Bon Iver: Full Concert | NPR MUSIC FRONT ROW

On Dec. 4, just before Bon Iver took the stage at Pioneer Works, an old ironworks warehouse turned nonprofit arts and culture space, these prophetic words from Union Army officer Sullivan Ballou echoed off the Civil War-era brick walls:
"Sarah, my love for you is deathless, it seems to bind me to you with mighty cables that nothing but Omnipotence could break; and yet my love of Country comes over me like a strong wind and bears me irresistibly on with all these chains to the battlefield."
A week after writing those lines, Ballou was mortally wounded, dying for a cause in which he firmly believed.
At first, these words struck me as disconnected from the evening's music. Bon Iver's new record, 22, A Million, feels so distant from the Civil War and the words of Sullivan Ballou. But there's a very real kinship between the letter and this band. Believing in what you do is essential to Justin Vernon and the music he creates for Bon Iver, and impermanence and duality are prevailing themes of this album.
So, here in Brooklyn, at Pioneer Works, a space Vernon believes in and actively assists as a member of the Advisory Board, he and his team created a very special evening - a transcendent night of voices masked, faces hidden in darkness and a performance aimed at soul-searching and purpose over pop and stardom.
This music was performed by a powerful big band, with two drummers and a sax ensemble backing upfront processed sounds, like vocal alterations and sampling, alongside electric and acoustic guitars. It was a visionary performance, fit perfectly to brilliant lighting and sound, seemingly executed down to fine detail by a guy in a Tipitina's T-shirt, loose pants and high-tops: unassuming, seemingly uncaring, but most certainly in control.
-Bob Boilen
SET LIST
0:16 10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⚄ ⚄
2:59 33 'GOD'
6:45 Heavenly Father
10:50 29 #Strafford APTS
15:34 Beach Baby
18:33 666 ʇ
23:43 715 - CRΣΣKS
26:20 Calgary
31:01 22 (OVER S∞∞N)
34:44 8 (circle)
40:54 Minnesota, WI
48:13 ___45____
54:15 Creature Fear
1:00:35 00000 Million
MUSICIANS
Justin Vernon: vocals, guitar, keys, processing; Andrew Fitzpatrick: guitar, processing, vocals; Michael Lewis: bass, synth-bass, saxophone, vocals; Sean Carey: drums, keys, vocals; Matt McCaughan: drums, vocals; Nelson Devereaux: saxophone; Stephanie Wieseler: saxophone; Dustin Laurenzi: saxophone; Chris Thompson: saxophone; Cole Pulice: saxophone.
CREW
Michael Brown: production designer; Chris Messina: studio/stage manager.
NPR CREDITS
Director: Colin Marshall; Producers: Colin Marshall, Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann; Audio Engineer: Xandy Whitesel (from the Bon Iver crew); Technical Director: Josh Rogosin; Editors: Nickolai Hammar, Cam Robert; Videographers: Nicole Conflenti, Kara Frame, Nickolai Hammar, Claire O'Neill, Chris Parks, Cam Robert, Maia Stern. Special Thanks: Pioneer Works, The Bowery Presents, Jagjaguwar, Middle West, Shore Fire Media, Bon Iver Band & Crew.
NOTE: The audio provided to NPR for "10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⚄ ⚄" includes a brief portion of the audio from a subsequent Pioneer Works concert to correct for a technical error at the Dec. 4 show.

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[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

No thanks.

[@codyquinn8646]

"White stories, white truths, speaking white excellence into white power." See how weird that sounds

[@beardedspeed]

I'm a trauma nurse. I've had this set on repeat lately trying to get through these days at work. If anyone reads this, please know, you matter.

[@josephinetsai7927]

Thank you

[@tisiaan]

Hail to all the medics on earth, and you especialy for being with Bon Iver. I wish you all, ALL the best.

[@beardedspeed]

@@tisiaan love ya brother

[@stephaniequeen146]

An OR nurse here. Loooove Bon Iver. Him live takes you to another place. Music heals 🙌

[@KalaCisson]

Bless you @beardedspeed.

[@jakewelch.design]

I feel like attending a Bon Iver concert would be a spiritual experience

[@michaelortiz7488]

Jake Welch it really is brother! It really is!

[@jeffrey76966]

Jake Welch will

[@chrisspecht2988]

I can vouch. Absolutely a spiritual experience. Even when he was shredding a guitar at the end of Creature Fear, it felt oddly serene. It's amazing

[@Madison-ml3ex]

yes. 'tis

[@marcfischer9547]

One hell of a trip 😂

[@jordanberezin2621]

Who's here in 2020 and still feeling it?

[@amusicalafro5819]

Yep. With all the youtube ads >:{

[@heatherlindow1372]

Me. I physically cannot atop watching.

[@durmgirl]

Still feels like the first time

[@mariahcarreiro8858]

**raises hand**

too soon... se you in 2030

[@stephengibson1813]

this version of 33 'GOD' may be the best piece of music in recent memory

[@Bradenhandley]

it blows away the album version. After listening to other live versions, this is the best by far

[@geris73]

I feel this way about the 666 version here

[@nunosaavedra]

Listening on Repeat Mode.

