Reacting to Bon Iver - S P E Y S I D E

[@joematthew3586]

For me, what I love so much about this new song is the return to the old Bon Iver I fell in love with many years ago. His music has almost gone full circle from the 22 album (which I also loved). It almost feels perfectly timed as I feel like I have been through a journey and as I start to come back to myself and fall in love with the simple things in life, Justin releases a song that is also simple. That is what really struck me and I aint ashamed to admit brings a little tear to my eye.

[@thomashawkins1351]

Huge agree. Perfect return.

[@passwordprotectedd]

also, a full bon iver album reaction would be amazing

[@reven923]

I’d love to hear their thoughts on all his work

[@jacobhusak5371]

I’d personally vote for bon iver for Emma forever ago. Like show him where it all started

[@RanzoMoney]

22, a million please

[@macaroon147]

I'd really love to see his reaction to Bon Ivers album "Bon Iver". It's my favourite album of his and I think it serves as the best crossroads from his earlier stuff to his more experimental stuff. Also, I think knowing Bon Ivers previous work and then listening to this new release makes this new release alot more special, because you can hear him completely cutting back into his raw essence. Big fan haha.

[@Naarmmmm]

Absolutely agree, the new track reminds me of when i first fell in love with them

[@robinbaggio89]

Yes!!

[@mehtevas9321]

Him reacting to Holocene

[@samoak8346]

Justin Vernon is so influential, diverse, and, frankly, genius that it’s absolutely worth going through the whole Bon Iver discography from start to finish. Either selecting standout tracks (hard to do imo) or listening to complete albums.

[@armankundu7007]

Can you suggest me 5-10 songs of him, I have listened to exile , that was great.

[@casparkok3543]

​@@armankundu7007From every album/ep one: re:stacks blood bank holocene 8 (circle) salem

[@mr1zzle]

@@armankundu7007re:Stacks, Blood Bank, Holocene, Wash, Calgary, Hey Ma, Skinny Love, Towers, Beth/Rest and Michicant are a solid starting place.

[@samoak8346]

@@armankundu7007 I’ll recommend two from each project, but it’s hard to do haha. For Emma, Forever Ago: Skinny Love & Re: Stacks Blood Bank EP: Blood Bank & Beach Baby Bon Iver, Bon Iver (my personal favorite project): Minnesota, WI & Holocene 22, A Million: 29 #Strafford APTS & 666 i,i: Hey, Ma & Marion Highly, highly recommend listening to the projects all the way through, but I feel like those are good places to start.

[@armankundu7007]

@@samoak8346 thanks bro. One more question, through what device do you listen to music, like headphones, wireless ear buds or IEMs ? Personally I am thinking to buy IEMs , if you are using them, do they really sound way better than other devices?

[@melbajo]

Why am I crying watching this man discover Bon Iver for the first time 😭

[@bellalandresslandress395]

Same 😩

[@turnthonkee]

Aw man, your Dad would absolutely *eat up* self-titled or For Emma! (even tho 22 is my fav) Very eloquent thoughts, love the vibes, great reaction!

[@MrJohnHydrogen]

Novo Amor must be the artist your father was speaking of; Very similar to Bon Iver

[@zorksprok4735]

I was thinking ben howard

[@LongTim-]

Novo is incredible. Love them both

[@CoDownCraft]

First interaction with this channel and very pleasantly surprised how much the younger guy genuinely understands and "gets" bon Iver, wasn't expecting that. Thank you, loved the video.

[@frontroom]

hey thanks! - Kai

[@mariusgutowski8623]

if you listen closely, you can tell that two acoustic guitars are playing at the same time, panned left and right whith slightly altered takes. So it is not one singular acoustic guitar but actually two that are layered. really love this song.

[@jonahthecitizen]

i acutally think its one guitar that has a special pickup that splits the strings into different speaker channels, he talks about it in the press release for the song

[@loejewis]

​​@@jonahthecitizen Ah I was wondering how he managed that! Thanks for sharing, sounds so good. Really makes the mix sound so immersive. Do you have a source for the interview?

[@Rod-Ellis]

@@jonahthecitizen He did the same thing on For Emme Forever Ago. Had two mics on separate ends of the guitar. AudioHaze has a phenomenal video on it.

[@krcak42]

You cant imagine what I would give to listen to Bon Iver again for the first time. Hes a 1 of 1.. For Emma Forever Ago is aboslutely the greatest album ever.

[@nasanoir310]

I live in Justin's hometown and ran into him once at the Local Store. Really neat guy. He's so authentic and relatable, but he's just got this incredible talent you never would've expected from looking at him. You should really check out, like, all of Bon Iver's music, from front to back. I recommend that order because you can really hear the artistic development.

