Ben Howard - Rock Werchter 2023

[@diefruchtfliege1901]

So cool to see India in the band again!

[@AshB2023]

So good to see India playing with them.

[@jillesoom3305]

God this version of black flies is one of the best ive seen in years... Him just continuing on his own into the intro of the fear is insane

[@_greta_music_]

Yeah!

[@matthewwallace9452]

This was so good I threw myself and a bottle of scotch out the window. I drank and cried.

[@bosoSTUku]

Days of Lanatana is absolutely jawdropping. Brought me to tears.

[@Toosha1974]

I had the same feeling.

[@benjabr0]

An all timer from Ben and the band.

[@grostas78]

The world only turns twice, one for the laughters, one for the memory after... Such a beautiful line

[@daniellecowley8161]

​@grostas78 my favourite line in my favourite song ever❤

[@Sarxens]

01:50 walking backward 09:16 couldn't make it up 13:54 days of lantana 20:44 in dreams 25:32 black flies 31:30 the fear 36:52 moonraker 41:25 small things 49:59 spirit 56:56 ifwww

[@Keithjames153]

👍🏾👍🏾 thanks!

[@aresavaldivia]

Thanks for the timeline!

[@allisonwilson5200]

Thank you ❤

[@Acruthe]

Not all heroes wear capes ❤

[@Sarxens]

@@Acruthe haha no problèmes

[@saramcq]

Ben with his scream yelling and India at 30:30 so much emotion so much nostalgia and then just moving on into the fear… im not crying

[@RaphaelNether]

I thought that Casino de Paris was the best live performance ever from him, but this one was simply astonishing. He came to a level as an artist where he's not entirely bound to his recent work on his tours, he's merging his old work with the new and it's simply beautiful and mesmerizing.

[@desmay2studios]

Couldn't find timestamps in the comments so here you go. Apologies if someone has already done it and I've stepped on their toes. 0:28 - Walking Backwards 9:15 - Couldn't Make It Up 13:53 - Days of Lantana (mild language warning) 20:23 - Ben - "That's the best one, it's all downhill from here!" 20:43 - In Dreams 25:30 - Black Flies 31:30 - The Fear 36:56 - Moonraker 41:24 - Small Things 47:35 - Spirit (false start) 49:59 - Spirit 56:55 - I Forget Where We Were

[@sg5104]

what is a "mild language warning" ?

[@benamblerjuddy]

I’ve been obsessed with this bloke since a teen and man this new album is unreal! How can one be so talented 🤯 never get sick of him

[@brittanywellman7587]

Couldn’t agree more. This one and Collections… have been my absolute favorites of any album. Never heard a song I didn’t like sang by him. ❤

[@easyeeks]

Great to see India back

[@wesleybullock814]

Indeed... Is she his sister or lover

[@shaymcguinness9169]

@@wesleybullock814she’s neither, just a friend and part of the live band.

[@kyliekylie5547]

​@@wesleybullock814I think she was a family friend grew up with Ben and his sis.

[@Heartofiron9]

Cathy Lucas>>

[@Caluma122]

Gotta love India! It's not "Ben Howard" without her.

[@mgchato]

That version of Black Flies was nothing short of majestic

[@terrysterling4134]

It was good but try this version he did with Daughter live kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHvWkqh6gZmAqac&ab_channel=AnneleRoi

[@robinsiegert]

Love Spirit so muuuch. One of the bests

[@davinaziska9109]

I've been following Ben for 10 years now and been to so many of his gigs, but this was definitely one of my all time favourites. Him and the band were just in such good shape and the atmosphere was phenomenal. The setlists and little laughs and talks made me so happy, just couldn't stop crying. 💙

[@hartdawgg]

End of Spirit was pretty amazing to watch and quite emotional. Recognition.

[@janvanosselaer1856]

I had the same! Crying out of pure happiness 😁

[@earthtonikka]

GODDAMN THIS VERSION OF BLACK FLIES

[@JoacoBustillo]

The realization of what happened to Ben and how he describes it in his music on the new record is just such a remarkable thing, completely fascinating. I keep immersing myself in his poetry and the emotions he expresses through his singing. 'I walk on my own, violence arrives just the same, and I walk on my own (spirit... Is it?) nah, it's just sublime. Thank you for creating so much magic.💙

[@mediocrityatbest412]

Wait what happened to him what did I miss?

