David Keenan - Lawrence of Arcadia (The Great Escape 2018)

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And me, calling bards in. Bards who died young, old bards who lived up upon the tightrope of life, swapping verses for unmade beds since the beginning of time.
Why ? So that they might listen, if only for a time to my story wrapped in a song.
For that is all I have, stories wrapped up in songs and it is through Lawrence that I learned how to speak for the very first time.
Free from the chains of apprehension X
Lyrics:
I have just realised my mind has been asleep
My past lives in a mausoleum
I sell postcards of Spain outside the GPO to remind us of sunlight in winter
It's a thankless job but poetic tendencies just will not pay in my mind
On these scorched streets, I praise the gods, I open my mouth, and see what heaven sends
I am calling all the bards in
To illuminate me now
And if I lean towards the trigger you say
"You can't kid a kidder, no"
No you can't kid a kidder, no
I am Lawrence of Arcadia, who exactly are you anyway
You're looking at the last known bar stool prophet to retire early from the trade
I'm going fishing for pearls of wisdom
I'll be dancing through the pissing rain
You're welcome to join me young annoyance for I find you quite amusing all the same
I am calling all the bards in
To illuminate us now
And if I lean towards the trigger you say
"You can't kid a kidder, no"
No you can't kid a kidder, no
I must consult Christie who's selling bin tags from his liberated bicycle of gold
Oh if there is answers to be sought out, sure it's him that knows all that's being told
Or the eat your dinners of my shoes barber outside his hungry door
And well I know I'm taking notes but tell me, who it is that's keeping score
I am calling all the bards in
To illuminate us now
And should my words flow like the river, you say
"Oh he can't kid a kidder, no"
No you can't kid a kidder, no
No you can't kid a kidder, no
No you can't kid a kidder, no, no
No you can't kid a kidder, no

[@JC-rs5st]

Listening to all types of music for well over 50 year's and this is one of those fantastic times that, by chance,I find something really special. My ears think they won the lottery! Beautiful piece of music!

[@sihnar8360]

right? I stumbled across his work on a random Spotify playlist. Just amazing.

[@bendyman_72]

Joe I thought the exact same when I heard him for the first time. I thought I just won the Music Lottery!

[@bendyman_72]

@@sihnar8360 Amazing.

[@adennehy]

Well said Joe Collins. I remember when I heard Astral Weeks 50 years ago.I think Ive been smitten even harder this time.

[@patdoyle7748]

First time I ever came across David Keenan was at Other Voices in Dingle a few years ago. As someone who was used to appreciating only to the best of music for 50 years, I was dumbfuunded by what I was listening to, unable to grasp it. What an extraordinary, totally original musician.

[@doctor19741]

John Martyn, John Smith, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Paul Brady, Richard Thompson....all rolled into 1 blend of superbness..actually, no, just David Keenan..great stuff!!!

[@clipside2]

He stands alone and is fantastic in his own right tbh though you have mentioned many other greats

[@abhainnbeag]

Found this guy on a mahogany session by accident bloody hell now I just need to buy me some tickets to see him live . Long live youtube I'd wait a long time to hear about him on commercial mainstream radio !

[@bendyman_72]

It's never too late to bathe in the magic. :)

[@stephanielee1954]

He's playing with David Gray in Musgrave park June 18 2022

[@abhainnbeag]

@@stephanielee1954 thank you

[@rorybannerman8929]

certainly the greatest talent that this 57 year old music lover has discovered in the last 2 decades, 'genius' is not a word to use loosely but it fits this young man's bill.

[@davis0730]

I would like him and Hozier to put out an album together. I'm interested in what the album would sound like

[@peterlaverty9397]

That would be amazing. I think David is equelly as tallented. I saw him support Hozier in Germany. He blew me away.

[@talibpaone9182]

"eat me dinner of your shoes barber".. that really pissed me something real... well done lad!

[@sineadrushe4568]

An absolute icon for the modern era. God bless you David Keenan. I'm Lawrence of Arcadia. Who exactly are you anyway?!!!! :)

[@deec33dk]

I am the last known bar stool prophet - to retire early from the trade

[@dermotlavelle9994]

Incredible... nothing else to say

[@kevincallan9009]

Absolutely incredible voice dave mon the town

[@sionnachmacbradaigh1010]

It's rare that you come across someone with a genuinely unique approach to music. This is certainly as unique - and incredibly moving - as it gets!

