Bon Iver - 8 (circle) - Official Video

[@stevestiles4091]

After my wedding, my wife and I choose to have everyone leave the venue while we stayed and danced alone to this song as a newly married couple in an empty venue. We both had tears running down our faces.. probably the best moment of my entire life

[@mangofree]

This is so beautiful. Congratulations to you two!

[@jasonsilva9654]

Sounds like a beautiful moment! Blessings to your family

[@furiousstyles7998]

Lemme guess you both fell asleep while dancing to this boring ass song

[@abcd00004]

Man, that is what I want if I ever get married. Congratulations to the both of you ❣️❣️❣️

[@cbuddie]

Steve Stiles, you're awesome.

[@nibyafternight1983]

Bon Iver's music is like a cure for the broken souls

[@sweatyguy5723]

It is

[@comradechill]

yup

[@irecordwithaphone1856]

I think this is one of the best songs I have ever heard in my entire life legitimately

[@runthejulies]

Agreed!! It’s still my absolute favourite

[@torystoddard8182]

My best friend just died from an OD, when that line hits "I'm standing in the street now, and I carry his guitar" makes me weep. I kept his black telecaster for him up until his death. He was afraid he would pawn it. It's his family's now. All I have are our memories and this song. I love you nick, rest in power brother.

[@abel8721]

that's beautiful ... stay strong bro

[@seanr1013q]

desperately sorry for your loss my friend, been on that road before..sometimes the pain is just too much to bear..sorry he lost his battle much love-me

[@adhiwirawandwip3948]

Stay strong, bro :')

[@lugeo]

Gay

[@davide7372]

thats powerfull, damn

[@forrestbristow894]

Been playing this in my coffee shop ever since it dropped. The people love it.

[@annah.3283]

this is so cute! I would sit in your coffee shop for hours

[@ruben97rb]

where is this coffee shop I live in Texas it's hard to find coffee shops with good music

[@forrestbristow894]

ultixan up in the rainy northwest around Seattle

[@justinorville]

Forrest Bristow Where at? I live in Tacoma. Always looking for chill places to work.

[@dxhbkh]

One day I would like to visit your coffee shop :)

[@levileyba8722]

This song is akin to the psalms of King David. I’m not religious but I’ve felt this for six years. This song portrays a longing to know God on this earth below heaven. The entire album bears Justin’s history of spiritual pondering. It’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah.

[@KCYON]

I have a strong hunch Justin sung at a church in the past, or studied modern evangelical church music. This reminds me of the worship songs I used to hear at church. Almost all worship songs have "simple" vocal lines that are meant to feel epic and meaningful. This gives me the same feeling, along with carefully thought out instrumentation. It's quite the spectacle honestly. Bon iver is something else, man. I love these guys.

[@ChrisMiller35]

The live version of this is otherworldly

[@livishabangu7669]

I just found this song today and I came straight to youtube to find like minded people who appriciated such music. I seem to the only one I know. So coming to youtube Is like a listening session with close friends that know the depth of my soul. You are all wonderful menifestations of God.

[@anishapillai7937]

Each Bon iver songs reminds me of something different. This one is for you, A. You're never going to see it, but the truth this song reminds me of you and what we could have been. I am falling in love with you. I don't know what to do about it. I know you told me it'll pass. My heart grows in circles. God, i love you.

[@RizwanKhan-bk1eo]

that's beautiful

[@spacemanbassman1608]

I think this is the closest Vernon's ever got to converting his literal soul to audio.

[@DR_anks]

And what did it profit this man?

[@mikemcm]

Possibly nothing. But it has brought some beauty to millions of people's lives.

[@TheOtherDeimos747]

Faith just came pretty damn close as well

[@anteros__]

I went to genius lyrics and I don't understand his music at all. I love the background track, and the effects he put on said vocals are alright. But what in the world are these lyrics about? I just can't connect to it at all. I feel like it's the only thing hindering me from liking the song. Even the insightful things on Genius pointed to different directions. Can someone explain this to me or is this just some sort of rambling Bon made?

[@granteubanks]

We say this every time

[@christopherbaker7538]

This album is somber and kind of warm, yet also raw and cold. It's like waking up from a good nights sleep on top of a mountain, to an early sunrise hitting your face. And as you get up out of your warm sleeping bag, the cold air hits you. Chilling, yet welcoming, you don't cringe or shiver because the warmth you still have within the sleeping bag is keeping you warm inside. You just feel. Alive. And know everything is gonna end up alright

[@TheUnicornMadness]

That's probably the most perfect description I have ever read. For anything.