[@frankvarona7973]

I was never a huge fan of the song till I saw it now

[@thatdon]

Hasn't been the same since, this performance is perfection!

[@spencershattuck5707]

I legit watch this 3 times a week

[@RockinMidnightMoon]

hehhehehe I'm watching it three times a day.... obviously addicted 😀

[@TheMichaela67]

Me too. Still!

[@elkshater]

RockinMidnightMoon a

[@Gennys]

I do the same for the AIR Studios acoustic songs.

[@hoomergt]

We do have a Life Dustin, as an example, i am now at work and use this as my background music

[@andystover1013]

So much credit to whoever mixed the audio. They did an incredible job

[@lewto]

credits are at the end

[@tenveri]

audio engineer: Xandy Whitesel

[@lukeberrie3942]

We love you Xandy

[@Gstinkerter]

Word

[@TheoryofCuriosity]

Yeah. This is my headphone test track

[@mathildeb2710]

I love the comments section of Bon Iver videos because it's like, FINALLY, people who get it! I love you all.

[@maggiesradar9573]

:'] love 2 you🌺🐦

[@dailybrewid8630]

Love you!! No one in my friends circle like Bon Iver too.

[@mathildeb2710]

@@dailybrewid8630

[@parthyadav3733]

I love you too ❤

[@marcus474]

My dad died yesterday, and for some reason this concert has been helping me. Thank you for making such beautiful music for those of us in pain.

[@gauthmkb4817]

Music is here for this, Hope you good, be strong ! ❤️

[@yumesato07]

Lost my dad a month ago too, I know exactly what you’re feeling ❤ hope you’re doing ok, I’m trying to take it one day at a time ❤️ Love like that doesn’t just end, we’ll carry it with us forever

[@parthyadav3733]

Sending my love to you! ❤ I hope you’re okay and that you have support.

[@justinbeaver9652]

Love you brother, you will meet again

[@lilytattooss]

I'd die happy if I got to see Bon Iver in concert

[@allilatif1600]

Lilianna cloud in berlin this February 😍😍

[@Johbirand]

I see him in Oslo 29 january

[@lailanicole3227]

Lilianna cloud same

[@davidpop9714]

27 januari, netherlands:) waited 3,5 years

[@jakeutley4875]

go to Eaux Claires its a fun great environment.

[@sinton09]

Justin Vernon seems to understand how to communicate emotions involved within certain moments in life that people feel but don't really know how to describe, or even realise they feel it. But he does it with more than just words, in the song _45_ there are only about 3/4 different sentences, yet a million emotions are communicated. It's like he's tapped into something different. He's a genius.

[@Enkelriktad123]

James Sinton Couldnt agree, comes from someone like myself. What you wrote right there thats exactly how i feel

[@michaelangelo1546]

it’s called melancholy. i feel that to all his songs

[@hanapsikonauta]

Simple like that!

[@tylerbrownmeadows308]

Thats how I write , play and start singing

[@dodobobby5617]

@@michaelangelo1546 melancholy is a specific feeling, this guy is saying that he feels a lot

[@ElliotIddon18]

From 5:30 , only Bon Iver could turn ‘but I gotta fold my clothes’ into the sickest drop, actually breathtaking

[@chrilborn4138]

Take that J Cole!

[@j.c7719]

That’s why he’s in the top tier

[@wedgeman8910]

this version of 33 god is so good

[@MRSCARCULTURE]

Who wants to join my crusade to find a way to have this performance pressed to vinyl or cd. The sound quality is spectacular and Id love to have a physical copy of this for my collection. Just me??

[@raydm4015]

I recorded it on a high end type IV metal cassette. Sounds absolutly fenomenal!

[@makisogroove]

youre not alone my friend

[@ewenvanni9309]

MRSCARCULTURE same

[@stevenrschnettler]

This is one of the best recorded live shows I've ever seen. The audio production, the lights, the videos behind the band, the band itself! I could go on. Perfect performance. Thank you NPR.

[@ChadStegall]

So true

[@TubeSolePursuit]

100%

[@ryanmoorman7799]

this is why i personally think "22, a million" is the best album justin and co have released thus far. there is so much fucking emotion that is perfectly translated with the glitches and vocal effects and sampling. i cried listening to both the album and this live performance. they keep outdoing themselves. aoty, 2016.

[@ryanmoorman7799]

opinions!

[@VoOrT3xX]

Indeed. But Bon Iver, Bon Iver was a fucking masterpiece as well.

[@MuriloRenkse]

I found it very experimental.

[@jessicamoore1314]

I tried so hard to like the album, to me he was just trying to be different and lost the soul of his other records.

[@sethknapp671]

Ryan Moorman yes yes yes. I was at Eaux Claires when he debuted this album and I can say firsthand what it's like to see a crowd of thousands in complete awe. A spiritual experience like none other and this album is absolute magic.

