Band of Horses - The Funeral (Live On Letterman)

Music video by Band of Horses performing The Funeral (Live On Letterman). (C) 2012 CBS INTERACTIVE

[@kath701]

This song came out a few months after my son passed away. So beautiful, so gut-wrenching. I miss my boy so much.

[@newtownbelievers5862]

Bless you ❤

[@maknamarov]

Держись

[@tonyaavery7301]

I lost my 15 year old son 9 months ago. There is no greater pain.

[@GamerGigantTV]

I hope you stay strong ❤

[@gianlu_ghiwx]

❤

[@BRITTANYT327]

This song gives me a feeling that I cannot quite describe.

[@kevinmcintosh3645]

Me too, it makes you glad you're alive ,brilliant song ,kinda gets to you're inner emotions if you know what I mean .

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

Makes me sob and I’m not quite sure why. 12 years later still

[@tasteslikeacid7804]

It's called "natsukashii" a kind of sweet longing for things that have come and gone.

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

@@tasteslikeacid7804 Thank you 🙏

[@tasteslikeacid7804]

@@thomasinajefferson9971 no problem 😊 I was searching for a word to put to the feeling for years

[@alessandram9367]

And this, kids, is how I started loving the band.

[@francheskamorales8031]

Me too! I like it

[@lautsversion]

It took only 8 seasons to tell us that

[@navdeep2057]

@@lautsversion i started Season 8 now nd came searching for the song 😂💓

[@GeorgeUpdated]

I understand the reference.

[@marcosaureliofreire6044]

HIMYM

[@nfsamerica4584]

This song used to make me cry. These days, it makes me smile, for the same reasons it used to make me cry. Timelessly gorgeous.

[@ruolov1]

Same. Life is a learning lesson. Gratitude for the life I've lived.

[@noelradhakrishnan4423]

@@ruolov1 yeah

[@work4it52]

Perfectly explained amaxing!

[@420people]

Damn. I think I’m somewhere in the middle. Haven’t come out the backside with a smile on my face yet.

[@HollywoodWick3d]

Even the comments are beautiful for this band.

[@TDK1939]

It's the little imperfections that make a live performance so much more impactful and meaningful.

[@joaopedrom5365]

agreed 110 %

[@fritzd84]

+THEDARKKNIGHT1939 So True. I hate bands that karaoke or play to tracks. If I want it perfect I will listen to the recorded song. The young generation is getting so scammed at concerts with fake vocals, recorded tracks and don't even get me started on paying to see a DJ. The "Great Swindel" is on the younger generation.

[@brunoavina2524]

it makes it real!

[@96TeenSpirit]

+THEDARKKNIGHT1939 Meh. He just fucked up a bit. I don't think you need to be making excuses for him or anything. Great band though.

[@malikastaleyconorbuckleyho8526]

you got that right... that's why I love live vs albums /cds... but I still buy them.. lol

[@marcoscasas7530]

I was able to feel his nervousness in the "oooooh" he did a great job at picking himself back up and jamming out

[@evancashman7614]

That tune is so heartbreaking, it just makes me want to go and hug someone and cry in the rain.

[@guitarofdestiny]

Gaay

[@lazystrike6835]

i feel you take my shoulder i take yours

[@guitarofdestiny]

@@lazystrike6835 yikes

[@Kingrizla-fm2rr]

@Evan - that's pretty much exactly how this performance of this song makes me feel every time.

[@almoore4129]

For Sure!!!!

[@thatdudety0176]

Skater national anthem. I remember being at the skatepark with my buddies and as soon as those first few notes come in everybody in the park would stop. Then go back to skating when the rest of the band hits. Legendary times

[@Elleeekk]

Came her looking or this, still remember Torey's part with this song on it, holy hell

[@Elleeekk]

actually, I think it was a lakai video lol

[@ceciliovirgen3357]

That guitar sounds amazing

[@forslavjo]

That was my first tgought!

[@forslavjo]

Thought*

[@Indy452]

There are about a dozen songs I never get sick of...this is one of em.

[@jmac4952]

Same

[@seansora]

My favorite part is how the keyboardist looks like he’s steering a space craft through an asteroid belt.

[@BellaxoxoMissy]

My favorite part too! ❤

[@SwedishCrabGuy]

Actually, it’s usually not even hard. The asteroids in a belt is about 1000000km away from each other.

[@erinreese3849]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@Hadesrebornn]

This song makes me cry. The vocals and the guitars and the euphoric vibe. Nothing beats it for real

[@christopheradams808]

You guys helped me get through my wife’s passing in 2017 and here you are in 2024 comforting me as I prepare to say goodbye to my sister. I hope to one day repay my gratitude if I ever catch you in an upcoming concert. Thank you all. For everything.

