Glen hansard Bird of Sorrow (godly performance at Dublin national library)

[@victornorman3671]

The greatest mystery in the world is why this video doesn't have millions of views.

[@lynnmoss2127]

Because it’s a gray dude and people aren’t so interested

[@natalie8629]

If that's the greatest sense of mystery...

[@sylaspiano8780]

Because commercial shite is promoted on radio...

[@jeremyplue8226]

O we will get it there!

[@Spidershoes]

I love this performance, and I have looked for any other version, but have failed. This isn't SoundCloud, this is KZbin. If you want millions of views on a video in 2023 or later, it better not be pixellated like it came from the 80s/90s. Which I'm sure the original video team didn't do. Audio is pretty good, somewhere there's a version where the video is also. Find it? Song deserves it?

[@allisnotwhatitseems.]

What a talent. This song is a masterpiece. Glen can go fron tender to thunder in a heartbeat ❤

[@lindseywarren44]

This gutted me and hollowed me out. I was not prepared to cry on this lonely, cold morning. I am a widow of a few years and feeling despair most days. This made me cry - and I never cry any more. I thought I'd used up all of my tears. There hasn't been anything worth crying about that is as bad as everything I have lost. Wow. I literally stumbled across this on my YT feed and I am so very, very grateful. What an amazing piece of art this song is. Thank you and bless....just....BLESS xo

[@tracyshores7156]

Before I truly knew what real grief was all about this piece would not have done much to me. But now.. FUCK.. Tethered to a bird of sorrow... Everything around you is burning.. Good gawd.. My heart is broken..just broken MY SON..my son..My son HOPE of some returning.. I Scream like him.. but It's inside.. Oh..that screaming voice.mm😥😢😭 Torture..Beautiful torture...

[@lindseywarren44]

I wish peace, solace and comfort for you, my dear. Thank you for sharing. You're on my heart....Bless xo

[@christofourie1409]

@@lindseywarren44 and even in the depths of our despair we find it in ourselves to hold someone else's hand and help them cope, because helping them helps us too....take care guys be strong even when it seems easier to let go

[@lindseywarren44]

@@christofourie1409 As a child of a suicide, that rings so true to me. Because once it is shown to you by example that this is a viable way out, it imprints on you. It makes the possibility more real somehow. Because of that, I have always striven to try to cope and hang on. It sounds so trite to say "better days are coming"....but it is such an enormous truth. Thank you for your comment and sharing your heart. Bless xo

[@MPBMPB-66]

It's such a sad lonely place to be, sometimes we pretend to others we are okay, but deep down inside sadness keeps returning, I take each day as it comes, a bird a dog the sun can give me a moment of hope I can remove this sorrow, I feel for all of you I wish you love and hope, music bought us here, yet we don't know each but we are connected more than we know, sadness is so cruel.x❤️‍🩹

[@OscarArzabe]

Bro... the algorithm just blessed me.

[@shawneenphelan2110]

I dedicate this song to my partner Fred who left this realm & is hopefully waiting for me. All in due time my love.

[@paulsmith2975]

Ive just heard this song im sorry to hear your sole mate had to go

[@freedomtherapies507]

Fred is waiting for you ❤

[@allisnotwhatitseems.]

I'm so sorry you are grieving such a massive loss😢

[@patriciamahoney8812]

So sorry for your loss.. ❤

[@IslandGirl755]

❤❤❤❤

[@kevenbridges9433]

Glen's vocals can make a deadman emotional. Such a underrated artist.

[@Rich88James]

God damn I love Glen Hansard. I saw him play a solo gig this past weekend in Brighton. Just incredible. He played this song and he talked about how he wrote it for his mother after his father had passed. The emotion comes through in every performance. Just a true talent and passionate songwriter the world is better place for him ❤

[@ossur79]

I just saw him in his band perform as the opening act at Fenway Park for Pearl Jam and seeing Glenn live in concert is something you cannot explain his voice is from the heavens

[@sextonpam]

Were do live

[@ingridholmberg951]

I’ve no idea what algorithmic means brought me to this, but I’m glad it did.

[@michaelmalech5742]

When you've lost the will to live Live for other's instead until you learn to love other's and learn to love yourself🕊

[@shawneenphelan2110]

Yes my son keeps me here.

[@patriciamahoney8812]

Amen to that... My children keep me here too ❤

[@BexyJ7]

I don’t have many word as this man’s voice and lyrics have just made me me cry and feel love at the same time 😮,what a phenomenal vocals ,😢Just wow dude ❤🫡🙌🙌

[@jaynenewman7691]

Who has been hiding this amazing soulful musician. He is what's missing in today's music!

[@kevinfitzsimons2734]

Watch the Commitments and then 'Once'

[@sharonbaird3764]

I've been listening to him since the early 2000's ..I love the heart he puts into his music..

