It just...it just touches your soul. I really don't know how else to say it, though it's cheesy, haha... If you're also a truthseeker (you know if you are), google "truth contest." Click the 1st link and read "The Present." What it says could change the world. You'll understand when you read the 1st page. It's not religion, it's truth you can (and should!) check for yourself.
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iv probably listened through it a billion times lol
damn u were going thru something uh
@@kenzodiaze.... he still listens to american football and owen
hey rob
I listened to this way too much that I decided to learn the song lol hard though
Wow
I love this song
wow
and we love you Rob
I love you Rob
me too
Same elicits the same feeling every time
Mike Kinsella is one of the most under appreciated musical geniuses in existence. The beautiful thing is, it isn't the fans who want it that way; it's him.
when did he say that?
@@rizmantapratama5228 I posted this comment 8 years ago when I was a senior in high school, so I don’t really remember.
Unrelated but he has other bands like owls
@@Mellon-Collie yep, and he is a musical genius in all of them!
@@buddytyree my god dude how did you feel reading this comment back that mustve been a crazy trip
Listening to Owen is like finding a lost journal and each entry is a song; slowly you start seeing yourself in him as each song basically becomes your day to day soundtrack
Still hits the same after 15 years
I had never heard Owen’s music til last night. My cousin opened up for him in Pittsburgh. I was blown away by his guitar work and song writing. We went out for drinks after the show and hung out and shot some pool. He told me to check out Red House Painters and said their music changed his life. Really funny, unassuming dude. Looking forward to checking out all his music
Been 14 years and Mike still hasn't given up to The Man.
Watching this for 500th time tonight and it hit me that the iconic shot of Mike turning left on Wabansia off of Milwaukee (2:38) takes place in front of a Blockbuster Video. Makes me feel so old!
Oh there was a Blockbuster there, I looked at it again, but hah it looked too blurry. I went to Blockbuster a lot. The last times I went there much was to rent Playstation 1 games. Tons of thoughts, but yeah going there as a youth or even early adult was a fun imposing thing.
I'm impressed you noticed that! Do you have the coordinates to that iconic shot?
@@george.r maps.app.goo.gl/2u8RbUDYBzSVsn9y7. Check out the image from 2007.
i remember crying to this song a lot when my dad passed away, goddamn this song still hits home for me. i miss him so much.
i suffered through an el paso salsa ad to watch this, i like it that much.
LOL
commitment
You know.. i haven't listened to Owen since the coronavirus era. And lately i moved to a new country and while I'm looking for a job i thought of Owen music out of sudden and i picked this song for the first time.. Thank you Owen your only Algerian fan 🇩🇿
i remember finding this song right before i had to go to rehab during senior year of high school after my family fell apart. it encapsulated that moment, and it will forever remind me now of how lost i was at that point
Sounds eerily similar to my situation despite not having gone near care facilities like that ever in my life
I put on the Avalanche while I was cleaning out a closet, and something about seeing a whole shitload of memories that just made me cry man....... like a lot 😢🎉
Don't worry momma, just cleanin' out my closet. Despite my reference. I was working through what Remains of Edith Finch in Ultra! This really is a moving song. 18 years ago. Sheesh. I've been on youtube probably around that time with the same account actually.
As a cyclist, emo music has become the soundtrack to my rides. Id say they go hand in hand.
probably
it looks a lot like chicago
Probably haven't listened to this song since 2008. Wow.
Reminds me of going to college for the first time.
consider yourself a very lucky person, because this is some of the best music out there
This song is one of the only songs that I can completely relate to. I feel I can to a lot of songs out there, but this one in particular actually describes me. I'm truthfully nothing but a deadbeat and I never want to give into the man even though I know I have to if I want to live a healthy and clean life. I tried traveling homeless and was only gone for about a month because I had no idea what the fuck to do to make money on the streets because I suck at art and I'm average at guitar. I didn't want to beg for change either so I came back home. My parents just keep putting up with my shit and God bless 'em for it. I have no motivation for being a slave to the dollar. But listening to songs like this give me a feeling that someone understands. And maybe he doesn't, or you reading this, and you'll probably judge me but whatever. There's more out there in the Universe and in my dreams when I go to sleep...
