DAVID FORD - "Go To Hell" (2008)

[@joseph2232]

TYLER UR TOO SMOL

[@phun6887]

tYLeR i HAve QuEStIonS For yOu

[@shahadkamoona5556]

....Tyler?

[@andriiiiii]

Here from Tyler but DANG this guy is SO TALENTED

[@coloradox]

David Ford is fucking brilliant.... While I was guitar tech for Rodrigo Y Gabriela - David opened for us in Europe. I have been in this biz for over twenty years and have seen it all - I have NEVER made it a point to watch the opener evry night for 6 shows. David is worth EVERY note. He is the real deal....

[@blackboy1367002]

I watch this video at least once a day and it never gets old, only better and better

[@audreygould1254]

Oh okay Tyler cool

[@jasongranite]

I saw him in concert a year ago in Toronto and he performed the song without a band... more or less just like the video... he had some sort of handheld machine that he would record samples onto and play them in a loop (except the piano bit at the end and some guitar parts which he actually played)... really good live show. Very friendly afterwards talking to the audience as he drank a pint...

[@arod3b2]

Dude, you are one of the best singers on youtube I have ever seen.

[@heishikaej]

Absolutely incredible, he just keeps getting better with each song.

[@Dvdre]

I saw David Ford live 18 months ago opening for Ammie Mann. He absolutely blew my mind. What you see here is what he does in concert. Ornate musical constructions, put together piece by piece. He got a standing ovation and then just slinked offstage, no encore. This guy is amazing.

[@Sparky_Mark]

OMG A vid like this comes around once a life time. Lefty drummer too... Dang.

[@bigpappa2525]

this has to be one of the best videos on youtube! i loved how it started off so simplistic but transformed into a melding song of beats, rhythm and awesomeness!

[@nokotan]

I've been a Ford fan for a while and it's great to see 1,689 comments on one of his videos, the man is a modern day genius and a gentleman in person, fully deserves some attention

[@braggville]

david you are showing just how music can be made!!!!! you did a great piece of work here and I at 55 and a musician too love this more than you know. Keep up the great work.... as simple as using, go to hell, for the lyrics it is both a video and audio piece of art... thanks, charlie

[@SaeWhen]

Regardless of other comments about this being "just a bit of music" I couldn't disagree more.. Music makes the world go round, songs like this take you way back when, and leave you hanging on right now at the same time... It's so pure and intense all in one sitting. Your voice, as well, it just great and I love every bit of the song. Anyways... Thanks for sharing this with the rest of us. Saying this was inspirational would be an understatement

[@NannyLeeAndBaby]

Unreal, one take. Real talent. Seriously.

[@choo6988]

All instruments, everything, played by him that is amazing.

[@xsunshowerx41]

I love David Ford. Always have, always will. This video shows some of the talent you would get to appreciate at a live show. I suggest everyone go check him out. He's a great performer and a really nice guy to chill with after the show.

[@cheyennebritbrat]

im addicted to this vid,....the background harmonies are the beach boys quality,..and his voice is so fxckin amazing , in fact the whole thing is such a perfect package,..i need to lie down...........thats how good this is:)(

[@jcrow62]

Anyone who thinks this is shit, doesn't know shit. Even if you don't like his music, if you know anything about music performance it's easy to see the immense talent he possess. To pull this off in one take is simply amazing. Not only that, but the lyrics are genius. I think anyone who thinks any original song is shit should at least try writing one themselves to have a little perspective. That it comes so gracefully from this man's soul is truly a blessing to everyone.

[@Kaalec]

Unfrigginbelievable. Great song, great voice, phenomenal musicianship.

[@RevelingInReverie]

Awesome! I love David Ford. Fantastic songwriter. Looking forward to seeing him in the U.S.

[@raneynickel7443]

Still Better than anything I've heard in the last 11 years since this was published!

[@Nsdev0]

It's so great to see real art on here. This style and talent is a gem in a mine of... well, dirt. Thank you for sharing!

[@skippy646]

i loved this song yesterday, i love this song today, and i'm sure i'll love it tomorrow !

[@Showdax]

Fantastic! I love the way each sound builds on the previous ones. Great song!

[@iamthebyron]

Absolutely love it! What a talented musician. Good song, great video. Outstanding job.

[@goddessmelania]

so artsy so brilliant.. so much talent in brooklyn.. and the lyrics, just what I needed to hear tonight. =)

[@Brizzioss]

Best video I've ever seen on youtube. Not only did it look very difficult to create, but you sir, have an amazing voice and amazing talent. Never stop, ever.

