"The Ancestor" by Darlingside (Official Music Video)

[@weshouldspoon]

This song deserves so much more recognition as the beautiful work of art it is. So unique, so gorgeous.

[@munic14]

Even after 11 years, I still cry whilst signing along. More so now, after my Dad's Passing. As always, thank you for the wonderful song.

[@JoeFoxJr]

Man, why is this video not getting millions of views? The standard is so low for youtube and gems like this remain hidden. I'm sure glad I signed up for this band's email list on a whim a few years ago...

[@JoeFoxJr]

9 years later and still no love?? This song is a gem!

[@SAFIS448]

@@JoeFoxJr true

[@erichoward6809]

Well said. I’m just discovering Darlingside. I came upon this video and it amazed me: the storytelling, the art, the music. Lots of introspection here.

[@danielmatute1055]

I saw this animation on a Fan-made Pink Floyd's video, I searched where it comes from and now I'm here, this is amazing.

[@Aaron65444]

wow. I just saw my old post. I still listen to this song. Thank you for making it.

[@MlonEusk1]

This is what music is about. Beautifully crafted. I just discovered this band they're fucking awesome

[@joshmcbride2713]

Listen to Hold Your Head Up High by Darlingside!

[@southernscientist5439]

@@joshmcbride2713that’s my absolute favorite, I cry every time lol😊

[@pauldiamond1583]

I never knew there was a music video to this song. It has changed the meaning of the piece for me forever, for the better.

[@fernandesbrandon1]

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN and as an animator, this animation is CLASS.

[@colinbailey9292]

I was given a folder of music and music videos from a friend 10+ years ago (when we were still using disks for all our games!) and it was mostly game tracks and stuff but it had this video on it and I loved it. A few years later I wanted to find this song again butI couldn't remember anything other than it was a beautiful song and the art was incredible. I have searched for this music video for over 7 years and I finally found it by accident now and it is just as beautiful as I remember and I feel like a piece of my mind is at ease having found it after so long.

[@rebaseape3074]

This song made me brave. Because i knew whats to come, and how everyday is a gift... I love this ... gift to humanity...

[@joshmcbride2713]

These guys could easily win AGT by a landslide with no problem. Maybe they should go for that live show in Vegas. This seriously needs to be heard by more people. Are undiscovered semi-famous bands like this allowed to try out for shows like that? Would they even let them audition? The whole world needs to hear these songs. This music heals!!!

[@jezzamarkham5285]

I just had to sign back in to youtube as i finally found this wonderful song that i have spent several months hunting to find as i couldn't remember the name of the track or the band. It reminds me so much of me and my three/two brothers who used to play and sing all manner of folk type music on an assortment of instruments for pure pleasure and nothing more. I have found a knew wonderful catalogue of music to listen too. Thank you Darlingside.

[@sorryminati4719]

This is an amazing song which is being slept on

[@Monikakoss]

I cry like a baby every time I watch this. I think I may have this projected across the tent at my wedding.

[@theverbind]

I cry every time i watch this.

[@girugaymesh]

I hope I'll find my way out some day.. This song hits hard :/

[@nth7279]

chills every time. nver gets old

[@brandonmcmahan2859]

2:50 -- I immediately choke up every time.

[@jezzamarkham5285]

I have three grown up daughters now and i know exactly what you mean.

[@12lamaz]

Shivers down my backbone! This song deserves to be spread like wildfire!

[@potatotoes2100]

SO TOUCHING I SHOWED IT TO MY TEACHER SHE STARTED CRYING I SHOWED ALL MY TEACHERS AND FRIENDS THEY ALL STARTED IN TEARS

[@PoeFood]

This is the best song I’ve ever witnessed in a decade. Thanks for all your hard work and your time.

[@PallabiChatterjeepallochat]

went to Jyoti aunty's place for lunch last sunday.....fell in love with this song....couldnt control my tears....touched my heart! reminded me of my grandparents.... in life we get so busy in chasing life that we forget living it... LOVE DARLINGSIDE more than any other band! would LOVE to meet you guys! AL THE BEST! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!

[@kathylinn77]

Personifies what I'm feeling...breathless

[@JeanZuletaOS]

Omg! Tears in my eyes!!!

