Fontaines D.C. - A Hero's Death (Live at Home for Later... with Jools Holland)

Fontaines D.C. perform A Hero's Death Live at home for Later... with Jools Holland.
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[@frankhampe]

I'm 58 years old and grew up with Joy Division, the Fall, Stiff Little Fingers and the whole punk and new wave scene. Now to experience a band like that again, authentic, with so much power and energy. Thank you...Thank you Fontaines D.C.

[@Chrisamusic1]

A wonderful lyric, full of great quotes " Sit beneath the light that suits ya" ... "Don't let a clock tell you what you've got time for" ... "Speak sincere and everyone will hear". Fantastic. WHAT a band.

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

🎉❤

[@bencuttriss]

Never let a clock tell you what you got time for It only goes around, goes around, goes around

[@oliveraherne5547]

Sounds very blur haha

[@persuadedrope1225]

oh yeah boya

[@bmcg8888]

@@oliveraherne5547 and blur are quality

[@tav095]

I love the thing he does with his arm during this verse

[@ericamacleod7245]

So fooken true👍🏼😎

[@guxt65]

I'm 54, radio producer from Buenos Aires. I can't help but being so excited about this band. The album is superb from start to finish. Listening to these guys is like tons of fresh air in my face and ears. Well done, Dublin!.

[@nutteronthebus]

I`m 61 and feel the same way as you about this band. They are a breath of fresh air !

[@Elmer..]

no estas solo en Argentina con esto!

[@alirlandes2238]

well said !

[@alirlandes2238]

como se llama tu show?! Saludos desde dublin.

[@KidStarverHALVEDhisVote]

@@nutteronthebus same! I'm 51. I wonder if they are a sound reminiscent of bands a few decades ago. Either way, they blow me away

[@eyelevelxyz6088]

56 in September; I’ve seen Joy Division and The Fall. This band is simply outstanding.

[@bonnellie2008]

ok boomer

[@iMishortsiMi]

he's a gen-x'er, not a boomer

[@sjleaferty8260]

@@bonnellie2008 In time half wit, in time..

[@mrdarren1045]

So you saw JD at 16.... at what venue.... and I will know trust me!

[@mrdarren1045]

@@bonnellie2008 ok tasteless woke member of the generation that has given us the worse music of all time and contributed nothing but knife crime and staying in school till you're grown men. You guys are so cool... whatever daft letter you identify with.

[@andresjacome259]

The lyrics could save lives.

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

Exactly my thoughts... a lot of young men today needs this message.

[@Lunaticaceleste]

Absolutely!!!

[@rentalsnake6542]

They're obviously tongue in cheek, come on...

[@testadiradio_]

@@rentalsnake6542 I think they're deliberately ambiguous

[@andresjacome259]

@@rentalsnake6542 they are not, he talked about this song on an interview. Regardless music is what you make of it, interpretation is just as important as the original intensions.

[@Arrrghjay84]

This song is incredible, pulled me out of a bad mental spot last week when I happened to turn over to Jools Holland. Thanks boys, you’ve made a new fan.

[@penguin0075]

That’s powerful. Glad it helped you. My mental health isn’t the best wither, and The words really speak to me too. Something melancholy about it, yet it is extremely uplifting as well. 🙏

[@fractaled3129]

That's class, nice one.

[@lukeberrie3942]

I love how the vocals sound in this version. They’re so up front and clear, I love it

[@dubdude3]

Totes agree.this🎥 better than their official 🎥 as here we see them delivering perfection 🤘🏻😎

[@captainzero119]

Sent shivers down my spine, I know some people in very dark places including myself who swear this song has been setting their head straight, thanks Fontaines D.C.

[@gemdelargy1798]

First band that has seriously excited me in a very long time!

[@adamgibbs3702]

Agreed.

