Hozier - Almost (Sweet Music) (Live at The Current)

Hozier performs 'Almost (Sweet Music)' from his album, 'Wasteland, Baby!' live in The Current studio.
Audio by Corey Schreppel, Video by Nate Ryan & Minju Kim
Andrew "Hozier" Byrne - vocals
Alex Ryan - bass
Cormac Curran - organ
Thandii - keyboards
Kristen Rogers - backing vocals, hand claps
Rachel Beauregard - backing vocals, hand claps
Rory Doyle - drums, percussion
Suzanne Santo - violin, backing vocals

[@ijones_88]

I’m convinced he knows something the rest of us don’t. Playing that and singing at the same time is a HELL of a challenge

[@jickay]

I'm trying to learn this song and man it's rough to do both

[@jesse.a366]

I feel like it’s the way he keeps his eyes open while he sings. Idk. I get what you’re saying though.

[@sanyudass1286]

You should check out neon by john mayer if you think this is hard to do

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

John Mayer Neon Where the light is concert. You'll know when you see it.

[@angusmiller574]

Hell just playing it is hard enough for me!

[@katetaleska7352]

The man writes lyrics like no one.

[@who7063]

The lyrics are literally just names of old jazz songs copy and pasted

[@Ella-iv7wv]

who yes BUT his other stuff? his lyrics are stunning. Nina Cried Power is a great example. definitely check it out if you haven’t!

[@annapopova3221]

@@Ella-iv7wvomg you answered so calmly to a hate comment! That's what I call a Hozier fan! *proudly saluting*

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

@@who7063 Except he formed an entire narrative with those titles, adding in words of his own too and thats no small feat. Also, his other songs are lyrical gold mines.

[@emmamorse5082]

@@who7063 yeah and he still managed to tell an entire story with half of his lyrics just titles of songs

[@misharobinson1679]

Those women are so coordinated what

[@May-wt1yc]

Pros

[@idontneedaname318]

The rhythm is pretty easy once u get the hang of it. Just takes a bit of practice

[@joshuamolina8963]

Right?? Respect!!

[@surfnyolly]

Misha Robinson and the guy playing the drum and the tambourine! Amazing!

[@ThePaszinho]

metronome in the ears

[@fizzpop2000]

We have truly been blessed to exist in a universe with this beautiful being.

[@lovesings2us]

Yes! Blessed feels like just the right word for how I feel too, when I listen to him. He lavishes his beautiful streams of beauty and wisdom on us.

[@marseasler2230]

YESSS

[@angelinavanaman2191]

Damn straight

[@francobrothersLLC]

Jehovah god has made everything and everyone wonderful is just the conditions that we are living in and the one controlling everything that makes many of us terrible people

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Great talent. But he’s a man. Good and bad. Just like you. Don’t worship celebs

[@AR........]

the audio quality on all these are fantastic. kudus to corey schreppel you funky lil sound engineer

[@emiliaanton6897]

Perfect 😂

[@emiliaanton6897]

Nu-ntelege nimeni nimic 😂

[@vanwool94]

Hozier serves as a constant reminder that I have absolutely no musical talent.

[@Zsaisse]

if it's a balancing act the universe did to take my talent (lack thereof) in music to to give to Hozier then by all means take it all away.

[@Zsaisse]

if it's a balancing act the universe did to take my talent (lack thereof) in music to to give to Hozier then by all means take it all away.

[@holyyoghurtman1952]

Take him as example and start practicing. Aim high, start low. I did, I started playing guitar this summer and I took it one song at a time, if it seems easy enough I have a go at it and I keep at it untill I can manage it enough. Then I go on to another.

[@warningsigh6118]

Do you know AURORA? Every time I sing I think about her perfect voice. I will never be as good at this And, yeah, the same with Hozier, totally agree x)

[@beverlydavison4699]

Same

[@morgenwinecoff9870]

Hozier's backup singers are a special kind of attractive

[@tabithaminyue6266]

The whole lot and kaboodle of them got pulled right from the Seelie court to support and share in the magic making of their Prince, of course they are a special kind of attractive.

[@azureshenanigans]

Seelie? Nah this is beyond courts, this type of magic is far more ancient.

[@rajalakshmi6810]

They are forest nymphs so obviously they are deadly gorgeous

[@lanalenna421]

My skin has been cleared

[@cellopillsbury9404]

Listening to hozier makes me forget I exist for a few minutes, it’s nice

[@pamelatolentino855]

I came in from the outside Burnt out from the joy ride She likes to roll here in my ashes anyway Played from the bedside Is "Stella By Starlight" "That Was My Heart" The drums that start off "Night And Day" The same kind of music haunts her bedroom I'm almost me again, she's almost you I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me Tell me who, and I'll be thanking them The numbered lovers of Duke Ellington Do I owe each kiss to lip and cheek as soft As Chet can sing "Let's Get Lost" And "Let The Good Times Roll" Let "Smoke Rings" from this "Paper, Doll" Blow sweet and thick 'til every thought of "It Don't Mean A Thing" I've got some colour back, she thinks so, too I laugh like me again, she laughs like you I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me I wouldn't know where I wouldn't know where I wouldn't know where, I wouldn't know where I wouldn't I wouldn't know where I wouldn't know where I wouldn't know where, I wouldn't know where I wouldn't know "The Very Thought Of You" and "Am I Blue"? "A Love Supreme" seems far removed "I Get Along Without You Very Well, " some other nights The radio news reader chimes Reporting "Russian Lullabies" She'll turn to me awake and ask, Is everything "Alright" I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me I wouldn't know where to start "Sweet Music" playing "In The Dark" Be still "My Foolish Heart, " Don't ruin this on me

