Hozier - "Almost (Sweet Music)" Live In The NYC Subway

Hozier busking in the New York City subway. Check out his performance of "Almost (Sweet Music)."
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[@TheWebaa]

That's how you promote an album.

[@manharmanchanda9597]

Wow, that is a complex rhythm to clap repeatedly to.

[@fishtriestosing5426]

Maybe I just suck at rhythm but I wanna clap along and I'm annoyed

[@adaramccollum8737]

it’s just *clap clap beat clap beat clap clap beat clap* and then there’s *clap clap beat clap beat clap clap beat snap* and finally *clap clap snap clap snap clap clap snap*

[@prima808]

Adara McCollum - 🤪 Oooo-kay lol

[@prima808]

Manhar Manchanda - Totally. But wasn’t even paying attention until you came along...and now it’s all I’m noticing. 😆

[@alyssalgalindo]

Hilen Simon It helps when you play an instrument. Your brain learns how to separate and combine two of the things you’re doing so it’s easier.

[@andreag6800]

"Sorry I was late for the meeting. Hozier was busking on the subway"

[@inirotimi]

its things like this that make me jealous of new yorkers

[@TheSilence1]

@Derrick Tan Who do you think is doing most of the busking? Starving artists, of course...

[@Donovan.Creamer]

New York is a shit city full of literal trash and rude ass selfish people who for the most part are only out for themselves. Don’t be jealous.

[@jonahkarp2938]

We ain’t all like that tho :(

[@dkncd]

fr

[@Peter-xm7fz]

Nah the British have a guy called Brendan Kavanagh (look him up in KZbin it's great!)

[@wlwcats5810]

hozier sounds even better live just because we can see him smiling and enjoying singing and playing his guitar

[@amandabanze7952]

Imagine going to school on a regular day and stumbling upon Hozier 👏

[@majo4149]

I rather go late in class 😂😂😂😂😂

[@switriakram]

İ’ll miss it ofc

[@tesspadmore5367]

In NYC it's not that uncommon. I used that station everyday when I lived there years ago. I wouldn't trade growing up there for anything in the world. I haven't lived there in years.

[@theartistformallyknownas404]

I feel like not enough people know of his work

[@chriswhamilton]

He makes playing guitar look so effortless.

[@ariweber6238]

Definitely helps having 10 inch long fingers

[@adaramccollum8737]

i’m so jealous of him dude, i’ve been trying to play his music and it’s SO HARD

[@alyssalgalindo]

Absolute Muppet He has big hands bro

[@sweetpjeb23]

ari weber I’m not gonna make the comment that I am thinking.

[@trey_a]

His guitar stuff also just isn't that hard

[@Ashlyn333]

I feel like I couldn’t clap like that for long without seriously messing up and ruining the whole song

[@shib5267]

they're professional clappers tho

[@veen238]

Would you say.... you wouldn't know where to start? ;)

[@KLATUU.]

the impressive thing is the song is in a really weird time too

[@daniella8400]

Ashlyn Chapman that’s cause you have no rhythm lol

[@melaniethreatt7266]

Once you get it you can’t stop mindlessly doing it right. Unless you become self conscious.

[@bobthebuilding6904]

If I was heading to work and this happened, I might end up missing work.

[@erikaa5186]

There's no might!

[@corbensnider3286]

just show your boss the video, they’ll understand.

[@theartistformallyknownas404]

I’m calling out with him singing in the background

[@Faiththegemini]

Yo did my mans preform His whole album in the train station

[@eragonandsaphira1843]

I think he did preform the entire album

[@gavinhughes9050]

What’s amazing is that, despite all the talk-show, high-production sessions Hozier has performed this on, this version is honestly better imo. It’s so intimate and relaxed, and everyone’s clearly having a great time and it shows through the music!

[@BunnarakTheng]

This is the kind of videos I don't mind being vertical.

[@aeri_taylors-version]

he's too tall there's simply no way to record him horizontally

[@tatyanasoares9121]

He could be in a concert charging $100 but he is in the metro so everyone can hear. This is art for people. Respect this man so much more now

[@lucyfoster4082]

Honestly, one can hear a great deal of world-class busking on the New York city subways, even when Hozier doesn't grace us with an appearance.

