Ben Gibbard: Live From Home

[@jbc00l]

Acoustic Postal Service is the 2020 energy we need right now.

[@elwellstreet111]

APS Energy is strong!

[@Chanslam]

Facts

[@sarahvick3995]

Yes 💞

[@zulrowley]

0:19: We Will Become Silhouettes 3:38: A Lack of Color 7:46: Title Track 12:22: Northern Lights 18:30: Crooked Teeth 22:34: Cath... 28:39: Grapevine Fires 33:54: Fake Plastic Trees 40:01: California Zephyr 44:06: The District Sleeps Alone Tonight

[@Topshy_Kretts]

Thank you for the setlist.

[@bailysbeads2057]

Thank you!

[@DnoMedia]

Thanks for this Ben! It means a lot right now.

[@thatsnotaparkinglotbruh]

someone get this man a cape

[@adamcahill1929]

You're doing the lords work. lol. thank you.

[@ianskyvox]

Wait, this is going to be a DAILY thing?? This has been the first news that's made me feel genuinely better in 2 weeks

[@TheNarutodude1995]

>Everyone stays inside >Plays We will become silhouettes I love you, Ben.

[@tarabouley4816]

Thank you for coughing away from the camera. Extra conscientious.

[@plumpy_space_princess]

Lmao

[@hectorlopez-si3hw]

lmfao :D

[@juanbrevis]

He coughs and then touches his face in less than a second

[@JamieFurlong1183]

Never realized how relatable Silouettes would be the past few days. Thank you for this, Ben

[@DCFCtv]

It was so fun going live today! If you’re able, please consider donating to www.teenfeed.org to help support homeless and at-risk youth during these difficult times. Visit www.headcount.org to make sure you are registered to vote. Thank you, see you again tomorrow at 4pm PT!

[@ERLA360]

Thanks, Ben! Gorgeous job as always and I love the resourceful way you're dealing with this crisis.

[@SarahLynns87]

Thank you Ben! I love your music and listening to this today reduced some stress I've been feeling for days.

[@mattatkinson3233]

thanks so very much for doing this. not only does it help the group for which you're raising money, but i think it just raises morale in general. for me it was the banter in between songs as much as the music. same with the fb livestream from Frank Turner earlier. need to stay connected. and this kind of stuff helps pick up the down and outers. like me. it's dire for many already, if not health-wise, financially. keep at it. appreciate your work ben.

[@snc237]

If this set list was album I would buy it... even though is already own all the songs lol. Thanks! Stay safe everyone

[@judiemayo960]

Thank you on behalf of all the at risk youth you are advocating for! I was there many years ago and I cannot tell you what that means to me!

[@chapet5]

I was really hoping he started off with that song. Excellent.

[@Stuffwithcollin]

Chance Petek it’s strangely fitting

[@sneekapeek707]

Fake Plastic Trees was a surprise that made my whole isolation worth it

[@jeremywestfall952]

so good!

[@plaintuber4036]

sneekapeek707 my favorite singer singing my fav song. It was amazing.

[@judiemayo960]

I just heard this and am so happy

[@peerrii17]

Still can't fucking believe he played it

[@Danny__Noble]

Well, thanks for ruining the surprise! 😂 jk ❤️ I love Fake Plastic Trees

[@MsGellybelly]

I didn’t realize how much I needed this during such a sad and scary time in my life. Thank you Ben. Love DCFC and Postal Service always. 🌈❤️💌

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Angelica, how are you doing

[@meaghanmcqueen4893]

All time favorites are Passenger seat and Transatlanticism! Cry every time I’ve seen you play them live! Would love to hear those! And Some Boys is a fun one ❤️ thank you for making this weird time a little easier!

