Here and Heaven (featuring Aoife O'Donovan) (In-Studio Video)

Music video by Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile performing Here and Heaven. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment

[@pinkspiderkyo]

years and years later, i still cannot fully describe how this song makes me feel in my soul

[@geoffreyrackoff2310]

Me too

[@Akosua_donkor]

Same. Song is so underrated

[@deborahlcox]

Totally!,,,,

[@timcrosby4427]

What a find!!

[@pamgraham7603]

Yes. I keep going back to it over the months and it always transports me.

[@daverimar1237]

I cannot express how much I appreciate that Chris unmistakably begins this performance by saying "1, 2, 3, don't fuck up"

[@enjoynocturne]

how did you hear that. unmistakably, yes

[@jmpayne333]

I don’t know how you noticed it. Definitely does though. Lol

[@claughlin]

This should be the top comment.

[@windowssteve]

This song changed my life. No shit. I awoke to this on a Jay Leno Tonight Show. Aoife, Chris, Edgar, Stuart became part of my passion. Yo-Yo was raised much higher on my altar. Even my insane appreciation of bluegrass music really began that night. I fight the tears in my eyes as I sing along.."fall not winter, spring not summer, cool not cold. Where it's warn not hot have we all forgotten that we're getting old". This song truly changed my life. It's not been the same ever since, and I am ever thankful.

[@danielswaim5566]

What the fuck just happened? How is all music not this?

[@RadHausUS_ThisIsHowWeRoll]

Truly. One of the finest songs of all time, for so many reasons.

[@saltyninja]

how is all music not this? because...it is other music?

[@nn6404]

Notice when the bass kicks in with the pulse that the rest of the group just lets loose. What a brilliant song.

[@wynnmac6656]

I come back to this stunning performance every few months and am more blown away every time I listen to it.

[@marsulgumapu2010]

Yes, a masterpiece.

[@dnmcfall]

So fucking good! ❤️

[@stephanieleger3744]

Same... for years now

[@jmpayne333]

Amen. Absolutely incredible

[@katierees121]

Likewise!

[@user-vo9ny2zv9l]

The cello around 3:30 is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

[@CliffGraham]

Agreed! Please make a second goat rodeo album @yoyoma !

[@GaryLPuckett]

Aoife's ability to blend her voice with another is amazing. What a great harmony singer. This is a great album.

[@ScottGarapolo]

totally speechless, that was just, wow, i, geez. a room full of got dang geniuses, just sublime.

[@fomerrxstudent]

This song makes me realize how Americana/folk will always be a powerful genre in modern music. Props to Chris and Aoife for constructing such a mesmerizing piece. Flawlessly executed, and boy is it fun to watch them hit the chorus at 100MPH. Such intensity, talent, and power in this whole group. Wowza.

[@poppymcdermott837]

Well said 💕

[@jofinsky8400]

American/folk with a large dose of traditional English/Celtic folk music going back to the madrigals.

[@samnelson8280]

The talent in this room is mind-blowing. Such an incredible ensemble

[@ent2186]

If you are wearing good headphones, as he's counting in 1 2 3 you can hear someone whisper "Don't F@$! Up".

[@maxkeinke764]

+ent2186 I can hear it with my laptop speakers :D...

[@trishadobis8022]

+ent2186 this just made my day lol

[@seattleunited369]

+ent2186 I can't hear it :-(

[@Ninatoro39]

I thought I was schizophrenic!!!!

[@hacott102]

Has anyone figured out who said it?

[@peacetrain3320]

Just saw Chris and Aoife in Raleigh last weekend. It was wonderful. Can’t express how much I love their music. Aoife’s voice. Chris’s musicianship. I get the feeling that Chris never sleeps. And he’s clearly obsessive over tuning, just like all the other greats.

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@Peace Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@ryancronin37]

A song you just don't want to end.

[@KITLEVEY]

Did not count how many times I have listened to this, still moves these old bones!

[@loopyslop]

Crooked still has been my go to favorite bluegrass band for years, then I found Goat rodeo and was blown away that legends like Yo Yo Ma and Chris Thile are working together , and now this is the cross over of the century

[@pamelasmith8821]

An adequate superlative does not come to mind to describe this performance!! Goosebumps and awe and gratefulness. Thank you.

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@pamela Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@mattreese3876]

It's over, and you realize it should have been longer, so you listen to it again. And again, and..... The open back banjo sound is perfect in this song.

[@cmmiller711]

Chris Thile probably has my favorite accompanying male voice of all time. That guy just sounds great doing parts.