[@Hakajin]

Weird -- I just discovered Darlingside, and I love this song; the thumbnail for this music video captivated me, so... But I realized right away that I've seen this before, years ago, when I was watching a lot of animated shorts. Was it always paired with the song? I feel like I would've remembered it. Well, anyway, it's a perfect fit, since, yeah, the song totally made me think of reincarnation and spiritual growth even from the first time I heard it. It fills me with joy!

[@patrickpoulson7834]

What a beautiful song. I would love to know that this is what the future holds.

[@mime2five]

The ANIMATION is sooo good

[@sandtrfly]

Thank you guys sooo much for coming to Fall Mountain Regional High School and letting me and a bunch of other people play and sing Sweet And Low with you guys! It was really fun. (:

[@RejathRNID]

why are you guys not so famous! wtf is wrong with the world!

[@andrewteslicko9081]

they are now- at least in the UK

[@RozzDozz]

my fav song

[@mandyhuynh5756]

wait wait how is this song not getting millions of views?? I always revisit this song and it's such a comfort

[@intpseeker]

These guys are so good. Just received the pre-ordered new album, and it is a joy! As good as they are in the studio, they are so much fun to watch live. Go see them. Take someone you want to do something nice for. They are a gift.

[@Susrek]

Their live show is amazing. I wish they'd come back this way.

[@AmericanOtakuGirl]

Love this song. Sang with them in school, they're so nice! We sang Good Man and Terrible Things!

[@eunicechung1751]

i'm just discovering them now... wtf... i feel like i've been cheated.... why aren't they famous yet??????? props to you guys for giving me hope in humanity :)

[@marcuskoen7576]

2018 and still one of my most favorite songs ever, I love you guys.

[@darlingside]

We just released a new acoustic version of "The Ancestor" on our album 'Birds Say'! Enjoy: Apple Music: smarturl.it/BirdsSay Spotify: spoti.fi/1Qm109V Amazon: amzn.to/1P6GDNR Mail Order: www.darlingside.com/store

[@bradleyheath7324]

Patty griffin

[@PatrickSterenchuk]

I haven't watched this, in quite some time. The music touches some deep human experiences, and the video only supports and enhances this. Wonderful! Thank you!

[@brandonmcmahan2859]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@anthonyparrino3007]

this is one of the greatest music videos of all time imo, deserves a billion views

[@rebaseape3074]

not views... bucks

[@lyell555]

Saw this video on a game magazine cover disc - aside from being the best thing on there, it's one of the best videos I've heard and seen in a long, long time. Thank you!

[@gabrielquinene5869]

When he was falling, he didn't even know what was going to happen.

[@chuffmunky]

beautiful animation

[@darcsky.l8084]

I just love this video, I watched it like 10 times, and its just so meaningful, and beautiful, its hard to find thing that are both.

[@SatMatt7]

A beautful gem of a song! Wondrous marriage of music & message.

[@chadchedid3324]

Deserves millions of views. I don't see why this isn't the most viewed vid on KZbin.

[@Kaker15]

Great video, and even better song! Now I can be the hipster that says, "I knew them before they got famous." :)

[@brandonmcmahan2859]

This should have about a billion more views/likes than it does.

[@bochain45]

That made me cry and I have no idea why. Rhyme unintended.

[@RejathRNID]

Abraham Dieckman really is a beast!

[@wildheartjoe2867]

MY NO. #1 SONG! since i first heard it !

[@ali_mouse]

I just saw Darlingside perform at the Red Wing Roots festival! Crazy good!

[@smithbruno]

Darlingside. What side? The inner side, the outside, the right side, the left side... all of them! A heartbreaking video and an mesmerizing song! Greetings from Brazil!

[@DoctorMatty]

Makes me cry everytime. So beautiful and resonating.

[@thenewzealandfuzz]

This is a fantastic song with a fantastic music video.

[@Merelako]

Touching lyrics and beautiful melody. Just wonderful. Thank you

[@torijudkins1772]

Love darlingside

[@Aheoros1]

Segun entendí. él se soltó para poder renacer y encontrarse de nuevo... en otro tiempo ¡¡

[@aiuruocan1631]

Pure musical art...

[@smily9021]

This was so beautiful.. I can't believe there was such a hidden gem in KZbin!

[@joirjourjir]

I've been coming back for more, your playlist is lit 😉

[@marcsaviano4393]

Perfect!