[@TheNaaarfolkboys]

Christopher Baker I really like this album but I don't know about all that mountain shit

[@mattstorey7683]

Love the effort mate.... I mean its largely bollocks but it reads very nicely... much respect!

[@melissachamberssss]

Christopher Baker omg dude.

[@joegvoll5126]

Christopher Baker kind of warm yet cold...? I better go pray to Plato and ask his ghost what the fuck in hell that's all about. Never mind me, I'm experimenting with K and MDMA, I suppose a little more tweaking is in order hey?

[@anthonyviloria477]

My favorite track off the album! Love the album front to back. A close second is 00000 Million. 👌👌👌

[@abhijeetbaliga5198]

anthony Viloria I agree. But 29 Strafford Apts was also really good

[@anthonyviloria477]

also very good

[@Olhado256]

Can't decide if this or "God" are my favourite but yeah, not a weak track on the album.

[@tomsimonin7064]

Yes this song is the best ... the ambiance is awesome ... piece of art

[@judahr03]

In my opinion, 715-CRΣΣKS and 33 "GOD" are my favorites, but this song is pretty close.

[@christianriise7601]

This song made my cry for some reason, can't remember last time that happened. It's perfect

[@Emberi1828]

The best music does.

[@lhagvae]

Listening from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Sometimes you need to stop and have some Bon Iver in your life.

[@dman1417]

God’s honest truth, this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard. The emotion captured here is absolutely sublime - it overwhelms me with so many different feelings all at once. I’ve been listening to Bon Iver since his debut album, and his artistry and genius never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for creating this masterpiece.

[@brycezachary961]

A poet, a philosopher, a pure musical genius. His ability to capture such beauty is unmatched.

[@wedgeman8910]

This song makes me feel something ive never felt before. This is a whole new emotion

[@RachelBrady-w8v]

This song f*ucking reaches out and touches my soul everything I listen to it. I can listen to it over and over. I relate to it so much,s much so that ,it's like it was written about my life. It's my all time favorite song.

[@ih0pexT]

Listening to this song over and over again is how I imagine people feel when they fall in love.

[@cavanjfaucett]

Listening at 4am here in Wisconsin. Thanks for the music Mr. Vernon.

[@ruben97rb]

listening to this song at 4 am in texas beautiful song

[@mcotar80]

5am in Miami. Mr Vernon is a god.

[@Trakattran]

igual las 4am México DF

[@ieatbreakdown]

11:21 italy lov ya all

[@candlesf3931]

5:26 AM NY

[@gabkalderon]

I'm so glad I found Bob iver's music. It's just awesome.

[@barracuda300]

Gabriel Calderon lol bob

[@carterwelland8973]

I’m going to call them Bob iver forever now lol

[@adriennepatterson6113]

I will never forget the first time I heard this song. It was playing in my earbuds as the plane took off and I refused to turn my phone off so I could keep listening. I still have no idea what any of the lyrics are talking about and I think that is my favorite thing about it. Sounds like God speaking to me when only he knows what I need to hear. Thank you both for this whole album. It's carried me through some wild times. ❤

[@olivierverrette4637]

This song changed the way I see life, and it's not a joke. Thank you so much for that.

[@dzac12]

I wish I could here this song for the first time again

[@monlocohd3553]

Same bro. Same.

[@comradechill]

i'm on my 5,000th listen. still bangs

[@JosephinesDays]

Oh my god....i am blessed to hear that. These moments where i think to myself "Stop making music, THE songs are already there that the world needs"

[@birdup6449]

I’m willing to bet that the people who make these songs wouldn’t want you to stop making making music just because they did. I understand that feeling, it sucks, but please put your creativity and your life into the world, it would be better for it.

[@Carrot3734]

That sax section bit drills this song home for me

[@rubyhawthorne9615]

The changing of the symbols each bar is so great!

[@rubyhawthorne9615]

Ah and the two extra changes at the vocodered parts are amazing!

[@rubyhawthorne9615]

The change to white and colour at the end is astounding as well

[@rebeccajohnson11]

You're just cracking yourself up, aren't you? haha!

[@jdr91]

Have you noticed the closer we are to the end of the album, the music and the videos become less hectic and more calm, like by the end he has come to term with himself and his situation and is more peaceful because of it, this whole album was a story of his struggles and how he came back stronger than ever.

[@LittleLife45]

Am I the only who wants to tattoo all those drawings? PD: Bon Iver is gold. This album is... I don't have words to explain it.

[@alisonbassplayer]

Be creative. Don't copy what is already created. Be unique.

[@Tomhandorffen]

Nope! I want to as well.