[@copeloni]

I concur

[@guimeplaying]

same here

[@luciano53688]

I withstand your statement,, my fair lady

[@benskinner1713]

Fact

[@jofer_ms]

Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Don’t get stuck in the past Say your favourite things at mass Tell your mother that you love her And go out of your way for others Sit beneath a light that suits ya And look forward to a brighter future Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Sink as far down as you can be pulled up Happiness really ain’t all about luck Let your demeanour be your deep down self And don’t sacrifice your life for your health When you speak, speak sincere And believe me friend, everyone will hear Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Bring your own two cents Never borrow them from someone else Buy yourself a flower every hundredth hour Throw your hair down from your lonely tower And if, and if You find yourself in the family way Give the kid more than what you got in your day Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Never let a clock tell you what you got time for It only goes around, goes around, goes around Take your family name for your own great sins Cuz each day is where it all begins And Don’t give up too quick You only get one line - you better make it stick If we give ourselves to every breath Then we’re all in the running for a hero’s death Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty That was the year of the sneer now the real thing's here

[@thewintereaglefly]

Connor transcended all bass-playing techniques to reach an incredible skill: The 1 note song

[@rarted2541]

Do you know what note he’s playing

[@nomadgaming4219]

@@rarted2541 5th fret on the A string I think

[@todddarcy]

Nomad Gaming its a D

[@mayc.onaise5649]

@@nomadgaming4219 fmajor

[@robertyboberty]

It's perfect

[@Christhyfy]

Life ain't always empty Life ain't always empty Life ain't always empty Life ain't always empty

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

In today's world, a lot of folks need to hear this.

[@adamgibbs3702]

And when you speak, speak sincere - believe me friend, everyone will hear...

[@ratastewie91]

Love Grian's vocals. Think he could make a list of building supplies sound like T.S. Elliot.

[@Lyndanet]

Wright!

[@dubblleeyou2768]

Nice to see a band put some deep meaning into their songs, a real talent

[@cathalmacsiurdain7762]

I'm 59 and I'm waiting patiently on my pre-ordered copy of the second album. Have been waiting a long time for an Irish band of this quality. The lead singer from Skerries sings with a Dublin accent. FFS, I may already be in heaven.

[@keithclews6982]

Age is irrelevant if the music is good

[@glgdistribution]

64 same here 👍👍

[@ianhester4527]

Don't know why they call it 'post punk'this is new lapping wave

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

You might remember A house in that case? When I hear Grian singing in his own accent it always reminds me of 'Endless art ' by A house. The lads are class. They've really blown up now it seems too..Great to see it.

[@matthewroberts3905]

“If we give ourselves, to every breath, then we’re all in the running for a heroes death” ... love this line - don’t waste your life make the most of the time given to you! 💓

[@PhilbinVideos]

Probably the best song of 2020 so far for me

[@GibbyBoy2831]

Sounds weird, but the lyric “life ain’t always empty” will always stick with me now. The lyrics speak so many volumes.

[@suethatquietgirl3145]

Views for any of Fontaines dc should be in the millions! The musicians in this band and this lead man.... words won't come to say what a perfect blend they have and this positive song so appropriate in lockdown 2020 and anytime. As another commentor says, this song could save lives.

[@athosceppi4013]

Ascoltati per la prima volta mentre guidavo. Mi sono fermato bloccando il traffico per cercare chi cantasse questo pezzo stupendo. Folgorato!

[@robertjamesgreen]

at 48, music still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up - top tune

[@Lunaticaceleste]

There's no age to appreciate good music, Rob!!!

[@catem3102]

Yeah, I'm 58 and think they're great. :)

[@nwo4life708]

No band has done this to me since the fall so really glad i discovered fontaines!

[@Lunaticaceleste]

@@nwo4life708 I can relate to that!!! They're amazing and has thrilled me like no many these last years.

[@luqmanHG]

@Mark K it does touches our soul 😉

[@chieflazarus6395]

Brienne of Tarth on the bass 👌🏻

[@nicklewis1882]

Love the accent. Has always struck me as being very romantic. As is Ireland in general.