[@rebolokilwemothibedi2275]

After 4 months of intensive practice, I have finally mastered that clap.

[@ahyaok100]

My wife and I just saw him in Richmond, Virginia. Amazing!! We went very early to make sure we had parking and get something to eat about three hours before the show. By chance, we went to the theater, which was pretty empty, to use the bathroom first and heard some rumbling upstairs so we walked over and started hearing music. Sure enough, we heard his distinctive voice singing. We both looked at each other "No fucking way!" Too bad we couldn't get any closer because there was a gate at the top of the stairs. Not that big of a deal I know just to hear a bands soundcheck but we felt like kids getting away with something. It sounded wonderful and was a special moment for us. Great show and an awesome time! See him LIVE! You won't regret it.

[@torihall1324]

SO jealous of everyone who witnessed this incredible performance in person

[@alicezeee6335]

The backing vocalists are amazing

[@annatichenor7914]

I’m literally gay and this man makes me swoon

[@justinmebes476]

Anna Tichenor ohhh cool because everyone including hozier was asking.

[@mrd4518]

all the lesbians swoon for him. he calls to us

[@jessiccasmith632]

Anna Tichenor same girl 😩😩

[@elizawrenn1855]

meee . he is WOMANLY in the most MANLY & ROMANTIC kind of way .

[@justincruz8050]

I'm a straight dude but holy shit

[@suzannahconnel7745]

Hozier is like what we all wish Russell Brand actually looked like. He could play young Sirius Black in some sort of Harry Potter prequel

[@tnkgaltara2191]

Suzannah Connel erm go and google what Russell Brand looks like, he’s gorgeous. Both beautiful men in their own right.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

He's 6'5"... He cannot play Sirius Black.

[@user-zz6lo9tu1r]

@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 But he definitely looks like Sirius Black, apart from the height.

[@sofiah.p.figueiro4744]

He is kind of if Severus and Sirius had a son

[@chelszakia2959]

Suzannah Connel HARRY POTTER IS LIFE

[@musiclover-cu5jy]

And now the album has gone #1!! There's hope in this world...

[@alejandrar.9174]

Exactly what I was thinking 😂😂😂

[@motorcitymangababe]

I feel like id be unable to refrain from singing along. This shit is infectious

[@NickSwatson]

The guy over Hozier’s right shoulder looks like Niall Horan in 15 years haha

[@krisssssssu]

when you love your guitar even more when you realize that Hozier is playing the same guitar

[@ellan1664]

What is it?

[@athashaven]

I rhink I'm in love with his fingers

[@itsbeckylmao9692]

I too wander the nyc subway with backup singers, but the police are called because I'm an "eldritch abomination" and "threatening other passengers with spiritual harm"

[@laurieeno2118]

Thanks, I needed that. ;)

[@daisybuchanan8205]

😊😄😃😜😝😛

[@IzzyWoodz]

He is part of the reason why I’m still alive. It’s music like this that makes me know that I’ll be okay❤️

[@bosstrading928]

Well, there's no hiding behind vocal and guitar effects hear! He's definitely brilliant!

[@iv3277]

Boss Trading you must have not heard an acoustic without effects because that definitely has some fuzz on it. Amazing performance nonetheless

[@pucyn4355]

This rythm to clap alone isn't hard at all But when you clap AND sing, jesus christ, its impossible

[@surfnyolly]

Ameli a and bopping you’re head and tapping your foot. Mind blown!

[@bazakoski]

Okay I know I'm soft but at 1:44 when one of the singers laughs and he turns around and smiles while singing my heart EXPLODES. I replay that moment so many times whenever I watch this.

[@judyjetson686]

Jesus Christ. So good. Percussion for days.

[@mwallace826]

Why is it so thrilling when he puts his hands up

[@anotherweekmusic7282]

That clapping gets to me every time ☺️☺️☺️

[@lotus4972]

I didn't think I could love this song anymore than I already do but here we are, I am in tears

[@fireinacan]

Those guys are PRO clap/snap/stompers!

