Beirut - "Nantes"

[@sparklinganderson]

A girl in my photojournalism class saw I was listening to Beirut and asked what they were " A band" I replied, and she asked what they sounded like. I really couldn't describe it, and that's what I said. They're magic, that's what they are.

[@mattmattic5517]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@TheWerbowy]

Beirut. No words to describe how good you are. Real music. Me and my ears say thank you.

[@ncinnkeep]

this dude makes me melt, he's amazing

[@jhanalmeidad]

Well it's been a long time, long time now since I've seen you smile and I'll gamble away my fright and I'll gamble away my time...

[@soundxcrash]

IM SO HAPPY I WENT TO HIS CONCERT 2 DAYS AGO!!ZACH is the BEST i love him live he's so sweet he did 4 encores!you cant say he doesn't love his fans after he did that he looked so tired afterwards!LOVE HIM!!LOVE BEIRUT!XD

[@RosanaFbLnd]

Ahhh Beirut, essas musicas tem o poder de elevar a minha mente...

[@Letmyoh]

Nunca me canso de ver esto. Hermosa canción y hermosa forma de mostrarla :)

[@TWCPAEB]

I remember watching this video back in 2008 when it was a baby, now it's all grown up with 6 million views.. I fell in love, and every time I heard this song, my heart broke. It still does. Nantes is my favorite song from Beirut.

[@Harsh-yg3cc]

[@shelby_s]

Here in 2024 and this is STILL one of my fav live performances!!

[@elaotreba3830]

Love it since I've heard it for the first time. A few years ago I could't stop listening to it, the wole album was great. Come to Poland

[@lovelyanimeangel]

I absolutely love rewatching this over and over again! It's just so amazing and I absolutely love Nantes :D ONe of my favorite songs from Beirut :D I wish I could've been there

[@blackgargamel]

Qu'est ce que j'aurais aimé être présent.

[@grandmaitredesmarionnettes1038]

Pas mal ta photo de profil ;)

[@demonof67]

+blackgargamel qu'est ce que j'aimerais qu'il y ait plus ce genre d'artistes sur les vibes que le commé qu'on nous rabache a longueur de journée ! :D

[@Experienceflorale]

Tellement !

[@DrDruss]

thats what makes Beirut so beautiful. the music kinda opens up a window to how wonderful life is, and all you want to do is share that feeling with another. so if you feel lonely just realize that that loneliness is a catalyst to other wandering souls. feeling alone can actually make you feel more connected to everyone around you because we are all alone to some extent. it's a beautiful thing.

[@joanapaula5179]

Impossível não chorar ao ver e ouvir esses músicos. Um choro de alegria por poder ouvir los. ...Por existirem. ..Parabéns! !!

[@ComradeCrusty]

Long live the street musician.

[@CesarForeroNevermind]

How I wish I had been there!

[@isabelacristinamauricio7837]

Minha música preferida deles 😍 haaa como eu queria sair um dia e ver isso na rua kkk #Sonho Amo

[@alissu6078]

Isabela Cristina Maurício como quero! sz

[@cypaz3771]

Isabela Cristina Maurício TB queria

[@loveisnothing290]

i must admit. This song has captured my soul. And i have fallen inlove with the song, and this band.

[@seweper]

i love beiruts songs, he's amazing. from Turkey with loves :) :D

[@merrilllash9959]

It hurts to see so many people listening to him without the appreciation he deserves. This man has such a brilliant, inspiring life story and he's moved me so much. Zach Condon is a beautiful musician and he's given so much good to my life and my music taste. His music is nothing like I've ever heard and it takes me to another place. I don't like other people listening to him because it's so special to me and I'm sure that nobody will understand and appreciate his talent like I and many others do. The ones who do understand have a gift :) Zach is amazing and his music may not be like all the pop music on the radio but it is pure talent. Zachary Condon has had a huge influence on me this past year and I'm looking forward to one day meeting him :) you should try and read about him now that you've witnessed his talent. He has such a great backstory.

[@justiceblunt1444]

Merrill Lash can you explain what you think is so special about his life story. Like I'm not trying to demean him in anyway. I honestly just spent like 30 minutes trying to read up on it, but all I could find was very vague descriptions of him dealing with "mental illness" and briefly going through "hospitalization" but it doesn't get any more in depth then that. Hope you don't take this the wrong way.

[@nickcage5102]

Zach is amazing but the sentence " I don't like other people listening to him because it's so special to me and I'm sure that "nobody" will understand and appreciate his talent like I and "many" others do. I understand what you want to say but It's not secret Zach is a treasure of this Earth. (Will Sheff is an equal treasure tucked away back there.)

[@Sara88890]

Lol.

[@isabelacristinamauricio7837]

Essa mistura de instrumentos me encanta, viajo nessa música kk

[@daliairic]

Zach was such a bonbon!

