Ben Howard - Oats in the Water

Ben Howard performing Oats in the Water at The Greenaway Pro 2013.
The success of the Greenaway Pro 2013 was self evident in the community spirit that brought the event to life.
With an endless number of people giving their time, efforts and support this was truly what it set out to be, a community event. It has engrossed a wider spectrum of love and friendship. Each person involved, from the surfers, musicians, organisers and most importantly the festival goers seemed to feel this at every stage of the event. The team behind The Greenaway Pro would like to thank everyone involved for their positive energy and love.
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[@floydkings9851]

2024 and I still come back to this beautiful work of art

[@diaperrash8952]

I had no idea how talented Ben Howard is. To finger pick that guitar riff, and sing at the same time, you need some serious skillz. Fucking impressive.

[@fromtheday9461]

he's probably the most underrated guitar player of the decade, dude is so creative with how he plays and his tunings

[@TheCynicalB]

@@fromtheday9461 lol what?

[@tateanderson5645]

@@TheCynicalB go watch Esmeralda or any of his non popular stuff. His stuff is mot easy to play in the slightest

[@Etat7]

@@TheCynicalB I've played guitar my entire life. I can shred relatively well, Van Halen and Vaughan feel solid and steady under my fingers. Blues, Country, Reggae I love it all. But nothing makes me feel like a beginner like learning some of Ben's crazy alternative-tuned, banjo capo'd fast as lightning with no room for error riffs. He may not be the MOST underrated but my god is he up there. He has his craft down so well even his band members are often left in awe.

[@essb5019]

@@TheCynicalB lOl wHaAaAt~

[@LAyugi]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why Ben Howard gets mad if you compare him to Ed Sheeran.

[@LAyugi]

I'm not saying he isn't, you just can't compare him with Ben (:

[@DelScully]

LenaAyugi they're both very unique and extremely talented at what they do! 100% agree on the not comparable, Ben is also literally a living legend, and has been playing for 20 years! Ed sheeran is 24, and ben is 28, Ed still has 4 years to get to that level, but will forsure never be compared to Ben Howard, two different types of music entirely.

[@guzman101]

+Abraham son Hahahaha! I wonder if Ed Sheeran is aware about the comparison. I bet if he is, he probably thinks to himself, "I wish they'd stop comparing me to Ben Howard, we sound nothing alike... And I can't compete with his abilities either." And then he feels sad because he knows he's not Ben Howard.

[@mattdavenport7596]

+Jiz Anthapus he feels sad? Do you realise how much bigger ed is?

[@LAyugi]

+xTeqno Ben doesn't even want to be as big as Ed..

[@hershemay7984]

Oh my god, I just can’t believe how outstanding this version is. That scream really hits hard. Just how I want to scream my heart out. I can feel his emotions. My husband passed away, went estranged for almost 3 years. and there are a lot of things that I should’ve asked and told him when I had the time. This broke me even more. I will never be the same again. I love him so much but it’s too late.

[@Nickodeemuss]

My chills have chills....

[@rasmusjuul3132]

Nick My goosebumps have geese!

[@bluebirdthepoet9905]

My heart brought me here

[@wadereed2371]

So did mine.

[@icanseeformiles4019]

We'll said

[@godlypatriot5743]

My heart and soul brought me here Cheers mates

[@anniewoodfin77]

Preach.

[@Tyr7673]

yup

[@Coasterdude02149]

I could listen to this song on endless repeat and never tire of it.

[@lucychapman1190]

Coasterdude02149 I do!

[@MOUNTAINOUS]

i love it to. i think of zombies. this is the walking dead song.

[@robertnicol3032]

KZbin… how dare you put an advert half way through this masterpiece!?!?!!!!

[@conall5779]

ITS STILL THERE IT JUST PISSED ME OFF SO MUCH😭

[@djbenima]

​@@conall5779same for me right now !!!! It's a fucking crime to do this !

[@marccutright7042]

And to think, at this writing, that he is not yet 30. I love finding genius among these younguns. Gives me great hope for the future.

[@soroyapenney6228]

2020

[@hailbaphomet]

@ Aaaand I lost hope again.

[@toymangamer121]

@@hailbaphomet lmao

[@EPmager]

@@hailbaphomet where are the angels at this hour of landfilled minutes?

[@docsci]

He's exactly the same age as Shakey Graves, another genius... yes, there is hope...!

[@fergusdenoon1255]

One thing to leave with a standing ovation, another level to leave the audience stunned.

[@Kado1609]

🙏

[@Superman64fan]

This is the definitive version of the song; one of the all-time greatest live performances of an artists’ own song recontextualized and given new life and energy by the masterful ending improvisation. Bravo to the entire band, exceptional performance!

[@brosandimusic]

every other month i come here and cry my eyes out

[@TheAntonioclewis]

His guitar sounds amazing

[@maximilien_4382]

a Telecaster can't sound bad...