[@kevbhoy05]

the guy is so good.dave is a legend.just so f ckin awesome.

[@blackboy1367002]

lol :) I'm the rest of the views. I can't get enough of this song. I could seriously play it over and over all day and not get sick of it.

[@latinumbavariae]

WALL OF SOUND from a one man band. Great! Thanks for sharing your talent. Greetings BB

[@Explosivokewl]

I can't get enough of this song :)

[@sexyson91]

I love this guy. He has some serious SOUL!!!

[@SuperKnuckles7]

I can't get enough of this video. It's simply amazing.

[@tragedyshero72]

awesome, i have been a fan of david ford for a long time and it's nice to see him get featured on youtube.

[@GOFUCKYOURSELFORFREE]

you can set the loop function to loop anywhere and pause for as long as you want without looping. you start with the click (in this video the click is in his earpiece) then you map the loops i.e. loop 1 through 4, channel one (room mic), no loop for 5 through 12, loop 13 through 16, channel two (handheld mic) ect. you can map the whole song out, you would just need to know your marks, and have all your mics set up.

[@fred4best]

this is absolutely incredible...this guy is gifted with a huge musical talent

[@Paul186]

Love it..love the easy going set up of the beats along with the nonchalance. KOOL.

[@jcrow62]

that just might be the best video i've ever seen on youtube. You had my complete and utter attention.

[@badtimmee]

Great work! If you're ever in Detroit,I hope I'm there to see you perform. After stuggling for years trying to be in a "band", it's awesome to see such a strong solo act.

[@JesteringGlass]

i know some people are compelled to tell us how its done, but lets stop treating this video like a freakin magic show. we know how it's done so just enjoy it for what it is, no matter if it is simple or not. well done david!

[@Showdax]

very cool. I like how nicely every instrument added to the intensity of the music as the song progressed. *thumbs up!*

[@reilly1288]

That was probably the greatest thing I have ever seen on youtube.

[@SokratisVotskos]

Amazin.. the ''peak'' of composition skills here..you create orchestration and build the armony at once on your own..

[@JaredRiddle]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while. I'm surprised that I haven't heard of this artist before now.

[@bulseye1111]

Wow! just astounding. extremely original and very catchy. great job.

[@daveandersononline]

absolutely brilliant. My idol.

[@milkdemusikluva]

it's amazing how the accompaniments don't have to change at all throughout the whole song!

[@CarolDougls]

Great to see you doing this live in Carlisle last week. Clever stuff for sure. Carol

[@eleanorworm]

This is really good, the best bit about this is how they used ordinary everyday things to create the tune. The beat is awesome. Great job!

[@wiggarachi]

thats one of the most amazing music videos i have ever seen... ever well done mate, bloody good job

[@comoxgirl]

I really love this - I can't get the song out of my head (in a really good way) and I have to say it sure would be nice to have all those instruments hanging around my place!

[@shoelace07]

That was quite possibly the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

[@slimeytoes]

This is like watching something be printed in color on a press. Each pass adds color and depth.

[@jordankellim]

WOW. Truly amazing brother. If not signed already, a major label needs to pick you up soon. Thanks for making my life better through your music. Jordan's Dad.

[@dananddanfilms]

This rules utterly.

[@Raison_d-etre]

And many of those people who died this past week are in heaven right now. And they wouldn't want to come back. It's so glorious and so wonderful. - Billy Graham, September 14, 2001 I think it is very good when people suffer. To me, that is like the kiss of Jesus. - Mother Theresa (who as her letters show didn't believe one word in the bible)

[@Zacklesauce]

You're absolutely amazing dude. I never comment on videos but this is one video that really shows a talent and I'm glad your touring and going places you really deserve it. Awesome video, amazing job.

[@jszczepaniak]

This is brilliant! I think some of you don't understand that he's not representing that this was all done with a microphone hooked directly into a handheld camera. It was very likely being produced on the fly (to an extent) at the moment. Otherwise he could simply go back through the sounds recording and edit and resample from the one recording. it looks like all the instruments were mic'd separately, so I'm sure he had multiple tracks to push back or pull out as he pleased.

[@amyeruse]

Saw this guy live in a small pub in Sydney, Australia last year - was special.

[@chikkiboo]

this is SO much better than the album version. like, this is freaking amazing

[@everythingafter]

Man, you clearly have talent, but what I love most is the passion in your voice. Keep it up! - Jeremy

[@nickwh2]

Sick job my friend!!! Wouldn't mind see some more of this stuff

[@MovieVisions]

this video is one of the most inspiring music videos I've ever seen.

