Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago | A Take Away Show

[@blogotheque]

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[@jenvill21]

my favorite channel on KZbin, thank you for these beautifully raw sounds and images

[@gabrielbelarminodacosta5225]

@@jenvill21 jííjíóo9óóóó

[@jameskenyon1293]

I want to more without an ad in the middle of it

[@Andythrax]

Can you remove the midroll ad? It interrupts the best bit!

[@zachbaker723]

I'd love to see them back on the channel again!

[@PappyTrappy]

i wish i could hang out with the few people who still come back to these old bon iver videos

[@CharlesAmbroz]

Ay! Glad I'm not alone / recently commented. IbRandomly just type in 'Bon Iver live' and zone out listening to them.

[@aaronvonnordenskjold8428]

where you at? :)

[@jakobmartin2400]

@@aaronvonnordenskjold8428 wow

[@richarddekoa5011]

I'm here, from Fiji

[@malaikarao2651]

melbourne ❤

[@dailydoseofwtf]

“Emma is not a person; Emma is a place that you get stuck in; Emma is a pain that you cannot erase.” ― Justin Vernon

[@johngrij865]

Daily Dose of WTF "Emma" for me is a woman that I used to love and she caused pain to me

[@jakc101]

Daily Dose of WTF that just made the song so much better on a whole different level

[@Calhoun1186]

THE NOBODIES" ∞ FRUIT FLIES ∞ Daily Dose {live at the Firehall Brewery}

[@DeadpoolX9]

its the place she put you in. The place she inhabits in your mind.

[@samjames2007]

Goddamn that makes me sad...

[@margomasserman8283]

12 years later, still listening to this on repeat.

[@JoeMama-kc9lv]

how can you not?

[@owenharrington5776]

Bon Iver is such a treasure

[@katherinhalpin8176]

Same, friend. And how can it have already been that long??

[@ryanmcyuh]

Fact

[@lisaxxd7563]

Margo Masserman omg Same omg

[@JordanDoww]

one of my favorite videos on the internet

[@elisantander3100]

Same

[@tracyhumphreys6814]

Mine to

[@justadude510]

Saaame

[@tracyhumphreys6814]

@@justadude510 how good is it 🙌🙌🙌

[@josremery]

The first time I saw this clip was on the old Current TV channel on one of their music spotlight shows.

[@skaria4]

15 years later, still can't enough of For Emma Forever Ago

[@przemyslaw_polak_93]

Hehe, same 😅 I am 30 yo now, when the album came out I was a kid! It all has passed so fast

[@MUSCLEMASSMMA]

Goat album

[@zacharyeric8264]

@@przemyslaw_polak_9328 and feel exactly the same!

[@IsaacsCOOLwhenitsHOT]

Bon Iver's sound cannot be replicated.

[@aprilagnes3750]

preaaachhhh!

[@Sooper35]

Hell no it can't be but RY X might be close :) lol

[@annafairclough]

Videosythesis

[@noahfox5519]

francis and the lights

[@agentcollado23]

Vancouver sleep clinic

[@BeauxGnar]

The acapella part gives me chills every time when the camera turns around to all those people standing there watching, too perfect.

[@annawsky]

Idem 🥰

[@bentrolan859]

The plot twist

[@MartinClimbs]

why are these people fleeing ? i would undress myself and cry

[@Keatingeatworld]

"running home, running home, running home.." 5:41 Pink poncho perfect timing.

[@evancross]

should cry then get undressed

[@ca7n]

@@Keatingeatworld everything makes sense in this

[@gilbag]

@ Evan Cross - Exactly the comment I was coming to write. Thanks for doing God's work.

[@gilbag]

Yessss - there is an order of operations

[@theekatieebabiee]

*8 years later, still binge watching*

[@daniellef9459]

SAME

[@davidlewis6762]

honestly

[@levi777ish]

same heree :) Cant wait for the new album, so far soo good

[@Nigli]

same here

[@RCypher]

didn't know it was possible to be addicted to music then realised i listen to bon iver all day everyday its the only thing that lets me switch off

[@Thatmegann]

Sean Carey's solo from 2:59-3:12 is easily my favorite part of this whole video.