[@cassie1969]

Absolutely wonderful

[@AndromedaMes22956]

The way he sings sounds so effortless, it’s amazing

[@mexicanbadger4567]

1:13 to 1:35 might just be the sweetest 22 seconds of lyrics, melody and backing vocals ever recorded.

[@eleanorsherman6512]

The 27 dislikes are from his rival forest spirits

[@avanikaushik3423]

To be honest I would totally just listen to him reciting the alphabet but this is nice too.

[@AyushSharma-15]

I thought i was the only one listening in India.

[@angelinavanaman2191]

That's fair

[@niharikamishra7]

@@AyushSharma-15 count me too!

[@lauren23160]

I need a Hozier and James Bay collab ASAP!

[@joeldeakin2003]

How has this not happened earlier??

[@reginastock5397]

I got to see James Bay open for Hozier in Nashville in September of 2014! It was beautiful!!

[@lari5076]

OMG, YEEEESSSSS!!!!!

[@jeekreesteene9997]

Exactly!!!

[@mysticmama6594]

A round of applause for that synchronized clapping 👏

[@tannybananny2833]

Sometimes I look at this man and instantly become a Renaissance sculptor slaving away carving stone to capture his likeness but not even coming close. It's one thing to wonder what it would be like to be this man's muse; it's another for him to be your muse.

[@beaclavijo8286]

Why doesn’t this video have like a million views already? This is pure perfection

[@GingerKC]

AMEN!!!

[@thissongstanks]

And 3 thumbs down, what the hell.

[@MormonicaHarmonica]

Right.

[@AnotherPersonnn]

It does now :) Took way to long tho...

[@DEADW00DE]

Hozier makes my existence feel so surreal sometimes

[@ricotta4625]

This whole band is absolutely incredible. Also shout out to the sound design. It's a masterpiece

[@chrishatton2642]

The syncopation between the claps, bass drum, guitar line and time signature is sick AF. Beautifully recorded and produced.

[@alegarrido8504]

Hozier's voice is forever my drug

[@letitiareed3112]

That lil dodododo shes hitting in the background is something special too. Jst every person and every aspect of this is breathtaking to me

[@benjimontgomery9826]

His voice, the lyrics, the band, the arrangement, the rhythm, the time signature. This song is pure awesomeness!

[@studiocelestedesign]

Wow, the sound quality of this version is stunning! You can hear all the instruments and voices so clearly. Such a work of art.

[@katetaleska7352]

Such a ' sweet music' for my ears.

[@anajuliacoutinho9813]

ive watched this nearly a million times and i cant get enough

[@thecurrent]

It's really incredible. So glad you found it. Thank you for watching!

[@Y0urMisterDirty]

My mans killin it on the bass

[@lindaguillen2631]

He's heaven on earth

[@DDKstreetballa]

The chills I get from the layers and amazing vocals of this song 😎

[@romicor9]

The band's names are a bit off... It's Cormac Curran and Rachel Beauregard. Jess Berry is often introduced to the audience by her artist name Thandii, and pretty much everyone calls the violin girl Suzanne Santo (her last name is Santosuosso).

[@thecurrent]

Wow, thanks for the insight, Romi! We've updated the personnel list. Thank you!

[@piccol79]

Suzanne's band Honey Honey is fantastic, btw

[@devikamittal8798]

@@piccol79 any song recommendations?

[@piccol79]

@@devikamittal8798 start with Slow Brains from their album First Rodeo, or maybe Your To Bear from the album 3

[@torihall1324]

His lyrics are poetry and his music is soul fulfilling.

[@thetipsyartteacher5665]

Hozier's singing could stomp on me and I'd still say thank you.

[@jordancooper8248]

His voice is timeless. Just a gift from God

[@hugovaldez9301]

Wtf. This is so good

[@RebelwheelsNYCShow]

I'm still working on doing the clapping part lol not quite there.

[@01amare]

Years from now people will discover this genius. How blessed we are to walk among him.

[@cloutdaze]

Idc id wait a lifetime for a shred of music from him. I’m that hooked

[@loganm3169]

I could listen to his voice on repeat; andrew is amazingly talented

[@sarahthedog50]

Love the sound mixing on this - bass + back-up singers especially pop!

[@janshafer719]

I'm addicted to this song. What an incredible performance! I'm almost me again.

[@JBugz777]

As a lifelong jazz fan I love this song

[@BrisingrTail]

Oh Hozier♥️ his music is a piece of Heaven in Earth.