[@markmcarthy596]

I’ve been reading the comments tonight, nearly 7 since I left mine . Oh man, 7 years went by in a lightning ⚡️ flash. Take this from a 61 year old-enjoy today, squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of it

[@Mumbles_]

❤️

[@cocoberryslim1027]

I legit got KZbin red so I can listen to this with no ads

[@BissjeTommy]

I love this music more than I love some people.

[@CurrDawg]

BissjeTommy I love this music more than I love 99.9999999% of the population on earth

[@franwuesaarias706]

lol

[@mykytapanarin4322]

There are lots, lots of people that I love less then this music lol

[@lokosdanveros]

BissjeTommy most*** people

[@WithoutAbandon]

/most

[@RINGCHASING]

The dude on drums plays with so much raw emotion

[@thomasmclaughlin2063]

As a drummer i was always taught to not show emotion when you play. "Don't pull faces, just look serious" I love seeing professional drummers just feeling the music. Just to feel what they play and show it. Fantastic performance. One of my all time favourites.

[@alexcoroian3983]

that sucks that you were taught that. whoever told you that definitely didn't understand the importance of emotion in music

[@Sampleador]

Most drummers since the 60 were making faces( keith moon , john bohnam, etc) so keep doing what you are doing

[@susannareed7595]

Music is emotion - why not show it, it makes you human and relatable - and what is the difference between the singer and the drummer when they feel the music they play?

[@AndrewLavers]

5:46 Only Bon Iver could make a line as simple as ‘well I better fold my clothes’ sound like the best lyric ever created.

[@ryanschuman3952]

I mean the spiritual significance of the line is pretty impactful as well

[@PH03N1X_83]

Definitely one of my favorite moments in the album..."I could go forward in the night...but I gotta fold my clothes." The "but I gotta" fills the rhythm with absolute perfection and brings the in the hit of the next measure.

[@royalyawns7245]

53:46 "I don't know about the whole tradition of 'leaving the stage and coming back' thing. So, we're gonna literally play two more songs and then we're all gonna be okay, and we're gonna be really happy, and we're gonna love each other, and we're gonna go take care of each other and the whole other, all the shit that's going on." -Justin Vernon

[@jacobkraglinde9002]

I love JV to bits, but I was actually a bit meeh about this little speach. sry

[@edriley2703]

Well said Justin...perfect.

[@mckamy4711]

I used to listen to Bon Iver on late night car rides home when I was 14. I am 22 now, and it still brings me such peace.

[@gorzh123]

March 2022, and i keep coming back to this MASTERPIECE

[@NathanMandjes]

Hear hear

[@juliebbb]

Same always come back to 5:45 and listen to that part on repeat

[@jaredalvarez4340]

This is my first time. Not sure I can describe how I feel. It truly is one of the greatest performances. I found this album 2 days ago. Can't believe nobody has ever shown me this. But I'm glad I'm here. I'll be listening to this for years and years to come. Can't wait to dive more into Bon Iver since I've only really heard songs from his first album.

[@NathanMandjes]

@@jaredalvarez4340 Oh, lucky you. You are in for a sonic treat. The sophomore album Bon Iver, Bon Iver, is on par with the brilliance of 22, A Million. Listen to it more than a few times with quality speakers or headphones. And if you are really going for it, listen to it while a little high and don’t read the lyrics, as they are mostly phonetic. If there’s one thing I would like.. forgetting Bon Iver’s discography and rediscover it all. Enjoy!!

[@VVierzbowski]

I'm seeing him in a week and a half. So freaking excited.

[@jonasls]

Strafford is maybe the most beautiful song. This version is everything.

[@PhilipThrosselMusic]

it’s incredible

[@freakfire74]

Was looking for this comment because I wanted to leave it myself. It's really amazing.

[@laurafriedkin9961]

Right? Even better than the album recording. This version is what hooked me on Bon Iver to begin with - it was part of a playlist on youtube, and so I had to seek out the rest of the album. This whole concert is a masterpiece.. Gorgeous production, sound, vocals, arrangements, everything. I wouldn't change a thing

[@dailybrewid8630]

It is!! I love this version more than the album record

[@hopeyhope2012]

Agreed - I keep coming back to it

[@ianmitchell5169]

Denim-shirt Saxophone-man is a beautiful gift to humanity

[@lewisdyson5882]

Ian Mitchell think he's called lewis

[@HerrWortel]

Called Lewis, but not Lewis Dyson for sure ;)

[@reegankay9799]

Ian Mitchell Michael Lewis

[@lewdyson4744]

CS IHDA haha

[@krazykel87]

I had no idea that Jon Favreau played sax for Bon Iver

[@wipeout911]

MY favourite thing about this video is that there aren't a million phones and ipads in the air recording this! Everyone's just enjoying the music they've been blessed with witnessing.