[@egodeathwish]

it's been years, and i've listened to it a lot of times, but this performance still blows my fuckin head off

[@fiercepearl]

Aoife's voice is amazing. When I first heard her singing on Crooked Still's rendition of 'Come in My Kitchen' I was blown away. It is such a gift to watch artists who are so in the zone -- and to watch and hear the energy build and build is astonishing. It doesn't get any better.

[@neurofire]

Among other things, I just love how Yo Yo Ma brings his 'chops' to traditional music.

[@fingerling613]

Hats off to the sound engineer. Stellar sound quality!

[@raftingrachel204]

shut up!!! So good it hurts! Damn! love love love

[@Cramidy]

Aoife O'Donovan's voice sits beautifully in this piece; the timbre of her voice nestled tastily like an egg in a basket.

[@WR3ND]

LOL - could use a little work on your analogies there, unless this is some sort of euphemism I'm unaware of. But yeah, she's great in this song.

[@Louieman]

@@WR3ND clearly you've never taken a fork and knife up a tree to go feast on an egg in a bird nest. Missing out bro.

[@nathanfrancisco6974]

Absolutely love the use of the viols. I wish people used them more in other styles of music besides renaissance and baroque.

[@fords_nothere_100]

Incredible. I rarely throw the word genius around but in this case, the collaboration formed here certainly comes close.

[@pigpen65]

One of my favorite albums of all time. Love that this video exists.

[@jordanforeman2990]

They just put a smile on your face. The ability to get together with such amazing musicians and jam and just discover what comes out. I cannot imagine how fun that was. Aoife O'Donovan also has an amazing voice just beautiful, like it was created for this song.

[@ElsaMVPEREZ]

I love yoyo ma & bluegrass, this is the best of two worlds. I am having a blast

[@huckleberrysfriend]

I love how the music starts with a quiet layer, then another & another, building plaintive urgency with the voices, then Yoyo’s cello, but really catching fire with Edgar bringing in the base rhythm…🤗

[@susiedean4613]

Although we all get old, this never does!

[@jagarfi]

the movement and emotion in this song are incredible and make me shiver :)

[@williambrennan8197]

When I hear music this good it makes me want to quit. It doesn't get any better than this. The last minute is painfully wonderful !!!

[@JuleszzC]

I love the quick smile on their faces when they realize they're kickin ass and sound amazing!

[@steve83333]

Beyond incredible !

[@caramason56]

Absolutely beautiful performance 😊🎶❤️😊🎶❤️

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@cara Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@johnmcmurray8306]

Sublime. This is what separates humans from the other species on this good Earth.

[@swlbarely]

This seems like they've reached some sort of pinnacle of artistry, some peak I haven't heard in a long time, if ever. Yo Yo Ma and everyone here shine so amazingly. I can only thank each one of you and whoever else was responsible for getting this incredible performance accomplished and sent out to the world.

[@SamAlexCaldwell]

My favorite song of all time, hands down.

[@aerolady55]

Rich, deep and seductive. Amazing piece of music.

[@tairnyn]

It's been over 3 years and this is still my favorite song ever. A perfect balance of vocals and instrumental, with no one battling for the lead. Thank you for giving us such an amazing piece!

[@robertcook8446]

This song and album have lead me on a neo bluegrass journey in its fifth year. Just a great ride including Sarah Jarosz, Aoife , Chris, I’m with Her, Nickel Creek , Crooked Still, Steve Martin , The Felktones , the Kruger Bros. So rich with great music

[@vnette9777]

Fall always brings me back to this gorgeous rich music.🍃🍁🍂

[@johnnytortuga5795]

Beautiful blending of vocal and string harmonies during the Chorus segment. It touches the soul.

[@terriclark8078]

I love everything about this.

[@uelai46]

太棒了🌟🌟🌟！如此美好的默契和技巧….。

[@humanbeing3337]

These vocalists are amazing !! Well and Yo-Yo ... (goes without saying) With a hammer and nails and a fear of failure we are building a shed Between here and heaven between the wait and the wedding for as long as we both shall be dead to the world beyond the boys and the girls trying to keep us calm We can practice our lines 'til we're deaf and blind to ourselves to each other where it's Fall not winter spring not summer cool not cold And it's warm not hot have you all forgotten that we're getting old With an arrow and bow and some seeds left to sow we are staking our claim On ground so fertile we forget who we've hurt along the way and reach out for a strange hand to hold someone strong but not bold enough to tear down the wall 'Cause we're not lost enough to find the stars aren't crossed why align them why fall hard not soft into Fall not winter spring not summer cool not cold And it's warm not hot have we all forgotten that we're getting old And it’s fall, not winter, spring, not summer, cool, not cold And it’s warm, not hot, has everyone forgotten that we’re getting old And it’s fall, not winter, spring, not summer, cool, not cold And it’s warm, not hot, have we all forgotten that we’re getting old ~Chris Thile Welcome

[@jordanneal576]

Chris Thile blows me away. Went and saw Nickel Creek last year and they did a three hour concert of the most technical high energy music. When they did an encore I was worried they'd pass out on the stage, instead they brought it home.