[@BryceRogers_]

I'm so jealous. I finally got the opportunity to attend a DCFC show on March 1. They got through 4 songs before cutting it short. Glad to see Ben's voice has recovered. Of their classics, I only got to hear "The New Year"

[@TheSim1derful]

He played TITLE TRACK are you kidding me???!!!! Thank you for this - such a welcome surprise!!! 🖤🖤 love, a fan since 2006

[@ericl.8454]

TheSim1derful haha RIGHT?! Loved this rendition

[@inflago]

They played it when I saw them a few months ago and I about lost my shit. Unfortunately, it was the only pre-Trans track, but it was a great show!

[@elainabrown2015]

Title track is life! Been loving it since 2003!

[@avidknits3676]

No lie, I got a little teary!

[@TheSim1derful]

@@elainabrown2015 yessss give me Company Calls + Epilogue, Underwater, Your Bruise

[@summerofgeorge1327]

I would like to hear The New Year or We Looked like giants, but I don't know if it works too well on acoustic. I would be so happy though

[@brickelleful]

Yes to this!

[@mc4dj1304]

The tears poured out tonight during these songs and I enjoyed every single second. Maybe it’s Nostalgia, or the terrible time we are all having- but these songs hit the spot. A very bittersweet performance. We are all together alone. Thanks Ben ❤️

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Margaret, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@theartofcompetition5965]

I feel its because hes pouring out his soul in every song

[@wesleygonzales2049]

What a treat, what a voice. 'Cath' is my favorite. 'Everybody will ask what became of youuuuu...' Impossibly romantic.

[@faithyff3493]

These daily sessions are definitely going to be the highlight of this quarantine for me :)

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Faith, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@Iaimtomisbehav3]

This was the highlight of my day. Thank you.

[@arianavincescruz9042]

So this may sound like the strangest coincidence - but i have always felt connected to this human Wether his own music on postal service or dcfc so it’s been the true, first concert at 16 heartband kinda thing. Going to that level I have this guys neologism „Transatlanticism“ under my skin. See the point He literally posted the vid 2 min after turning into my bday and I couldn’t feel happier and luckier than ever. This whole situation is weird and new for us all and I am already „resigned“ to well adapt to the new circumstances we are living in and also expect a „happy official catastrophe declaration day in Germany at ur bday“ But it’s okay I guess change is difficult and scares us but often is what we need the most and I personally see this whole tragic epidemic state in humanity as an opportunity to have a wakeup call to rethink our true principles, goals and purposes are. We have been living in such a material world. I think we need the time to re-evaluate things and the true priorities in life and we are forced to face the reality and the privileged luxury life prob most of us had. To you Ben, thanks for unconsciously giving me one of the best gifts on my bday - knowing u will b there as a musical support. Means a lot to me! Take care Ruru

[@hoguemr]

Ben, your music has been a soundtrack to my entire life. Photo Album and Transatlanticism got me through highschool. I somehow convinced my wife to marry me by singing and playing many of your songs to her and we sang Such Great Heights together at our wedding. Now I sing Lily to my daughter Lilly every night when I put her to bed. Keep making music because it really matters to the world and myself and I really appreciate it.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Ryan Hogue not gonna lie, tearing up a bit here. Those two albums definitely mean so much to me too

[@spinblackcircles]

DCFC has been one of my favorite bands for 15 years but I hadn’t really been listening to them much lately. I broke up with my gf of 4 years about a month ago and so ben’s lyrics and melodies were exactly what I needed. I’ve had tiny vessels on a loop in my mind for weeks. And now today here you are helping everyone through an even harder time for the country. Thank you Ben.

[@tonyastacio233]

Jacob Dexter Tiny Vessels is one of my favorite . I wasn’t listening to DCFC lately too, after this series of lives I’m hooked up again.

[@inflago]

Putting in requests for Company Calls Epilogue, Photobooth and Scientist Studies. Thanks for doing this! Very cool!

[@Chanslam]

Company called epilogue plzzz

[@gavinmitchell1328]

Photobooth is heartbreakingly simple and gorgeous, one of my all time favs.

[@CountdownCulture]

I can hear you pretty much all the time. DCFC lyrics follow me daily.

