16 Horsepower - Black Soul Choir

Music video by 16 Horsepower performing Black Soul Choir. (C) 1996 A&M Records

[@findlestick]

This song should be much more famous than it is. Such a great song.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

No, fame does nothing for great songs, it just ruins them.

[@jonathonrose5141]

@@squiremuldoon5462 That's the kind of nonsense that makes "fans" hope that "their" band never makes it big because they think they'll lose their specialness for liking them. It's pathetic. Fame of a song doesn't change a damn thing. You really think "The Sound of Silence" is ruined because its famous? What fame does do is give the artist a shot at making a comfortable living, and being able to keep making music without wondering if the next album will be their last because they can't afford to keep losing money making albums when hardly anyone buys them anymore.

[@jonathonrose5141]

All while having a say in what the artists make. They sure as hell won't do that for someone who doesn't toe the line, or suggest something they don't like. And for 16HP that would certainly include doing away with all the religious content that makes David who he is.

[@jesseheritage9104]

And why's that? Sure, I love this song and band as well as Wovenhand. But why SHOULD it be more famous. Should people think like you or should this band be artificially pumped up through millions of dollars like the shit bands that are? Or do you just say that because you want the world to reflect your ego?

[@findlestick]

@@jesseheritage9104 Why? I already said why.

[@jennbrandow2642]

I saw them live in LA @ The Troubador in '96 but didn't know anything about them. They opened with "I Seen What I Saw" and they blew everyone in the audience away. 3 guys on stage with some crazy instruments, some even homemade by the band; they were completely mesmerizing and hypnotic. The entire audience was captivated and it felt like we were in some 1920's deep southern church revival tent. His voice still gives me goosebumps - that combined with powerful biblical references and superior musicianship made this one of the best shows I have ever seen live. Still a huge fan today!

[@bchops4537]

I saw them in Mpls. Minnesota in 96 too. Everyone in the room was in a trance from their hypnotic music .

[@jennyesperanza]

How tho? They were big around 2006,2007,2008,2009. Even when I doscovered them a few years ago I had already heard the songs back then somehow.

[@kristiinakapinen2071]

LOVE that! I’m in Finland so I can only imagine... would love to see them play!

[@Alpha-oz1oe]

Exact same experience for me I saw them in Louisville Kentucky at the Palace theater opening for Bob Weir's band rat dog I think it was 1998 but I don't really remember what year it was but it was the same exact thing they opened up and it was like what the hell is this this is badass. And I happen to have a friend who is the head of audio at the Palace theater and he made up sound board recording of the whole show and so I got to enjo🎉y it long after and I'm still listening to it these guys are awesome.

[@PostPatriot1978]

16 horsepower was one of the most misunderstood bands of the 90s. Definitely one of the most talented musicians of our time. I started using a violin bow on my guitar after seeing David do it in one of his songs.

[@bill190]

This dude is cool, he can occupy that rare little place where stuff like Johnny Cash, rockabilly and metal all meet.

[@thedavesiknow4598]

25 years ago this song changed my world! Thanks for existing 16HP💜

[@jasonduggins4033]

I will NEVER forget sitting there minding my own business and this video coming on...

[@1996pnut]

20 years later this shit is badass

[@AlexandraVioletta]

Now it's 25 years. I'm old.

[@mrmaldoon8362]

Im sitting by a fire on a river drinking beers and this band popped in my head. Gooden shit my people. Theyve been in my heart for 12ish years

[@georgewaters8592]

Man, I just spent some time knocking back the pints of Imperial Stout while cranking up The Gun Club, some live stuff from them when Patricia was playing bass.... I did a search on The Gun Club for tshirts and I came across 16 horsepower !! My life is changed forever. Much blessings and love..... Big George and Loki the dog xoxo

[@tntblue61]

Gothic Country? Some of the best use of traditional American instrumentation I've heard.

[@lilyophelia1928]

Gothic Country -- PERFECT!

[@Beanmachine91]

anythings possible lol

[@rcanning89]

I love gothic county 🖤🖤

[@GregKavarnos-hi9yr]

Check out The Builders and the Butchers too.

[@taylornics5729]

16 horsepower is so perfectly different . Love it.

[@SIX-SH00T3R]

I love metal, and if it wasn't for Devildriver, I would never have heard this wonderful piece of music. I always thought the Black Soul Choir from Devildriver was the coolest song ever, now I like this version better. 16HP all the way!