[@hoshbrown41]

S Carey is life

[@inkoinfinity2]

@Gofaw bug off

[@carllangaker164]

@@inkoinfinity2 simpanzee

[@inkoinfinity2]

@@carllangaker164 bug off

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

Megan I agree

[@cruzmartinez5775]

I am 14 years old in 7 days. My step father introduced this video to me when I was in 1st grade."he was still my mom's boyfriend at the time" A few years later they got married and he became my legal stepfather. Every year maybe once or twice, we will be in the car and this song gets brought up. We put the song on full volume and we sing along with it. .Last Christmas I got a guitar and thos was the first song I ever WANTED to learn. I plan to one day be able to play it with him. It truly makes me happy when I hear this song. And it really changed my life. And I will never forget the day my dad showed me it.

[@ME-ll8kx]

Sounds GREAT ! Learn it ;-) ...an put the Video on KZbin

[@javyjavyjavyjavy]

I hope this is true, you got all the 35+ aunties in the youtube comments from here to infinity crying

[@imparis47]

I hope you get to play it in front of him one day.. that's an awesome story!

[@pachadela]

What a beautiful story! I remember the first time I heard bon iver too, super special moment and the dude that introduced me to my favorite musician has no idea lol

[@cowleysbein9002]

Thanks Cruz, I wish you all the best!

[@shidachi]

Still coming back to this video more than 10 years later and still gets tears in my eyes

[@gabrield7786]

This channel was history. Bring back the old internet.

[@StraightEdgeAlexxx31]

my girlfriend passed away this year. the part where the strangers keep walking away resonates with me. i feel like i have everything claire needed to stay alive. i feel like im playing the most beautiful song in the world; one that breathes life into her, but she just keeps walking away.

[@san7an4]

Jesus christ that's sad. Really sorry man.

[@evwatch]

Time heals everything brother. Stay strong!

[@yokewellness2672]

Awe dude. Much love and positive energy. I disagree with Alexander though - things can be healed from when you put in the work...

[@kasiecastleberry]

How are you?

[@gianfrancocosentino84]

Ya how u doing man

[@TokyoBoul]

It’s wild how I still find myself coming back to this video, I feel like it resonates with me more and more the older I get.

[@davidwilliamson5406]

“Go find another lover “ hits every time

[@gabrielwhite1716]

Man if id seen Bon Iver coming up to me and my friends playing id be like a 13 year old girl at a One Direction concert I'd start screaming and crying all hysterically lol and then pass out lol

[@zenmetaldecor]

Gabriel White hilarious gab...lol

[@nomitosio]

Gabriel White You're fck right!

[@cleicardoso3967]

Gabriel White I'm with you, man haha

[@pfffr]

Gabriel White you're god damn right

[@john77471]

Well said sir

[@SecksyMan]

A few dozen people walk away from them singing, but here on youtube it has been listened to over 2 million times by thousands of people. Strange how that works.

[@scratchnsniff7528]

+John Evans Poor circumstantial timing?

[@jeanine701]

How fear works on human beings you'll mean?;) You could look it up if you're interested. Generally were talking about human instinct behavior on fear there. Humans are in such a transition of change these days though, in many ways.

[@algore1993]

+John Evans it works like this. you see a lot of people walking away from chocolate stores because that's either not what they want or they were busy. but the facebook page for chocolate has millions of likes.

[@rechannel864]

Must be americans

[@andrewcruz1931]

Cause life likes to play sick jokes on us .

[@Jacqueline-xk5mb]

16 years and I'm still listening. Incredible!

[@jnm92]

Man these were better times for me.. I was a teen, bewildered by music.. nerdy kid from The Netherlands following Pitchforks and music blogs.. finding all these sounds I had never heard before. Everyday felt like a new adventure.

[@RefinedQualia]

I LOVE Sean Carey's "solo" on this. Only two lines and it sounds so good

[@isaacking5071]

I love my boy bon but S.Carey gives him a run for his money I'm only discovering S.'s genius now... a little late but his albums are so damn good.