[@takumiandstuff]

@@mediocrityatbest412he had strokes twice

[@lamesewaterfield1617]

Omg

[@blingclem]

An experience I'll remember for the rest of time

[@timeavanspeybrouck8787]

I'm comming back again and again because this was so good! I remember going the concert at Werchter for the song “Keep your head up,” but what a big mistake that I didn't know all the other good songs by then!

[@mayank1984]

Was lucky enough to be there, front row (for which I had to arrive 6 hours early. Although I’m not complaining, I caught bear’s den while waiting for Ben’s act) and it was just perfection.

[@saramcq]

So jealous. What a lineup

[@dtf-productions6134]

Every album it seems like he comes out of his shell just a bit more 😊

[@AshB2023]

He certainly seems a lot happier with this record. That comment about Noonday Dream before Moonraker would almost back that up.

[@dtf-productions6134]

@@AshB2023 I fully agree with you. In some ways, I find that intriguing and disappointing to hear, because noonday dream is probably the most influential album for me personally…

[@johnjay6502]

@@AshB2023 there's a good reason he's barely playing anything from it on this tour

[@s4mcote]

The Fear, wow! Sounded amazing.

[@sirulrichvonlichtenstein4851]

Ben is always best live. And that best is even better with India in the band.

[@sdp-ui2lw]

Watching this from Vancouver BC Canada. Looking forward to seeing Ben in November. I have followed him since day one. I love the new album. Ben genuinely seems happy and I am so happy to see India again.

[@saramcq]

Its so nice to see them all together again! I managed to see them in 2015 in van and will be at the show in November too. Counting down the days!

[@efcDust]

What a wonderful show. Thx for the upload. And it's so cool to see India on stage again aswell :)

[@mirelamustafic1023]

thank youuuuuuuu!...i cried...this is so fucking precious. especially for us who cant be there in person,live...one of just a few sorrows in my life

[@EmilyDragonQueen]

25:23 Black Flies. You're welcome 😊

[@stevecharles3107]

Oh my goodness, that version of Black Flies 🥲

[@TheAusWarrior]

Is that India Bourne back in his band?

[@omarelmelegi801]

Every time I watch a live performance of Ben's, I fall deeper in love with his music. was first introduced to his music back in 2011 in Egypt with his Every Kingdom Album. never in my life have I found all people in the band having this much fun. I wish I could attend a live performance of his one day and be awed the same way i'm always awed when I watch his live performances here. Thank you Ben

[@tomniel9146]

Really nice to see Ben is playing songs from former albums in his sets more often even from Every Kingdom. Was missing that when I last saw him during I Forget Where We Were tour :) The mix is perfect, as the new ones are an evolved sound.

[@liamgoodwin134]

Days of Lantana is just mind-blowing!!!!

[@NewcomerzockerAG]

Now thats a hot tracklist. Wish i was there

[@kevinmole9982]

awesome and breath-taking a genius days of lantana is so beautiful

[@volfoniraoul6743]

Thanks for this wonderful sharing! I ve seen Ben in Paris 2 days ago, amazing as usual ! Hopefully he goes well despite 2 strokes occured in march and April of this year..😢😢

[@palindrome8858]

He had the 2 strokes last year, not this year. I couldn't help but think about that when I was there at Werchter. Ben is 9 months younger than me, I was really shocked to hear that. First time I saw him live, very intense and unforgettable show.

[@anninsacredsounds3032]

46:05 electric ⚡️

[@vidanalyse8525]

Couldn't make it up - great version. Overall perfect show!

[@emilylouise158]

How does this sound better live than the album?? Just sublime

[@Sailboatkids]

totally agree, its mental. love it

[@phoenixflame240]

I am beyond stoked and excited for his US stop in Oakland It will be my first time seeing him LIVE and... Part of me is also not ready 😂...it's THE Ben Howard. His music always helps me when I'm down or need quiet time. LOVE THIS MAN

[@Dano-ph5xl]

Gonna see Ben in 2 Days and this is such a teaser Cant wait

[@aresavaldivia]

The Spirit part when he talks to the audience is gold 😂 What an astonishing show...I'd give anything to go back in time to be there.

[@EPmager]

It seems like the Glastonbury experience has flipped a switch in him in regards to how to engage with a non-intimate audience. There are clips from recent shows after Glasto where he also does the sing-along bit & casually talks, jokes around and explains the general vibe for the gigs and introduces songs.

