Hiss Golden Messenger - Mahogany Dread (Official Music Video)

[@mclff6926]

2:31 "a couple kids" .. never has such a banal line been sung with such emotion and redemptive meaning

[@wilhelmhaven6695]

Several years later, and this song remains as wonderful as ever. Life has changed since first hearing it (a couple of kids, mahogany furniture), so it resonates even more. I love most of HGM's output, but he really struck gold with this song in particular.

[@danzinder179]

Agreed. So much music focuses on young drama. There's not a lot of music that accurately captures middle age challenges. This knocks it out of the park.

[@s_h98]

I had the pleasure of seeing hiss golden messenger play alongside bon iver last night in MD. It was the greatest concert I have EVER been to, hands down. So glad it was them and not another supporting band otherwise I never would have discovered this incredible song.

[@timgregory82]

No big on Bon Iver but Hiss Golden is a modern great

[@amoskates]

incredible song. The lyrics really moved me. "The misery of love is a funny thing The more it hurts The more you think You can stand a little pain"...

[@merty111180]

Your right. I think its not the pain of an unhappy dad in a family situation, its the pain of giving up sacrificing old habits, transforming into a more selfless person thats forced by making little changes repeatedly when you raise kids.

[@cbob7]

Yeah, I think it's about a man growing up, facing responsibilities and finding happiness in that.

[@acdc725]

I think this is one of the best songs this year. I like the story also.

[@nelsonwells1010]

Another (now) classic. love these guys. first saw them in Austin TX with Phil & Brad Cook of Megafaun. So good. They had a powerful show in Athens last night at the Georgia Theater. Stalwart Phil Cook on board and of course old members of Court & Spark, a previous client of our little Athens, GA Music PR firm Team Clermont. loving seeing the success. congrats.

[@MatthewEller83]

Mahogany dread= that beautiful mahogany dreadnought guild acoustic guitar he's playing

[@danzinder179]

I think it's a double entendre. Fear of death (mahogany coffin) plus he can now afford a nice guitar for his simple pleasures.

[@olmanmusic1]

So nice to see my family. Fabulous song.

[@scottnlaurarawlins5292]

Incredible music......its on repeat!

[@lros209]

such a soulful musician he is

[@leongecko]

My Favourite song of 2014 by far, so excited for you guys

[@mrjoewhitfield]

Beautiful song for me about loving your children and preparing them for a fragile world under threat

[@noleftturnunstoned]

Dang, 8 years ago ... :,)

[@JaneWillowMusic]

What an amazing song and video.

[@rockportmare]

Great Song! Love it.

[@inspection12e]

Favorite song from him.

[@johkevw]

Two weeks, front row... Most excited for your set

[@montseabellan8116]

Love it. Incredible song!!

[@ivansimjanov5607]

Timeless

[@TheDaftMonk]

Love it. Reminds me of listening to Tom Petty, and childhood.

[@erickgallegos761]

TheDaftMonk I have met them in school

[@brudinie]

Love this song!

[@RachelAngelMusic]

what a great song

[@sheilamcclorey6313]

Love this!!

[@nashville-backbones]

a very good song... well done!!!

[@krotart]

Fantastic!

[@jriderny]

I think "mahogony"in the songs title is the metaphor for newly married with children domesticity...the need for furniture in the house....the whole lifestyle package..Dread...but happy days are still ahead ..great video..great song...but I"m really fond of the next cd..."like a Levee"

[@TheSoftVelcro]

love this, great video too....yea the dead are here, they never go away¨.

[@johkevw]

I'd never ask them to.. Cheers!

[@rupeshbhawsar7268]

Hypnotized

[@mantra3000]

There's nothing like a good cinematographer to make you look super cool :)

[@michaelthompson592]

extra beautiful

[@SuperTibba]

muito bonito, parabéns!

[@houseabovethesun8146]

The chords and melody of this tune owe quite a lot to 'That's the way it is' by Bruce Hornsby. Still love it though

[@tobaccoroad3697]

Beautiful song, beautiful family.....see you at Cats Cradle

[@Pancho308]

Liking it...have the CD. Anybody pick up a little Josh Rouse in his voice?

[@edpacker6541]

I think the "mahogany dread" is indeed a metaphor......he's playing one in the video - looks like an old Guild D-25.

[@coledennisterrell]

Seeing this band with Dawes Wednesday night!

[@lancethrustworthy]

Music and video was done by pros. Mighty nice.

[@ozguncaglararslan5823]

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[@CarlosGLeonIb]

Ohh, put that damn onion away from me :')

[@mclff6926]

Absolutely exquisite. What do the lyrics mean? I have my own meaning ... so don't tell me. (-:

[@kendallwilson5688]

His wife is gorgeous,

[@kingoftheseamusic]

Tom Petty and War on Drugs. Lovely.