[@colesisler582]

wipeout911 That's because (no hate to them or their audience) their audience is 80% stoners and theyre letting the music have a spiritual effect on them. There's nothing wrong with them being stoners,, just merely an observation. I am a big fan of Bon Iver myself however I am not a stoner.

[@karenmorris8303]

I was just wondering why the crowd is so awkwardly dead. I could never go to a concert and just stand around like that. Super lame.

[@HDthis]

@@karenmorris8303 it's a vibe.. massive respect for the artists and the performance. Also probably an middle aged crowd. Plus a major recording underway, so i could imagine they might have even been asked to keep it at a certain level to preserve the integrity of the audio? But I personally wouldn't want to miss a thing.. I saw Bon Iver for this tour, and it was awe inspiring. I wasn't jumping around, yelling and dancing the way I might at a different show. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@matthewhampshire1088]

Tonight, me and my partner was meant to be in Amsterdam to see the beautiful Bon Iver but due to the virus is been held off until next January 2021. So we have made a lovely dinner, beers, wine and have got on their playlist throughout the night. See you next year! We can’t wait 😊

[@applealii]

cant wait for january

[@bobsena3200]

Was it canceled too?

[@blessed_name]

@@bobsena3200 Yes, it was(

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

I sure hope you mean "girlfriend..."

[@delfinavecchiet6703]

I WANT A TATTOO OF THIS VIDEO

[@8inthemaking]

haha mood

[@chriseyestone5786]

@Chris Facts this ain't it chief

[@XIAMEMPRESS]

mee soo too ...

[@tylercole4110]

same. And I don't have any tattoos. My favorite concert footage on KZbin. simply amazing.

[@jesusgutierrez1988]

postealo cuando te lo hagas muchas imagenes para escoger

[@arisiikavuopio7935]

It's so much fun to read the comment sections of the Bon Iver KZbin videos, because people open their hearts like you've known them for a long time. It's so beautiful to share these experiences just from hearing their music. This is the kind of music that strengthens life. The music that makes you want to sit on a mountaintop enjoying the view or mow the lawn or sit by the ocean, or have a cup of tea with your best friends, or cry over your lost love. That's music. Not all the other shit that's about someone's ass and how big of a bass drop the song has.

[@rnrose1922]

I was having a serious anxiety attack at work. I'm absolutely not a fan of Bon Iver, at all, very far from it even! but don't ask me why, this is saving me right now.

[@maggiesradar9573]

:']

[@nolanr7679]

You spoke only truth friend.

[@CurrDawg]

Man what a rendition of #29 Strafford APTS...PERFECT!

[@dailybrewid8630]

My fave too. I love this version than the recorded one.

[@graceosandford5575]

This is my emotional support video.

[@jeremypaesano3137]

People don't realize the complexities of their music. It is genius!! Thank you Bon Iver.

[@chriss8792]

the amount of emotion he puts in 715 creeks is just beautiful

[@masterofnothing3565]

Chris Knapp off the chain

[@TundeAbiolaDirector]

This music makes the world a better place.. Makes me forget my sorrows

[@octave5]

agreed!

[@alexandrereis7355]

It makes me remember them all :/

[@masterofnothing3565]

Tunde Abiola makes me non stop cry

[@debo.]

I get you

[@sceptre80]

I'd like to believe that music like this helps me embrace my sorrows and make me feel okay with being sorrowful, but I agree that it makes the world a better place.

[@sunilraj4040]

When I first listened to this album I didn't get it. Now I don't think I get anything else.

[@cutrologo1]

I always come back to this live when i lose sight of the sacred

[@seanclancy2587]

Excellent filming, editing, and sound quality. The NPR Music team does such a fantastic job of producing high quality material, from fantastic artists. I mean, heck, if they had a record label, I would probably listen to everything they produced.

[@keraatkins7833]

Sean Clancy well they are npr. if their stuff is off just a little bit there would have to be a serious reason for it.

[@skyhawk585]

This is why we cannot let anyone cut funding to NPR, PBS ect!

[@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington]

Honestly, the audio quality is great (as it should be, as their chosen medium is fucking RADIO) but the camera angles were average, and the direction during the first few songs was truly fucking lack luster. Case in point: idiot director kept cutting to Michael instead of staying on Justin when he was playing guitar in 10 deathbreast, just for example. Yes, I have a background in video and audio production.

[@kylemckee9800]

If you have to include "yes I have a background in video and audio production" at the end of your comment, you're the absolute worst. I bet you work at Radio Shack.

[@ethanjasinski7706]

Sean Kristen

[@bricesandage1556]

Who’s here in 2022 and still VIBING?

[@marcus474]

This is seriously one of the best concerts I've heard. Better than the album imo

[@florenceensilence]

This saved my life

[@kap1840]

22 million is the best album ever , this concert is the best produced and exciting concert I have ever seen. As years go by , I come to understand we'll never see something like this again

[@markmcgarry6147]

We will most DEFINITELY see something like this again. Come on now.

[@ooslikoo]

@@markmcgarry6147 Yeah, the next Bon Iver album.