[@scottfennell6568]

The reason I'm here also

[@trollfinger]

Lots of great bands like this that transcend those genre barriers. There's an Auto Club song called "Jesus is in My Body" that is like something Marilyn Manson wishes he could put out.

[@rancosteel]

The Hake Report brought be here.

[@veradark5066]

believe it or not but the bridge city sinners "pussy" song brought me here lmao

[@kathysenn7664]

Music is a gift from God.. I like Johnny Cash- his cover of nin's Hurt gets me everytime I hear it. Tool, Metallica, Silversun Pickups, rank at the top of the list. 16horsepower and Wovenhand are my favorites- my son told me about them, what's it been 10 years ago now..somethin like that.. no matter, time as we know it is messed up.. I've been reading Job again, and I recognized several phrases sung by Mr Edwards- they literally popped off the pages 😛.. Isaiah and the Psalms are referred to alot too! This song hits the nail on the head.. what these 2 bands have given us is convicting and comforting.. I am very grateful.🕊️🤍

[@aero6104]

I don't even like country, but 16 Horsepower has to be one of my most favorite bands.

[@AlexandraVioletta]

Same here. And I'm atheist 🤣👍🏻

[@hackinggamerxd]

@@AlexandraVioletta Cringe

[@HisboiLRoi]

@@AlexandraVioletta - Likewise, although in spite of the religious imagery, I don't consider 16 Horsepower to be a "Christian" band. As with good gospel, Edwards doesn't pander, and the end result transcends the subject matter.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

This isn't country.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@HisboiLRoi I agree.

[@AlexandraVioletta]

I've sung this as a lullaby for my son (5 now) and when he' was crying. I would sing it to this day, if he want. But he doesn't. 😅

[@wesleyshelton1986]

i was at this coffee shop last might and i was bouncin in my chair yesterday jammin to it..good song

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

Seeing these guys live was one of the best concerts that I ever attended. They sound exactly like their albums

[@mange87]

Never get tired of this song

[@maredaros]

David Eugene Edwards is a music genius..

[@janparadowski4894]

This music makes me feel like some early 20s appalachian miner ready to fight against government forces in a strike. Amazing stuff.

[@kristiinakapinen2071]

This song makes me think I am in a trench waiting for Russians to come to be shot, but while we wait my grandfather is telling me stories and he's not lying shot in the snow yet.

[@indifferentmonkey]

highlight of my failure as a musician. supporting this band back in the 90's. They were great . we were crap. they are great.

[@TheBobBorealis]

+Joe Monkey I opened for them too. Had a great backstage session. Hope they have a good life going on now

[@smeejit]

As they ARE great, I'll trust yr taste & honesty.

[@hansdado]

that's cool

[@hugotreger2181]

Love, love, love this song. It's from 1996, but I discovered it last month. Well, better late, than not at all!

[@TheDustysix]

I am a 50's Disabled Vet. I was homeless for much of this bands time and never heard this until today. It is fantastic!

[@horaciostjeward]

welcome back and god bless

[@TheDustysix]

Thank You Sir.

[@yshuasgathering]

God Bless you and thank you for your service

[@TheDustysix]

You are welcome sir.

[@footshotstube]

my humble admiration for your scrifices

[@lesuafmuzzafarhuja4512]

Found this by accident...now every Bar in my Town PlayS it

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

A Class Act. Shame they disbanded. Even better live! Saw them in mid 90's in Seattle. Send exactly like this live..... Sad to lose!!!

[@katryanaorange2092]

This is amazing. Lyrics: No man ever seen the face of his foe no He ain't made of flesh and bone He's the one who sits up close beside you And when he's there you are alone Every man is evil yes and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongues sing In the black soul choir Every man is evil yes and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongue The black soul choir Oh, he rises in my way Oh, he rises in my way No man ever seen the face of my Lord no Not since he left his skin He's the one you keep cold on the outside girl He's at your door let him in Every man is evil yes and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongues sing In the black soul choir Every man is evil yes and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongue The black soul choir Oh, he rises in my way Oh, he rises in my way I will forgive your wrongs, I am able For my own I feel great shame I will offer up a brick to the back of your head boy If I was Cain

[@AlexandraVioletta]

My first song ever heard from 16hp. Still a fan 👍🏻

[@radicalundoing]

How on Earth did my younger fake atheist self not connect this to Jesus Christ?

[@radicalundoing]

Literal horrifying truth. Except in the Light of the Blood of the Cross.