[@spinblackcircles]

Same man.

[@anton6525]

🤘 for R.E.M. T-shirt 🙌 for Fake Plastic Trees ❤️ for The District Sleeps Alone Tonight

[@lenphipps6814]

Sounds like a name for your next song: " Hopefully Later" (or there'll be plenty of time for contact basketball).

[@walterdudedonny]

From the album "Contact Basketball "

[@Nickdberry]

Screaming along to Fake Plastic Trees in my empty house while holding back tears. Thank you Ben ❤️

[@anthony64lopez]

Thank you coronavirus. you’ve made the next 2 weeks, 4 pm, 30min-hour, tremendous

[@blakesampson5858]

Thanks for giving light in these dark times.

[@lauratude5132]

Grapevine Fires sounds like our current moment, or is it just me?

[@MrWarranty]

The acoustic version of "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight" was fantastic. Also loved the "Fake Plastic Trees" cover. Thank you very much for this.

[@renegarcia9420]

Ben. You're f ing amazing. Your songs are about my life. Please know that u greatly appreciate what you're doing. You are familiar and I feel better in this weird time.

[@BlueprintsForHeadaches]

So glad he opened up with some postal service I really believe that was the pinnacle of his best music writing .

[@paulelliott3220]

Wonderful stuff at this difficult time Thanks Ben

[@bamfbrowski93]

I love this! As a request, I'm hoping you could play Transatlanticism and Marching Bands of Manhattan at the end of this. Similar to how DCFC ends concerts it would be great at the end of this musical series to finish with those two songs.

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Angie, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@hkhjg1734]

perfect time for postal service 2?

[@ohmyupoorchild]

Love the Radiohead cover

[@joyesexton4437]

Best part of my day. Thank you for your generosity of spirit

[@13StJimmy]

Damn 2 songs in and they’re the ones I wanted to hear most!

[@collapsingspace]

4 PT is 4.30 am IST 🤦‍♂️ Plz don't take these down ever maybe put it under Covid-19 live session or something on your channel ❤❤

[@scienceannistyle7070]

Perfect opening song haha “but all the news reports recommend that I stay indoors”

[@MichaelKing_CreativeContent]

You are just about the only human ballsy enough to have pulled off a truly original cover of Against All Odds. Throw us a curveball acoustic guitar version! Or, heck, any Phil tribute! Love that you’re doing this.

[@tracydegruy]

Thank you, thank you. From an almost middle aged mom of 3, thanks for a little bright spot in a sea of uncertainty. We all listened together as mom sang along ❤️

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Tracy

[@ArianaGarcia-zr1gl]

Thanks for Fake plastic trees!!!! 🙌🙌

[@markt.6915]

Blessed to have Ben in our lives! I would love to hear a stripped back version of I will Possess Your Heart.

[@krackerslacker]

Made a public document to track all the songs played for the live at home series. Open for all to edit. docs.google.com/document/d/1jf2d_o7lV5wtfb3g1w4M4dlhKddepZI3kV-ZnIgHUao/edit?usp=sharing

[@JohnKelly2]

I'd like to request a deep cut. "Wilamine" from the One Fast Move or I'm Gone album you did with Jay Farrar.

[@trevors6642]

just listened to that, what a great song!

[@JohnKelly2]

@@trevors6642 isn't it? The whole album is wonderful

[@trevors6642]

John Kelly Yea love that album, loved hearing California Zephyr tonight.

[@JohnKelly2]

@@trevors6642 my wife and I saw the San Francisco show for the original tour. Easily my top 5 concert experiences.

[@trevors6642]

John Kelly Fantastic! Hopefully we get back to some concerts this year! You take care man

[@eddiesalas9037]

I love💙💙 your music you guys so very much. Since you did "plans"about 15 years ago..

[@helzefeld5]

What a treat! Thanks for making a beam of light in the darkness 🕯

[@JamesMadisonAudits]

Beautifully done!