[@Honeybadgerrs]

I think it was adorable haha I really like seeing different sides to him over the years. Always a curious person and I admire him for that

[@david-vk6gw]

I can't seem to find that part where is it?

[@aresavaldivia]

@@david-vk6gw47:25

[@Rudiruhr]

Been there to watch the Editors later on and can‘t stop listening to Spirit. What an amazing song!

[@phoenixflame240]

The fact there isn't a sea of screens...just taking the whole performance in... We love to see it

[@brettwintersmusic]

A musical alchemist...Such an inspiring set.

[@junkyarddog303]

He’s still brilliant 🔥 💯

[@theginganaut9254]

Imagine being such a incredible and confident singer that you play with pitch "imperfects" to add the vibe of the record of "is it". And then tighten the vocals up for "in dreams" "the fear", "small things" ect. 😍

[@EPmager]

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[@dtf-productions6134]

It’s called “real” music

[@EPmager]

@@dtf-productions6134 the less in‐tune, the realer 🤭

[@alisamccathern8611]

It made me SO SAD to see the announcement this morning - that the decision had been made to cancel the US and Canada shows. Came to KZbin to get a BH fix for my soul. This show is the ultimate salve. Will be in line to buy another ticket when he reschedules Denver, Colorado. Or anywhere!! My daughter and her roommate had tickets for the Los Angeles show. It'll hold. Be well, Ben! (PS: THRILLED to see India here!!)

[@EvanDempster]

Thanks as always dude. Surprised to see that sing along lol

[@joliekulsar532]

I would have given ANYTHING to be at this show!

[@jamprosteve]

kier means love❤

[@prezeskgr]

what a setlist!

[@GaIaAndYoMama]

Ben holding my hand in Tulsa,Oklahoma for 5 yrs. ❤crystal t

[@glennsimpson1950]

Class set! Good to see Ben back to his old ways and playing older songs 🤩

[@RhondaHallahan-qj2uf]

Makes the heart grow fonder!. Of the "desert land"ales the wander! No further! Than I am. Better now

[@johandewit8418]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Such amazing set! I was lucky to see Ben in Amsterdam a few weeks ago.

[@kyliekylie5547]

Kier has the BEST Ben!! Top tier

[@mikkilee-ry2te]

thaaaanx. pure joy.

[@abzo93]

Great video thank you, can’t wait to see him in Glasgow in July!

[@regimathreggie3981]

Wow....brilliant live performance 🎉🎉🎉

[@Caluma122]

Oh that's a wicked set list! I am going to save this to listen to later.

[@andrewscott8524]

What a day to go around 😊

[@Keyakina]

damn hate that I had to miss this! Even IFWWW songs!! It feels ben has fun playing again!

[@Rainerwarzecha]

Fantastic performance. Great set of songs! Sophisticated, relaxed and a very good sound mix.❣❣

[@lauranaju6257]

OMG what a performance !! 🔥🔥🔥 For Ben and the all band!!!

[@MTOcreations]

What a set. Loved this. thanks for sharing

[@Odireleng_K]

You never disappoint. 💯

[@Toosha1974]

Hi Kier, thank you so much for posting this video. I just loved the set list Ben's band played. I live in Australia and you have made me so happy. Cheers !!

[@palindrome8858]

What an intense, beautiful show it was, my first time seeing him live. Werchter inspired me to pick up my guitar again after 4 years and Ben is the number 1 inspiration of all the artists that were playing there

[@mikehendriks7]

This version of In Dreams 😍

[@MarkReeves-g3r]

I was luckily enough to be there. Simply incredible performance, I also came up hard during days of lantana which amplified everything by about 20 😂

[@kenmasters1803]

36:40 Sad to hear Ben admit he didn't enjoy the noonday tour

[@EPmager]

Bad marketing led to very few ppl finding out abt the record, which is why hardly anyone knew the songs & why the band didn't have the best time with most of the audiences

[@lotteaalsma638]

Having visited his gig in Haarlem, NL - the sounds of his band overruled his vocal performance on nearly every song of his new album. Meaning that about 50% of the gig it was almost impossible to hear him sing anything

[@Caluma122]

@@lotteaalsma638 @kenmasters1803 Although Noonday Dream isn't my favourite album MY GAWD is it on point live! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOxpWmff96Bepo Kier uploaded that set and it's just sublime!