[@Iconickhalif]

@@alisonbassplayer be creative 🤡🤡🤡 be unique 🤡🤡🤡 shut up!

[@dust_za]

do you know what they mean?

[@whaleproductions9648]

@@alisonbassplayer I think this is dumb, doesn’t have to be completely new to be meaningful

[@boringjonny]

This is the best song ever written. Hands down.

[@kadagiangnosis3496]

He got into more psychedelics, religious, mystical, and spiritual studies around this time. his music and lyrics show. respect. helped me find my purpose again

[@AlexBallMusic]

Well, that was beautiful. Wow.

[@jorgebenitez8934]

i like the sound at the begining, it makes me feel sad in a good way

[@n881d]

hello Jorge, the sound in the begining reminds me of another song, but I cant remember which one .. and it also makes me sad haha

[@pleasedt0welcome]

This feels so important in a really grand, expansive, human nature way

[@user-qd7qe1fr8i]

This is the first song by him I've heard and I already love him??? This is gorgeous. Holy shit.

[@justinezape8897]

listen to the whole album and the others as well. For Emma, Forever Ago. Bon Iver Bon Iver. Blood Bank.

[@MaybeWeAintUs]

No matter how many times I listen to this song, it never ceases to amaze me. I get totally lost in this beautiful tone poem.

[@griffin-rl]

This is so aesthetically pleasing to me omg

[@greatwanna]

Since everybody is doing it, let me share with my personal experience with this song here. Three years ago, I had a surgery and removed my gallbladder. I was 21 years old at the time. Gallstones are common disease and many people had ruptures with it. But at that age, young people think that they are invincible, or at least that they are far from unhelthiness and unwellness of your body. I used to drink a lot, eat a lot, yet i was in a good shape, and never considered of my health. I'd never had any disease, ever. Then several ruptures happened and I was taken to the hospital. It was ground breaking for me because I never had any idea of a pain that comes from the result of my bad lifestyle. That was for sure painful. I had several surgeries eventually and ate bland hospital food for several weeks. The freedom I had was suddenly disappeared. Then during the "imprisonment" in the hospital, I thought about many things of my future. Some people think that gallstone is nothing of pain because many people go through it, but to the people who actually experienced it, that's a life-changing event. Being able to experience at the mere 21 years old was one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. This changed my perspective. When I got out the hospital after the surgery, I played the latest Bon Iver album at the time. And this song hit me and my soul. I remember the sky was blue as cobalt, the sun was cheerful as it's been. The hospital was located in the sub-urban area of a Japanese city. It was after noon on a week day, there were many elderlies walking on the street. And I specifically remember wondering what life these people had gone through. And every time I play this song, I have that vision in my head

[@livishabangu7669]

Its always Amazing to go through a life changing experience while young. I just found the song today and I came straight to youtube to find like minded people who appriciated such music. I seem to the only one I know. So coming to youtube Is like a listening session with close friends that know the depth of my soul.

[@keshiamccallum3364]

Gallstones were the worst pain I’ve ever experienced.

[@pondeify]

Thanks for sharing

[@ElN1N07]

this just gave me chills..god bless your perspective and outlook

[@N8PlaysGames]

This may surpass Holocene as my favorite Bon Iver song

[@Pinhou9]

almost man, almost really

[@ThinkingArtEntertainment]

It's definitely my favorite of the moment. Time will tell if it will surpass. Holocene was a daily listen for over 2 years; we'll see if this can keep up :D

[@thegavilanshow1]

Great song, not better than Holocene. JUST MY OPINION.

[@StDiablo99]

I know right? So much feeling, and A Capella as well. Such a beautiful story within.

[@kylebrander8882]

Gold, welcome back to the 80's

[@laru09]

When he sings two lines at the same time I just can't handle how simply tender and beautiful his songs so I start to tear my eyes out :P

[@rebeccajohnson11]

This is my favorite tune on this album! So lyrically pleasing :)))

[@lucybrb]

Yeah this and Strafford Apts are probably my favorite

[@ZenParks]

it's an amazing tune :) he might be from another planet haha

[@PatrickDirksMr]

The very end of this song completely destroys me in that very great way.

[@imogenlapsley]

completely agree

[@johnsimmons5854]

Amen

[@Ironfrog-dm3yf]

Me too

[@thereandbackagain4464]

Word, I’m in pieces by the final note

[@dorkusmaximus5765]

Patrick Dirks I was actually about to click off the song till I saw this comment. Decided I’d stay to the end to see what you’re talking about. Now I’m crying. Thanks.

[@algorithms66]

The world is a better place with Bon Iver in it. Your music has touched my very core. This track really effects me in the way music needs to...I cry often when I hear this song. I am forever in your gratitude for helping me to cry. Bless you from my heart.