[@pegmiller4718]

my neice told me about this band and i think they are great, love their harmonies.

[@sirpat22]

Beautiful profound and so much be more

[@potatotoes2100]

thank you darlingside u have made me happy by bringing me peace u also made me cry

[@TheShatteredShadow]

Wow, I saw this video a good long while ago. Demonstrating the beauty of this animation. It's so lovely and the music makes it perfect. This is amazing. I wish I could hear this live.

[@Susrek]

The song (acoustic) alone invigorates me with hope however this video is quite emotional. Beautiful either way.

[@khumrichouser1]

Wonderful video! My kids and I really enjoy watching it!

[@Aaron65444]

My sister is dying from metastatic brain cancer. This song and video are beautiful. I hope others in my situation view and her this melody. It is beautiful, peaceful, and for an unlucky few, it is meaningful. Keep making this stuff. It helps more than anyone could know

[@siqxyre8473]

Aaron S its been six years so safe to say shes gone? Im sorry for your loss, and i hope your doing well and are on your routine

[@rileymoore1114]

Love this song.

[@Leecamacho]

this is a amazing song..and cool video.....

[@CrazyBalooba]

Come to Ireland! Pleeeeaaase!

[@MsOtown13]

One of my favorite songs from Pilot Machines. Beautiful video, thank you!

[@manonamand-houeix1408]

I saw this on TV today (nolife TV) and it's really really beautiful ! I love this song ! (and the others by the way). I hope you will come in France one day !

[@subjectandpredicut]

Darlingside is just the best

[@anonymous-jm9ej]

Really well done.

[@sawyerbroskley3140]

Ahhh I love this song!

[@govcolin]

Do it all over again.

[@FonGomez]

You guys have a devoted fan in Mexico City. Keep up the good work!

[@moth2music]

Beautiful.

[@matchisio]

I saw a lot of music video in my life, but this is the MOST BEAUTIFUL I ever seen! great great great! (sorry for the bad english)

[@Th3D4GO]

1:53 gets me choked up every time

[@nedink]

Hi guys, I am one of the students you performed for at CRLS in Cambridge a while back. I just wanted to say you guys are awesome and I heard you on the radio and I hope you make it big. I know you can with music like this!

[@TheNikkiPi]

Please come to the Philippines!

[@Jacobroyo]

any chance you guys could make it out Williams College again, you guy were fantastic

[@Suzzchek]

so excellent. thank you sir

[@NeverStoppedSinging]

This is so very beautiful. Moved my soul and made me cry... Thank you so much!

[@jeffreyjames9004]

such a good song! You guys have got to come to UF or the Gainesville area!!

[@Rizus1love]

Thank you for this song. As a first time hearing your music, I think this song got me hooked..i just wish i heard it before the Mass Moca concert, it was right in my area :) maybe next time. Thank you again, its truly beautiful

[@Droufte]

Magnifique!

[@bblair4311]

great song, great video. can't stop watching it.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

In a Dolby Atmos theater this sounds amazeballs.

[@ParkourChris]

Incredible.

[@NoamSDahan]

This is amazing music. Thank you so much for making it, I'll definitely be buying the album this week.

[@khoirulsukma8977]

beautiful work, so lovely. thanks darlingside

[@snigglesxjetx]

songs great, love the animation and message. hope you guys make more song and make it big

[@FreakMeat74]

Tripatorium showed me this, while tripping of course. Absolutely nuts.

[@SweetUrielNurse]

Amo esta canción y el video es hermoso.

[@diegitogo1]

esta ,muy inspirador el vídeo me encanto , muchas felicidades a al artista que lo dirigio o creo

[@potatotoes2100]

this reminds me of my grandfather

[@damirserbanovic]

same here, I lost him very recently ....

[@athomassen3980]

This video is gorgeous!

[@system2213]

Revisiting this masterpiece years later and I'm still so surprised it doesn't have millions of views but it's so comforting that a group like Darlingside exists, who focus on artistry and beauty, and not all the corporate marketing ego nonsense that fills every other corner of our lives these days. I've been following their social accounts for years and they seem like they nicest people ever, they just want to make good music and have fun sharing it with whoever is interested. I'm about the same age but I want to be just like them when I grow up.