[@fromtheday9461]

@@EPmagerit wasn’t even bad marketing the songs were just really difficult to translate to a live show without washing ben’s voice out, whoever did the sound design for those live shows didn’t do the band any favours

[@EPmager]

@@fromtheday9461 tbf most of the venues that tour was played on weren’t exactly suited for the grandiosity that their 14 or 15-piece collective was at the time.

[@stellale_8221]

I love him so much 🥺❤ he deserves only the best! wonderful set ✌

[@hereallyfast]

HE'S DOING OLD SONGS?!?!?! I might see 10 shows next year

[@moonlightransom]

the intro to days of lantana is so spicy

[@EPmager]

You mean harmonically or in how low & aggressive the first few strums are?

[@kekovillarreal1]

Thanks for this upload Kier!

[@oksana92401]

I love him 😊❤ just every song new sound, new atmosphere. I love so much watching his live performances its so inspirational 🤗😍🤩😊 thank you!!

[@Angel-sd3dp]

Gosh! This is such a great performance. I am so sad that I only discovered Ben Howard in 2018 after they had toured South Africa about 8 years ago. Doubt they will return here anytime soon 😭

[@EPmager]

They’re coming to India this year so you never know 😜

[@jj85558]

The band is stellar! Glad to see India too.

[@michelle.castro]

This is amazing, I wish I can see BH live sometime soon 🤍

[@lisapresley8643]

sooooooooooooooooooooo good!

[@DUBaviator]

What a performance.

[@npegg]

thank you kier - only love brother

[@solitasu]

İ feel lucky to know you guys ❤❤

[@mathieuferradou5471]

Wow. This is excellent. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[@_greta_music_]

Amazing concert!

[@jakubw.838]

Just when I thought Ben's never gonna play "Every Kingdom" anymore... "The Fear" hits the same, even after all these years. Maybe even more

[@jordandionne2814]

The same reason I drove 16 hours as a panicky 19 year old to see Bon Iver, will be the reason I cross oceans to see Ben live, if that's what's needed.

[@Caluma122]

Nice for the upload @Kier This has literally been on repeat since you uploaded it. Really enjoyed the latest album and finally went to see him @AlexandraPalace this year which was literal dreams come true. As others have said, great to see him play a whole range of tracks from all the albums. I'd been gushing if he played "In Dreams". But got "End of the Affair" and "Oats in the Water" so

[@lordgrums7414]

47:30😂

[@MORGUEZHR]

Do you have a good quality recording of 2018 Rock Werchter by any chance?

[@RhondaHallahan-qj2uf]

No bigger than a beggers hands.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@iketyke7324]

Kyle Keegan appreciation comment.

[@jillesoom3305]

Kyle keeegan on the drums🎉🎉

[@minotaur953]

Sad he left

[@iMertin]

cheers again man .. didnt know i wasnt subbed so hit away

[@kyrirhcp]

Am I noticing an absence of Collections From the Whiteout in his tour?

[@lordgrums7414]

There is a lot from Collections? Finder’s Keepers has been played many times, also Follies Fixture and Metaphysical Cantations. There are no Noonday songs, though, is that what you meant?

[@Crimsonzs]

There's no Whiteout songs on this particular performance but he's generally been doing 4 from Whiteout, 4 from IFWWW, a couple from EK and the rest being Is It.

[@mayank1984]

He had just an hour long time slot to fit in his performance, so had to limit his set list. He usually plays Promise during this summer’s tour too, but couldn’t fit it in this show because of the time crunch.

[@kyrirhcp]

@@lordgrums7414 maybe those performances have gone under my radar. I'm glad I'm wrong, though. I'll have to search a little more. It's exciting to know there are renditions I've not yet heard.

[@david-vk6gw]

​@@lordgrums7414it's such a same i love Noonday dream

[@alexyeskov7601]

rock werchter 2018 here, I'd say 2023 was better

[@kristybrea3022]

Black flies 👌

[@JeroenB1990]

Thanks for sharing ❤ The part where he is saying thanks for listening to the entirety of noonday dream. What is he talking about there?

[@david-vk6gw]

I think it's because the last time he was at the venue the crowd enjoyed the album more than other crowds did

[@lucigaiah]

⚡

[@RhondaHallahan-qj2uf]

❤

[@Mathias-sw3ok]

Nice❤

[@liamkelly1848]

Even though I prefer his newer stuff great to see him revisit some of his older tracks! Insane set list! Wish I was there ❤

[@excuse_me_mister]

Very interesting choice of songs for a festival set.

[@EPmager]

definitely a much better set than Glasto (Ben also does night sets much better)