[@oONodokaOo]

I'm a student currently living in Nantes, France. I heard this song live during a gig Beirut played in Paris 4 days ago (@l'Olympia). I can now say that my life is complete. There are no words for this... My perception of music in general has changed the day I first heard this song/saw this video on youtube 3 years ago.

[@mayabeebee]

As I'm listening to this song the feeling that music can change the world is slowly growig again ... Beautiful, beautiful Beirut.

[@ViniciusCarvalho-cr8jr]

Bem, faz um longo tempo, um longo tempo agora Desde que a vi sorrir E irei jogar fora meu medo ♪

[@cesarrodriguez8893]

is this gentlemen a traveling musician? I would love to see them on the streets of my town.

[@feardarkness8933]

lindo a naturalidade que tudo se encaixa....

[@freddyfive]

These guys are great. Perfect video. No audio manipulation just singing in the strets.

[@justAdoodle2]

this is so refreshing, amazing beautiful music with nothing but that, pure music

[@samanthadunn2695]

Okay this song was already so beautiful and then seeing how attractive he is just increased the beauty by at least 30%

[@dittosame-o5349]

Haha, yeah. :D

[@juliangerr6297]

wow this version is so beautiful :o

[@taysavage8323]

julian Gerr I seen aquamarine so I liked it

[@ilgooz]

Fantastic!

[@Marla805]

Well it's been a long time, long time now since I've seen myself smile but right now im smiling... Thank you for this beautiful song !!!

[@MellowMedow]

The most rarest breathe taking voice in the world mixed with musical geniuses. They are all the most inspiring band my ears ever connect with. Just pure amazing!

[@OriginalLappen]

i saw them live yesterday, and that reminded me of how fucked up my life is today in contrast to a few years ago.

[@TheSourcealpha]

hang in there fellow Münchner :)

[@OriginalLappen]

i'm from Berlin :D

[@sezenonurozkan6645]

even better.

[@JuJoGo]

Ain't that fucked up if you got to see them live! All jokes aside best of luck mate!

[@sarahjane222]

I know that feeling. But the journey is still beautiful even when it's excruciating. Hang tight. ^_^

[@itslindsyy]

this video was just mentioned in the book "The Mission" im reading. i just stumbled across the video though

[@Junior-xg5ux]

Zach tem A VOZ!! Sou fã de Beirut, e um dia ainda irei à um show deles, ou devo dizer concerto? kk

[@rubaaaaa]

the beginning is priceless and so so very beautiful

[@KeithMoonLives4Ever]

Im left without words , truly speechless reminds me of many a great luminary but i will leave them all out for ive only just found my way into hearing 'beirut' for the first time ... talk about passion , talent and integrity ... such 'gusto' ... i hope i get to see them live someday ...

[@jeremyharris479]

What song is at 4:40? It's the best thing I've ever heard

[@gilbag]

Fo Real!! What song is THAT, dammitt

[@dmtozt]

Dinlemeye doyamıyorum.

[@ingrydyndyoliveira3371]

😍 brasil

[@Climaxingwiresynthix]

Beirut's music sets my soul to rest and lets me know that while the world can be a shitty place there are bits that shine brightly though the muck. Thanks guys, love all your stuff so much. this is one of my favourite tunes as it just happened kind of and everybody loved it. God bless you :)

[@josueadrap]

the way they can make music in the midle of street seems so perfect it's just unbeliveble !! And the drummer..so good..so good

[@MademoiselleZombi]

I love this song to death, though it has always confused me why he rhymes voices with Nantes, when they don't quite rhyme. Somehow it makes me love it even more. I can listen to this song 20 times in a row and never get tired. Partly because the french clip from the album version tests my limited knowledge of french.

[@BrunoSR]

"Baby, it's been a long time!" ou, no original: "Baby, há quanto tempo!"

[@M3Lucky]

What's he singing at the end? It was beautiful also o.o

[@თაიგერლილი]

M3Lucky ^^

[@SGAFirefly]

M3Lucky What were the replies? I cant see them for some reason...

[@M3Lucky]

TheCollegeConundrum I don't think there were any replies lol.

[@SGAFirefly]

Oh lol, it said 4 replies...but now it only says 3...sad day.

[@M3Lucky]

TheCollegeConundrum Hmm maybe there was..

[@alyaaahanuddin3236]

It’s April 2022 and i found this gold. In love with this song, ever since my bf send me a video of him singing to this song

[@italiantowel89maknae]

eargasm..´this person's voice is intruding my ears and caressing them with its sweet, powerful steps!

[@MrQuentbg]

c'est a nantes sa?

[@brevinois44]

paris

[@TheMigelska]

los amooo los amooo beirut i love you vengan a mexico!!