[@carhomie7739]

Ah, tis poetry, sung with passion

[@joywarburton5719]

This is one of my favorite songs, ever. Merci!

[@carlgraham6507]

Go on son! Let it all out. Emotion pressed out ....to open the page to a beautifully presented dried flower.

[@xiscozapatero1914]

Mannnn....I am back to write more irrelevant nonsense...in Spanish... Uyyyyyyyyyy💚 Gracias David.

[@keithogrady7381]

This was the first song I heard you sing on today fm and I've been hooked since🎵🎸🎶🎤wishing you every success. Come back to clonmel soon please 👍

[@Highandidle81]

Such an incredible talent, we are simply not worthy to be sharing the same space time as this stellar gent.

[@shanek1388]

Love stumbling across new master pieces!!

[@bendyman_72]

Oh Yeah!

[@carhomie7739]

Top stuff, puts all other current singer/guitarists on notice, superb!

[@SimonAtTheegardnerhome]

I'm a little late to the show....thank the main Peaky Blinder for featuring you on the BBC 6music show... I am so glad he did!! You're biggest newest fan....don't remember the last time I played the same songs on repeat, so much. Consider all boxes ticked Mr Keenan - keep it up.

[@bendyman_72]

Never too late for love!

[@NLfeistyyank]

Seen you in Boston and New York so far. Happily coming to your upcoming NYC gig as well xx

[@naomiclardy4602]

You are literally my favorite musician!! so talented!!

[@bendyman_72]

Oh yes!

[@fionagill2224]

Wath a voice that lad is going go places........

[@andremorgan2033]

I like your songs

[@jakebonner7855]

Ashamed to say I never heard of you before David but wow 👌 absolutely refreshing and brilliant talent 👏

[@liaclayton]

This is incredibly beautiful.

[@jonstern7511]

Hi David, I really enjoyed your set, supporting Richard Thompson last Thursday. Your singing and songs are great and your guitar sound was as full as that of a whole band. I'm sorry it was so quiet an audience. We are a sedate lot in Richmond. I did want to let out a loud "Whoooohooooo" but was a bit shy and didn't want to be the first! I would have done one of those loud whistles too but can't seem to do them so instead clapped loudly with the odd "yeah!". Anyway really great music and I will be very happy to pay to see you as headliner when you come round again.

[@bendyman_72]

Well said Jon Stern!

[@lissyjayne5984]

Incredible.

[@peach986]

I literally dont get tired of watching this

[@peterlaverty9397]

Phenominal song and the Quality of this video is outstanding.

[@wesleyferreira1063]

Tons of Laura Marling vibes in this song. Stuning! You sir, became one of my favorite artists really really fast!

[@Jodieleighhayes]

Chills. ❤️

[@NAZ1301]

Unbelievably beautiful

[@talibpaone9182]

aye lad... its ur old friend talib from years past! i know its tree or 4 years late but.... can you put this masterpiece on an hour loop please?

[@NikoRecords2]

simply fantastic!!

[@lukhanyontshona8735]

Love this guy

[@bendyman_72]

Yep!

[@garretttremblay3293]

Brilliant

[@michaelhpfner5587]

Gets better every time i listen! Hope to see you in Denmark sometime!

[@carhomie7739]

Hey, great video tools

[@Guitorgpiano]

He reminds me a lot of early David Gray.

[@patdoyle7748]

Interesting that you make that comparison. I'm going to see David Gray in Cork next month. Support act: David Keenan. (Main reason for going is because David Keenan is playing)

[@Guitorgpiano]

@@patdoyle7748 Haha, that's great, I really had no idea. What a place to see a show like that, hope you have a great time!

[@ljubaneuzilova8180]

💓

[@terryleskow5938]

👏

[@SadCoresad]

corner boy is the best

[@carhomie7739]

Too

[@Fortyball]

630 views? Not for long.

[@eveflaschka444]

420th like

[@3storiesUp]

Dave .. once you get past all the theatrics you write beautiful stuff. No need for the shite antics. Best of luck ;)