[@jenniferingramakajlynnsnai8184]

One of my all time favorites ❤

[@deanaclewes5981]

Still obsessed with this song til this day it gives me goosebumps

[@KillingTheNewbs]

They played with all their hearts.

[@AWil64]

Letterman had the best live performances

[@mischavaneck]

John Mayer one is bonkers aswell.

[@woody5476]

Letterman and Conan both had great ones

[@conradislame]

This song brings me back to college. This whole album was so pretty, beautiful, humble, it still holds a place in my heart.

[@jeand8943]

Years ago when my life was a shambles I’d listen to this song over and over and cry and wish I’d die, tonight I listened to it again for the first time in such a long time and I cried again but I cried because I’m alive and happy I never died…

[@ben-vf]

Nothing worse than wishing you don't wake up. Glad you found that open door stranger.

[@jeand8943]

@@ben-vf thanks, I have a lot to live for now, everything is much better!

[@TotalClarity]

🤗

[@jeand8943]

@@TotalClarity thanks 🙏🏼

[@regularnimnule9715]

Glad you decided to stay Jean D.

[@gustasagastume110]

This song is just amazing. His voice and the guitar wow ❤

[@kazmaitalia8796]

I have been alive for 50 years and seen some of the best from REM , Alice in Chains , RHCP , RUSH, Deep Purple , and many others . This band if Horses get it! This performance is on point with the emotion of this song . They are an amazing band !! Interpol and Band of Horses both have that ability .

[@markrudd1035]

Where has this band been hiding from me? Absolutely magnificent.

[@flowerpie]

This song is ageless, fits in no particular boxes and is quite simply amazing ❤

[@Chenzoman]

So true, one of my favorite ever.

[@austriantruther4648]

One of the best songs ever made!!

[@Chenzoman]

I totally agree. I listen to it all the time. It gives me a kind of weird but good feeling.

[@Jamjar152]

Best song on How I Met Your Mother. Brings a tear to my eye every time

[@lindasmith6316]

Criminal Minds too.

[@Harctwo]

Linda Smith Don't forget Flash Forward

[@duduzeras8977]

And the movie "Ladder 49"

[@SamuelllSabotage]

I liked when they played off the record by my morning jacket

[@Austinlenahan]

Can't forget 127 hours

[@susanmiller2969]

Finally going to see them in Dallas for my bday. Counting the days!

[@bootiedude]

My lil bro died Nov 11, 2020 Rest In Peace Timbo!!!

[@joseESSJ]

Sorry for your loss

[@sarahperez2515]

so sorry for your loss. sending love and light to you

[@jackaalucas]

No one asked

[@okaybibi3526]

@@jackaalucas stfu

[@PeterIIxx]

RIP

[@BMJAUDI]

That pianist plays that piano as bad ass as any pianist possibly can.

[@flarfschnikelman6780]

It’s an organ, but yeah

[@MgReY-yq1dh]

At every occasion.....I'll be ready for this song.

[@moviemadness997]

Hahahaha couldn't have said it better

[@michaelhughes3302]

Now that's the ovation they deserved. What an incredible song by a great bunch of musicians. Band of Horses, The funeral!

[@thgentleman9210]

I lost my dad in August to a heart attack due to COVID complications this song hits me hard.. love you dad!

[@Tactic_16]

Stay strong. I know this is weird but if you need a talk, I'm here for you stranger

[@thefosters]

Much love my friend ❤️

[@puppetmaster8551]

Sorry for your loss man.

[@jbenjamin253]

Love you for seeing that in your heart and soul

[@laurapalmerTDGE]

Much courage boy. My dad died juli '19 with this in my mind, I've played it thousand times in the car. Music vs memories to good moments. Stay strong.

[@fbenevento73]

This song is special, even in 2022 it gives me an emotion i can't describe, a mix beetween happiness and nostalgia.

[@joelvera1204]

Can always remember walking into deluna fest at Pensacola with my uncle me being underage, I knew I could expect to see foo fighters, Joan jett, pearl jam and many great bands overall but that summer I had just played ea skate for the first time, and it was amazing to randomly hear this run to their stage to just be amazed but this song. as a teenager this song got me thru tough times I’m almost 30 and it still does get me thru the worst and best moments, times a funny tool that usually is very hard to understand but once you do life is beautiful and fun.

[@jasonpeters9716]

When was that? I fr Kansas City but lived in PCola fr 05-09.

[@TheChosen0791]

This song smashes my heart :'( I always remeber himym.

[@HelgeStoe]

Great song!! I put it on my playlist with rock.

[@deepee1544]

Flat out one of the best songs written in the last 15 years! Love BOH!