[@ooslikoo]

Bon Iver is one of the greats. I think the best artist of the 2010s IMO. He has more great records to make. There will certainly be other amazing but different musicians. The War on Drugs among others come to mind! But many more.

[@lr4221]

0:16 Loud noises 2:59 "better fold my clothes" 6:45 Tears 10:50 stoner song 15:34 Blood banks companion 18:33 down to hell 23:43 no music autontune 26:20 "ooo ooo ooooh" 31:01 Opening track 34:44 2 circles = 8 40:54 Minnesota (with beeping noises) 48:13 Jazz music but with you crying 54:15 Creature Fear (but its loud at the end) 1:00:35 Closer

[@LahcenPRO]

Good job !!

[@chloelee8147]

Lollll

[@lillieeve6969]

Hahahaha

[@milztempelrowski9281]

how's 10:50 'stoner song' and not 'best song evAr' dont understand

[@faskalkautsar9245]

Holocene?

[@jordanberezin2621]

Who's here in almost 2022 and still feeling it!?!?!

[@spj_7]

Please never take this video down.

[@blakedavison2171]

CREEKS is just... beyond amazing.

[@masterofnothing3565]

Blake Davison on another level

[@masterofnothing3565]

Blake Davison fucking sick

[@RuthRosie]

I was sent a link to this tonight and CREEKS had me in tears. I've not even heard of Bon Iver until today.

[@sh6997]

don't know why, but this makes feel the same way as M83's 'hurry up, we're dreaming' album. both bring up one of those rare moments in me where i feel like i have connected to the source of life and ultimately its beauty. and then i'm sitting there in the mid of the night listening to this masterpiece with tears in my eyes and i experience some different state of consciousness, if that makes sense. it's like the moment the music reaches your ears and eventually your brain, the perspective on life dissolves into a bunch of various feelings, resulting in pure joy and some sort of sadness as well. ah fuck it, idk how to describe this, words will never be enough to describe whatever is going on in me while listening to this stuff.

[@roddyjen]

Michi Bornemann - I think what you’re describing is commonly referred to as “the feels.” Example: “oh man, this music gives me the feels.”

[@Linneyya]

Love this so much. So magically, beautifully described. I'm relating so much. Bon Iver's music takes me there. Music is one of humanitys greatest mysteries

[@joejones8146]

Exactly! This album is definitely one of them. For me, just like burial - untrue, bonobo - the north borders and James Blake - overgrown

[@chewie2299]

HEY BRO I READ YOUR COMMENT AN MOST ARE NOT LIKE ME BUT IN READING SITTING IN THE MID NIGHT WHICH IS LIKE 3 AM FO ME ANYWAYS TEARS EXP I JUST WONDER WHERE I D BE W OUT MUSIC 2 KINDS GOOD AN NOT SOO GOOD BUT BON IVER/JASON VERNON IS GOOD COMPANY FOR ME IT HAS THE EFFECT TO KEEP ME MORE GROUNDED AN LEARN FROM LAST TIME SO ALSO WHEN I MEET HER AGAIN WHOM EVVA TO GIVE W OUT WANTING IN RETURN EXCEPT TRUE KINDNESS

[@eungoh8761]

bruh i feel u. m83 gives me the feels too

[@quatroD]

I'm having the pleasure of listening this by the first time, wish me luck

[@Aezekiel121]

probably the only live concert i keep returning to. the acoustics, the mixing, the band *vibing* and the mass of the lyrics and poly-instrumental collaboration. it's a 10/10 and should be 10x the listeners. our 'lil secret i suppose ;)

[@pjcaps100]

Can’t tell you how many times I watched this the past 7 years. Def in my fav top 10 live performances of any artist

[@jasperalmoore]

25:37 The way the vocoder follows his natural tremolo when he says "feet", it's so perfect.

[@auto-magically9880]

Jasper Moore I couldn't agree more

[@Michael-Rosen]

That was so sick!

[@torzsok949]

I'm overwhelmed with emotions on 715 - CR∑∑KS

[@masterofnothing3565]

Adam Torzsok Music you are not kidding powerful shit

[@masterofnothing3565]

Adam Torzsok Music fucking overwhelming

[@Kiddowesth]

Just came home from their show in Copenhagen. Tears were shed during this performance. Crowd was dead silent.

[@thomasleerling]

Kiddowesth are they touring Europe?

[@PaulGLarsson]

@@thomasleerling yep

[@chengzhang6166]

It’s 2021, I’m here.

[@mlester72]

Just found this today. First time listener. Don't know how I snoozed on him so long. So glad I found him today. I just got laid off my job with literally no notice and this is the music that my soul needs right now.

[@Mumbles_]

Holy heck you’re in for a treat ! Listen to everything Bon iver does !

[@peteryoon7091]

8 (circle) summons so many emotions in me. Anyone else?

[@jonathanchannell5440]

Peter Yoon yeah dude..