[@Sidiciousify]

I'm pretty sure its he rises my way. Nonetheless.

[@Sidiciousify]

Also its i am Abel. Thus the cain and abel line.

[@duantorruellas716]

Takes me back to the 90s , still sounds amazing.

[@duantorruellas716]

One of my favorite bands , I love the simplicity at the core of this bands genius. One of the few Christian band i can say i love. The core principles of good and evil might elude some but this band let's you know right from wrong when it comes to doing this right . The other reason I like them is simple , they are the embodiment of old timey . Like rev. Glass eye and the wooden legs , real old timey like this is in it's own music genre OLD TIMEY 🙂👌

[@arch_6133]

The band that got me into playing Banjo 🪕

[@peachlasagna4625]

I'm so grateful for my wonderful sisters who helped me cultivate my music taste. I haven't listened this song for so long but 16HP music was always some sort of inner musical lighthouse for me through out all these years

[@SharksInTheGenePool]

Here's a punk and black metal fan chiming in. I'm with you, dude. These guys are great.

[@MartinTedder]

I hear you brother

[@darkyetlovely84]

I'm a punk and metal fan too and love these guys!

[@veritas.vitriol1328]

Punk, metal, folk, rockabilly... if it's great music, I'm there.

[@mombof]

wish there was modern equivalent. these mfers are forever 1 off doing their thing

[@gabrielmaritz2787]

Well, my friend once called them Dissection with banjos😂

[@Delulubat]

i worship them!!!!their music is so freaky!!!!....

[@MykTheOccultist]

No man ever seen the face of his foe, no He ain't made of flesh and bone He's the one who sits up close beside you And when he's there you are alone Every man is evil, yes, and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongue Sing in the black soul choir Every man is evil, yes, and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongue The black soul choir Oh, he rises in my way Oh, he rises in my way No man ever seen the face of my Lord, no Not since he left his skin He's the one you keep cold on the outside girlie He's at your door, let him in Every man is evil yes and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongues Sing in the black soul choir Every man is evil, yes, and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongue The black soul choir Oh, he rises in my way Oh, he rises in my way I will forgive your wrongs, I am able For my own I feel great shame I will offer up a brick to the back of your head, boy If I was Cain Every man is evil, yes, and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongues Sing in the black soul choir Every man is evil, yes, and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongue The black soul choir Oh, he rises in my way Oh, he rises in my way

[@josephlowe9]

one of my favourite bands ever. had the honour of supporting them once.will never forget that night!

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

Absolutely Fabulous. How can you NOT dance to this!!!

[@DamaSaSuzukijem]

It has more views than citizens in my country :) Greetings from Montenegro!

[@mkpsc]

👍

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

Fricken Brilliant song and playing. Totally underestimated band. Even better live.... Saw them back in Seattle in the mid 90's

[@garse70]

His dad is a preacher. So is he. Some of the best tunes ever! I’m not religious.

[@sgtRaper]

This song drive me. So true: we're all liars, we're all corrupted. We have to fight everyday to rise from dirts. Those which try to be superior and slay evil with purification are the worst of all.

[@MrWildcountry]

97 At Enningdalen in Norway. I Have Followed Them Since. From Dag

[@Switcharoo12]

Only took me 24 years to find these guys.🤔 Apparently I loved a sheltered life even at 24.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@medina1287]

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Swedish Purse by this band's current name Wovenhand. And many other good titles..

[@sonicspectrumradio]

One of the best albums of the 90s.

[@nofood1]

The 90s best era for most genres

[@erickoverveen4355]

This was one of the most played songs on dutch radio Kink Fm, Holland's most alternative radiostation which got cut off the air after his number 1 dj Arjen Grolleman died. So sad and therefore unforgetable Erik Geurten

[@andrewnelson1918]

I'm all metal but I have always loved this song.

[@KYoss68]

SEE?! Real Music! With Real Instruments! Now git off my lawn ya damn kids...

[@liveevil48]

The best part of Devildriver's Beast album is that I discovered this amazing band.

[@caedenw5595]

Bro, I wound up here the same way

[@TheSparticus316]

Four hooves, and four horses, forthcoming. My understanding grows by the percussion, and I become aware slowly, but surely. The tale of hammerings to a great band, entrust me with what was already my own. Woe, and behold the confusions of man, and god alike, wherein the narrow foothold between was ignorant, and tired of such. -Adonis DeQuerton

[@HRG75]

Discovered this band just recently. This song is in heavy rotation now.