Just pity anyone who judges u man. It just means they don't "get it". U have Sumthin that a lot of people don't have. U have that thing man, I have it to, don't really know what it is.. But it can be such a curse and the greatest gift. U see shit other people couldn't see if they were starin right at it. Who cares if ur not good at anything. I bet ur great at understanding. And I bet u could love sumone in a way other people wish they could do. Just keep ur head up man. U don't ever gotta be a slave to the man. Fuck the man. And fuck corruption n all that shit. Just get a job doing sumthing that makes u happy. Or get a job just to survive or advance until u can get that job. N then once u have sum "stability" and "security" (puke) u can do other things n just be free. As long as your inspiring people to change n trying to make this world a better place ur on the right trAck dude. When I read this it was like I was reading sumthing I wrote already.
I totally relate to you, man. Even though its been 3 years since you've commented, I'd like to say I only want to find a meaning for my existence. I don't wanna work for people and forget about what's really important. I'm trully grateful for your comment, I'm living alone by the beach right now, trying to find my spot in this world, but it's so goddamn hard, I only wanted another person who understood this thought here with me. It's hard to be out there by ourselves, with no one by our side getting what's up with us. I wish I had someone to share my thoughts with in person. Unfortunatly, these comments
are all that I got, you guys are the only people who relate to me.
On jah
Kgfmew,
Hope you got some bitcoin back then. You wouldn't have to answer to the man😉
If you didn't, do it now. Crypto is freedom
just try to make your hobbies your job that sounds like the only way you'll be happy working
He makes being depressive and almost pitiful seem like an thoughtful and humbling side effect to one's emotional and mental acuity.
@@fancychannelname I was 15 when I wrote that 8 years ago. Thanks for the insight lol!
This actually really describes his music well. Don't listen to captain dipshit above LOL
@@drumsno you’re all wrong. an hero.
this shit hits right before the weekend, after working all week.
It kinda bothers me that most of the people commenting on this are having conversations about everything but the subject material above.
If I had to choose only 5 songs to hear for the rest of my life, this would be one of them.
God, I could listen to this on repeat all day.
One of these days good music like this will be on the radio.. then i'll buy a radio.
10 Years ago i was listening this song with my friends in thhouse of my mom , today i just hear this, living whith one friend in Perú (we are from chile) missing a Lot of people and things but always wishing for the best. is a diferent place but the same magic moments with this song
I love this song. The longer it takes to hear it for the first time, the stronger that feeling becomes.
the strings and piano part always take me on a feel trip
Mike is so amazing. I love all of his work, but his lyricism is just great. Often times, listening to Owen feels more like a conversation with a good friend than music. I think that's a rare and beautiful thing. This video worked very well, for his music. It's simple - and a lot of it's beauty lies in that fact. The director did a great job.
Reminds me of my first love. Terribly bittersweet.
Same. I dated the lead singers best friend for over 12 years.
i love the part where he sings "the ol man used to do aot things" and the piano and violin kick in, its sorta like when your thinking or talking with someone and you stumble upon that one thought and you get a sudden rush of emotion.
that part fucks me up.
This song reminds me of my relationship with my beautiful girlfriend Kayla and my father. The first time I listened to this I assure you I cried my eyes out and my nose was running like a faucet. I was a mess. This is a strong and beautiful song.
This song sets u floating! Like the leisurely sunday morning in the bed, with your eyes shut, but you are not completely asleep either.
This video has such a dream like quality...
This is one of the best songs ever in the history of ever.
😭😭😭
😭😭😭
this video is why i love, chicago, owen, and bike riding in chicago while listening to owen
22:46 14/07/18 just 4 days before my 23rd birthday. I want to make sure that I want to play music and be happy as I can be in my whole entire life. Percaya diri, percaya mimpi, percaya proses.