[@MSS-g7f]

He's an Oscar winner for Falling Slowly in 2008 from the film Once. Here in Ireland he's very well known, but he's not someone who chases the limelight. He's been around for a long time and carries on the great tradition of powerful singer-songwriters.

[@laurarominger2073]

Such an incredible songwriter and singer. Seems like such a relatable guy too. Many of his songs helped me through my darkest time. Love Glenn

[@geniisquires2500]

This version is so very beautiful! So glad I found it! Wow. ❤

[@kerrielynnrobinson8852]

"Bird of Sorrow" Song by Glen Hansard Even if a day feels too long You feel like you can't wait another one You're slowly givin' up on everything Love is gonna find you again Love is gonna find you, you better be ready then You been kneelin' in the dark for far too long You've been waitin' for that spark, but it hasn't come Well I'm callin' to you, please, get off the floor A good heart will find you again A good heart will find you, just be ready then Tethered to a bird of sorrow A voice that's buried in the hollow You've given over to self-deceivin' Your prostrate bowed would not be leavin' You've squandered more than you could borrow You've bet your joys on all tomorrows For the hope of some returnin' While everything around just burnin' Come on, we gotta get out, get out of this mess we made And still for all our talk, we're both so afraid Will we leave this up to chance, like we do everything? Love is gonna find us again Love is gonna find us, we gotta be ready then Tethered to a bird of sorrow A voice that's buried in the hollow You've given over to self-deceivin' Your prostrate bowed would not be leavin' You've squandered more than you could borrow You've bet your joys on all tomorrows For the hope of some returnin' While everything around you's burnin' But I'm not leavin' you yet I'm not leavin' you yet I'm not leavin' I'm not leavin', yeah, yeah I'm not leavin' I'm not leavin', yeah, yeah I'm hangin' on Hangin' on What's gonna come? I'm hangin' on now Hangin' on, hangin' on, hangin' on Hangin' on, hangin' on, hangin' on With the faithful With the faithful I'm hangin' on What's gonna come? What's gonna come? Hangin' on Hangin' on Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Glen Hansard / Glen James Hansard Bird of Sorrow lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

[@lindseywarren44]

Thank you so much for posting this! Bless xo

[@Joshcoh12]

In a world of useless desperate tons of fake , the truth of art. the voice of a pure inspired heart

[@eimearnichoisdealbha]

Genius.love this song. ❤

[@Van-w3u]

By far and away the best rendition of this incredible masterpiece... Thank you Glen! Simply mesmerizing...

[@RonaldEllenburg]

Been listening to Glenn do this and so many other heart cutting pieces for such a long time now ; and he never fails to sing his heart right out of his chest!! An alltime credit to music itself.......especially in that which reeks of the human condition. All hats off...... ron

[@kenbaldwin8534]

That's how you do it. Bloody hell, that was wonderful.

[@lauratabaccki8043]

So, my guardian Angel had me stumble across this-- Devine Intervention at its finest. ❤

[@SuperConfidentman]

"It is an absolute privilege, honour and miracle to find one of my songs sharing a playlist with this masterful performance by Glen Hansard." - Julian Henley.

[@t_h_visuals]

And there in is heartfelt pain right there. Few will know how that feel, even fewer can express it like this

[@skrduncan]

Been sitting here in silence with tears rolling down my face long after the song ended. This one shook my soul.

[@christofourie1409]

I had the privilege of seeing this amazing artist in London in the wonderful musical Once years ago....a true artist with depth and soul....his songs and the words give me hope when hope had all but died....he makes me believe again and want to live, and love , again.

[@lindseywarren44]

How lovely! I'd heard of him, but never sat and listened. This version especially hit hard. I'm a Scot and I've been to that venue he is performing in. That caught my eye before the song did. So, so pleased I took time to listen! It's gorgeous. I am very pleased to hear that you found positivity and hope. Bless and be well xo

[@pauljones6884]

Unbelievable,,how any man can put so much emotion into a song ,,words can't even go there.😢

[@ЕленаДон-в2к]

Thanks for this outstanding performance! Glen Hansard is unbelievable!

[@andrewwhiteside4992]

absolutely sublime. Goosebumps pure. THIS is the power of music.

[@bestdoggamingthelittlepupp129]

My thoughts exactly 👍

[@shaung2965]

I said goodbye to someone I truly loved. The friendship and love was lopsided and I realized it. I know I did the right thing but it still hurts so bad. This song really killed me and I can't stop crying. Love hurts.

[@MichelleFitzpatrick-of8oc]

Love you Glen! Saw you in Ann Arbor Michigan. Some guy yelled " You're brilliant" He was right! Have watched "Once" again and again. Has a special place in my heart. For me the meaning of Once is that some experiences in life only happen Once, at the intersection of very unique circumstances! Thank You!!!!