[@hizkias2679]

Maximilien_438 idk man, give me one and i'll find a way in like 5 seconds

[@daxirius]

@@maximilien_4382 got any details about this particular one? Im new to telecasters and i wonder what are those pickups and maybe what effects is he using.

[@maximilien_4382]

@@daxirius I Google it and apparently it's an American Standard, but that's not 100% sur

[@daxirius]

@@maximilien_4382 not quite what im searching for, but thanks for the effort. cheers

[@christianherrmann3714]

Bin sprachlos..!! Hab eben die 4te Staffel von The walking Dead rein geschmissen, das Lied gehört und musste sofort googeln!! Unglaublich diese Stimme, das Gefühl, der Rhythmus. Respekt Ben Howard!! Erinnert mich an Curt Cobain und seinem gefuhlsaussagenden Gesang. Sowas entsteht nicht für profit oder fame. Das ist wahre Kunst. Respekt!!!! I love this song!!!!!

[@dustin_hudson1]

Yeah

[@christianjosephkarner]

I had a job in Czech Republic. Was driving every Monday 5 hours from Vienna in snow from 3 o clock on in heavy snow, Was at this time my favorite. Gave me power.

[@michaelvickers4191]

This tune is dope dope dope. Could listen forever. How do people create s##t like this.

[@apothecurio]

this song is very similar to the band pink floyd

[@coolbreez1214]

SoundCzech it's that guitar solo..reminds me of comfortably numb

[@coolbreez1214]

@chief Mcnasty I didn't say anything about how good it is. My point is that it sounds similar to the solo from CN. But I actually think it is at least close to Gilmour in terms of talent. But I'm no expert on guitar. The compositions sound similar.

[@Coasterdude02149]

True talent creates music like this. Sadly these days it's a rarity. The pop trash will rake in millions for acting like whores on stage-all style no substance- and real talent like this sadly flies under the radar and never gets its due anymore :( Fucked up world we live in now

[@stewartwardle5163]

Michael Vickers it’s called masters of music

[@dfwSalon]

Marvelous. Pure soundgasm.

[@jamesphillips1675]

His voice is so awesome and what's even crazier is he sounds the absolute same as he does in the music video to sing and sound like that at a live concert is rarely achieved..way to go Band

[@javiersanc]

This is super amazing, people dont know how to appreciate good music anymore...

[@Coasterdude02149]

They certainly don't. It's so frustrating.

[@essb5019]

okboomer

[@Alex-fm3og]

How have I been following this guy religiously for 8 years and only just found this performance, damn this is good.

[@daniellenelsen4641]

The tone on his strat is like gold. Every time I watch this performance I cry. He is such a gift.

[@trentcarroll9445]

Danielle Nelsen If you’re trying to play that sound. Try using a Tusq nut. I got pretty close to his guitars once. Keeps the action high too, with the tunings he plays, kinda have to. It’s worth mentioning he is playing a Tele here. Nice for those bends and open notes. Good luck. The rest is his pure soul, and abundance of it! He has turned me gay, I love him 😍. In a way that completely disrespects his wife 🤫

[@daniellenelsen4641]

@@trentcarroll9445 Thank you, love! And for keeping me honest 😘

[@ilhansancaktar1551]

Love you

[@EPmager]

@@trentcarroll9445 well he *does* wear a thumb ring these days (wink-wink)

[@pedrowense513]

@@EPmager dude, what does "wink-wink" means? Sry for rusty english And.. what about to wear a thumb ring?

[@chance3052]

Rick And Herschel of The Walking Dead introduced me to this man pure genius..

[@jakeconnors3874]

This song makes me remeber to much. I have gone through so much sickness in my body and saddness in my mind. And when I hear this song, I am swung into anger, but its the anger where I want to find truth. Life will not become my tombstone. For life can clinch like fists, because those fists fight for life every second. And that is called a fighting heart.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

The riff and opening lyrics engulf me and move me. The Walking Dead was the de facto music video for this beautiful song. I don't remember the particular scenes of the Walking Dead or much of that show now, but this song still pours a mood in me.

[@garywhite7914]

It was when Hershel had just got done with the flu people that turned and he felt alone in the cell. S4/E5

[@PauloFernandes67]

I travel with this sound, and when I land I feel like traveling again.🎧

[@stellagirl7625]

OMG!!!! That performance, BLEW ME OUT OF THE WATER! It reminded me of concerts in the 70's Thank you🎉

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

This song lives rent-free in my head since 2013 and this is never getting old pure musical porn

[@suzannemorrison7626]

I love his voice!! Gives me chills! I saw him in concert a few years back, and was just captivated! So hypnotic!

[@wesleybullock814]

Lucky lady

[@ethanmcdonald5899]

This guy may officially the coolest guy in the world. Artist wise

[@rc3394]

This is beautiful. Everything 'old' seems new again.