[@justnisss]

Bon Iver is so poetic that i cant even express how they can express ones feelings with just lyrics

[@cassnate6259]

The first line sounds just like "The Stable Song" by Gregory Allen Isakov (same melody), but then it changes up immediately after.

[@tomwalker5026]

This is a great spot

[@fretlessbass]

Comparing Bon Iver to Jack Johnson makes me ill

[@sethkindred6908]

for real I don't know how he felt so confident about that

[@lemontool]

right. not even.

[@soxfever80]

Seriously... not even close man. Lol.

[@jordan-3456]

I was so mad

[@barbedwire9975]

I mean, the comparison was of his voice, so like, not really a comparison of music quality or whatever. Not really sure why you’re so pressed about it.

[@mcnater]

This is reminicsent of Justins early music, from Mount Vernon to Deyarmond Edison. If people haven't listened to those...you should check them out! I'm from Eau Claire and am the same age as Justin...so got to see him in the Battle of the Bands and at his college back in the day. So good.

[@Srahbeah]

Hey man it’s been rlly great watching these and how amazing ur relationship with ur dad is. It’s great to see dads that acually care and love for their kids. I can tell he raised u right just by ur relationship with him. Keep it up :))

[@tipsybeagle]

as soon as the music starts, the dad has the 'haaa!' moment, yes we feel you there sir!

[@varund7]

This is one of the most haunting and beautiful songs I’ve ever heard.

[@81Point2]

Bon Iver is one of my favorite artists of all time. Justin Vernon is a genius. Please give a listen to all of his music. They're all such incredibly unique bodies of work, many people will probably love one more than another.

[@laurabeth8616]

Play 22, a Million in its entirety for this man!!

[@MattEerie]

If you want more of this vibe you should listen to their album "For Emma, Forever Ago"

[@TheCaseydart]

Just found your channel and love the thoughtful critique. You both really think before sharing your reaction and it such a nice vibe. Thanks for making your videos

[@frontroom]

❤️

[@jpFlorida]

Shoot man looks like we need a full bon iver album reaction

[@ItsJustSharky]

This song give me so many vibes. seeing this video makes me feel like the lyrics could be a father son, or an obvious a past relation ship but i feel it fits a lot of people in our lives. i love boniver . have for years

[@sarahpellett8737]

First time here! I know nothing about your channel, but I love that father and son are sitting enjoying listening to music together 🥹🙏🏻❤️ I think Justin sounds similar to Hazlett! Or vice versa. Curious to see your other videos… I liked this one a lot. Glad I stumbled upon your channel ☺️

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

This song is simply gorgeous

[@GaryStockton]

His music is so wonderful. Love the new song. When I heard 22 a million, I disliked it at first listen, but it grew on me over time and is my favorite. Wonderful live too.

[@dawnnicholson9675]

This track is going right back to his original style as in For Emma forever ago.. I love Bon Iver, but I also love his band with Aaron Dessner ..Big Red Machine.. their second album is one of my favourites... Justin wrote Speyside as an apology to two people who he loved and hurt. Enjoyed your video.

[@buckeyesmagic]

I'm so excited for those who discover Bon Iver today.

[@10emac27]

Please play him Holocene!

[@rootofevil777]

Blood Bank too!

[@joehinnebusch2059]

Heavenly Father acapella live by Bon Iver

[@patrickmillian4382]

It’s bone-chilling good.

[@BodeBrownMusic]

That line too was it for me.

[@markgoodwin9948]

"As i fill my book...what a waste of wood 🪵 " shit gave me chills idek why. His music just speaks to everyone

[@frontroom]

Me too man, what an interesting lyric

[@diiillly]

the laugh at 'what a waste of wood. you get it. thats a SUB!

[@drewesrock9414]

This song hit me so hard

[@sankaravishan4630]

I just had to comment when I saw Bon Ive on your channel. Im so happy you've introduced your dad to Bon Iver. There are just too many great tracks to check out but if I could suggest the next one then I'd say do Holocene. That track is just one ethereal beauty. A full album reaction would also be amazing!

[@charlestwigg1272]

For context, I'm 57. My formative music years started with 80's R&B then morphed into mid to late 80's alternative. (The Smiths were/are huge to me). Having said that, I totally endorse your Holocene suggestion. One of the best songs of my recollection.

