Foy Vance - Sapling (Live From The Highlands)

[@stevecollins115]

I'm genuinely shocked at the low viewer count on this video. This is Leonard Cohen level writing and just an incredible performance. Criminally underrated.

[@TheRSAdude]

Listen to the live version of 'Burden' from a point of grief and one realizes the power in his writing. It's immense. 5 years and counting listening to him weekly

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Yeah, man. I just stumbled on to him and cant believe I never heard of him before. Astounding! I'll tell you this much, I'll never forget him and will continue to explore his work and pass it on to others. Foy is a giant.

[@willslaymark1567]

yessssssss!

[@christ9359]

The Crips are boycotting him.

[@simonuk4964]

Fully agree with you, well underrated! But maybe he doesn’t care..?

[@doug_sponsler]

Foy's voice is so powerful and distinctive that there is a risk, I think, of overlooking his equally exceptional gifts as a lyricist.

[@BidM142]

He reminds me of Tom Waits in that way. Though I think Foy’s voice is much more agreeable to most listeners compared to Tom’s gravelly howls

[@HardlinePaintWorx]

In my opinion , Foy is one of the greatest lyricists of our generation. He has a sublime ability to transcend . When you listen , your connected . One of life’s greatest gifts .

[@mrp3783]

contains what so much music is lacking these days. SOUL

[@MrKent84]

100%. If you can use the wore ennui in a song you're lyrical genius.. lol!

[@cameronwaddell187]

Yes!!!!!

[@bernardorojas4511]

This automatically became one of my favorites by him

[@Disconnected.Genius]

I know what you mean

[@cameronbleecker9072]

same here. there’s so much raw power and emotion

[@theshamanabraxax8289]

@@cameronbleecker9072 exactly!

[@francismcknight724]

If you like this, listen to Burden. It will touch your soul

[@jonvieira516]

Fiquei escutando essa música em loop por semanas.

[@briansipe3168]

This is one of the most beautifully written songs I have ever heard. Moving. Powerful. Inspirational. Reflective. What a blessing this was

[@mikebeeks3002]

Totally agree

[@TheRazzaManazza]

"...find only a sapling, in search of an oak. But it's a start, my love!" ❤️

[@Kingofrestrrooms666]

Hi Brian I agree. May I ask where you live? Because in Australia this type of music is not as popular as it is in countries around the world.

[@jowjow2]

This music is like a hug, deep and gently

[@aimeerichmond4461]

So well said

[@josalynhughes1181]

Yes!

[@lindanorris2455]

GORGEOUS!

[@Alex-011]

I am so sad that ppl don’t appreciate this dude 😢 this songs deserve every award there to give ♥️

[@eveleedy4362]

Amen!

[@mertmertin9138]

‘I’ve been Cain but I wanna be Abel’ 👌🏻👌🏻

[@jayykayy3590]

This man deserves to win a Triple stacked Grammy award covered in diamonds because he sparkles like diamonds and shine bright like the sun 🌅🌅🌅 This is real country to me. The crap on the radio is not real anymore. Foy however has real soul and he pours it out like waterfalls in the spring time. Amazing talent and vibes my friend. God bless you all richly! 💯🕊️🙏🕊️💯🌅

[@kylehall8760]

That line, "Am I Cain when I wanted to be Abel?", man, that cuts me up

[@meaghanvaughan9757]

We really, Really need a love button for KZbin. Likes just aren't enough for things like this.

[@josalynhughes1181]

❤️

[@MistikalMe]

Agree

[@maxibartel]

Puh, I'm not sure how I feel about this. Cry, laugh, remember, forget. A special one. Thank you Foy.

[@passingthrough903]

We just buried our mother on Friday who lived for 60 years and 22 days. This song helps me to complete the healing abd acceptance journey

[@julianphillips1541]

My condolences.

[@lindanorris2455]

RIP FOR YOUR MUM!

[@houdaperlamar2353]

The type of songs that bring you instant peace

[@elisabetta382]

“And I have not yet lost my will…” Oh, God… I’ve lost, but I love again.

[@jennykalahar]

Too many people have never heard this artist's name. And it shows.

[@matthewgraves1767]

I went looking inside myself for a hope. Found only a sapling, in search of an oak. ....but it's start, my love. It's a start, my love. Am I strong enough? Beautiful

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Yeah, i really love this too

[@a.jr.2947]

In the middle of a forest at the northern region of Scotland this guy sounds much better than many at the studio

[@deannadivine1717]

This song has been on repeat for months on end, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@papasharpsharp5736]

Nice song ❤ Hello dear 👋,how are you!!

[@nickhatton7502]

Foy deserves to be much bigger than he is. Amazing music

[@musicbywalsh]

When he turns around the chorus at the end, says he looked inside himself for an oak but only found a sapling, and THEN has the humility to say “it’s a start, my love.” Wrecks me every time.

[@gregvuono5691]

This song simultaneously breaks my heart and puts it back together again

[@itcouldbeyou8191]

What a beautiful comment

[@MirnaDera]

...together forever but forever still not enough." only the chosen ones could come up with strong line like that

[@LDJ-r8e]

I need a good cry this morning. Thanks for that.