[@wendycrawford1792]

My daughter and l had the pleasure of seeing Band Of Horses at Lollapalluza music festival in Chicago some years ago. Loved their music. So happy to see this brilliant band. We also came away with warm hearts- they were such nice guys. This says a lot.

[@mathiasbels8665]

Still after all these years , i still feel this song true my whole body, unleashes everything i supressed over the couple off months in 5minutes

[@gerryradford4812]

Better and better. Fantastic sounds ,,,, and barrage of sublime guitars,,, voice ,,, what more could we want ! G

[@h.torres7481]

If you're not touched first time listening to this masterpiece then I don't know how to describe you friend I can't believe it's my first time am listening to this

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

I remember exactly where when I heard this very song it gives me great pleasure enteral bliss felt motions emotions in my head my soul enjoys this like a kid loves candy excited as well way cool thank you

[@RigbyMoltisanti]

Such a amazing performance , this song will always be one of my all time favorites

[@angelareminiscenza6233]

Incredible song! Heard it at end of episode of criminal minds revelations! What a group❤

[@PBTophie]

I can't believe I've only heard of this band through this song through a video game (Skate). That was an exquisitely tight and tuned performance. Extreme kudos to these guys.

[@yungreekway]

bro me too, trying the skate the hubba made me almost smash my controller and then this would play and calm me down. im happy to say this was the first song i learned on guitar

[@angelahenry2730]

❤ this song

[@Layla.H.79]

I saw them live 3 times many years ago. They were excellent!

[@callmebenga]

2006 - I listen to this song in Kyle XY. Since that I always listen to it yearly. Thanks, Band Of Horses! From Vietnam with love!

[@davidh9529]

Can't even imagine singing so high lol savage performance

[@mattconnor8677]

Sweet jam.....

[@dozer1642]

I just can’t imagine a performance that I’d want to be present for more than this. Honestly, I have a pretty active imagination and this is the one.

[@valiumshatner333]

His guitar tone is so good. I used to emulate it all the time when I was playing regularly.

[@JJStaleyMusic]

For 11 years I’ve been watching this performance, and I still can’t figure out why the organ player looks so intense and angry one second, and yet so happy and melancholy the next! Regardless still one of my favourite performances ever

[@Beatlecat1]

Love this song.

[@Matt-lz1cq]

I cant stop crying❤

[@crys31ny]

Wow sounds sad 😞 . Love this song ❤️🥺

[@mikederasmo7621]

a MASTERPIECE FRONT START TIO FINISH !

[@slsnursing1016]

This song = Greatest of all time Love this performance too!

[@dimmastertv615]

One of the best songs i have ever seen!!

[@ethananderson4625]

One of the greatest songs!!

[@Wonderboi74]

there was or ever will be...

[@MarkSHogan]

A thing of great beauty.

[@badmoonrison3777]

The 433 people that disliked this performance are absolutely clueless. This is what a perfect performance looks like. Raw, emotional, gritty and heartwarming. That’s the recipe for perfect. I could listen to this on repeat for 24 hours straight and love it more each time I heard it. That’s perfection

[@lauraherrincontreras]

Aww I didn't know that He's a fan I wonder if knows how impactful (Nevermind)

[@clarksouthoff3840]

So I am late to the incredible show. Music in these times of stress and worse is manna for the spirit. Revel in the energy and the words that freshen the spirit and soul. I caught up to them from the "Chuck" series. Be well. Music for our souls is eternal. One more sound track for my life. Great reverence and my heart felt thanks.

[@AngelDavid506]

This song changed my life, thank you Band of Horses

[@fayydaroww4497]

how? mind share it ?

[@ianmills8564]

This truly is a masterpiece of all proportions!! Thank you for the most beautiful and sad song of all time BOH

[@psyghtseer]

I've been singing for at least 7 years now and this is one of the hardest songs out there. Legit. I don't know how it was written so difficult

[@rodriguezfaszanatas1194]

Thats just beautiful

[@MScotting]

I saw these live in 2010, when this song was played I cried and screamed all of it.

[@maddogmccoy3203]

I can't hear this song and not think of the first Danny MacAskill video I ever saw!...He was just a kid, but left an impression that I will never shake! This song fit the video so well and it still makes me think of him today, almost 20 years later!....I can't think of riding a bicycle without thinking of him, or Band of Horses!....What a Great band!...I'll never ride like Danny, but at 73, I'm happy to just be riding at all!...Just sayin'!

[@ariapyramidhead33]

Unfortunately the "when" of it was a little ways down the road but the "where" of it ...

[@utkarshsingh2343]

Chills💫

[@pyewunhtun8613]

@@utkarshsingh2343 literally.. chills man

[@sanjaynaik5900]

🥺🥺

[@joshuahamilton6227]

BEST comment

[@eliocorazon8414]

😢

[@tylermitchell349]

Thank you for sharing your music with all of us!

