Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago REACTION (this is a masterpiece)

[@MartiniMartinify]

You make me almost cry every time you almost cry. Such a emotionally charged album. Even the instruments sound like they’re crying or shouting in pain like the drums. Great video

[@ALLHAILSUNSETYOUTH2]

So the story behind this album is thus: Justin Vernon's band breaks up, his girlfriend dumps him, and he get sick with mono. He retires to his father's hunting cabin jn the woods, and eventually buys an old creaky guitar off the Internet. At some point during recording, his laptop crashed due to a power outage and he had to start over. Eventually, he leaves the cabin with what were supposed to be demos, but his friends convinced him to release the songs as is. A few edits later, and you have this album.

[@k8thegr8.]

oh this is making me emotional… what a beautiful and genuinely human story.. those always inspire the best music don’t they!!!🥲 thank you for sharing!!

[@DJKuroh]

Small corrections: he states he's the one who left the band and his girlfriend. It wasn't just all bad stuff happening TO him. He said he felt uninspired and stagnant.

[@AEF95]

Re:stacks has so many good lines

[@soniquev8]

I swear, if you listen to a Bon Iver album in a dark room with a candle burning, you can see your entire future and past in the flame... or that's the legend... right?

[@debajyotisg]

This is my "in sickness and in health" album. I listen to it when I am sad, melancholic, content. I listen to it on the bus home. I listen to it before I go to bed. I listen to it when I wake up. Each song is a masterpiece. I have so much to say about this album. For instance in wolves where he goes "What might have been lost, don't bother me" would make you think he's over things, and yet it gets louder and louder towards the end - why the compensation? It's almost as if he's lying to himself about it. And of course one of the best closing tracks in the history of indie albums - Re:stacks - about finding hope when hope seems impossible to find. This album is everything. Bon Iver is everything.

[@maxpatrickhaynes2194]

“Skinny Love” was the first song I ever heard by him. I was so moved with the beauty of it.

[@ichasedacrow2]

gonna have to second the other comment recommending the glow pt. 2 by the microphones, probably my favorite album of all time. it's another one of those highly emotional "go out into the cold and think about life" albums. the artist name might lead you to believe it's a band but it's mainly one dude, though he did get some help (also i saw someone on the giles corey video recommend "songs about leaving" by carissa's wierd, which is probably my second favorite album haha. highly recommended even if it's just on your own time and not a reaction)

[@saulgoodman2893]

should listen to the rest of his discography - esp. 22, A Million

[@lauramorel3461]

oh man i love it

[@needlessmoose8055]

29 Strafford Apts might be my favorite song of all time - it's one of those special songs that immediately transports me back to this warm feeling unlike anything else

[@SeparatedFromSociety]

I really loved your reaction! It just felt so genuine. I wish I could experience Bon Iver’s albums for the first time again. Please do more 💕

[@13magic74]

you said it right the first time...like Bon EEvir...means "good winter" in French. This album is brilliant. I remember hearing "For Emma" driving home from work one hot summer day in August 2007 on 92.9 WERS. Been a huge fan ever since.

[@skubertdinky]

this reaction makes me so happy. to see someone understand this music, when so many people don’t, is incredible. thank you for reacting to this, if i had bon iver requests after this it would be beach baby(my favorite), blood bank, wash. & holocene (this song is ethereal). do your thang ma’am

[@jhonmarsequera1396]

Hermoso álbum ❤ lo escuché por primera vez 3 años después de su lanzamiento , desde entonces siento que ese álbum cambio mi vida. saludos desde Venezuela*

[@michaelpatterson9448]

They’ve just released a single called Speyside off their upcoming album. It’s a return to this era stylistically and it’s devastatingly beautiful. Would love to hear your take on it

[@Riddle99-v7q]

This is my "cry in bed at 3am" album. Re:Stacks always gets me.