[@lukejohnston5993]

He used to do surgery For girls in their early teens Gravity always wins He got tired.

[@p4inting5]

It took a pandemic for me to enjoy the hook in Northern Lights. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Erikari]

All your songs bring me an incredible calm and acceptance in general. It was such an emotion when you started playing Crooked Teeth! It is my favorite song EVER and everlasting obsession. I wished I'd get to hear you live, thanks for this beautiful gift! I hope I'll also see you in person at a concert one day, in better times! If I could request a song, how about Marching Bands of Manhattan? I once had a horrible recurring nightmare, and in the middle of it, I started hearing Marching bands of Manhattan and suddenly the dream got filled with light, I also never had that ngihtmare ever since. So I listen to it whenever I need comfort. Thank you again for this.

[@allfourseasons3623]

Grapevine fires is one of my two favorite songs! (The other one being possess your heart!)

[@jason5781]

I don't think you understand how much this to some of to be able to watch this... Thank you for lending your strength in this time of need.

[@TheErikBleich]

THANK YOU! Top 5 album openers.

[@WadasStrong]

THANK YOU!! My daughter and I sat and worked on a puzzle and listened and sang along. Such a lovely, relaxing night. THANK YOU!!! Can’t wait for tomorrow!!

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Christy, how are you doing

[@x562x]

Thanks for this, having you stream to my living room really helped calm me down today.

[@jasond8734]

Opening with We'll Become Silhouettes... 😂😥🤣😭

[@lardog112]

What a great idea. Thank you. Music is a great stress relief.

[@screamingskull5341]

Stumbled upon a mention of this while scrolling through completely unrelated stuff on Reddit - I'm staying up to 11pm every night to catch this live (UK). Ben, thank you so much, it's so generous of you to give your time when everything else that used to be reality (here at least) has been swept into the dustbin.

[@christopheroster1315]

So great that you did a Radiohead/Thom song! Love it!!!

[@thandofiltane9706]

Ben-sensei! Haha! Man, has this "DCFC-collective" not played the most significant role in almost all of my notable human experiences. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for carrying me through my whole spectrum of emotions, states of existence, etc thus far. Thanks for teaching me how to sing, play and stitch words of consequence. Sir..

[@DCDawg88]

The only rational explanation for 38 dislikes is that Ben didn't play Photobooth.

[@charlesfinch1969]

Bruv could you throw us a me and magdalena bless up

[@chizukon]

I really didn't know the song Fake Plastic Trees and it is growing on me. Thanks Ben for widening my musical bandwidth through you! It's been a real pleasure. Take care!!

[@joshrthc]

Listen to the whole radiohead library. The pandemic might be over when your done!!

[@ferretocious]

Thank you for doing these, Benji! Love you and both The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie. I hope you're doing OK.

[@avivgros-allon3339]

Listening to you from Israel-Palestine. Love your music and was very moved to listen to you from your home ! Please know how music is so important to us all, especially these days so thank you !!

[@tomjr78]

Awfully cool, thanks a lot Ben. Stay well!

[@Pr0x1mo]

Ben, blue bloods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5CaYZWirp2gjq8

[@ronrafield5401]

Amen...were gonna take Minnesota this time:)

[@bartjanssen690]

Thank you for doing this for us . :)

[@j.k4984]

You're the best Ben. Thank you for sharing your music live through these dangerous times. Hope u stay safe.

[@mariamaza918]

I enjoyed this so much, thank you!!! ❤️❤️

[@manoelmenezes2356]

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[@seandotexe]

fake plastic trees cover - YESSSS

[@jefferysaddoris]

Thank you, Ben. This was definitely the highlight of the day.

[@rafaguelfand6615]

I guess 'i will follow you into the dark' would be a bit grim uh? I discovered you through that one, so...

[@toogee1850]

Really sad I didnt catch this live. I've been listening to Death Cab since I was a kid in the mid 2000's. They've truly gotten me out of some real shit times. Much love from Chicago.