[@11raljr11]

holy goddamn this is amazing beyond words

[@davidschlessinger9945]

yes

[@mariaulekleiv4963]

🍀🍃🌻Yeah right!! hell yolo yeah in the nane of the native , indian amerciabs!?

[@theotherme4120]

Rick hickd RIGHT?!!!! My first time hearing this and I am LOSING MY MIND!!!!

[@selkiefaeful]

There is no reason why this man should not be the next Johnny Cash. One of my favorite songs by this group. It's uniquely American. It's something, like jazz, or blues, or really good country..we won't love it until it's too late..that is our tragedy as a country.

[@ignatiusdemonseed]

I will forgive your wrongs, I am able For my own I feel great shame I will offer up a brick to the back of your head, boy If I was Cain Every man is evil, yes, and every man's a liar Unashamed with the wicked tongues Sing in the black soul choir Oh, he rises my way

[@shadowlink2000000009]

I like the way he dances at the end

[@cortogantese]

what is this dance called?

[@xeverettx2564]

First 16H song I ever heard and that was it!!!! I was SOLD!!! Never gets old. This tune comes on and I get so excited! Thanks for the righteous tunes!

[@AlexandraVioletta]

Same. Nearly 17 years ago I've heard it for the first time.

[@kennethmilam2894]

Badass gentleman .

[@blackmamba0venia]

ειναι υπεροχο.. κατι κανει μεσα σου αυτη η μουσικη, δεν την ακους απλα, σου ανακατευει ολη τη ψυχη...

[@bchops4537]

So true . When I saw them live in the 90s I had chills the whole show.

[@pteradactylhippo]

I just found this ! Metal has gone down the toilet this is the new order!

[@squirelpizza]

WoW!! Never thought I would love banjo playing so much. This really kicks ass!! He plays it so.....I am lost for words, truly!!!!!

[@chlamygamine2190]

Only commenting on this so you get the notification to revisit this

[@jennbrandow2642]

He also plays the accordion and seeing them live was incredible!

[@th3_g0dz_of_Vict0ry]

Saw them live in Houston back around 2000 or so ... Eugene was like a man possessed. Unforgettable.

[@theotherme4120]

I LOVE THIS!!!!! I MEAN LIKE I LOVE IT WITH MY WHOLE ENTIRE SINNER SOUL!!!

[@franka.9419]

Thank you !!!

[@StrongArm6R]

Its pretty awesome the DevilDriver covered this. They did an amazing job. Nice to see 16 Horsepower getting the recognition they deserve.

[@docholliday7133]

So overlooked and yet so cool. Southern Gothic.

[@spresto4231]

Doc Holliday No, Western Gothic

[@johnydeltablues]

great,now i have to buy a banjo.

[@municapello1315]

Nikola Kamerla everyone has to

[@SirDamned]

Look at that bassist go!

[@bbirmi69]

This song never gets old. Love it!

[@SUPERNEKroz]

So good ! Tons of love and respect, from france.

[@dianaswan4187]

probably one of my all time favorite albums....my last copy was stolen by someone I briefly dated

[@xfghkhjfsejid]

I personally love both versions. I'm a metalhead but also a guitarist and a musician so I can appreciate without bias the musicianship here. It's got a great melody to it and devildriver did a great job with it. Don't be surprised that metal musicians know about blues, classical and country acts, these genres all have their own influences on metal and their musicians.

[@LenapeSF]

Intense. Great vocals & musicianship. This is the stuff of playlists. Big like in 2020.

[@myhomestudio1326]

You have to understand the true debths of genius to appreciate this song

[@frxnlab]

It's music and lyrics like this that makes an old hardcore atheist soften at the knees

[@jengleheimerschmitt7941]

Amen, Brother.

[@ignatiusdemonseed]

agnostic and melting at these words

[@simeonpetkov768]

I call bullshit.

[@BeaIEngio]

What? Lol. I thought this song was about athesim and the creation of religion by man: "every man is evil, every man is a liar" wicked tounges and all that. I'll stick with that interpretation, or it'll ruin a great song.

[@trollfinger]

I'm the furthest thing from religious than you can be, but there's no harm in appreciating the beauty and art that religion inspires.

[@AphitethLordOfLight]

This is on my list of top favorites of all genres. Thank you to the band for creating and sharing this amazing work.

[@sirfik]

I used to listen to them when nobody in my country ever heard of them. 16 horsepower MNE!!