[@gracestokes3288]

Powerful! ❤ I would love to see this group of musicians live.

[@irenedoylesandler9896]

I was blessed to see Chris Thile & Aoife O’Donovan perform this LIVE backed up by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (her husband, Eric Jacobsen, is the conductor/music director :) last Saturday, Feb 25, 2023. It was a larger than life, yet meditative, experience in contrast to the sublime intimate studio moment. Not sure if this was their intention but my response to this amazing song, as a Christian, was to challenge myself to do better with what time remains to me on Earth, reconcile with those I may have wronged (or not forgiven) and not distract myself with narcissistic excuses. Am I reading too much into it?

[@culpabilis]

Favorite song of all time at the moment! Love everything about it!!! I’m coming back to this song multiple times every day!!!

[@hanks5324]

My birth mother shared this with me while she was working through her cancer treatments. It’s a beautiful song that gave her hope. Thank you.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Chris's backup vocals are astounding. Such a monster talent

[@williamrobertson797]

the energy is truly palpable... a masterpiece!

[@tiffanymitchellsetliff5915]

KZbin recommendations are on point! Glad this one came up!!!!

[@tiffanymitchellsetliff5915]

​​​@Yo-yomaofficialThanks for commenting and making me watch this again my friend! So beautiful! #musicasmedicine

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@tiffany Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@MattGues]

This one's the standout on a GREAT album, and made me purchase it on iTunes. I really can't decide which artist impresses me the most on this album, or this song. Ms. O'Donovan, the guest vocalist, had to pack a lunch to keep up with this set of gents... and she managed superbly. She and Chris Thile are squeezing every last bit out of themselves for this. Which is what it takes to make something that hits me so squarely where I live. Great music. Great video. It's great to be alive.

[@7thCrownLotus]

I fracking love this album! I bought it when it first came out.. always loved Yo Yo Ma.. He's such a diverse artist. Love the flavor .. like old mountain music.

[@ekotchan9458]

very powerful... brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my flesh...wow

[@shanicecogswell8125]

That smile at 2:52 when they get the perfect harmony going. I MELTED.

[@TheDmccubbi]

Wow! Awesome! Really powerful. Thank you!

[@L0kias1]

Masterpiece Performance 🎭

[@Univac93]

I'm regularly watching this vid. That piece is pure art and I'm totally in love with the idea of using viols for that

[@5ForTrio]

Watching this video was the best thing that happened to me today!

[@vansland]

this is one of the greatest builds of all time.

[@amberquinn133]

What magic happens when the energies and talents of great musicians synchronize. Thank you!!

[@murrayfitchmusic]

Spectacular. And for the trolls out there who think Aoife doesn't belong in their company - don't you think they had options? I personally love Aoife's voice and her songwriting, but I appreciate that she might not be to everyone's taste. Fine, but seriously, there are four world-class musicians in this video who have a world of choice, and for whatever crazy reason decided they'd like to record with her. But hey, this is KZbin, feel free to declaim on your superior taste in music.

[@iHeartCoolStuff]

All you have to do is watch the video to see that Aoife holds her own.

[@m.c.master4622]

Very well said, and thanks on Aoife's behalf. This is my first time seeing/listening to her and I think it works beautifully ~ plus she co-wrote it with Chris. There is a lovely rendition on Google Music of this where you can definitely see the chemistry in singing this together for both of them.

[@WR3ND]

This is my first time listening to her as well - that I'm aware of, and I must say, it is a real treat here, but I can also tell where they're helping to carry her a little, not in a bad nor condescending way at all though that I can tell, just giving and complementary to the overall quality of the piece. If anyone is taking issue with her here, I can only guess that they don't understand nor have an ear for real music, maybe only music theory, or something. These guys are so far up on their game that without a doubt I'm sure this is a breath of fresh air to them, and the lot of them shine brilliantly here. This is raw talent and mastered skill at its best.

[@saltyninja]

I must be a musical idiot or else all these critics are fools because I don't see any reason to think she's not good enough to play with them. It's a beautiful song and everyone performs their parts wonderfully.

[@vickystanley8853]

@@WR3ND She actually is very prominent in the sound..and sounds equally great!

[@Bikewer]

Heard this first on our local “Community” radio station…. Wow…. Went right out and got the album.

[@phl40]

I’m glad they decided to visit earth for a while

[@charlottehavercroft4466]

This song is absolute heaven!