[@seashley8931]

@@isaacking5071 great combo..S. Carey is a huge part of Bon's success

[@evergreenartifact515]

These old blogotheque videos hit so hard. I grew up on these. Actually insane that this was 15 years ago

[@ianhedley8229]

I recently moved from Florida to Colorado. It’s a big strange shift during this very turbulent year. I’ve been a Bon iver fan for a long time but I somehow have never found this video. I’m so glad I did, because now when I look out at the mountains and I hear this, I feel home. For the first time in a long time. Wow everyone! Thanks for all the likes, comment and the like from the creator. I have revisited this comment often at different times of my life over the last couple years and debated giving different updates. Since commenting I’ve restarted college, moved to Florida, moved back to Colorado and am turning 24 today, living with my girlfriend and dog about to finish school. It’s wonderful. Thank you for all the love and if you are watching this in a bad place it will get better! ❤️

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

That’s amazing. Thank you for that Ian :)

[@magnakid]

I always thought Bon iver used effects to make their voice sound like this,I didn't realize it was a couple of singers with perfect harmonization. It's amazing, reminds me of Alice in chains with how great they sound together

[@bendonahue5653]

This is so pure - the guy at the start, the failing to open the door, the dog running into shot, the crowd standing in awe. Music at its finest.

[@dalemaycock2459]

Anyone else think the friendly dog just makes this video perfect?

[@MisterUkuboy]

Dale Maycock dogs make any video perfect. Have you seen The Growlers Take Away Show? They had Jones (their dog) in it, and it was so very adorable.

[@kathleenreyes23]

when it jumps on that lady in the black jacket, i lost it

[@AAMGG]

no

[@muzzletov]

yes, very delicious

[@skinnywizardofironmeadow4430]

yes

[@moonmothman]

The bit where the tourists run away cracks me up every time. I keep noticing new things. The black chef taking a break. The people outside in the restaurant who are obviously listening to the music- which the camera captures in the last few moments of the song.

[@snoop-spencer]

Summer of 2024…still here. Da da dada da ahhhhahh

[@robsingh42]

For when I am lost, this song always finds me home. Thanks Bon Iver.

[@theohmyjoe]

big shout out to the lady at 5:36 acting out the lyrics

[@clarckloiscruz3919]

oh she's running home lol 😂

[@lkelly5136]

Lol

[@MrAntiGema]

hahahahahahahaha

[@jenvill21]

lmaooooo

[@arnoldlane68]

LOL TRUE

[@sawyerkinkade7931]

Can’t believe this was 12 years ago. Bon Iver was a huge part of my late teens and early twenties. This will never go out of style for me.

[@Grosstradamus]

I listen to this about once a month when I’m in my feels. Always perfect.

[@In_Bloei]

One of the best Take Away shows, i think.. The intro, the dog, the accapella, the smell of Paris, the filming, the singing, the melodica..and the people running home..

[@nickj.7876]

This is one of my favorite videos on the whole internet.

[@ShahShaha]

this video is years old, I keep coming back to watch this incredible talent. plus I've only just realised that he's wearing the sweater inside out :p

[@kitross9375]

the fact his jumper is inside out is, frankly, adorable

[@virginiefaure3932]

The talent is not recognize that all people when it comes to them. Sorry for the artists iam and persons try to share with us, BLIND.

[@EmilyRose1]

Why can't I ever be in the right place at the right time like this?!

[@YREHCorp]

+Emily P haha! and them people walking away from them :)

[@chelbelle1289]

+Hery Ratsimihah yes!! The first time I watched this, and still now that I watch it, it makes me mad that the people were walking away. I would stood there in awe! I absolutely love Bon Iver!!

[@YREHCorp]

+Chel Belle maybe that's just life; maybe these things happen all the time around us but we just don't see them :D

[@noahhollingsworth1600]

It is a sign that you were called to be the "Right Place." You were called to bring joy to the broken, peace to the lost, and thought to the benighted.

[@sviborgamulin3929]

Wish for it hard enough and it will happen to you. It happened to me.

[@giacomosartori664]

this whole album, especially this song, has helped me to understand what real love is. i've already met my emma, and she's already gone, but fortunately she has introduced me this album for the first time, so it's like if she had gave me the keys, for then lock her door. for emma, forever ago. so much love from italy to all the people that are struggling with love. i know that one day we'll be able to open that door. and it will be fine. we'll be fine.

[@newman577]

15 years later and still moves my soul

[@nopainnoconfiture]

How can people just keep walking with this beautiful music in their ears.