[@moomoojoos8849]

Very true, in fact I am doing exactly that lol

[@aldo34]

The beginning of Re:Stacks...sweet jesus...not sure why, but those chords kill me

[@cullenmarriott1864]

“Lapping lakes like leery loons” is such a cool line

[@desocialisation]

This is my favourite album of all time. Something about Vernon's solitude is felt so deeply in this record. I'm currently planning on getting my first tattoo based on this album. It's carried with me for so many years because of it's raw emotion conveyed. Amazing video. I totally recommend his other album, 22 A Million. I reacted to it on my channel and it was an absolute blast. Subscribed!

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Justin Vernon is such a master at his craft.. also he surrounds himself with so many talented musicians who compliment his music also. He is my favourite musician ever.. even going back to his old college band with Megafaun.. Deyarmand Edison. His collaboration with Aaron Dessner.. Big Red Machine is definitely worth listening to..the second album is a must.. many collaborations with great musician's on there.. Vern is a very special soul. ❤❤

[@MrCorrndog]

One of my favorite albums from my favorite artist of all time! You also pronounced it correctly! (Bonnie Bear) loved watching a first time listen thru and seeing a genuine reaction to something that has held such a special place in my heart for the better part of my life. Thank you for sharing!

[@M28Q]

WE NEED YOU BACK QUEEN!

[@eleusinianexport]

I love that the majority of your reactions sound like you've been stood up at gunpoint, 7.6/10

[@ofthenearfuture]

This was one of those special albums for me when it came out, at that time in my life... I don't know, I feel like sometimes albums can be the bookmarks for the seasons of your life. And this is a blast from the past from early youtube but they did a Take Away Show (Tiny Desk before Tiny Desk lol) on Blogothèque that you should check out! Or Justin performing 'I Can't Make You Love Me' at Air Studios. And you should also check out City and Colour - Sometimes, for another singer songwriter. Or Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans. And maybe even Elliott Smith - Either/Or, and Lianne La Havas - Is Your Love Big Enough? lol sry, just so many incredible artists and albums from that time period and genre

[@threeminuteshate]

Absolutely the same. This came out a few months after my divorce (which was final 17 years ago today, coincidentally.) I was in so much pain and this just broke me. If I listen too closely it puts me back in that bad time period and is almost too much to bear. It’s so raw.

[@olivermceldon]

It really is incredible, this album meant so much to me as a teenager. Agree with all your recommendations and absolutely love his cover of Can't Make You Love Me!

[@apollo_oz]

Favourite artist, favourite album! Its an amazing experince to listen to it for the first time

[@steviefraser5240]

Really enjoyed your discovery here. Thanks for sharing your emotions

[@mawandezxaba]

Beautiful reaction

[@AlanFink4224]

Wow. What a great reaction video. So accurate to how it should look when you hear the for the first time..

[@Nick-dw8nd]

Please listen to their next album in their discography which is their self titled album. You will love it!

[@Edward-xv3bo]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful work of art

[@0xjsgt]

Can you react to his earlier solo works too?! Check out Justin Vernon - Self Record and Hazeltons. Both albums that have similar vibes but are a bit more raw than For Emma. - "Song For A Lover Of Long Ago" is heart-wrenchingly amazing.

[@gabrieleviviani6316]

i love this girl

[@jaredbrowne5059]

I almost feel guilty suggesting it, but A Crow Looked At Me by Mount Eerie will redefine the way you look at music and mourning. It is of course made by Phil Elverum the same artist behind The Glow Pt. 2 by the Microphones (which I have seen suggested on your channel). If you are easily saddened or depressed by music, just be cautious as it will break you.

[@ichasedacrow2]

i would honestly not suggest listening to a crow looked at me for a first phil elverum album, it's just such a tough pill to swallow

[@romansorge732]

Her reaction is priceless❤

[@felipepegoraro]

just watched your reaction to Deathconsciouness; it's lovely. It's a truly beautiful album. Could you react to "Weighing Souls with Sand" by The Angelic Process?

[@debajyotisg]

Bon Iver as in bon hiver in French - wishing you a good winter season.

[@andrewmaddennn]

"Lappin lakes like leery loons" is possibly the most upper Midwest thing I've ever heard.

[@thenewtowncryer]

Very important album!