Maybe it's the bike, the relationship to work and money, or the girlfriend leaving early in the morning.
Our lives will always be some shape of this story.
***** While that is true or was true, I do think emo now is re-branding itself again for those in the know where emo was never a fashion ever it was just regular guys wearing regular clothes expressing themselves.
It's just when things get into the mainstream (which isn't always a bad thing) the original focus gets corrupted somewhat so you are left with these moments where emo became a fashion with the skinny jeans and the cropped hair or whatev.
The punk look made sense but man even if I liked some of the more modern emo bands of the early/mid 2000s I don't get why they needed a look. That's why I hate fashion and trends, just do your own thing :P Look towards Empire Empire and other bands on the CYLS label on youtube.
Yeah you got it! The internet has been the best thing ever for bands like this. I do wish we could get them known more out there, the small communities are nice though youtube is disjointed and I'm not a huge proponent of social media.
I wouldn't have found bands like this without it used to use P2P sites and stuff like allmusic.com to find bands earlier on.
how about why even have a discussion about emo on an owen video??
Yes.. allot of soulful, beautiful music is stigmatized because of "emo" connotations.
Don't know how the term changed over time, but it's a tragedy.
lol how does that not sound relaxed? not to be "that guy" but i mean, just sayin', owen is just not emo. emo is shit like honeywell, heroin, mohinder, angel hair, etc. owen is acoustic-based solo indie-pop. that just be how it be, holmes.
I hope one day this reaches a million views. Deserves to be heard.
So my dad’s retirenment has gotten our financial situation to shitty condition, while I really want to make my parents proud, looking for jobs for sometimes already, but nothing comes up. one of the other mean is through music. But you know, guitar strings got broken at one point, and even buying guitar strings is a thoughtful purchase for me now. This one hits me right.
music really finds a way into our lives when we need it most.
This song is so sad in such a beautiful way.
I almost cried listening to this. so beautiful.
Seriously, one of the best albums ever made.
Hands down, my favorite youtube video of all time. If my life could look something like this video, I'd be happier than anything.
mike kinsella is a musical genius at every music project he does.
Crying in quarantine.
seriously one of the best music videos ever made.
this is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. It literally sounds like hes going to cry at any moment. That honesty and sincerity is unbelievably rare.
This video is in like less than 240p and looks like it was shot on a consumer DV camcorder and yet it's still absolutely beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it. They should show this at film schools.
The best , probably of all time and most have never even heard. Shame .
This comment shows you need to strenghten your musical culture
Bobby Broccolli amen
i dont think so, though. It's fucking perfect, but in the literal sense it isnt
This song brings back so many memories. I can totally relate.
idk what else to say... i love this album and have been listening to it for years. it always brings me back to a great time in my life. funny how music can capture a time in your life. instant nostalgia every time i hear it.
I can't say enough about this video... and riding bikes... and owen... the part where Mike branches off during the instrumental....
if you like this... you might like the movie Old Joy... I can't say enough about it either...
both brilliant!!
Old Joy is one of the greatest films of all time!
This song hit me like a freight train
Yes.
I like this song more and more each time I hear it. I think I have to get more Owen cds tonight. I only have two. The "Self Titled" and "No Good for No One."
Damm I remember when I listened to this the first time. I miss my 20s, I was broke af with no direction in life but didn’t have the stress of adult life and was emo happy 😄
this guy is just amazing, love the video, song, awesome
that stencil on that wall is awesome
2019. Thanks Mike for this, will bring with me forever
In Kinsella We Trust !!
My god, this music is fucking amazing. Beautifully played guitar and wonderful lyrics. This made my day even more amazing.
I'm a huge American Football/Owen fan. I bought both American Football cds and the first Owen cd. I plan to get more stuff. I heard the majority of his work on the lala website. It's excellent.