[@jacekpooninski1856]

dark, gloomy...beautiful!

[@triantafiliasidiropoulou5963]

love

[@dannyb9140]

New fan, sorry I'm so late to the party.

[@whateve4ever]

this is amazing. never heard anything like this before.

[@chlamygamine2190]

Commenting on this so you get the notification so you can revisit this ;)

[@jantelliquawallace355]

found these albums in my local library. Rochester NY for the win

[@samuil_maxim]

One of my top fav. bands..been to the woven hand concert in Skopje-Macedonia..outstanding..!!!

[@Smitemenow]

Damn. This is still strong shit.

[@coraje1388]

Back in 2021!!! And it still resonates!!

[@bigmanbaph666]

16 Horsepower ran so modern Murder Folk could sprint 😤

[@ftlpope]

I think I saw them about 3 times. I am an atheist but I love the whole vibe, Woven hand too.

[@peterstierjr]

Though you don't believe it, Yeshua loves you. Says something about your spirit and character that you can appreciate this music. Peace and blessings to you.

[@AlexandraVioletta]

This song brought a whole new world to me. I'm atheist too.

[@AlexandraVioletta]

I mean I can FEEL his love to God. This is great.

[@360LWD]

Great band..live is better then a videoclip..wished I was back in the 90s

[@calewiro]

Ain't none ever seen the face of his foe no He ain't made of flesh & bone He's the one who sits up close beside you An when he's there you are alone Every man is evil yes an every man a liar An unashamed with the wicked tongues sing In the black soul choir Yes an no man ever seen the face of my Lord no Not since he left his skin He's the one you keep cold on the outside girl He's at your door let him in O I will forgive your wrongs Yes I am able An for my own I feel great shame If I were Cain

[@petrap.7256]

this guy is unique

[@zoejoe67]

fan forever

[@pjstonehill444]

i headbang to this

[@Arpia-Hellas]

im with you sir

[@SuperMarioJamesSMJ]

might be the best experience ever...this is creepy beyond words...the song itself is great....the video takes it beyond...

[@limpan851]

And suddenly pigtails became the manliest haircut ever...

[@nicholasmumola]

Some people here are wondering about the dance jig performed in the video. - The American Southern Boys that I knew called this style of dancing: "Shit-Kickin." If you were walking down a country road and there was horse crap in the road you would kick it out of the way and shake your boots to get whatever stuck, off.

[@lockenaughtynick1432]

I figured it was a nod to D. Ray White and his Appalachian clog dancing.

[@sergehrazdan9346]

It’s a shame I did not hear this until 28 years later. Sanction.

[@Marikanator]

I KNOW RIGHT?! this band has dominated my stereo more than any metal band this couple of days

[@Freespirit514]

Great song. Great band!!!

[@Rwsos_kataskopos]

1 of 100 My favorite song of 16HP. Greeks drink, melancholy, and continue with 16 horsepower,wovenhand &DEE.

[@Bigalrev]

Saw them several times back in Denver when they were together...great live band.

[@frankbrinkmann151]

Such a good band!

[@maxcavalera1545]

No man ever seen the face of his foe, oh no He ain't made of flesh and bone He's the one who sits up close beside you, girl and When he's there, you are alone Every man is evil, yes, every man's a liar Unashamed, with their wicked tongue singing in the black soul choir Every man is evil, yes, every man's a liar Unashamed, with their wicked tongue, the black soul choir Oh (oh), the horizon's my way Oh (oh), the horizon's my way No man ever seen the face of my Lord, no Not since He left his skin He's the one you keep cold on the outside, girl He's At your door, let Him in Every man is evil, yes, every man's a liar Unashamed, with their wicked tongue singing in the black soul choir Every man is evil, yes, every man's a liar Unashamed, with their wicked tongue, the black soul choir Oh (oh), the horizon's my way Oh (oh), the horizon's my way I will forgive your wrongs, I am able And for my own, I feel great shame I will offer up a brick to the back of your head, boy If I was Cain Every man is evil, yes, every man's a liar Unashamed, with their wicked tongue singing in the black soul choir Every man is evil, yes, every man's a liar Unashamed, with their wicked tongue, the black soul choir Oh (oh), the horizon's my way Oh (oh), the horizon's my way

[@SabathaBassGhoul]

I love this song !!!

[@starlytesplanet]

Wow...for the music and the singer :P

[@WilliamJamesbluegrass]

Amazing video and even more amazing song! I am loving it!