[@LeticiaSilva-sc1xo]

I want to cry, this song is so beautiful, hard and deep... 🇧🇷

[@Е-лена-п3ф]

Спасибо Foy Vance за искреннее повествование , как следует из комментариев многие задумываются. Ваше исполнение очень правдиво и естественно..как разговор с другом. 🫶

[@connorhayes833]

This song is unreal! All the chills!!

[@GeriWardMusic]

Foy…. You’ve done it again, blown me away I love all your music. So emotively refreshing! As a fellow Northern Irish girl (Ardoyne) I’m so proud of you and the music you produce. The passion in your performance is second to none. Thank you for pleasing my ears and heart every time I listen to you💚🇮🇪☘️🎶

[@alanmorris3601]

Ardoyne here as well, and I couldn’t agree more. I always thought he was American until only recently.

[@gigo8771]

His gaze toward the sky at the end of the song as the sound of rain comes...the sensation of cleansing and comfort

[@guillermodelgado8070]

Incredible. I went searching inside myself and found a sapling in search of an oak. This songs about his alcoholism and I’m currently going through it. Drinking is not it and idk how I got wrapped up in this. It physically and mentally hurts to quit but I just want to get back to a healthy me.

[@michaeljoyce9732]

My.....what a song. What a song. I too am amazed with this low count...So much FEELING and DEPTH in this song......thank you.

[@jackdolah2031]

One of the most underrated artist of all time.

[@marshasperling7036]

This, my hero, is an exceptional expression of your soul.

[@felippejofre2983]

This is SOUL music.

[@shanesweeney517]

This live version is amazing, better than the recorded version

[@nicholasstephens1349]

The music and lyric have this sense of urgent patience, fearful optimism, triumphant defeat. I catch myself thinking of who I am becoming, who I am, and why I did what I did and will do. Is becoming fully realized accomplishing something? I can't be separated from my future and won't be stopped until I feel like I have won. Repress the doubt and move on....

[@thlanihmar8347]

There's something in this track, the arrangement and the way Foy's delivering it that just hits all the right spots.

[@refiloeisrael6148]

I'm a simple man really, I see a recommended song of his, I play and like immediately then listen, he never disappoints

[@sirius.0]

I'm crying like a little kid. I'm strong enough damnit😭

[@RAINE____]

The way he looks to the sky in peace at the end. That's what you bring to us too

[@alanmonckton5991]

no thumbs down thats what i like to see,thiis song helped me with grieving for my brother who died,..its like it was made for him then you done a rag n bone version it was like he was still there prefer the original but mix is ok

[@retrobiker670]

This really ought to be in each end of year top 100 favorite songs ever list..

[@odalysborlado4763]

I adore his talent, may god bless him always 🙏❤️

[@MsElectraheart]

This is one of the most beautiful, moving and touching songs I was ever happy enough to hear and this live interpretation moved me to tears. I`m stuck in repeat. I don`t ever wanna listen to something else. This song is crazy. Thank you for this masterpiece, really.

[@markbinegar9246]

Those high notes slam you like a young Van Morrison.❤️‍🔥

[@benarcher3990]

Even though the view count isn't there when it definitely should be, I think we should be greatful that it isn't mich higher. It makes this song so much more intimate knowing that there are millions who haven't heard it yet. And will have the pleasures of hearing this for the first time. Thank you for your music!

[@MirnaDera]

god knows how much i've been shouting "IVE BEEN LOOKING INSIDE MYSELF FOR A HOPE, FOUND ONLY A SAPLING IN SEARCH FOR AN OAK" after not listening to this for so long.

[@lynneyred]

Being Aussie haven’t heard of Foy Vance but boy am I a fan now!!!

[@papasharpsharp5736]

Nice song ❤ Hello dear 👋,how are you!!

[@ryancorbett]

Every time I watch you, you blow me away like it’s the first time. It’s an honour to hear this.

[@MoPoppins]

Love the way this song moves-excellent melody. 🎶 Much respect to artists like Foy who don’t need production tricks to make him sound amazing & stir spirits around the world. 🌎👏

[@MarshallTaylorMusic]

I keep coming back to this. It always hits me just as hard. “I went looking inside myself for a home, found only a sapling in search of an Oak.” We all think we’re stronger than we really are. Damn man.

[@khadijael4304]

Best artist ever❤️💙💜

[@thegav.1226]

A beauiful and emotional work of art, love it. 😃

[@CristyB66]

I can't even explain how much I love you.

[@lindanorris2455]

BACK WHEN LIFE WAS REAL AND MUSIC MATTERED, THERE WAS A MUSIC CAFE IN CAMBRIDGE, MASS, PASSINS. I SAW MARY MACASLIN THERE, PRISCILLA HERDMAN, GUY VAN DZER OR MY GAWD! PASSIMS IS LONG GONE. WE USED TO GO EVERY WEEKEND. THE PASSIM'S CROWD WOULD HAVE PALAVERED OVER FOY VANCE. JUST PALAVERED OVER THIS MAN! AND HE WOULD DESERVE IT TOO ! OH MY GAWD HE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FABULOUS!