[@PaulGLarsson]

best one

[@bullbeestrog5349]

Holds a special place in my heart after hearing it live, any time I'm feeling a bit numb I throw it on and immediately am overwhelmed with emotions in the best way possible

[@Rat_Intelligence]

Oh yeah yeah

[@gnrrrrrrrr]

And Strafford, Creeks, GOD and Calgary. They are ridiculously good

[@jakekremer218]

If you ever EVER have an even small chance at seeing bon iver it will change your life completely. he's a truly amazing musician and a great guy

[@shawnspeckmann6232]

This a trillion times!!! LEGEND

[@jonford9301]

Is what I tell every people I know. New and old

[@quintonrouse542]

Changed mine

[@benzos5704]

“I believe true focus lies somewhere between rage and serenity.” Some say my music taste sounds “sad” but man, this set is pure.

[@sweetwilliam5150]

Ok first timer here. Completely hooked.

[@sweetwilliam5150]

the mix is incredible

[@SZMUG]

I've heard this concert like 12 times since 12|22|16. I think I'm obsessed.

[@evanharker5753]

Better catch up

[@MikeWorcester]

Me too. I can't stop listening to this album! I really can't stop!!

[@JaseFreters]

Hands down my favourite. After my wife have birth to our first child, she was rushed away to surgery due to blood loss. I was left holding our 10 minute old baby on my own. After some precious time alone, I played this concert to her. She layed in my arms staring at me the entire time. She's now one and we watch this together each Saturday morning and whenever she is upset. Now it's our favourite.

[@TheSwodje]

I've been out of psychiatry for 3 months and I listen to this concert every time I'm feeling bad. It gives me strength to know that Justin Vernon has gone through the same agony as I have

[@dailybrewid8630]

sending you ❤️

[@alejandrosanchez1730]

Big love for you.

[@alexsauciuc7238]

June 2022 and still here. This set has been there for me through so much. The passion from everyone performing on stage is unreal. What a joy to watch and to listen to.

[@sharondejong4915]

Still there with you ♥️

[@amenasaidzada191]

Jan 2023

[@bobknowles1460]

May 2023 still here ❤

[@user-xk2st7fd1f]

You can never go wrong with Bon Iver.

[@YougiTune]

I still come back to this video, year after year. What an amazing performance. I wish I got to witness this in person. The chokehold Heavenly Father has on me here is INSANEEE. Love Bon Iver FOREVER.

[@wattsymusicandfilm]

Beach baby does it for me! I don’t think I can listen to the record version anymore 😂

[@jimward6252]

Here in Feb 2024 still one of the bestest everest😊

[@christinabecker4215]

Bon Iver is universe altering, depressingly transcendent and life changing.

[@tetsuopunk]

I think the best thing about this video is how much positivity I've seen on this thread of comments. I've never seen so much analysis, appreciation, love, and just a genuine enjoyment of good, pure, emotional music. Any musician that can take us away from reality and put us in this wave of feeling is truly talented. A beautiful concert. My father always told me to spend money on experiences and not things; I would have done anything to see this performance live. But, nobody ever said the best experiences can't be free. Thanks, NPR! :-)

[@nicoleg1029]

anytime I'm listening to Bon Iver on here, I come to the comments. It makes me so damn happy to see others connecting and relating to one another. You said it perfectly.

[@JDizzle785]

My dad has always said something similar. He said that if you are thinking about going to a concert or a big sporting event, or instead selling your ticket or just not buying one, you should always go. Because a few years down the line you won't be thinking, "I'm really glad I didn't spend that money." You will most likely be thinking, "Damn, I wish I had been there."

[@michaelmarfisi8611]

i was blessed to be there that night... texting my friend and reminiscing on what a true joy and experience it was. dig your positive comment.

[@michellehonyumptewa8434]

Im jealous but a positive jealous i was not there but thanks for putting this on utube

[@OliverJHughes]

I would even flip that and say his music takes us away from distraction and into pure reality.

[@geoffreycowher]

I really Fuckin love KZbin for giving me the opportunity to experience things like this. Nothing like being there but this is just simply amazing. This is truly one of the things I think the internet was made for.

[@geoffreycowher]

Btw I feel like kanye and Justin meeting each other has been the best thing to happen to the music industry. You can hear the influences of kanye in justin and vice versa

[@OliverJHughes]

I come back to this set at least once every few months and I’m not sure exactly what I’m looking for but I know it exists here. It’s like the deepest validation I’ve ever felt for my uniquely painful experience as a human on the earth, as well as a glimpse into what could be, or what is, just beyond the veil of my ego - or my depression, or death, or something else. It’s both affirming my deepest pains and bringing out my inner beauty all at once. It’s the truth. Or at least a hint at it. And I’m not sure where else I’ve gotten that close to truth - maybe holding my daughters - but that’s a different kind of terrifying truth, both equal parts fear and love. I cannot define the experience his music brings me into but I cannot ignore its impact on me.

[@lyndsaymitchell9822]

Just...yes

[@thomaswaterhouse55]

This is my first like on a KZbin comment and first reply ever. It's comforting to read something that I can recognise within myself. At least, while we're here.