[@coolstuff052]

no matter how much depth and density, interlocking harmonies and braided threads of rhythm, melodic counterparts and rich bass lines, the core of music should shine and radiate beyond any component of song. The core is derived from the interior. It comes to be intuitively, it grows through passion and maturity, and blooms when the deepest parts of ourselves mold with our potential. The richness and depth of zach condon’s comes not from the greatest of minds, but from the greatest of hearts.

[@thefranfranify]

art in its purest form. Beautiful

[@carmensilva7]

Excellent band, they so much enjoy playing. Make you think of spring and love ...

[@420moenia]

this is song is remarkably brilliant... I absolutely love it!! And to think i found it totally by accident!!!

[@PonkiConki]

Listened to them when I was 14-15 when I just moved to another country and this song always helped me feel better(:

[@LEENMAAR]

I just watch this video over and over again and I hope that I will be part of this one day, seeing them perform like this would just complete my life

[@TheTheWave96]

J'adore vraiment ce groupe! :) Même en live ils gèrent !!

[@yuyadehesa7156]

Hermoso! Adoro a Zach, es un genio moderno, viva Beirut!

[@bootsfarrow]

I can't stop listening to this song. In honored to know the bass player. I knew he would go far with his musical career. Can't wait until they are back in oregon. Pendleton always represents

[@Tomm81354]

I've heard a bit of Beirut, but this video really made me appreciate their music so much more as a street performer. It's old, but really awesome.

[@polarnicka]

I saw this company in Slovakia on Pohoda fest and they were awesome. so calm and cool music. i loved it.

[@beyzagocgun9210]

i think i fall in love his voise. unblievable

[@omerceylan8388]

Sen beyzasın o İngilizce ne :D

[@OFronteraMusic]

Sooooo freakin good!!! Saw them in Toronto about two years ago. One of the best shows I've ever been to.

[@ibethcristina]

It is so easy to fall in love with this song. Love it!

[@captandrummer]

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! My favorite song + Artist EVERRR

[@redonthemove]

What an absolute gorgeous song!!!!

[@Feramit]

This is soooo amazing, the atmoshphere, the play, and that amazing voice! Wish I was seated on that terras over there!

[@nataliazapata9925]

musica perfectamente combinada con esa voz ...viajo ...m transporta cada vez q la escucho ❤

[@msparkermarryme]

3:37 love seeing people smile about what they are doing. especially when making beautiful music :)

[@missrococo94]

INLOVE with his voice... Oh and dont forget him, yes him too.

[@Raul61159]

O que impressiona em bandas como Beirut é sua simplicidade, estilo próprio e acima de tudo talento, bem diferente dessa nova geração de "musicos" brasileiros. Pena que sejam poucos conhecidos e admirados no Brasil

[@pigdog425]

I'm so in love with him!

[@ambry99]

Still love this, I always will. This video was the first time I heard this song. It is such a pure representation, it's almost hard to listen to the studio version of it.

[@lellatv]

I realy loves this percussionist.

[@MmeEva2412]

I love it! Merci Zach...pour ta musique.

[@Unit1iDirty]

Straight to the top of my favourites, easily the best find of the year so far. Goddamn thats a great song and the video makes it even better.

[@Fixiefag]

remembered when this video was in the 10,000s glad to see good music recieved well

[@ashcb]

I just freaking love it! Makes me cry... everytime.

[@FancyPaoh]

Esta canción me hace sentir tan bien, es con un abrazo de notas musicales. No siempre se llora por tristeza, que feliz me siento !

[@SleepyDoughnut]

I'm glad this video has 7 million views. It seriously deserves it.

[@d0_op]

every single day, you make my day!

[@magmlbf]

100% pure song :) perfect to start / finish a day :) thanks Nantes! France I miss you sometimes ;)

[@Pearson391011]

That was pure awesomeness just great Loved it

[@ainigmaouranios]

Zach, you can sing for eternity and I will never tire of your lovely voice.

[@francoiscooren]

such a beautiful song...

[@Godlynessinate]

Didn't know about this band before watching this. They're fantastic. What a voice!

[@Tyman103]

Got to hang out with Beirut backstage after their show at Bogart's last night. These guys are so incredibly humble... like I don't even think THEY realize how talented they are! But seriously... they put on an amazing show, and they're all so very nice. =)

[@niemandin00]

really love his voice, it's awesome!

[@SENDRA122]

Deberían pasar por las calles de Buenos Aires- Argentina

[@rhiggins13]

It's been a long time, long time now, since I've heard such an awesome song

[@BigDaddyMak]

Never have I heard anyone with a voice this naturally flawless

[@jpeers]

I saw them last night in Vancouver. Wonderful show!

[@lunaxitle]

que voz mas increible, y la musica ni que decir!! me gusta !

[@titsixxx]

I keep falling in love with this song...

[@misscoffeecup]

He is amazing and overwhelming...

[@Lutoniro]

This guy has such an amazing and unique voice.

[@Adihash666]

i wish I could sing like this guy does! beautiful voice

[@alinetav8129]

such an amazing song!