[@theunboxer1677]

Oh my God. Literally

[@TheGalwayjoyce]

That wasn't a woman's voice at the end. That was Justin. He recorded this over a few weeks, in a cabin, in the woods, alone.

[@jonathanb1406]

Nah, it was a woman. Her name is Christy Smith.

[@lizardman7718]

Couple of people have already said it but you should definitely do The Glow Pt 2

[@jmckenzie962]

Damn it sucks that the rabid Olivia stans won and forced you to take down the Guts video. Anyways, I shall continue to compliment your taste and give you some more suggestions for album reactions. First, if you liked this album you should definitely listen to The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones if you haven't already. That album truly hits me in the gut emotionally every time I hear it. I would also suggest It's a Wonderful Life by Sparklehorse as well. Second, I know this band isn't like Bon Iver at all but I've been on a major Dinosaur Jr kick for the past few months and even saw them live a month ago and it was incredible - if you haven't already I would strongly recommend their album "You're Living All Over Me". I really wanna hear what you think of them since sonically they're far more energetic and upbeat than most of the albums you've reacted to so far, although their lyrics can still be pretty dark and depressing at times.

[@ichasedacrow2]

oh god i would LOVE a glow pt. 2 reaction

[@MiStiQueT]

yep, i miss Emma too

[@andrewcunningham5622]

Great reaction 👏🏻😢

[@musicbymio]

what.. ty for this

[@M28Q]

PLEASE LISTEN TO BLOOM FROM BEACH HOUSE YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

[@gavin_se7]

hey ik this was four months ago but sense you really liked this album I think you would also like Carrie & Lowell By Sufjan Stevens

[@BobSiefken]

Peter Gabriel did a cover of Flume awhile back that's worth hearing

[@moehrle123]

Nice to see that the album still inspires 16 years later. Wait until you've heard the other albums, each one is unique and opens up a world. I'm a fan from the very beginning and I would give anything to rediscover bon iver and listen to all the albums one after the other. Please check also the live-version of skinny love performed solo by Justin. It´s a masterpiece of art: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2mWoqWBfL9mptU

[@josefadams647]

a smashing masterpiece in 06-07

[@skeetus]

you should really check out Hospice by The Antlers if you haven’t heard it already. it’s one of those albums that makes you want to cry

[@joegreenwood1048]

Just subscribed! I would absolutely looooove to see you react to: The 1975 Everyday Life (album) by Coldplay - it’s their best by far and hugely underrated Repave by Volcano Choir (a Bon Iver side project. You’d love it considering how much you liked this album, and their song Perth!!)

[@lylecxi7298]

you need to listen to 22, a million and i,i!

[@bretwilliams249]

Bon eve-air is how you pronounce it. Bon Iver is French for 'good winter'. I haven't checked the rest of your channel (this is the first video I've seen from you) but I hope you've checked the rest of Bon Iver's discography, especially the self titled album which came out after this 💙💙

[@stef_duch8245]

it’s pronounced in the first way you said it! the name is based on « Bon hiver » in french, which means « good winter, have a good winter », as he likes Canada :)

[@Pokeonrocks5]

It’s actually a greeting in the 1990s show Northern Exposure! :)

[@DM-iw5mj]

more bon iver reactions por favor

[@rocketvolleys]

do you do individual songs? If so I would recommend The Silence by Manchester Orchestra

[@shoenot]

please do the self titled album!! it’s so good

[@M28Q]

Where’d you go:(

[@rawssx]

Kate u are beautiful

[@baepkta]

Honestly can’t listen to this album without having a mental breakdown it feels like I could’ve wrote it, love this reaction how do you decide what albums you listen to ?? I would pay for you to listen to census designated by Jane remover

[@hivedrops8326]

hello. great video. you would get a kick out of "what's tonight to eternity" by Cindy Lee

[@hivedrops8326]

this album will transform you

[@h2otote]

Listen to “Blood bank”

[@Miauzedong416]

you seem so nice and cool i wanna be friends with u omg

[@kadencecook9663]

bone eevare