[@ursusbachthaler566]

beautiful words!! thank you for sharing.

[@markmcarthy596]

To learn from the sufferance is what motivates us to find and create ways to become better

[@zeldajanerose]

I come back to this recording regularly when I need a mood boost or background music. Absolutely wonderful. I can't wait for the day I see Bon Iver live.

[@loejewis]

This has the best audio production of any live show I've ever heard.

[@rallyrockss]

That’s Justin ....

[@ForeverDoesntExsist]

I don't know how to carry on living when nothing will ever compare to this...

[@michaelz-c4178]

And now that you've seen this, how could you consent to dying now?...

[@ForeverDoesntExsist]

Precisely, such a predicament!

[@jetsetradio8200]

Ellie Parker whats your instagram name? youre stunning

[@zachjollimore4339]

Ellie Parker I strive to become well enough known. that I can spend a week working on tracks with Justin Vernon. thats how I carry on

[@RyanBlomquist]

Ellie Parker I know I agree

[@bengodwin7126]

2021 and still listening. Who’s with me? Also, NPR, sort out the ads...

[@jwh2f]

Until I saw this video, I had no idea how they would ever be able to perform live. The multi-layered vocals, the seemingly infinite number of sounds, from electronic to brass, it just seemed too much to pull off. This concert, and the production values of this video, are indescribable. I can only imagine what it was like to have been there live.

[@ursusbachthaler566]

so true!! a breathtaking concert! it sets new standards in almost every aspect of modern music!!

[@fry530]

Saw them in Denver last week, truly incredible. I have a feeling that in 20/30/40 years we will be looking back on Bon Iver and marveling at how they are truly one of the greatest acts of this time period. For Emma, Bon Iver, and 22 A Million will be considered classics, and those of us who listen now will forever carry the joy of being there when it happened. Thanks for doing what you do, Bon Iver!

[@yogibexargaming4600]

Colin Farnsworth I agree. Like when our parents were there when Pink Floyd was coming up.

[@boblehman6693]

100% agree. I think hindsight will prove how great they are and how ahead of their time they are. Truly great music.

[@JoshLuke864]

I’ve seen hundreds of shows... but their headline set at Mo Pop (2018) was one of the greatest most important experiences of my life. Can’t even believe I got to witness it at all.

[@squeakeththewheel]

@@yogibexargaming4600 I agree, and I am your parents age. I've seen it all, and this is as good as it gets.

[@yogibexargaming4600]

@@squeakeththewheel Was just listening to a Pink Floyd song and remembered your comment. Wanted you to know I appreciate your insight.

[@jaredhutchinson4629]

I'm gonna be honest. This live concert made me love the album.

[@eight2seven]

The problem with this performance is that it's so good, all the songs off 22 a million are actually better here than on the studio recording so I can't listen to them. I have to come here and listen to this instead. Thanks NPR.

[@PeteDrawsThings]

So true. Significantly better here

[@jennifering7747]

YES.

[@davidclegg4760]

Couldn’t agree more. This needs to be put into an album in streaming services.

[@kirstenmccluskey4445]

29 strafford APTS is so incredible in this LIVE. I love that entire album but this version gives me life. This entire show gives me life

[@babaroga73]

This has to be one of the greatest concerts that exist on KZbin.

[@heatherlindow1372]

How are there 1,000 people out there that could find anything wrong with this? It saves my life almost daily.

[@saahwn1871]

Funny story - my friends and I bought tickets for this, but I accidentally got tickets for the sunday night show. It was sold out quickly so couldn't really change that. My partner and I drove up and met them in brooklyn on sunday afternoon and heard them talk about the show. Walking in we saw lots of folks with NPR shirts on. I remember feeling so dumb for buying tickets on the wrong day. Imagine my surprise when I saw that this was recorded for NPR front row. I couldn't believe it - what a gift. Anyway, you can hear me scream out "yeah" right after creeks. Will never forget this night - coolest of my life, without a doubt.

[@Rafa-rr7xy]

0:16 10 d E A T h b R E a s T ⚄ ⚄ 2:59 33 'GOD' 6:45 Heavenly Father 10:50 29 #Strafford APTS 15:34 Beach Baby 18:33 666 ʇ 23:43 715 - CRΣΣKS 26:20 Calgary 31:01 22 (OVER S∞∞N) 34:44 8 (circle) 40:54 Minnesota, WI 48:13 ____45_____ 54:15 Creature Fear 1:00:35 00000 Million

[@douglaslee2566]

thanks

[@millenaverso]

thanks

[@seanr1013q]

thank you for this family!!

[@chrilborn4138]

How do you get those weird E's in Creeks? Lol

[@LBizKid04]

@@chrilborn4138 sigmas?

[@bethberry21]

8 circle is my number one favourite song ever

[@joecritch]

Got to be honest, wasn't feeling the album but hearing it live has changed everything... :')

[@noahbaker806]

I'm not really feeling it either, but he has a concert coming up in Louisville, KY, and I liked his old stuff, should i go?