[@kylemacritchie4881]

This is probably the best song ever

[@junsantos73]

What a tune! What a video! Definitely one of the best things I've heard on that sick pandemia/quarentine times. Cheers from Sao Paulo City, Brazil.

[@chrisloukes424]

Genius. Best band in 30 years. And I have an inkling, Been watching and listening for a long, long, long time.

[@adamgibbs3702]

Very recently introduced to this brilliant band and I love them! The lyrics of their songs are epic.

[@robertbroeke3631]

Pure and honest music at it's finest, best song of 2020 and a couple of other years.

[@Ak0tnik]

I love the way is album is unfolding. A Hero's Death is like that goth sound with some red bull on the mix. They are really setting the bar way up.

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

This is my favorite VERSION 🎉 I like the lyrics version too because I wasn't sure what was being said (Accent of my Ancestors). 🎉 I LOVE THIS BEST for whatever reason ❤️ 💜 Your song changed my life❤😊 Thank You ✌️ ☮️ 😊

[@thorstluda3545]

I haven't been this excited about a band in a decade. Awesome the world needs to hear the message this song.

[@alexsmyth9579]

Surely in the run in for the best lyrics ever.

[@guevarabrendie]

Top choon , Top performance, Top band, Top lads ...and now deservedly at the TOP. 👏💚🎸☘

[@seancreed5975]

Classy song and a fresh delivery from ths lads again 👍

[@colinmcghee8730]

Absolutely stunning tune.

[@alandavis2741]

Never heard of them...bloody brilliant. Thank the lord we have shows like Later with Jools Holland on TV still to showcase bands like these to a wider public (like me).

[@richardturpin3665]

Bbc radio 6 plays all the best new music

[@mattpartridge7600]

Go and see them live. It will blow your mind. Sensational.

[@ev_hc01]

Richard Turpin agreed!

[@willl3529]

They are the best live act I've ever seen 🔥

[@finnellison4415]

Their performance at Glastonbury last year is on BBC iPlayer

[@beatrizgaspar6697]

Idk what this means but the drummer clearly looks like a drummer

[@camiloconstantino]

They all look like a band... sort of

[@tonynero7005]

In the same way Bonham and Fleetwood do, yeah

[@careynutman5705]

Love the power of this, and the poetry.

[@darrendarke]

You can see their chomping at the bit to perform live again. Like every musician in lockdown I imagine 😅 Such a cracking tune

[@tonymack66]

The coolest song of 2020 so far.

[@kleiber1729]

Best thing I've heard in a while. 47 from Germany.

[@rbraiden1]

2 great albums by great lads, rock and roll ya gotta love it....

[@Chrisamusic1]

John Robb brought me here! Interesting band, nice dynamic and great lyrics.Looking forward to hearing a lot more.

[@ericcantonasleft-leg8715]

Class tune, best song I've heard in a while

[@timoraymo]

These guys are (and have been) something coming to change music. Amazing.

[@stuartsummers1980]

Best thing I heard in years

[@blueTanso]

I am speechless! How BEAUTIFUL is this!?

[@richardvandervoort]

This is a brilliant song.👍

[@bishy155]

I really can't stop listening to this song, it's an adictoin at this stage, fair play to the lads

[@ev_hc01]

I absolutely love this!

[@roydy1210]

Fantastic performance from a fantastic band 👌

[@andrewperry8268]

Love this ❤️. Life ain’t always empty

[@paperprincess1050]

I am loving this song/lyrics, thank you boys

[@simonrowney23]

Genius. Beautiful on the ears.

[@bolouswki]

Jesus I can't wait til this Covid shit is over so that I can barely restrain myself at the front of a concert watching these guys. We'll be singing and hugging each other and laughing at how fucking brilliant music and life and everything is! Yeah!

[@andy5gs]

So glad this is here !!!!!!!

[@lorenzo_paiano_]

I love this band!