[@shashanksharma479]

Bon Iver is different. Music is different, inspiration is different. Bon Iver is a mystery, and I feel like I am still not able to solve this mystery. Hope I never solve it.

[@luvintheacoustic]

Shashank Sharma perfect description

[@saracook4154]

Shashank Sharma brilliant summing up of Boniver. Wish I'd thought of it

[@savannahbeer7453]

Shashank Sharma I love this comment

[@HorribleSonofa]

..and the pronunciation is a mystery.

[@Drummer1000George]

how can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't?

[@RoobeeBlue]

"unburdened and becoming" hits me every time

[@fabig1736]

I love discovering Bon Iver music I haven't listened to yet. But I don't wanna go look it all up in one go. It's like the song has to find you

[@markmcarthy596]

GOD DAMN! What a gifted soul. I feel We'll look back @ this man as legendary genius a generation from now

[@Michellecrossan]

ADORE THIS

[@dortheamaria]

I've listened to this album over and over again the last days and must say that this is my favorite song on the whole album. It has such a specialness to it; from the beat to the choir to the brass instruments all perfectly (dis)harmonized

[@dblakeman]

These videos have been such a sweet addition to this record.

[@bailielarson21]

My favorite of yours Bon Iver. I feel all emotions in this and you bring me to happy tears. This song will be played for the rest of my life. Incredible.

[@sugar4522]

Still haven’t heard a song touch my soul like this

[@brechtvanhaecke6714]

Ever since his performance in Brussels last month, I've been listening to this song like 100 times.

[@artursstrauhs7495]

How can you dislike something like this. This music is pure perfection.

[@paulmcdowall8625]

I've lost count of the amount of times I've played this now, some tracks come along and you know you will play them for the rest of your life, thanks Justin, exceptional doesn't cover it.

[@WendyMisener]

Battling illness. I needed this today. Thank you. Picked up the new album on itunes.

[@reefk8262]

get well soon... fighter

[@WendyMisener]

***** TY ❤

[@patriotprince9358]

I hope ur okay dear

[@InTheCourseOfADay]

It takes a deep understanding to create a chemistry of sound and emotion such as this Bon Iver album. Moving this into the top 10 albums to be created in the last 30 years!

[@Izaaksg]

Philosophize your figure What I have and haven't held You called, I came, stayed tall through it all Fall and fixture just the same thing Say nothing of my fable, no What on earth is left to come? Who's agonized and gnawed through it all I'm underneath your tongue I'm standing in your street now, oh And I carry his guitar And I can't recall it lightly at all But I know I'm going in Too much for me to pick up, no Not sure what forgiveness is We galvanized the squall of it all I can leave behind the harbour I will run (all around it) Have to crawl (still can't stop it) Along the fires One more time just pass me by Imma make it half the night Hall light wishes To walk aside your favour I'm an astuary king I'll keep in a cave, your comfort and all Unburdened and becoming I will run all around it (Sailing off and on, you're on your honor) Have to crawl, still can't stop it (Carry off and up your seize) Along the fires Carry up love along Unfettered time (Now mona) Haven't I locked up my failures (Sailing off and ore your odd, your honor) From the core to the sky Wouldn't I be last to see? (Carry off and up your seize) From the door, till we die Deny with love my labour (carry up with love along) Atonements defined I believe was it all I could find (Well, we live outside) Keep waking up high

[@MoonlightMan52]

This album feels like having a bad trip and the more into the album the more calming it is like it’s ending

[@agathevedel1235]

I feel like i can never love you more than i do. How can you create every single thing i wanna hear?

[@murmuriio]

Justin, you keep showing up through different cycles in my life, with your music by my side. Thank you.

[@lalala43100]

Easily the best song on the album.... it's simply beautiful

[@ChrisMiller35]

lalala43100 can't play playing it. Check out the live version with the choirs it's magical

[@Youtubechannelist]

Bon Iver is the Mona Lisa of music

[@coaltin2509]

I recently came back to this album, as well as i,i. I enjoyed 22, a Million when it came out, but didn’t grasp the concept very well. Not in the way that, to me, For Emma felt so immediately understandable and relatable. Just a few years of life experience later, and I just can’t believe the beauty & intelligence in the albums lyrics and composition. This song in particular speaks volumes to me, and reveals more layers each time I listen. Everything about it is exquisite & brilliant beyond measure. Bon Iver’s newer records will age like diamonds. These videos are also fucking amazing.

[@sabajedrick]

Heavenly Father and 8 are some of the finite songs that are so encompass so much energy within me that I must sing them whilst beating my chest.