[@patriotstudio]

This is probably the most incredible video I've ever seen on youtube... awesome

[@Ikespoor]

Amazing. Wonderful job on the timing and filming. Great song, too. You're a very talented person. Thanks for sharing.

[@YourStarling]

Absolutely brilliant looping!

[@shellyelliott4547]

Tyty

[@ShreyasiMukerji]

you're a genius... i have GOT to try this myself now. AWESOME. one of my favorite videos. other than the fact that you can pretty much play the piano, guitar, maybe drums... you've got AWESOME VOCALS! lol. i'm floored.

[@TheCompromise]

i met him when you did, and i agree on both accounts! he was very sweet. we took a picture together. i told him i couldn't afford his album, and he told me just to download it or to have my friend who was getting a copy burn it for me LOL.

[@ZFroggirl]

That was freaking brillent. Im definitly getting that on itunes!

[@angeleyes1969]

Saw him live yesterday - absolutely amazing!!

[@cheyennebritbrat]

i havent heard such a beautiful, wonderful voice for a long time,it sends shivers down my spine!:)

[@andy802diy]

This is really neat. I understand what people are saying about how its only 2 bars of music & its all pretty simple. All true. Any good musician should be able to put something like this together. But the point is, we can talk about how simple it "would be" to do this. This guy just went ahead and did it, and did it very well. I like how the coffee followed him to the end. I assume he realizes that he won't go far if all his music is a two-bar loop. This is just a demo, and a cool one at that.

[@mopargirlcrystal]

i just met david last night, he is a great guy and soooo talented

[@kyler183]

Ive just watched this 4 times straight and it still sounds good..

[@vidaroc]

I have never been so jealous of a youtube video. I wish this was my creation lol. Ah well, I will leave it for him. This is my favorite song by him, awesome awesome video.

[@videosbydrake]

Think I really need to buy his album now. What a genious! Fantastic video!

[@1001myplaylist]

Now this is something worth being featured. Genious.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

I love this, it makes me happy to see and I do not get how he does it, and so what? Fun to watch and great tune.

[@k2skaterdude101]

Hey thanks, that really was great, can't wait to see and hear the next one.

[@HunterSThompsonFan]

I saw this guy open for Gomez when they played Chicago a year or so ago. Very good set. I found his album in a local music shop and just had to pick it up. He did alot of looping at the show too. With that hat (he was wearing the same one onstage) he looks like Tom Waits! Cheer up you miserable...

[@Dnekk24]

This is probably where tyler got the idea of making the acoustic recreation of Trench in that one concert thingy

[@dapootieman]

I must say this video was quite impressive! Very cool use of looping and very well done! Especially for being done in ONE take!

[@crazyblaze713]

absolutely loved the song, and the video was kick ass man. good job

[@SunStudioSessions]

We had him record at Sun Studio, he absolutely does it alone. He uses a loop machine to record the stuff you hear repeating. He's a great songwriter and pretty nice guy too. Because of the smaller space you can tell more from our video of this tune and he talks about the machine a bit in our video interview.

[@Rhionah]

Wow...das ist wirklich Klasse :D Und was für ne schöne Stimme *schmelz*

[@DJBremen]

wow, all i cans ay is wow. true talent, this wont be the last we see of this gentleman im sure

[@snakeriverband]

Layer by layer absolutely awesome

[@apetrova37]

very amazing!!! stumbled onto to this video... and i lovee it!

[@rybpo7]

Wonderful. Great job. You are really talented, boy!

[@lolawants2008]

the looping is done live with equipment that records it as you are playing & then keeps playing that for as long as you like. The earphone is only a monitor that almost all musicians wear when they perform so they can hear their own voice over the instruments & make sure they come out on pitch.

[@RRizzo]

I saw this guy live in Portland when he opened for Augustana at the Wonder Ballroom. I have got to say that he is effen awesome. He does use a loop pedal, but I can atte st that he does it totally by himself. It may be an old idea, but the manner in which he does it is new and when it's live it is very awesome. Okay I'm done now, I used awesome three times in one post which is my limit.

[@edrummer1]

Amazing!...this guy has a very nice musicality.....great idea and talen!....Cool! very cool!

[@vbennich]

This is great, best song heard in a long time, very smart video too!

[@retromolarpad]

amazing. 5*'s, added to favorites, and subscribed all from this vid. great work

[@andymooseman]

Wow, another great video David. You're becoming a master of these one take videos. Greetings from Hastings :)

[@YourMsRightHere]

very interesting to watch the progression and layering of the song. Good going!