[@moulderzmoulder]

Ben howard May be the best guitarist in the world one one day.

[@claynabess6079]

this song brought me deep into the walking dead and helped me find my new music to listen to. great artist Ben Howard!

[@chester3214]

He is amazing!!!

[@PaulEdwards-h9z]

Nuts

[@MrHikerToYou]

Every time I hear this song I think of my first love, who I had so much left unsaid with who died too early. And it breaks my heart every time.

[@wesleybullock814]

Prayers

[@SynicaLxAthens]

unbelievable performance

[@justinyelverton]

Twd season 4, episode 5 brought me here. Thanks Herschel.

[@DV_MLS]

biggest chills during the whole of that!! truly incredible!!

[@SnakesNSquids]

Can't believe nobody's mentioned that scream at 4:46.. best bit!

[@trentcarroll4760]

Ohhh yeah! Farkenhelyeah.

[@souiciyaakoub6049]

I watch this video just for that scream,so much emotions

[@jonathanbuxton2894]

Not a scream but yeah it’s amazing 👌

[@xavierwatkins1758]

@@souiciyaakoub6049 Me too! And I love that there are still people coming back to this video. So damn good.

[@rhyannacochrane7496]

He does it in the recorded version too! Very faint but if you listen closely you can hear it in the background

[@yipyipyup]

THE best version of this one. Brilliant. Saw him at Red Rocks w/ Daughter in '15. Didnt get this gem, but in no way was there any complaints at the end of the night.

[@guitarbush05]

Damn, what a playbill! I've seen Daughter live, it's...not quiet and chill like the albums. They are intense live.

[@ERawk64]

There's just something about this song. And this version in particular.

[@HeyMomonia]

Yeah it's so powerful i can't explain it either.

[@michaelskywalker3089]

It might help to watch The Walking Dead show Season 4, as this song is played at a particular emotional moment. A doctor is released from his obligation to repress the emotional trauma from treating patients.

[@lasherslaugh4752]

We never truly say goodbye . Time is human and can be measured but love cannot be measured , only felt in the soul . Love is timeless and stays with us always , just in a different way . My father had to continue his journey in 2020 and I miss him , the pain is indescribable but he left lots of love and I feel it in my soul , he’s with me always . I still wake up crying but I’m trying to hold on . I just wish I could hug him once more . Someday . Much love ❤️ 🍀🌹🕊️

[@csilich]

There'll be oats in the water There'll be birds on the ground There'll be things you never asked her Oh how they tear at you now Go your way I'll take the long way 'round I'll find my own way down As I should And hold your gaze There's coke in the Midas touch A joke in the way that we rust And breathe again And you'll find loss And you'll fear what you found When weather comes Tearing down There'll be oats in the water There'll be birds on the ground There'll be things you never asked her Oh how they tear at you now

[@LordWagga]

Absolutely Brilliant.

[@marquesn77]

You know when you listen to a song so much you can close your eyes and be transported in memory - it’s this song, I’ll always remember moving into our new home and all the memories

[@armageddon7]

I'am kind of obsessed to John Martyn's music these days. I cant get enough listening to him. While reading comments on John's videos. I knew about this man. Actually i couldn't sleep and thought to watch and hear John's live videos and ended up discovering this man. I'am glad i found him. I listen hardcore punk, metal, grunge, hard rock and fusion jazz mostly. But i do appreciate and admire the beautiful creative works and always try to explore something new and different. These days i'am captivated by John Martyn's music. Hence i have been trying to find more artists and bands who are influenced by John's music and style. People like this man restore my faith in humanity always.

[@JimmyBagODonuts]

man... i would love to have a band like this with me doing metal vocals... the emotion of the music with the emotion of my vocals... thats goals...

[@mdogg9135]

Just checked your channel and being completely honest with all respect, your vocals aren't really anything extravagant, not even above average buddy. This is my opinion. But I suppose if you feel like they are 'goals' then I appreciate your self belief if not anything else, with all respect...

[@rebnic88]

How am I only just discovering this?!

[@annabellgrey7657]

God what a beautiful sound , voice, heart.♥️ ❤❤

[@Tushinho]

Twd was the best tv show when that music was played

[@denisberezhnoy6592]

Лучшая песня! На будильник идеально! Несколько лет под нее просыпаюсь, спасибо

[@Pepeandgary]

Heard this song 10 years ago and it haunts me still. My 10 year old said it was too powerful to listen to because it’s so creepy. It hits you. The emotional feel it.

[@sirdimi9246]

Still here to listen to that outro man wtf it's so great

[@djbenima]

I really expect to see big concert from Ben howard in near future! Where he could really give that kind of performance for each song he wrote, he really deserve to have his own full length show!