[@guttermoss]

Its been a decade for me.. i keep coming back and i still cry

[@ricardozapata9142]

So abruptly Saw death on a sunny snow For every life Forgo the parable Seek the light My knees are cold Running home, running home Running home, running home Go find another lover To bring a, to string along With all your lies You're still very lovable I toured the light so many foreign roads For Emma, forever ago

[@ThePcorpuz]

So apropos*

[@KACHUKHA]

Man I had forgotten that very last shot with these silhouettos in semi-darkness... They bring out the melancholy so well, not to mention the time that has passed since this was released...

[@FirelordNina]

I remember my older brother showing me this song when I was so young and didn’t know the meaning or anything about the song. I’m now 19 about to be 20 and this song means so much to me it hurts a lot .

[@derekhopkins6302]

Keep your head up kid unless you're jamming out. God has a plan for you

[@panetero]

The song he sings in the beginning is Drunkmare by Ticonderoga. You're all welcome.

[@TheGreenMonkeylfh]

thank you =]

[@kitross9375]

hero

[@gilbag]

You're doing God's Work, my friend

[@koen5827]

[@jeric3857]

thanks, i knew there was someone out here

[@SQUIRTGANG]

I was 15 when I first saw this, now I'm 30 and I'm back for more, I guess life brings us to where we need to be.

[@blechtrommel90]

"So how was your day?" "Kinda of normal, then coming home i stumbled upon Bon Iver, he's just downstairs playing with his bandmates."

[@brycebaliko7050]

blechtrommel90 haha his name is Justin Vernon ;) the band is bon iver. Regardless-it’s incredible!

[@Tupemo]

Crazy fever dream

[@angelasanchez7533]

This video is so beautiful, the music, their voices, the energy...I always cry every time when I see it, i'm crying right now. The first time I listened this song was 7 months ago, November, in Asturias. It was a rainy day and I was with my girlfriend and our dog inside of our house. She was studying and I was with the headphones listening this incredible song. I remember perfectly every detail of that moment, as if it were happening right now, so I'm going to write as if I were living it right now. I only do one thing, observe Elena's beauty. The beauty of the moment. The beauty of life. I feel peace, gratitude and love. And I also feel melancholy, because I know that this moment will not last forever. I only want to stop fucking time. Just her and me, and our dog, in the middle of the mountain. The rain, the fireplace, the music... Since that moment, I have that memory in my head almost every day. I listen this beautiful song and I teleport to that moment. And I feel her beauty. I feel alive and at peace. A part of me will always live in that moment. Thank you for making me feel alive. Thanks for the music. Thanks for the love.

[@aesopbricktop]

lfg

[@ghostdog_ninja]

when you get the confirmation it does not need much for real music that touches your soul. all this mainstream will erase the soul of music. let's be thankful for these moments.

[@SGAFirefly]

I was in Paris recently and visited the Montmartre without a map, just wondering around, hoping to find the park that they (and altj) played at. Right when I was about to head back, I saw a small park a couple blocks away and walked towards it. It just happened to be the same one. I just sat there for a while, taking in what had happened here several years prior.

[@JerryCaponeMusica]

That's great, I was thinking on doing the same... Do you have any directions you could give me? Thanks

[@SGAFirefly]

+Alan Ixba-Zárate Take a look at the name of the buildings they pass when they go by the tour group. Those businesses are still there.

[@JerryCaponeMusica]

Thanks! Greetings

[@orginallos]

+Stephan Ng hah gay

[@SGAFirefly]

orginallos I know that you mean that to be an insult, but it's a perfectly valid life choice (one of which I do not partake). And I know that they say to never feed the trolls, but really? You reached into the vast caverns of all the words in the English language and all you could come up with was "gay"? If you are going to try and be insulting, at least do it properly. However, if you chose to take the mature route and not try and retort, I would advise you to just quiet yourself and listen to the music instead of spreading prejudice and bigotry to anyone who will listen.

[@justaguy3665]

Tears. 15 years later and still tears. Reminds me of that time in my life trying to figure everything out and going through heartbreak and uncertainty. This album got me through so much shit.

[@aurorahiraeth5896]

Lmao same.

[@i60s]

I am currently in that position and coming back to it for this very reason

[@critt3r333]

Over 10 years. I have shown this exact video to SO many people. WOW.