[@TheDarkJok]

Holy shit, his hands are huge

[@ahyaok100]

Just when you think music has gone to shit, this guy comes along. What a great talent.

[@lucylovesthc6011]

hes wild. literally you can find the wild hoizer anywhere

[@anishagill3406]

His hands and fingers look abnormally long. Also, this is pure greatness!!!

[@MsDungeness]

He is actually 6' 5" Love what he does!

[@theclownhimself7600]

He’s an old god, still mastering the human form

[@annaburnham8098]

Omg....just omg. Close your eyes and listen. He’s AMAZING.

[@kierananthony25]

This has to be my favorite song on the album. Saying that, all his stuff blows me away.

[@sriyantilingga4998]

Watch this again today, this is so gooood on every level

[@laHagans]

What!?! I take the train everyday in NYC. I’m bummed that I didn’t get to witness this.

[@Faiththegemini]

She'Ra Hagans right !!!!

[@habibi3295]

Well at least you get to stand where Hozier stood.

[@DomododragonVideos]

His little smiles while playing at the beginning 😭 he loves what he does so much its so cute ajskdsnnaabdksanznfm I'm in love

[@kerwinjayalfonso4208]

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

[@elm3711]

He's just so lovely... That's the first word that came to mind, and it seems to describe him the best.

[@kyle2841]

Legend has it that Hozier is a giant and that is a regular sized guitar

[@valerieelliot1584]

lOVE HOW HE DOES A POP UP. SHOWS HOW MUCH MUSIC CAN BRING PEOPLE TOGETHEERRR

[@kendelle4216]

How tf do you sing and do so much shifting on the guitar at the same time 🤧🤭

[@LiefTheDroid]

Ahm, many hours of practice.

[@SpoiledEggs34153]

Miss McCoy oh man, you would really be amazed by a guy named Jimi Hendrix ;)

[@zenlifestyleandmannersshow6892]

SkateAZ or SRV and John Mayer!

[@moonpnackea8116]

He owns his songs

[@Dog3D]

Practice and muscle memory

[@thatheidipoppychick]

If you think it is easy to clap along, you need to attend a Hozier gig. The audience tries and just falls apart during this song. It's hysterical. The average person doesn't have much rhythm and it becomes contagious.

[@johannetumulak5008]

I didn't know Jesus knew how to play guitar...and was irish

[@256dooda]

You're the best thing that's happened to the world today

[@yoyothepanda1280]

He's such a natural performer I LOVE HIM AND IM SO JEALOUS FROM THOSE WHO SAW HIM AAAAA I

[@Luckyli98]

the spirit in this song is so infectious!

[@gravefeather2427]

Damn it he's good

[@p0vila1]

been there, saw that, was nice

[@kob5499]

clapping and snapping to that complex rhythm whilst singing... wow! big props

[@dudaderbli]

Nailed the clapping. Two years later.

[@buttqueef9900]

His love and reverence of love and music is so obvious every time he sings

[@_missmarissa_]

Hozier is a musical genius! Never change 💖

[@aniseiana45]

And people ask why I love him💜

[@sunshine-bs2jx]

Amazing God he is

[@MrCTruck]

The words and emotion in this song make me tear up when I sing along

[@fatscotsgal]

He's amazing

[@nehirtekin5466]

This man is amazing he is a very good singer

[@paopao800]

Please realase an album like this. Pure acoustics. 😭

[@mgmcgregorross69]

such a complex rythm

[@LisaPellegrino]

What a magical moment, thanks for capturing and sharing. This song has it going on in all right ways

[@saishpardeshi3054]

God of melody!

[@yktv.jillian2913]

I would have screamed if I was there iy him like his music is everything

[@emmarucci6427]

God I love that man!!!

[@tiarastevens6278]

I literally take the subway everyday I'm so jealous that I didn't see this

[@hxc205]

Idk if it's just me but I had no idea he was 8 ft tall

[@Brxnston10]

Hailey Martin he’s 6”5

[@sweetpjeb23]

Branstongamez he’s 6 inches tall? I think you mean ‘ which is feet. But we know what you mean. Inches is “ because it has two syllables. Feet is ‘ because it only has one. Learned that in a film set building class.