[@whiskeyneat007]

Almost is one of my absolute faves from the Wasteland, Baby album🥰💯

[@iuliah.255]

Wow... *wipes away tears* this is too beautiful.

[@aubryellaotero1064]

I’ll always be convinced that he’s just perfect.

[@stephaniemarie1048]

Thank you for uploading!!! We can't have enough of Hozier!!! His music is enchanting! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zkysverse5630]

I love this and never knew I would need this but I do now.

[@Atrimper01]

So thankful for you & your music 💜☺️

[@becouseicouldnotstopfordea2394]

He has the most beautiful words

[@alinecoelho49]

My favorite song! ❤

[@chanodyaweerasinghe8788]

I love hozier ❤️❤️

[@cf8738]

What a beautiful soul

[@barbarawagner5180]

Love this guy!

[@wilfriedherman1502]

it's a breath in the wind !! thank's

[@tinarcollett8790]

Just when I thought I couldn't love him more❤️

[@GingerKC]

Mind blowing great! Human Masterpiece

[@marywhitt9807]

Everything he does is so amazing!!!

[@PW-kf1kw]

BEAUTIFUL! WHAT AN AMAZING VOICE!

[@roxanne2609]

This song makes me cry so much 💚

[@luizfernando4669]

So good... amazing! 👍☺

[@Lily-ed2sc]

I have nothing but love for Hozier and the band and his beautiful lyrics 💜

[@tesspadmore5367]

Finally going to see him live in November. Yoo hoo!

[@sativajvnky]

This song is so complex; layer after layer. Making it look effortless. Crazy skills.

[@Angelina-pr5hl]

Getting hyped for his concert in London soon. 😍

[@bartbunsen4931]

He is just an amazing talent

[@maureena801]

I love your voice Hozier ,you truly are a complete Artist.

[@luizfernando4669]

So perfect. Love the voice Him 🙂❤👍

[@brettvogelmusic]

Wow wow wow!! So incredible!! What performance!

[@thesubtleties]

I swear my soul ascended after listening to this.

[@Briemerald]

Uplifting truly . Songbird of our lifetime 💜💜🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿

[@seth5776]

i could, and will continue to, listen to the first verse over and over again

[@KaliMaLover]

Absolute magic and mystic and poetry. Bliss. Endless. Right here.

[@PreetiSharma-th5wb]

I can listen to him all the time, his music is too too tooo good

[@timmydeguzman9782]

Sweet music

[@austinrichards1740]

Dayum hozier he’s just as good live

[@tonybob5961]

Excited to see him live in Seattle this october

[@rachelee73]

Thankyou for sweet music to help the soul thrive to create in the land of distraction 🌅🌈🌅🌈🌸🌟

[@michaelneelin1847]

This song is fire

[@tylerwilson910]

I am fully convinced it doesn’t get better than Hozier. Like he’s reached the peak of talent

[@elanyacoleman9862]

His music is the first I listen to when I rise in the morning and the last to bless me to sleep at night. I also listen to him throughout each day ! Blessings and love to him - always !

[@garyrichard1385]

What an amazing talent. I haven't found a weak cut on any of his lp's (try doing that)so his song writing is impeccable. He has beautiful voice and his guitar playing is exceptional. I sure enjoyed his show at Roy Wilkins Auditorium.

[@drilonkennedy-gorne2049]

This has always been my favourite Hozier song but this makes it even moreso. I hugely admire him for the love he gives all the artists in this song. Duke Ellignton, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald... all the greats

[@tobiasneal1574]

Watching this in Dunkin Donuts as I was eating breakfast, and I didn’t realize that I started tapping my feet and swaying to the music. Love it! Pretty much my favorite all time artist

[@lefenyalefenya324]

1st ever youtube video i see without any dislikes.. this is a great song

[@AceTrainerBanjo]

Corey Schreppel did an incredible job mixing this audio. I hope they have a lot of fun when they do their job, this sounds amazing.

[@kylecolabella399]

Hozier is fucking amazing.. every song.. every time

[@NicoleW97]

Hoizer's voice is already everything wonderful in the world, but when listening to him while tripping it's literally like being in heaven on earth. ❤❤

[@julianaalcantara3595]

Loved

[@alessandraverdeveneracion1846]

I love you with all my heart.

[@snezanalukicseim6171]

He is pure love.

[@carlojohnmendez2162]

I love the way he sings, it melts my heart no homo though

[@oatmeal6891]

inspiring

[@shannonoleary7704]

Same!!!! No hetero tho

[@Bubonic_Goose]

@@shannonoleary7704 Haha, honestly same

[@ragascoli26]

He's simply adorable :PPP

[@rafiruli]

Hozier te amo.

[@nicholasgreen2864]

Hozoer is incredible, but his band makes him absolutely magnificent and other worldly, holy shit

[@victoriabrennan1428]

This song is amazing, he’s so talented

[@JonWilkins1]

oh my, what a recording

[@Oliviawww164]

What a treat😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@elcivanemarques7520]

Espetáculo!!!👏👏👏

[@seanlyder3023]

why am I crying