[@alfonsoraulchamorrorivera5471]

Excelente banda, saludos de Arequipa - Perú

[@macyib6388]

The best song I've heard years 🎉🕺

[@jacobkelly2802]

We do love to hear it

[@michaelstrauch8459]

Dieses Kunstwerk kann man gar nicht genug loben, eine glatte 1 , vielen Dank !

[@marsimus13]

i like life advice from fontaines dc because i like where they're at and yeah, i could go by their book

[@peterstubbs8645]

Bloody Wonderful

[@markjohnson1562]

Love this. New, but retro. Fresh but familiar. Great song, and I think I prefer this video to the original tbh.

[@SgtTibbs31]

Just incredible.

[@amangogna68]

Really amazing !

[@catsteinhilb2880]

Love it! Thank you

[@oldskoolgamer7246]

When you speak, speak sincere, and believe me friend everyone will hear.

[@chrissynosduh3246]

another absolute belter of a tune

[@rickburgandy]

Most important irish band since whipping boy. Lyrics to live by...

[@Geno955i.]

Absolutely. Whipping boy were the most underrated Irish band ever

[@coreygrange915]

In the mornings I am a recluse..

[@gmantramp404]

Ever heard of SLF... More important than the ones you mentioned 😜

[@bustabloodvessel5327]

Probably even more important than Ritchie Kavanagh too.

[@DomHowardsFluoPants]

Pure class lads

[@adamcallaghan2135]

Such a rad tune

[@luciomorales7410]

Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty Life ain’t always empty i love this song

[@stefanode7402]

Li ho scoperti solo oggi e mi sento proiettato indietro ai miei 15 anni (58 now). Bravi

[@Luke-cecilpod]

Totally beautiful thank you

[@tomskerritt5581]

Love this band

[@shanefield3572]

The dogs nuts! Fresh punk rock vibes with lyrics to wake the dead...love it

[@stuartives8412]

Discovered these lads last night. Best pizza dinner ever. Cheers lads.

[@NosajKnows]

the lyrics to this are on another level

[@MrMicalo]

This band has something special

[@adamgibbs3702]

They certainly sound like it Frank!

[@pat9689]

After "no future" when I was young, 45 years ago, "life ain't always empty", if I understood correctly, Hope is back! J'adore ce groupe.

[@mrtanica]

DAMN!! I needed this and I didn’t know 🙏🏻

[@vuildoos1]

The more I litsen, think its up amongst your best songs, of which there are many

[@kipvincent3030]

Life ain't always empty , unless you have been there , and empty is all you got. My Hero till death

[@gerardstothard8944]

Fountains DC the music highlight of the week if not the year. If this band don't conquer the world I will be very surprised.

[@dunkcraven6632]

Ace track love it all the best glass banana love and peace always

[@willdotk]

i never heard them before till last night to, it was a once in a decade treat what a band. Last time i felt the magic was white stripes or Amy Winehouse, this is big.

[@SpaceFlightApparel]

Cracking sound.

[@jofer_ms]

This is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

[@melodymoon5768]

Brilliant

[@royceedwards1910]

pure bliss

[@ericdarmoise]

❤️ Super découverte j'adore ❤️

[@BoxTunnel]

Outstanding.

[@jimbond1686]

This band will headline Glastonbury or Reading Leeds within 3 years or i'll cut my nose off

[@shaneshankly4518]

@Jason Bishop they are Irish FXXK the UK

[@aaronlee9362]

I love them but absolutely no chance hahaha

[@Pannik]

they were at glastonbury last year and menna be at leeds reading this year

[@NosajKnows]

BRITS OUT

[@wasdanah]

Hope you do not wear glasses.

[@kiercronin1442]

I find all their songs so similar.... but man I love it😍

[@MGJScully]

Amazing, lads.

[@penguin0075]

Fucking incredible band. Incredible song. Incredible Live version of it. Adore this band!!

[@ExtremeSurvivor_1]

I freaking LOVE THIS!!!❤🎉

[@DavidAllistone]

Incredible:)