Con la esperanza de escuchar esto mientras camino cuando acabe la cuarentena.
we live in a top 40 hit society but owen rains supreme musically
This might be my favorite song written by Mike yes that includes AF too.
My father worked hard his whole life, i just wish i made the same choices he did. He made a triple digit salary, and i just never thought about it until the age im at, but i really took advantage, he took care of his family no matter what. I feel lile i took advantage of him. Even when he got laid off during the recession he got a manual labor job just so he could cover everthing. He worked everyday until he died of cancer at the age of 65. I miss him everyday i feel ashamed that i didnt follow in his footsteps. I work every week hard, i made life a lot harder for myself so its funny that owen made a song like this. Its almost bizarre, but I'm sure a lot of people can relate
call him mike, as owen is the project's name. And damn dude, your father was good.
Teodor Gerov this “band” is off and on with a band and being a solo project, so what he calls him isn’t important.
Gracias por tenerlo aún acá
The way this video is shot reminds me of Good Will Hunting. Just the colors and movement. It's beautiful.
not only a touching song...but the video is incredible...I love the soft tone of the video and simple scenes of him riding with bright color rain coats...red, yellow...BRAVO!
this song is relaxing...
I love it.
and the music at the background, especially the violin is soothing...
and he sounds really breathtaking
you cant have a better song matched with a better video.
Something about just riding a bike fits this for some reason.
@@notyoursavior78 it really does
gives me chills man such a good song.
What a good ass song. I only found out about Owen after his split with Colossal.
I'll be back to this comment years from now.
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!
my mind just exploded from how beautiful and original this music is playing in my ear. i am so many happy's right now.
I don't blame you. Just listen to the guitar and piano in the beginning. That part alone makes me all tender on the inside. What am I suppose to feel to that? For me that part sounds like a great longing, for something, someone, somewhere.
a masterful work
Eh escuchado tantas veces está canción que la uso para despertar y dormir a lo largo de ya varios años, como adoro esta pieza 💜
This song just makes the day in perspective
this is Art.
this song makes my heart beat
Best song! Owen is life.
Beautiful song and video!^^
Im right there with you my friend!
Yeah that's a really good description of that particular feeling you described. I know I've been there before.
I've liked some girls through this 23 years of life, and it breaks my heart everyone of them. The feeling of loneliness and dispair about myself are awful. And I'm here, listening this song thinking about someone else feeling the same pain, the same sadness, feeling this 23 years like some kind of bad dream. And melancholy song makes me feel not so alone, maybe understood.
This is EPIC!
Just cried
Exactly what I needed.
One of these days I'll make some money
And buy myself those things that I want:
Acrylic paints, acoustic guitar strings, a new bicycle seat
For my ride over to your house each night
And one of these days I'll get a real job
One that actually pays
Like my dad had
You know my father, the bartender
Used to wear a suit to work
Before he hit the drink
The old man used to do a lot of things
One of these days I'll give up
And give in to the man
one word
BRILLIANT
Can't believe this vid is 10 years old!
what a beautiful song
Mike konsilla is a musical genius, I write and i look up to him hoping that one day i can be as good as him. your music moves me man, keep it up :)
This freaking song....
Simply brilliant.
i had no idea there was a video for this lovely song...
Wow. This is very 2010 for me. I was dating this girl from Montana that liked Owen and this song. And pietro crespi.
very nice love the words to the song one day
Every single one of Mike's songs just rings with simple, melancholy truth. It just...it just touches your soul. I really don't know how else to say it, though it's cheesy, haha...
If you're also a truthseeker (you know if you are), google "truth contest." Click the 1st link and read "The Present." What it says could change the world. You'll understand when you read the 1st page. It's not religion, it's truth you can (and should!) check for yourself.
Quebec city need you ..
I still love this song.
es una gran canción, hablando sobre algo que a todos nos llega, amor, simpleza, al final de eso creo que se trata todo para mí.