[@ryannovak4233]

autotuned duck you’ve got 13 more tries!

[@SuperAde1974]

Yep, tomorrow!

[@cheyennezaremba6176]

Love this! I have night class tomorrow so I'll miss your live stream, but will join in as many nights as possible! Would love to hear You Moved Away or Autumn Love 💕

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Cheyenne

[@paulcjohansen]

You need a refill of tea ! Please play district sleeps alone and dedicate to CDC !!

[@charliezumkehr]

i want them time tags boyyyy

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

I can't believe it has been a year already

[@AmberIsTheColor73192]

This was so incredibly good. Thank you. 💙🌎 every song is a gift but I’ll request one once I get over how amazing this was. (Not sure I will) ☺️

[@AmberIsTheColor73192]

You Are A Tourist, Soul Meets Body, & I’ll Follow You Into the Dark would be lovely! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Bluecape5]

I love Ben so much! The ''let's start this better'' when he was going to start Cath 👍🏻 You can tell he has so much pride in his music 😊💖

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Anne, how are you doing and how is the weather with you

[@peterlorrequartet6559]

thank you Ben Gibbard.....

[@columbo47]

Would love to hear When the Sun Goes Down on Your Street. Definitely one of your most underrated! Thanks so much for doing this.

[@staylucky4727]

To think this was 2 years ago.

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

So glad to come back here tomorrow. I have to sleep now. Thanks for tonight, see you tomorrow. *Stay healthy and indoors everyone!*

[@kenclarke5052]

Okay I just would like to here either Why I Cry or any All-Time Quarterback

[@johnbaxter5357]

You rock! Thank you for today.

[@BrantzWoolsey]

When I have a hard day, I turn one of these shows on and remember that we are all trying to get through this life together and that for a collective hard time we had this to share together. Thank you today and then. Thank you Ben.

[@elizabethryder2134]

The other day when you were talking about your trip to the Peninsula and Lake Quinault, it made me feel so homesick. Do you know "Walk on the Ocean" from Toad the Wet Sprocket? If you have time to play it as part of your covers, it would be amazing.....! My family is all on the Peninsula where I grew up, mom working in the hospital, and family on lock-down around Seattle, and I'm missing them from Boise. Thank you so much for sharing your time and your music and helping so many of us feel more connected to people and places we miss and love.

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Elizabeth, how are you doing

[@AnneliesZ]

So lovely. You played one of my favorite DCFC songs. This was such an uplifting time today. Thanks Ben.

[@rickysherwin6734]

Hello Anne, how are you doing

[@nataliaguimaraes7442]

This took me back to a solo acoustic concert you did at the Town Hall in NYC 3 years ago. Thank you so much for this, you sound amazing as always. And I’d love to hear you play Expo ’86, Gold Rush or Clark Gable ❤️

[@ScrewyLoops]

A Lack of Colour never fails to give me goosebumps 😭❤️

[@mark52111]

Thank you Ben for the wonderful and unexpected gift! Been following you since “we have the facts”. Heard a track from it circa 2000 on some kind of early internet radio. Seems like I sent someone $10 and got the CD in the mail. Really appreciate the stripped down and beautifully raw concert. Look forward to hearing more. Take care Brother and stay safe. The World needs your music.

[@confectionarysound]

Awesome thanks Ben!

[@plaintuber4036]

Set an alarm for tomorrow. What an amazing experience to be a part of. I bartend in New Orleans so I definitely don’t have a job right now. My fav band, Ben you guys have changed my life with your music. Helped me so much to get through rough times. See ya tomorrow

[@BrandonWalowitz]

Name a better lyricist

[@dane5696]

Thanks for all this, hope we may hear Underwater, Little Bribes and/or The Army Corps Of Architects the next days. :) When will you guys ever come to Korea?

[@Agape1992]

Any song by motion city soundtrack would be excellent.