[@mypianoreallyneedstobetune6610]

Have been a longtime fan, ever since I first heard flume. And the more I listen the deeper my appreciation gets; the poetry, music, voice, the visual presentation, the myth. Recently purchased the two books of piano arrangements for the eponymous and 22 A million and playing through them and seeing them laid out like that is very cool. They are also very faithful yet playable arrangements. For Any musician/fans very worthwhile.

[@frontroom]

Cool, have fun with that. (Kai's dad)

[@Cam-rm1wn]

Yall REALLY should listen to Bon Iver’s discography (: Mahbe start with For Emma, Forever Ago and go onward. Vernon is so influential and makes fantastic music

[@bens3767]

the Jack Johnson justin vernon connection was pretty spot on and id never heard it until your dad said it.

[@ootvtoo6677]

When Iver goes back to the cabin you know its a masterpiece

[@GuyDudeman]

Bring on For Emma, Forever Ago!

[@Jeff-312]

The part at 6:14 with his falsetto reminds me a lot of Novo Amor.

[@UncleDonzo]

If you listen to For Emma, Forever Ago I suggest you give the album a full play through. The transitions between songs lend to the feeling of isolation Justin Vernon was experiencing while making the album. Truth be told, I’ve never heard a Bon Iver project that isn’t just absolutely incredible but if you’re starting somewhere, FE,FA is his magnum opus.

[@charlestwigg1272]

"FE, FA"? Golf clap good sir. I see what you did there.

[@Dani_London]

DO FOR EMMA FOREVER AGO PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE !!! REACT TO IT WITH DADDDDD PLEEEEASSSSEE

[@charlestwigg1272]

I'm sure we can't possible agree on the first Bon Iver song that hooked us but I think mine is For Emma. Holocene is incredible but Emma is just about the perfect song IMHO. I feel you!

[@Dani_London]

@@charlestwigg1272 first song that hooked me was probably FE. Tbh it's hard to say for me because I listened to the whole album start to finish every time I played it because that's just how I listened to music at the time. So I wasn't necessarily listening to/discovering individual songs as much as enjoying albums whole lol

[@brendansapp1426]

For Emma full album would blow his mind

[@KenArchibeque]

this song was amazing. love he brought back the stripped down acoustic feel.

[@tomevans1388]

Would love to see your reactions to 22 a million - The juxtaposition between these two pieces of work would be really interesting to see your reactions!

[@ColdPizzaPictures]

You guys should definitely listen to his albums now. There's no better time to get into an artist than when they're releasing new music (especially if they release it every 5 years!)

[@mmoore4456]

Worth it to listen to Justin's live version of Speyside with Michael Lewis playing the sax.

[@MayorBrownn]

I understand what he’s talking about with layering. It takes time and you end up liking it a lot with more listens

[@bonhonroy8885]

I would LOVE to see y’all listen to his whole discography

[@Kam-vz4yo]

Skinny love- Bon Iver 🙏🏽

[@risibisi2379]

Wow. I just stumbled upon your channel and I absolutely love your reactions and discussions. I saw your coverage of 2Pacs stuff but never would have expected you to listen to Bon Iver. I listened a lot to Bon Iver in 2015/16. Awesome to hear something new from them, so thank you for that. 😃🙏🏼 I have a recommendation, though: could you please react to Run The Jewels "walking in the smow". Much love and keep up the amazing content, guys. ❤

[@kennethbarrington5773]

Jack Johnson’s brush fire fairytales is still one of the best albums ever

[@nwsmithphoto]

PLEASE do a review and listen of “for Emma,” it’s easily the most incredible of all Justin’s work.

[@davidcrowell3041]

Justin does live. Check out Heavenly Father at Sydney Opera House.

[@charlestwigg1272]

Perfection.

[@mltafoya6883]

I have never not gotten goosebumps listening to Heavenly Father.

[@armankundu7007]

Found u guys by the Vultures reaction and I'm so glad for that. Keep reacting to more of good stuff ❤

[@greg82380]

The timing of the this song is really cool, it feels like it changes from 4 to 6, or maybe just extra bars of 2 in different spots.. I dont know, but it sounds great.

[@brentbeugelink]

The look on your face as you know you’re blowing your dad’s mind!

[@ethanefferson]

It's novo amor he's thinking of

[@kschemenauer]

James Blake? 5:33 they do A LOT of work together

[@grizzly6153]

FYI, Bon Iver is a band, the leaders name is Justin Vernon.

[@frontroom]

Yes, we covered that in the vid

[@YukalayleeGames]

A perfect bon iver track for me

[@rorypriest9251]

Definitely need to do a deep dive into the entire discography.