[@MikeJack15221]

I just wanna be able to run into ppl that are still jamming out to this masterpiece in 2024 good music never dies folks

[@alexstevens6137]

I’m visiting Paris for the first time and I was randomly walking around today… when I was overcome with a profound sense of Deja vu. I realized I had stumbled upon this exact spot where they performed outside (with all the tourists running away haha). It’s funny how memories work. As the crazy fan I am, finding this little gem was the best part of my day.

[@Senjlimbu]

Who's still coming back for this timeless symphony Late in 2019? and who really really wishes they were there when this was being done? Im gonna raise my hand to both. Especially the second question. One of THE BEST MUSIC albums ever to come out in our lifetime.

[@Michael0707]

Aye

[@5mazak]

Brought back here by swapping music with a new person in my life ❤️

[@seashley8931]

i will forever come back to this video..and if its taken down i will get very depressed lol

[@amirmoay1]

January 2024, going back to 2012 when I fall in love with this girl, just listening to this. Still love her deeply ❤

[@Phoenix24Leas]

10 hours of "For Emma" but it's just Justin Vernon slowly chasing Parisians around the city.

[@bethblackwell7080]

hahah this is the funniest comment. thankyou.

[@mrzn.darida8981]

A happy revisit from 15 years ago. Happy to sing along and feel my age. Happy 31 to me and to these wonderful ppl. 🎉

[@Tipsi89]

I haven't watched this in over 10 years and it still hits me emotionally now, just as it did all those years ago. My life is so different and has changed so much, yet it still hits me hard. It brings back crystal clear memories and the same emotions I felt then. Wonderful stuff.

[@annagildea5755]

favorite video on the internet hands down

[@davidmooreulster]

Time's gone inside out and so has Justin's sweater

[@LaMuffin-il7ei]

This is seriously giving me life.

[@yagmanx]

They don't even need instruments. Just perfect.

The voice is an instrument. They've mastered the human instrument.

[@GameoverGamedev]

YagmanX I know you commented this 5 years ago, but I subbed to your channel recently for game dev stuff and thought it was funny to randomly stumble on your comment here while I was rewatching this great vid. Good taste in music 👌🏻 also, it’s always great to see fellow devs share their projects, keep up the good work!

[@pierrotlavoie]

I always end up here

[@Pdt929]

Me too. Especially after a couple of wines 🙃

[@mj8105]

You are my people.

[@MrrrJD]

Always when I tell people about this video I tell them about this comment. I think it's so true and the best way to describe this video

[@TomConvery93]

Likewise... Back again

[@taasinbinhossainalvi9173]

Same

[@BootsandUtes]

Once every few months I go back to this video like it's an old friend. Thank you for the warm coffee and good conversation, buddy. You are the best.

[@codayop]

This. Just this reminds me of what music can do to you. Thank you Bon Iver.

[@Kodamair]

Nearly 3 years later and this is still one of my favorite things on the internet.

[@ArtDrumz]

I've been watching this video for a few years now and it's still amazing.

[@jessepinkman6183]

Same here reminds me of several pivitol moments in my life

[@SamuelTHumphries]

its been years, but i can never get enough of this

[@charlynnclare2776]

After this being my favorite song for over three years, just now discovering this video, it has genuinely brought me to tears. I find everything about this song, his voice, the melody, the meaning, so emotionally beautiful. Thank you Bon Iver.

[@clothbound.connoisseur]

11 years and this remains the best video on the internet

[@clothbound.connoisseur]

14 years and this remains the best video on the internet

[@industryrule-4080]

I love the rawness of these older Take Away Shows.

[@catherinethornhill7148]

"Go find another lover, to bring and string along". Chills. Everytime!

[@letscallitanight2174]

At 5:38 they actually made a woman run home!!! These guys are AMAZING!

[@owenp]

What was wrong with her?!! And why were all the others walking away?!

[@PotatoIsNotCute]

Owen Philipson I think I read somewhere on here that that's just how it is in Paris. So many "starved musicians" walking up to you hoping to get some cash, so you learn to walk away from performers.

[@dablock]

@Yamsmos I see you at almost every Bon Iver Video. I like that.

[@PotatoIsNotCute]

dablock Hey man, love the band and all they do.

[@dablock]

Yamsmos so do I :)

[@muhaldhyansah917]

I am no longer able to count how many times I watch this video. Too good.