[@reyhansahin1025]

Yes

[@dianereeseleach5842]

This song is the exclamation point to the fusion of Blue Grass & Celtic!

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@diane Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@vnette9777]

My favorite song.Cant think of another,I enjoy as much.Love,love, love it.

[@yellowhue30]

Wow! not to often a song gets me in the feels like that.

[@KingerlySHolt]

I come back to this amazing song once a year for some reason I remember it from when it first came out

[@thomasbryant7488]

The people who thumbs down this have no idea what music is and should go back to listing to whatever crap they listen to. It doesn't get any better than this! AMAZING musicians! I've seen most of these people play live and they are the best of the best. 100 years from now musicians will be reading about them in history books. Edgar, Yo Yo, and Chris are the best this planet has to offer!

[@friendlybanjoatheist5464]

Thomas Bryant The musicians are fantastic. But I don't blame anyone for not thinking it's the best song ever. Just saying that reasonable minds can have different tastes.

[@nlmoss]

Perfection. Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, Aoife O'Donovan, Chris Thile & YoYoMa, Goat Rodeo Sessions

[@roku9770]

God, I love this! Thank you so much for your talents, more than one, yes..!!!!!!!!!

[@phoofaceable]

The Goat Rodeo Sessions . . . amazing stuff

[@Nhurm]

chills - all the way down

[@phoofaceable]

totally

[@chuckray3722]

Taklamakan

[@roku9770]

THANK YOU!!! Much love!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StewartGartland]

Way I see it, there ain't no denying that this is mighty fine music!!!

[@portulak13]

It´s really awesome! Great thanks to everyone who took part in this!

[@leahkay9698]

God, I'm so entranced by these sessions, and Chris Thile is HOT.

[@williambrennan8197]

Five world class musicians ... it doesn't get any better than this.

[@dionst.michael1482]

Such a beautiful lady. Love Aoife ❤

[@ronnieblack1970]

GOD Damn!!!!!!!!!!!! What a jam...Vocals, strings, everything is prefect..

[@o_deabanana4355]

i want this to be played at my wedding

[@euglow54]

This album just an awesome fusion of jazz, folk, Irish, and more.

[@cyphenhyphen5001]

I do agree however... we all are stardust & all should be credited for the work we do .. we are all equal. Peace ‘n love.. keep waking up world .. we ALL have work to do... I enjoyed the female vocals a lot.. great work lady I hope you know how awesome you are.

[@donnlarossa9173]

Music from the EARTH to US............Well appreciated

[@VinocomVideo]

Seriously... unbelievable! I've never heard anything like it. My hats of to all of you! Good job on Huckabee!

[@tubezv]

amazing voice of contrabas by Meyer!!!!

[@tobeytoe2011]

I like the energy of this one and my cat does too. Rita is running and dancing and playing with her toys.

[@backupcoolm3n]

I'm only 19, glad to see other people my age listening to this music too :)

[@torino429scj]

Oh my, this transcends great music into an area for which I don't have words. I understand that these musicians have crossed over into pure artistry.

[@lonedrone]

Love his smile at 2:53 - because she's really good. Real musicians.

[@JoeHolt]

Here and Heaven - The Goat Rodeo Sessions! #amazingmusic

[@anthonygrennes2632]

Proof, that people can come together and do beautiful things.

[@annakeeler3053]

Absolutely beautiful. Now this is what I call music!!

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@anna Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@lucygarrick]

Lyrics: With a hammer and nails and a fear of failure we are building a shed Between here and heaven between the wait and the wedding for as long as we both shall be dead To the world beyond the boys and the girls trying to keep us calm We can practice our lines 'til we're deaf and blind to ourselves to each other Where it's fall not winter spring not summer cool not cold And it's warm not hot have we all forgotten that we're getting old With an arrow and bow and some seeds left to sow we are staking our claim On ground so fertile we forget who we've hurt along the way and reach out For a strange hand to hold someone strong but not bold enough to tear down the wall 'Cause we aint lost enough to find the stars aren't crossed why align them why fall hard not soft Into fall not winter spring not summer cool not cold Where it's warm not hot have we all forgotten that we're getting old And it's fall not winter spring not summer cool not cold And it's warm not hot has everyone forgotten that we're getting old And it's fall not winter spring not summer cool not cold And it's warm not hot have we all forgotten that we're getting old Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Stuart Ian Duncan / Aoife Maria O'donovan / Edgar Meyer / Christopher Thile Here and Heaven lyrics © Chris Thile Music, Cosmic Seed Music, Yerba Azul Music

[@anthonycarlisle6184]

Thank you

[@TheNatureScapes]

this song is just sooooo good everytime it hits that deep spot...you know..