[@Sadseuss]

James Blake sounds a lot like Justin if that's who your pops was thinking of 👌

[@bens3767]

he said it i the video. jack johnson

[@starworshipper7934]

I would’ve said Novo Amor. It’s so close it feels like Justin Vernon’s secret project.

[@Cuddyy1k]

Has your dad heard Walking On A Dream by Empire of the Sun?

[@RustinCohlee]

Would love if you reacted to For Emma, Forever Ago. It’s the most beautiful album i know

[@kuidaorekitchen5850]

I am not the biggest fan of this guys style, never was, but this song is stunning.

[@zacharymatheny5443]

your father/son relationship, mixed with the emotion that comes with bon iver made my eyes swell

[@vincentvega8337]

Do For Emma

[@billymayshur5987]

Great reaction! I would love a reaction to For Emma, Forever Ago. That would be amazing

[@christopherpauly1539]

I very much agree with your dad's feedback on the layering..it could indeed be a bit more gentle. Still a great song!

[@Jalan84]

Definitely would like to see a For Emma listen. Also, would be really interesting to listen to Bon Iver's Woods from Blood Bank EP followed by Kanye's Lost in the World to see how it was incorporated

[@muzzap21]

Gotta do for emma now guys! 👌❤️

[@PoBoy028]

Nailed the vocal comparison with Jack Johnson! I hear the similarities with this track.

[@evawild1771]

PLEASE do more bon iver omg.

[@HaydenRox]

I've just found you guys from this video, but yes PLEASE react to the full for emma foreverago album!! and his self titled (second) album

[@conradcoolerfiend]

Amazing song thanks for covering it!

[@renimar9]

PLEASE REVIEW HOLOCENE!

[@andrewpeters3105]

Do Heavenly Father Live at the Sydney Opera House. It’s a great performance.

[@charlestwigg1272]

Right?! My daughter and I are huge Bon Iver fans and that performance at Sydney is one of our favs! You beat me to the comment!

[@lisathesophie]

PLEASE do For Emma, Forever ago! Would love to hear your thoughts and see your reactions!

[@violetflows172]

I would love to see a reaction of 715 - Creeks. Its a very different style but still so interesting. Would be cool to see what your dad thinks

[@juanarvizu6205]

W reaction W artist

[@nathanthibeault]

if you’re dad knows hayden calnin

[@carsten1989]

This song is wonderfully sad and regretful ❤

[@TomClancyBingBong]

God this track is beautiful

[@fulminiii]

I see some resemblance with Hayden Calnin. I tend to confuse his voice with Justin's from time to time.

[@structuremania9092]

Loving then play on in the background

[@samworrell5202]

Great track, lovely reaction x

[@user-us5xz9zf8f]

Bon Iver - Heavenly Father

[@luke.hutchinson]

Bon Iver is a band, not ‘he’. The ‘he’ they’re referring to is Justin Vernon.

[@turningofthetide1000]

Yes, mentioned later on in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewmaddennn]

Justin Vernon's music is so full of Catholic guilt (even if he's not personally religious) that it seeps straight into his music. "It serves to suffer / make a hole in my foot / and i hope you look / as i fill my book / what a waste of wood" He's conjuring imagery of crucifying himself for his mistakes while expanding his own personal lore and art. But it seems now that he actually regrets doing this to some degree as it personally cost him relationships with other people that are more meaningful than the success of his band. He's a fascinating writer. If you guys don't have time to do all of For Emma, I would suggest the live performance of Blood Bank from Ericcson Globe in Stockholm. It will give you both a greater sense of the fullness of a concert. I know pops said he worries about bands who can't physically do everything that's on an album because they can only play one instrument at a time. The genius of a Bon Iver concert is they invert that. They build on top so some of their more stripped down and deeply personal songs actually get MORE EXPRESSIVE as they gain layers in vocals, drums, bass, and guitar.

[@ADAMdinho1]

Bon Iver is great. Dad would love his albums, put him on Kai.

[@ivancalara717]

REACTION TO “FOR, EMMA”

[@BWildBeauty]

I think he’s talking about God that’s why it speaks to some people’s souls.

[@mattismyname3095]

You guys would Loooove Exile by Taylor Swift and Bon Iver, easily my favorite Bon feature!

[@soniquev8]

Your dad might also be thinking of the Taylor Swift song he did.

[@blakewatt7936]

review Two star and The Dream Police by Mk.Gee

[@pw91686]

Sounds nothing like Jack Johnson honestly. I like Jack but Justin is 100x a better artist in my humble opinion.

[@AndrewStottisTheIndiWerWlf]

Without a doubt.

[@MayorBrownn]

If you react to his albums that would make me so happy