[@bebi7419]

❤

[@sherp2u1]

You can't auto-tune that; that comes from the soul; pure music and song-writing....🥲

[@oldrikky]

Took me a while to react after listening to this. So many unknown emotions were ignited. What a poetic and strongly emotional song. Agree with others as to why this video has not got millions of views and likes. Glen you are an an amazing artist. Hope to see you live one day.

[@Shenanigans.Malarkey]

I might not have anyone in my life to tell me to keep going, but i do have this video. I come back to it everytime. So powerful...thank you Glen ❤

[@graham1745]

Keep going, Shenanigans…….❤👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@123petha]

This sing found me when I needed it the most! And I'm not leaving ME! Wonderful song 🎵

[@judithjanssen3038]

Than i... will tell you...KEEP GOING. I have a depression and never heard this song before, its beautiful, and its telling us....there is love coming again. So you and I, we have to keep our head up, and survive, and wait till the sun will shine again in our lives. I wish you all the best 💪🍀

[@panama7564]

@@judithjanssen3038, What a beautiful comment. ❤

[@ireneflint8071]

I don't know your name, but I care that you keep going, no matter what......❤

[@tammymcdonald5224]

This voice brought me here by way of Tin Star, this was perfect song for the scene, beautiful ❤1/7/2025❤

[@mariocampos8102]

Wow, wow, wow….I can’t stop listening to this man and his songs, but this one, this one is special, it touches the place between my skin and my soul….

[@Catedancej]

OMG.. how beautiful.. balling my eyes out.

[@jonny2wavy942]

I need to see this legend live someday so I can bawl my eyes out 😭😭🙏🙌

[@laurarominger2073]

Saw him in Bloomington Indiana. Just a great show. Great storyteller. And the songs❤️

[@coennijland3164]

I went to his show a week ago in Brussels... Bawling indeed.

[@igel82767]

You can bawl right here! But I did see him in Brooklyn. Phenomenal!

[@shannontreanor1941]

I saw him play in Belfast in 2019 and I wept throughout the entire show. Beautiful joyful tears. ❤

[@artmonobw]

Saw him last night in Glasgow. He was outstanding ❤️❤️ so much passion in his singing and lyrics. Was a wonderful experience.

[@Deb-op7td]

The power of art. Bravo !!

[@hcgreier6037]

Songwriting at it's best. No AI, no ProTools, no pitch correction, just pure soul. Even the slightly "false" chord at 02:09 is kinda beautiful. A human is making music. 🤩 Well done, sir!

[@journeyoflife1188]

Soulful performance with so much heart! I walked the floors of that Library many, many moons ago and it brought back memories. Now living Downunder. Thank you🙏

[@Lucenator69]

holy crap, this is good, never heard of the guy or the song, but this is going on my funeral playlist without a doubt

[@Savyflores]

He does the soundtrack for the movie version of the play Once with Marketa Irglova. I strongly recommend giving the soundtrack a listen! Very heartfelt.

[@Lucenator69]

@@Savyflores thanks, I will ✌️

[@Savyflores]

@@Lucenator69 I hope you enjoy!

[@user-cl1qj9lt9c]

Never heard of this talented artist!?! I’m a fan❤

[@Catalystresource]

The cry and his gorgeous voice sends Shivers through my body and soul

[@rubinasajid5517]

Amazing .a masterpiece

[@suddeneye9836]

...the fuck. wow. Thank you Glen. Hang on. Like fine wine.

[@marykruse5602]

I have loved him for years. He sang and helped to organize the musicians and song at Shane Mac Gowans funeral 4 months ago, that funeral itself was an amazing gathering of some of Ireland's best. Johnny Deep was a pallbearer, it is worth the 2 1//2 hr. livestream.

[@brianwade879]

This is my first time listening to him. It popped up in my feed. Him sitting in front of a piano, so I clicked on it. I'm trying to teach myself piano. I saw a looking my age, same beard. I liked it a lot. The sound from a real piano is so much better than electronic. I have a Legato, Williams, Digital. Has all the keys, that's nice. I enjoy playing it. But a real piano. Nothing like it. Good song 👍

[@Poppy-JoRobbins]

Only just discovered it, but really glad I did

[@henrymcgoldrick4392]

I love finding a singer who is talented.As you follow them you start to seethe depths of there talents and are blown away. I hope one day to hear this live.

[@melaturn]

Thank you, for sharing this majestic work of art.

[@theresaloos1485]

I love this!❤

[@lovelight1]

GLEN.....You never stop.........always the BEST. This song says EVERYTHING it needed to say and.......I....feel the same....every word. Much Love to you GLEN.

[@paulcahill2235]

The power in this song, is un measured and miss understood, what an artist and a beautiful human ❤

[@michaelmead4306]

This man is incredible.