[@EvAnAlMiGhTy1995]

Why is this so poetically beautiful?

[@kiwifreund]

I feel so lucky to have seen Bon Iver in 2012 after 2 brain surgeries, because I had 8 more after that and my concert days are over. I still love to watch this from time to time.

[@stennettb]

Hope all is well

[@TheMasterpulha]

KZbin needs a repeat option for videos like this ... cant stop listening.

[@NewEnglandBudo]

LOL There is one. At the end it appears next to the volume. So crank up the sound and sit back and repeat away. ;)

[@MucciciBandz]

haha, now you can just right click on any video and press the loop option

[@4gloat]

the dog was enjoying this more than anyone

[@jocone123]

Never fails to bring me happy tears.

[@Bloemendaal10]

I used to listen this full album on 2017 everyday... One of the all time greats, it is a sensation, a feeling, a relationship you can't get back to, a special time to be alive and exist in time which will forever live on through this beautiful beautiful touching melodies

[@Lena-sd8ux]

I'm not kidding now. Hearing this song live would probably cure my depression and those people are just walking away!? WTF????

[@merylee339]

Dude I'd be like crying so hard if I saw them, not running away! My god ;-; I'M SO IN LOVE

[@broem86]

i found myself walking up a very steep hill after a day of very steep hills. and there i was walking up the same steps there in motemarte. Those trees are still there, that vibe is still there, that place is alive. 14 years and still going

[@drsnyzasveceny]

When I heard this first in the early 2009, I liked it, of course. But I never thought it would become such a classic that I will be searching for many years later. One of the best music videos ever made.

[@MrDJH87]

12 years later, and still the best thing I've ever heard. One of the benefits of being alive. 'Emma is not a person; Emma is a place that you get stuck in; Emma is a pain that you cannot erase.' - Justin Vernon

[@erikizik5837]

If i could speak to Justin Vernon, I'd tell him, For Emma Forever Ago, is one of my favorite albums ever. 60s to modern day.

[@hanssquirrel302]

Emma, as i guess, is a state of mind. Once you're in it, it will never let you go. You'll have to learn to deal with it and get to know the beautiful sides of melancholy so one day, you'll learn to enjoy it and spread your love again in a more empathatic and sensitive way than ever before.

[@laurenilano7368]

This is THE perfect song to contemplate all of our Emma issues with

[@nikkiroxas9202]

Bon Iver, you are a taste of heaven here on earth

[@tydiedyung3997]

15 years later have this on repeat

[@georgebainesmusic]

it's so good to know that Justin feels as passionately about his music as the rest of us do, he loves what he does and this video shows it

[@JFlint.02]

What a fascinating development; from candid performances like this in Paris 16 years ago, to Justin sharing his turmoiled thoughts and emotions on S P E Y S I D E. This man single handedly makes me proud to call Wisconsin home, but I also just appreciate so much what he's contributed to the world.

[@johntojsiabyang]

This song and this version came out at such a pivotal moment in my life. It takes me back to my youth, of discovering oneself, and wondering what the future would bring. Ah, thanks KZbin for reconnecting me, us!

[@Dsittydittyd]

More than 10 years have passed since I found this...and Bon Iver is still active...that's so amazing.

[@MrJboy713]

Every time that pink lady runs it home when they sing run it home, too good, this video got me thru so much in highschool

[@brunorafaelsantos7168]

11 years and it still hurts...to see the people getting away from them. Even if they don't knew him the music speak for themselfs. thanks Blogothéque for this youtube Gem .

[@Curtsy208]

I think it's time for another one of these, Blogotheque.

[@meokbye]

Anyone who disliked this doesn't appreciate the rawness of these talented folk.....

[@adamlaxmusic]

Been having a hard time lately and this is always like a warm hug that lets me know that things were once awesome and it will be again.

[@ivanespinoza4100]

What happened????

[@adamlaxmusic]

Life happens. And it’s okay. It just nice to have reminders of the happy times.

[@dylangiles4216]

A tear falls each time and everytime I think of the times I have failed to articulate just how ducking beautiful you are to me. How this rendition makes me think of the cold winters in you’re room and the blistering summers in our field. We’re we fell in love and we’re I began to believe again.