[@CronoXpono]

Noah Baker yes!

[@danielmonnich4054]

It's one of those that grows on you...I'm sure it has already

[@masterofnothing3565]

Joseph Critchley its so Mitch better live

[@Nola_Egypt]

Joseph Critchley Liked 3 Songs tbh

[@CesarMerinoCes900]

The ads on this video should be completely ILLEGAL!

[@effmerunning]

I am 41. I am engulfed in music my entire life. Nothing compares to this concert. In surround, it blew non-believers of mine, minds. Unbelievable. Absolutely. If the drummer was even slightly less passionate it would have been totally different

[@stretch8390]

The sax too: phrasing and melodies on this recording are so good.

[@effmerunning]

@@stretch8390 absolutely...thats where the emotion really is.

[@TheLaxlongboarder]

5th day in a row coming back to this video

[@TheLaxlongboarder]

8th day

[@kristaselene]

Thanks, NPR!

[@abhijeetbaliga5198]

Marcel Geitmann a

[@Malc180s]

Thanks NPH

[@jaycruz3391]

This right here is the worlds greatest roller coaster.

[@terrortwilight999]

i swear this video used to not have ads. it used to be the most calming thing ever to fall asleep to but now i am woken up by brand screaming at me until i skip

[@ryantaylor976]

KILLED it at 5:45-5:52. Shoutout to NPR for recording this. Thank you.

[@gladiens2574]

Chills every time. Absolutely transcendent.

[@jonahmcgarva]

Ditto on the chills. They truly nailed that transition with technical skill AND emotion. Just powerful.

[@Emeralsha]

YES. The first time I heard it, I was so blown away I even had tears welling up. Incredible.

[@Calhoun1186]

I would be happy as hell if you stayed for tea ;)

[@maggiesradar9573]

:'] beautiful💙🌺🐦

[@wenmockan]

@@maggiesradar9573 Fold your clothes

[@ntokozontshangase8757]

This was my Ex's and mines favorite line in the album. Probably still is :)))

[@rafaelunplugged]

What song is this

[@heatherlindow1372]

I’d freaking love to have tea with Justin

[@nikoschroeder4264]

Hey NPR, when ya doing i,i live?!

[@howtodohelp]

Let his tour start first my friend haha

[@quarksarranged]

@@howtodohelp but what if we need it right now?

[@IkeChristenson]

If we're lucky, they'll tape at the back to back shows at the Anthem in DC coming up this week. At Pioneer Works, BI played back to back shows and since there is an NPR headquarters in DC and that the Anthem is a smaller venue, I hope my hunch is right.

[@granteubanks]

@@IkeChristenson were you lucky?

[@Eliniify]

My favourite part is 0:00 until 1:06:05

[@voteforseekaboo]

The only downside to attending a Bon Iver concert is that I couldn't clap while holding my Bon Iver drinking wine... As it is my custom to drink wine when listening to Bon Iver.

[@momerathsx]

It truly is red wine music.

[@carsten1989]

😂

[@tobycooper4157]

Mate wtf was wrong with the last second

[@michellehonyumptewa8434]

Ditto

[@simondurkin8593]

Bon Iver albums are a journey, always having a beautiful destination to arrive at, "Re: Stacks", "Beth/Rest" and now "00000 Million". In a world of 'just hit random', JV still crafts albums (and shows) as stories. Beautiful.

[@99tropix]

Agreed - true artistry.

[@wirz39]

Oh man, Strafford Apts..... so good live!

[@wirz39]

I mean, the whole set is amazing, but that one killed me

[@carsten1989]

It’s a great song on the album but I was overwhelmed by this live version. It achieves something truly special and transcendent (not unlike most of this performance.)

[@patrickjostmusiker]

2021 anyone? Love goes out to you

[@tylerjkeenan]

“Said I woulda walked across any thousand lands I didn't need you that night Not gonna need you anytime Was gonna take it as it goes I could go forward in the light Well I better fold my clothes.” ^ I cannot stop re-watching this pre-chorus in 33 ‘God’ - incredible.

[@VK-pk8uz]

> Said I would have walked across any thousand lands. (No, not really if I can't.) Don't know why, but that immediate negation makes me feel like he knows he isn't truthful when he says that. It casts the whole song in this unreliable light which gives it a whole new meaning. Love it.

[@brackleyjames4229]

@@VK-pk8uz I see it as Vernon understanding how much he was willing to sacrifice himself for the betterment of someone else but finding solace in himself after the breakdown of the relationship. It's both heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once, defiant almost.

[@brettw173]

I've listened to this three times already. Every song just kills. Interesting venue too. So narrow. I half expect Chewbacca and the gang to fall out of the ceiling.

[@romanspataro1688]

22 A Million is a high point in music history

[@eringlasgow2978]

This is one of my favorite concerts I’ve never actually been to ever! I’ve watched this many times and love it every time!!!