[@Jennikins333]

There are some artists who have this incredible ability to emote to such an extent when they perform that it's almost visceral. It's raw, it's pure and their authenticity is like a punch to the gut. The emotion they pour in to their lyrics, melodies and performances feels tangible at times. Damien Rice is one of those artists. Jeff Buckley was another, as was Johnny Cash (think 'Hurt'), but the master has to be Glen Hansard. It's been almost two decades since I first heard his music - Falling Slowly - and nearly 20yrs on his music is every bit as mesmerising. If you haven't heard it, 'Time will be the Healer' is another masterpiece of his.

[@kaysergiolopez9696]

Wow! That was incredible.

[@whoareyouj]

If you have not seen/listened to the full performance you need to do it. This man takes hold of you from the moment he starts walking in with his guitar, right before he sits to play this, and he just lays it out for you showing how to sing your heart and soul out for the world to hear and see!! Just beautiful!!

[@Lee-nh5bb]

It can be a cold world. Sometimes love doesn't find us

[@Lee-nh5bb]

@leel.5818 So true! I hope you have lots of love in your life! 🐶🐱🐴🐈🦘🐪🐌🐜🦋🐛🐞🐾

[@Ellenweiss1]

one of the most amazing songs I've ever heard....and absolute wale of conviction and passion....god bless.

[@andrewwhiteside4992]

simply stupendous and unforgettable ❤

[@demoncd]

Was on a business trip and bumped into Glen Hansard one midweek afternoon in the merrion hotel in dublin about 15 years ago, chatted for a few mins. I'd already suspected, but it removed any doubt. This man is a truly rare treasure.

[@scottsoucy6186]

Chills running down my spine right now! Incredible performance! Wow!

[@annefairbairn2008]

So much love. Thank you.

[@wendystarr4602]

Powerful...Angelic!!

[@sacredartscommunications5522]

WOW! What a powerful voice and gifted artist! (Sounds similar to the lead singer of Haevn.) God bless this man….

[@dakiniangel3245]

Great God Almighty. I am blown away.

[@Scott-mj4wm]

Saw him at the Danforth music hall in Toronto unbelievable show.. every song gives you goose bumps...

[@MkDedalus]

Masterpiece

[@advancedbasicsAB]

Beautiful

[@aaronscarlett4252]

Glen hansard your the best singer ever.

[@darrenchen927]

Glen is so underrated, he deserves a lot better. he kills most of artist on the earth. so wish he can come to Taiwan

[@Amelynas]

Now that's a beauty of humanity.

[@friedbrick]

He is still full of pain. After all this years 😔

[@NoelleCournane]

Beautiful tune, such a meaningful performance as always ❤ 🎹

[@Alan-wt1vo]

this has just hit me with such power, being a widower it strikes deep - wow

[@donnabaldwin4544]

Wow, absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@marysaraha1580]

How this arrived in my feed at just the right time! Amazing!!

[@deckard97th]

Incredible. Stunning. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you deeply. Shalom

[@JohnLumpp]

So powerful. It’s had to contain my emotions. How does he know?

[@loveyfife3622]

Fricking amazing, I really felt this in my chest ❤️

[@missdale8290]

Glen Hansard has always been incredible! So thankful that his voice with this song crossed my path today. I will now binge on his music for the foreseeable future. Thank you Glen.❤️‍🩹

[@caiserrot]

So beautiful.

[@lindamutch191]

What a beautiful song. Timely, always. 😊

[@luismanuelsuerorosario2993]

Guao tanto antes como ahora sigue cantando esa canción con tanta pasión y sentimiento que te llega al alma

[@soraialigeiro5668]

My dear God....❤

[@DM19154]

God I can’t wait for Philly 2025!! 🍾

[@irishson1916]

Heartbreakingly beautiful!

[@RenévandenBerg-t1g]

Just treasure it, feel it, cry it ...

[@ToolsForLife1111]

the right message at the right time , thank you God. thank you Glen and thank you Thomas

[@TheHarryb]

Wow, what a gem.

[@Juli-hv5if]

Masterpiece. Thank you.

[@FantasyCheeseBasin-FCB]

The violinist chose to play a sorrowful tune to mark the beginning of an autumnal heartbreak , it's sad notes pierced the sky like a dying bird still trying to fly. Chris.

[@RobertSmith-gu7qo]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@mairenimhearain1839]

WoW! Incredible!

[@keebler5064]

Beautiful!

[@taramatheis1451]

Powerful and passionate ❤❤❤

[@josephinemckernan3376]

Stunning

[@stevenodell7662]

Heartfelt and vulnerable.

[@sylaspiano8780]

Brilliant song❤

[@cliffordchristopher1]

Oooff. That is heart!

[@bazzaah]

Stunning piece of songwriting and performance.