[@danielryan3061]

I have listened to this album almost every day since it came out. I won't say it's the best album ever but I think it might be the one that resonates most with me. Each time I listen to it I hear and learn something more. I think this will Bon Iver's magnum opus

[@danstrau]

this is modern gospel music.

[@kimberlybest2417]

There are too many good song he’s made to choose a favorite, but this is very high on the list. VERY HIGH.

[@EnterpriseOfSense]

Something special, a diamond, something that will last. Thank you Mr. Vernon for having the balls do to real music in this business. Big thanks to the musicians around too. You guys are awesome!

[@occultst921]

That breakdown towards the end is everything!!!!!

[@giaforfreea]

It's nice to know that incredible music can still be made. Hauntingly moving.

[@jaka996]

Watching this music video while high is the best thing. Do it. Seriously. Trust me. Thanks Justin. You render existence more beautiful

[@justinchalifoux4424]

it’s funny seeing people claim this song is satanic because the lyrics to 8 Circle actually brought me closer to God because of it “One more time just pass me by Imma make it half the night Hall light wishes.” To me, that’s almost like it’s a song about how he keeps searching for faith so that it might pass him by one more time, to get him through the night of life, praying in solitude, in the empty hallways Beautiful stuff

[@foreverago2154]

This is what Music mastery sounds like

[@wrathofgrothendieck]

Master musician Justin Vernon

[@thecatisonthebookshelf2004]

I'm so so so happy to be alive in this world at the same time Bon Iver is, you're one of the reasons I find this life bearable, your music means so much to me, it really does. Thank you with all my love

[@davebedford3870]

Heard this on radio one this week and liked it instantly Brilliant !!!!!

[@EnterpriseOfSense]

Not to forget the team for visuals and everything else! 👍 hands down

[@OscarBuelna]

Favorite song from the album!

[@tiagocorreia9652]

I was listening Bon Iver's album and don't know why, but when this song started, I focused all my attention on it. This song is something very special and makes me feel free.

[@FernandoLopez-nn3vm]

this song reminds me of being in a warm blanket on a cold winter's morning

[@jimgreeves2288]

Incredible.. one of the best songs ever written.

[@kendall354]

Fuck the haters, I've never appreciated and respected bon iver as an artist more. This music truly changes me and that was his fucking point bravo ❤️

[@gav7716]

I don't know why I smiled and laughed while watching this song while drunk lol. I really do like this song so much, the way they made the video was great, with the different images and the misspelling some of the words, genius!

[@MrDbrizzle]

This and Beth/Rest are just next level genius.

[@loti3605]

its still my favorite song as I'll spend a lifetime decrypting its meaning and the emotions I always feel when I listen to this song

[@lawrenceleong8747]

Goodness! This song is magnificent.

[@aidenmarshall6478]

I don't know where I go when I listen to this song; I know where it takes me in the moment, but then it all fades and I forget where I was. I don't know where I was, and so I don't know where I am.

[@hadeskay6091]

"We've galvanized the squall of it all." Alright, this is genius. As for the artwork, how I wish I could have some, if not all of them tattooed on me.

[@dablock]

Hades Kay Right? I mean some of them look pretty awesome and they all have that religious / spiritual meaning, I just like that

[@chriss8792]

I can't get over how phenomenal this album is, so many different emotions are shown through tracks like 715, 8 circle, and 22, it takes experimental to a whole different level and they completely succeeded on doing that.

[@Fishbortmas]

I'll keep in a cave, your comfort and all. Unburdened and becoming.

[@stinalindmark7078]

Thank you B I for bringing music like this to our world, our lives. Its fantastic, outta this world. Music like this I always will bring with me. Wherever I go, or do in my life.

[@farhannr28]

One of the most beautiful song i ever heard

[@indridcold8628]

Justin Vernon and Eric Timothy Carlson have succeeded in collaborating to create an entirely original visual and auditory language. A personal "Great Work" indeed. Thank you.

[@simonmoore2380]

Thats it. He's done it again. I'm off to have a lie down in a darkened room. Just absolutely bloody supreme.....thats all there is to it.

[@marcellam855]

Most beautiful song. Completely relaxes my nervous system. So connected. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world!

[@ThommyKane]

This is literally my favorite bon Iver song and I’ve heard all of them

[@KIM-kp9tq]

I know his voice has always been beautiful, but this just emphasised the absolutely beauty and talent in his voice 😍

[@johnnam1380]

man i love this so much. it's so comforting.

[@ExTReMeLaHJ]

Dear Justin, please never stop working with Eric Timothy Carlson.