[@wesleybullock814]

Here's the done many shows... Einstein

[@djbenima]

​​@@wesleybullock814At this time i thought that they only did festival gigs , i was thinking of Big concert ... Nevermind. Going to see them in Paris this year and i believe it will be awesome !

[@snippy11snippy]

This is just amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@maxinewomble7365]

Love Ben's performance which is pretty astounding!!!! Can't wait to see him this September!

[@threetreetown]

There are no words, just large scale feels! Thanks Greenaway Pro!!

[@IAMALISONROSE]

bennnnnnn yesssss, so much yesssss

[@rajatchauhan2867]

The walking dead might not have been the same without this song

[@Radrugan]

C'mon. One of the worst tv-shows ever. Even this song couldn't save it.

[@miranmiran05]

@@Radrugan shut your hating ass up

[@rageking1416]

Who else heard this song on the walking dead and now it’s their favorite song 😂

[@hieristkeinwarum]

This piece might not have been the same without twd

[@jaww22]

Agreed. Horriable This song was on the following b4 hat show. Peace

[@bharatpatel7682]

As awesome today as it was back then.

[@chuckniorris795]

I love this song, un pure prodige!❤

[@snippy11snippy]

And that is how you perform !!!! Perfect ! 10/10

[@portcullis5622]

Ah, now I see what all the fuss is about! I have heard a few people extolling the virtues of Ben Howard, but the few clips that I have seen and heard haven't really moved me all that much. I do like this performance however, particularly his soulful guitar and voice. I must hear some more of his songs now-better late than never!

[@sammcbride113]

I remember another commenter said about his line “There’s coke in the Midas touch”, which is “coke” is referring to impurities that happen when they strike gold or melt it. It’s really genius

[@comerunwithme]

The ending is sick

[@Dalerob2006]

Damn... he can jam....

[@garylynch6886]

Just magnificent.

[@carthag]

bassist is rockin

[@DarthSidious.]

The walking dead brought me here just imagine if it wasn’t for the show I would have never discovered this amazing masterpiece song this song gives me chills it makes me feel dark in a good way

[@MrNick1896]

The walking dead should of brought me here because I watch it, but The following actually brought me here, and the witcher made me realize this song can go well in any form of entertainment.

[@jessyv.5814]

🖤🎶🎸 love this man

[@SpiritualShmeed]

So awesome my heart is dancing

[@PianoHandsOnFaiya]

No, time is dancing

[@milosbalog890]

This song literally makes me cry

[@pdadv77]

How am I so late to the party.

[@monicamachado9664]

Nossa!Pensei que fosse um cantor mais velho.Que musica linda!Que voz linda!!

[@unstorice4045]

I remember that series 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@MK-mj8cg]

This is why he’s simply the greatest of his generation

[@heleneparatschek9278]

the following brought me here :)

[@CharmingNoodles]

That ending is great.

[@maisakurajima6852]

while lestening to this song i feel like im standing before the cross seeing jesus bleeding and cryingg while m cryin

[@marchomann535]

Gänsehaut.... wirklich gut

[@susanturpin1436]

The feels of this song......

[@stewartwardle5163]

Walking dead brought me here November 2019..... how is this Ben Howard fella not a international superstar yet?

[@MathiasGr.]

Love this song that Benjamin has made

[@spotthecat2412]

Every time I went to see Ben Howard live I was distracted by India Bourne, hormones suck !

[@picklemfnrick4546]

I'm probably gonna murder the terms but the hammer on or riff or chord, whatever it's called, it's probably just a normal chord but those high notes at :47 and :50, and later on many times, i just love the sound of that. It gives the whole song emotion and depth

[@SolaufeinG]

Everytime i hear this tune i think of a green eyed girl, its like it was writen for Ciri, amazing song and great live performance

[@StereoGraph4]

solaufein I think it suits the walking dead better

[@Sustainable1492]

HE IS TOTALLY AMAZING

[@junkLAVENDER]

its like mogwai finally have lyrics in their song.

[@ERawk64]

I like it more every time I play it.

[@myconerd]

My destiny brought me here

[@wendellsolaris8479]

I m from Brazil , i love oats in te water

[@sarahjolly5025]

Ur music is amazing ❤

[@clair233]

Love You, Ben !

[@maidakarichusicic2968]

One word,Goosebumps. Masterpiece. Find it on TWD..

[@cazbuzzeo3459]

Goosebumps ❤️

[@jacknature5981]

Wow, he is amazing!

[@francescoborgia8632]

Beautiful

[@janovin]

Laughing at the thought of the one really frustrated person in the audience who just bought tickets to hear Keep Your Head Up

[@thiagoandes2951]

Awesome song and voice

[@skeebz77]

Did this guy just create a new genre? Don't think i've ever heard anything like it.

[@chaussette1er]

@Roberto López new grunge garage

[@Sarxens]

real is a different