[@chucsterdonkey3521]

Julie Элизабет dude does it matter that much?

[@Rachel-uj7kl]

Ofc Forest Gods are tall?

[@TitanFlare]

Really impressed by those other vocalists too, damn. He sure picks some talented backup

[@Leah777...]

Love this man!

[@cookiecuteasapuppy1008]

I’m in awe! What a beautiful voice.. this man is so talented and thanxs for sharing!

[@mayogz]

this my number one song in my playlist for 2 weeks now. and whenever i listened to it, t'was always on repeat mode.. but i never thought he's really good in live.. this is pure talent. i also love the back vocals and love the beat when clapping their hands.. thanks for sharing this vid.. 😘😍

[@capturetheneat6764]

literally back from andrew's video teaching how to clap in this song. Now im focused on the clap instead his singing🤣

[@Jasminjaeda]

Love this song its been number one played in my playlist for 2 months

[@evermorewhore2910]

it’s insane how he’s so good at playing the guitar

[@kathrynh4008]

This is incredible

[@ayeaguilera2585]

He doesn't Even need a mic !!!!!

[@taishiren6365]

hozier and his minions emerge from underground NYC

[@Coelacantha]

He sounds great!

[@silviosardone2096]

Genius

[@wlwcats5810]

King of love and tenderness

[@asofiad]

Came back to this video after Hozier posted the tutorial of the snap and clap on his IG. 😂

[@TheTheRandomShow1234]

Clappingng on point

[@lillie2917]

Sweet voices! Soothes my soul!!

[@sidneyrogers5970]

The NYC subway is so great. You just see these rando people with amazing talent performing down there. No ones ever heard of them and they're just trying to make a buck for a coffee or a slice. I definitely drop a dollar in this guy's hat. Get himself a haircut.

[@ipodonthebeat]

but it’s not just a random homeless guy

[@marlak5805]

lol you remember the song Take Me To Church a couple years back? that's the guy

[@alenam1458]

IDK IF THIS A JOKE but this is so funny

[@ohwellwhateverr]

Is this sarcasm? Hozier's one of the most successful artists out there today

[@isaacjosephdavis]

Looks like nobody understands a joke, smh

[@oliviakuesteryen6460]

If I stumbled onto this I would’ve died 😭

[@maryannbailey.]

I wish I could write lyrics as good as this man

[@dudaderbli]

Nailed the clapping, waiting for his show in Brazil.

[@prima808]

Best camera quality so far out of all the ‘Hozier subway’ videos...and trust me, I’ve watched all of the. 🥰

[@Paintballpro18]

For the longest time I thought this was the coolest syncopation ever. About a month or so ago I decided to give it a try (in case anyone wants to know the beats). Here you go: 1 _ and _ 2 e _ _ 3 _ and _ 4 e _ _ 1 _ and _ 2 e _ _ 3 _ _ _ (4) _ _ _ That last 4 is a hit or miss, for the most part otherwise you should be able to clap or snap those other beats.

[@joshjams1978]

Thanks!

[@MJSeeker81]

I seriously don’t really think people understand how incredibly almost superhuman Lee difficult this is to play and sing at the same time especially the chorus the timing is juxtaposed to itself In such away that any kind of internal rhythm timing is not possible any kind of offbeat timing does not work this is almost like playing two songs at one time even without the clapping

[@ozdagap1809]

As a guitar player who doesn’t even attempt to sing while playing, I understand. This guy is insane

[@jairleandrofernandezdeltor7132]

Omg I could cry

[@jasjas4356]

The intro finger style picking. Ugh my heart. So pretty. And then I realized it was the whole song 😂😂😍

[@amylinville7982]

Fantastic!

[@themostdeliciousscene4589]

I love him .

[@kayleeburns1179]

Love it!

[@maryhalla3445]

Amazing! ♥️♥️♥️🌨😍