[@jakemarfoglia]

Just found this video via the algorithm... This is Paul Simon meets Van Morrison meets Glen Hansard etc. etc. How is this not at easily 5M+ views...

[@roswitharossi4126]

❤❤❤.... einfach nur wunderschön 😍❤️😍, seine kraftvolle Stimme ...... einzigartig ❤❤❤

[@willslaymark1567]

went to his gig on monday... ohhhh maaaaaaaaa days wow wow f*ckin wow!! was art was love was f*ckin perfect. ahhhh my man just wow ! truly see this guy live and it will change your life!! so much love !

[@FunkFolks]

The lyrics are devastatingly beautiful ....

[@83mosco]

So thankful for the two times I got to see Foy live.... but I'm like a fiend ready for another fix... the energy at his shows and his voice ringing through you is addictive!

[@DaveTaste]

And he's genuinely hilarious hey.

[@steveandrews4195]

Oh god what a song. I love someone this much

[@FlipperBird504]

Having a early morning due to insomnia & glad I have this to jam the morning sun rise to 🧡🧡👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@suesanders9566]

Just WOW! I can't stop listening to this track. Such an amazing voice Foy. Never stop singing.

[@DarcyLane]

Foy Vance and Vance Joy need to do a song together. I love them both and that would be too perfect

[@jamescoyne254]

Goosebumps when I listen to this. Just brilliant.

[@salmonandrew17]

Foy Vance is BACK! I didn't want this song to end!

[@nadinesimon2771]

I just randomly came across this song and as I heard the first few seconds of him singing I was in awe. What a beautiful gift he has, and what a beautiful gift to us. This is a amazing, his singing, the lyrics. Just wow. He touched me in my soul and just gained one more fan

[@papasharpsharp5736]

Nice song ❤ Hello dear 👋,how are you!!

[@essenceofgreatness7883]

One of THE most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard

[@muzzikmann1]

You just get right to my heart everytime

[@amemename]

Wow, thanks for recommending this, youtube. True gem!

[@AnabreseMusic]

Wow, never heard of this guy until right this minute. Amazing songwriting and depth of emotion

[@TheRenegade2424]

This song is so moving

[@stephaniemickler6537]

You are so appreciated. I had some major losses a few years ago, and your voice was one of only a few things that could reach me. Thank you for being that for so many.

[@henryrdavis]

One of the most amazingly crafted songs I have heard recently.

[@rajo741]

Thank you for putting beauty into this world. The pain of life we sometimes all share brings us together in your art.

[@REU205]

Anyone here due to love island? Thank you for such a beautiful song and talent x

[@CaspervanEijkWanderlustTF]

My god, what a voice!

[@mattbertrand9496]

Such an honest song. It’s a treasure

[@maggiekloske3230]

Straight masterpiece.

[@b.a.caracenacaro1087]

Songs like this (the ones that transmit real and pure emotions) are the ones that push me everyday to keep doing what I love... Thank you.

[@ldevaney4863]

I don't even drink, but this is a man i'd love to share a whiskey with and talk all night til the Sun comes up! Just beautiful

[@k-9_jokerx382]

Been a big fan since joy of nothing album, this has to be a favourite of mine, looking forward to seeing you live again.

[@jamesmccarthy3029]

Going to see him In Glasgow in December. Looking forward to it. 😁👍

[@JAML1875]

I am listening to this song and crying in my office currently. :D

[@highadventur]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank You Foy!

[@Jankonka]

❤❤beatiful❤❤

[@grishakomoshvili5686]

Don't ever stop singing and writing for us! Thank you Foy! Lots of love from Israel !

[@MattMcGinnMusic]

Pure class

[@mol588]

A pure master-piece by Foy Vance .. he is up there with some of the best artists of the past six decades .. Not all songs touch our soul .. this tune does in a profound way .. Thanks Foy ❤

[@caydelacy8720]

So so beautiful!

[@PeteLunnRecords]

I find myself listening to these two new songs every day. 💕

[@elorasNGSfr]

Best song ever ❤❤

[@Bigtothefoot]

James Taylor with a beautiful rasp.. love it.

[@Haelthistruewealth]

Just ......just .....BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@mindifrench4633]

You are our very favorite music artist we will always love and support you

[@ProdejayProductions]

Foy Vance your a gods given birth right to sing and perform brother your words and vocals are so moving and powerful it heals me

[@MonicaTiaMoniArts6973]

Am I strong enough?! Am I strong enough?! Wow. Love it. Liked.

[@JesusLovesTheLost]

Absolutely beautiful song and performance, love you brother, keep shinin!

[@foygreenwood]

Wow! My name is Foy. I’ve never encountered another, aside from my namesakes, my father and grandfather. To find another Foy, making such beautiful art is a lovely discovery. Such soulful and inspiring work.

[@danlanny4484]

Oh my lord. Always loved your voice, and now here’s the song I’ve been waiting for.. absolutely incredible… goosebumps for real damn! Thank you Mr Vance 🙏🏻

[@ignoranceisblissindeed]

She knows a chronic repeater when she sees or hears one! 💔💋 Absolutely amazing. This guy hasn't sang a bad song yet!