[@rosananaliatodonascimento6190]

Fiquei apaixonada por essa música, quando assisti o filme Batelship A Batalha dos Marés, fiquei que nem louca procurando ela, até que achei e não me canso de ouvir❤️

[@robinbennett2510]

I still love this band!

[@paulkaiser9632]

My Sweet, Beautiful, Soulmate, Lover, and Best Friend, Anne Luther. She died at age 39 from Stage Four Liver Failure. I Miss her and Love her every Fucking day!!! 😪

[@kbbl102.5]

Your favorite person, eh? I feel your pain. My fiancee is in stage four pancreatic cancer. I'm on my way to where you are now and I'm scared shitless. What the fuck? My favorite person... like, my only person you know? The one who gets it just gone, and she doesnt get to live to that potential she was born to fulfill. She's so much smarter and stronger and more GOOD than I am. What the fuck

[@mritunjaymusale]

F

[@zak1503]

@@kbbl102.5I hope you’re doing okay today.

[@thepack74]

Wow! Eleven years ago and it still hits home hard!

[@ihaddox1199]

he was so overwhelmingly happy to be singing this song to millions of people. it's one thing to be moved by a song but it's another exponential level up to watch the person who wrote the song that moved you to themself be moved, and humbled, and astounded, etc. IMO, it's always proof positive that songs are not written but channeled or bequeathed onto an artist from somewhere else.

[@RobertSoer]

Very well said, agree completely, the better songs come to the artist, they are not just composed...😊

[@anasaswadi3229]

One of my favourite band. Their songs always match with our life... about hope... the chemistry

[@marleyhartman6583]

Love this! The imperfections are what makes it perfect. They are AWESOME live, by the way!

[@ascendingdude]

these guys are awesome.haed working .road band.they play their good songs live for the people who go to their shows.great material and all around nice guys,can't wait to hear their next record.

[@Donnie__Darko]

This is just awesome! You know this feeling when you listen to a song and you just don't know what to say... Yep, right here, right now ladies and gentlemen!

[@FMZ101]

Donnie Darko I know that feeling, it is like it pulls you straight through the speakers, like you stop existing for a short while.

[@jhbuilders]

What a great song.

[@luluanddoc7017]

Awesome song!!!

[@treetrain]

his voice hits my hearts and soul

[@trishlewis88]

It sounds amazing and is something we all need to hear.

[@Skottink]

What a amzing voice and band

[@jaimeniky]

de las pocas bandas de este genero q nos quedan,buena perfonmance,dulce y amargo a la vez ,sin palabras de las buenas melodicas!

[@Slapsticks2012]

I have seen this band 3 times in Seattle. One of the best shows i have seen. Love this bad. Wish they were up here more. Their music is WAY better live. . Sound so good.. Love them

[@jezebelpardo]

I listen...and get the chills, pure beauty!

[@Jakeup1ate7]

What a song . Truly 🐐 status

[@dozer1642]

I can’t even imagine loving a song more than I love this one. This is one of my favorite performances of my favorite song. These guys just performing their hearts out in the prime of their lives. I so wish I could’ve been here to absorb this, I don’t think I could’ve stood still like they all did though.

[@Muskokan1]

Beautiful song,

[@mbahdiddo]

that memorable scene on HIMYM makes me bloody addicted to this song

[@richcountyratrodsjrod2329]

Hugs. Angel's are around u

[@YesFall143]

Nothing like a band giving their all. Beautiful.

[@chris1983charmer]

In simple terms music heals the soul 😊

[@daveclinton4945]

Goosebumps

[@oohDut]

I cant describe the feeling right now, but this is incredible

[@cinemastuck]

Omg i love this song ❣️

[@NishantrP]

Marathoned How I met your mother after a few years, this song hits hard in that season finale.

[@mrgiantanthem]

Crumbs, what an amazing song!! I think his voice is true, amazing and beautiful!!

[@jdvs876]

I was just a young and scared boy when my best friend died along with three other friends. It will be 11 years in August, I haven't had any real friends since then, I'm insecure and withdrawn, aimless. I miss you. This song will remain only for us.

[@jaml1430]

I’m sorry for your loss. Hang in there live your life in memory of your friends.

[@chriswise7978]

My daughter has lost 4 friends in 5 years. It's not fair, but things can get better. I have had very few "good friends" in the past 20 years. My best friends were when I was young. It sucks when guys get a little bit older they fade away

[@TurquoiseDragonfly]

❤️‍🩹💔🫂✨️💞

[@myjoeynavas]

These guys are LEGENDS!