Hozier - Work Song // Live

This was taken at the official video shoot for "Work Song" in Los Angeles, California. I won a contest to be a part of the video and after the video was taped, Hozier and his band played a few songs for the fans who had attended the shoot. It's pretty incredible considering this was impromptu!

[@katdoe78]

OMG his little sneaky wink at 2:40 to Alex because he started to play the wrong key was so freaking adorable!!! So in love with him!

[@kangarue8375]

He sounds exactly like he does on the tracks-so soulful and passionate about every word that flows out of his mouth. God, he has so much talent

[@sadjaycutler4962]

amen

[@kailaelissa9926]

@Reid James i was about to say that. he has so so much talent omg

[@borabora324]

Agree.. seen him live.. he sounded exactly the same!! Impressive!

[@staysafestaystrong1516]

I played guitar and sang for years in my dad’s band, and I don’t think people understand how hard it is to be stomping like that and sing and play at the same time. I’d have to be sitting honestly. This guy is pure talent.

[@JTD472]

Disagree. If they’re on diff tempos, maybe. But singing and playing something simple like this is pretty intuitive.

[@erenjaegerbomb8653]

Not pure talent - talent mixed with practice and dedication 😊

[@Twilight4everz10]

The wink at 2:40 kills me every time.

[@MrSkylarvest]

Maybe I'm weird but the fact that he gives a song a title that isn't in the hook, or at all in the song makes me like him more.

[@RollingGirl124]

God, everything about Hozier is just beautiful

[@8Anedonia8]

his sex appeal it's something never seen before, he looks like a normal guy....but xd something around him it's sooo electric

[@lord2112]

He feels his music, he doesn't just sing it. That is what makes it special and what makes us feel moved by it.

[@IDeathStalkerI]

1:40 Hozier's drummer was kinda like "one more clap? Nope? Okay.." lmao

[@peaches7487]

John Hidalgo 1:36 **

[@jamesmcnulty3697]

This made me audibly chuckle

[@do3258]

Awww :D

[@jamesmcnulty3697]

@Beverly Anne Yeah, an under-the-breath, inaudible chuckle. Akin to a quick expulsion of air, only deeper in tone, and thus harder to hear

[@tawnyaadhamy4757]

If you didn't get goosebumps in the beginning of this performance I judge you

[@TennesseeHodl]

Tawnya Adhamy felt that

[@itsjustmeok87]

this video provides so much entertainment for me. from the drummer getting carried away with the clapping, to Hozier winking & smiling, to the girls giggling 😂

[@embibly23]

The female harmonies during the chorus are my favorite part of this song and it's something you really don't get in the studio version. This is soooo satisfying to listen to. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@feelthefrisson]

I love how his best live performances are always the ones that are like this raw and not in a studio

[@rachaelwilliams950]

Idk why but I love that even tho Hozier can't clap bcuz his hands are full he still contributes to the beat by stomping his foot ^_^

[@BadxxWolf]

I just love that at some point almost everyone fucked up the stomp/clap lol. And yet it's still amazing! :)

[@LethaAnn]

misskat1327 I think the only one that was pretty consistent was alex. lol.

[@BadxxWolf]

Well Rory and the girls kinda messed up but caught it before the actual clap. Alex....oh man....Alex gives me life in this video lol. Poor babe. he's tryin.

[@LethaAnn]

Lmfao yeah! Alex was a badass . As per usual :D

[@BadxxWolf]

Of course! He needs more love lol. He really does do A LOT.

[@LethaAnn]

I fully appreciate and love Alex for his contributions.. and so do you. We just gotta get everyone else to feel the same way :D

[@ooffactor]

holy shit this guy is the best... only singer who can sing anywhere with just a guitar and sound better every time

[@thechupacabra123]

Homegirl singin the melodies has some serious chops

[@pengke05]

I love that it's Alex Ryan providing the percussion with his boot while Rory Doyle faffs about. He deserves more credit as Hozier's partner in crime. Thanks for posting this.

[@billcenters]

pengke05 Agreed, Ajax is a badass. He is super tall too. Not quite Hozier tall, but close.

[@LethaAnn]

pengke05 Agreed! Alex is pretty awesome and I think he's definitely Andy's partner in crime :D

[@Theminebros122]

hey, the bassist controls the rhythm just as much as the drummer

[@Lea_Deetz]

yep. And he's been playing percussion for Andy for years.

[@rachm.7746]

those harmonies! Those backing vocals are perfect. All those ppl are amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@fret4yourprozac]

Incredible. Hozier is a breath of fresh air.

[@sitasiasylvester3337]

Boys workin' on empty Is that the kinda way to face the burning heat? I just think about my baby I'm so full of love I could barely eat There's nothing sweeter than my baby I'd never want once from the cherry tree 'Cause my baby's sweet as can be She give me toothaches just from kissin' me When, my, time comes around Lay me gently in the cold dark earth No grave can hold my body down I'll crawl home to her That's when my baby found me I was three days on a drunken sin I woke with her walls around me Nothin' in her room but an empty crib And I was burnin' up a fever I didn't care much how long I lived But I swear I thought I dreamed her She never asked me once about the wrong I did When, my, time comes around Lay me gently in the cold dark earth No grave can hold my body down I'll crawl home to her When, my, time comes around Lay me gently in the cold dark earth No grave can hold my body down I'll crawl home to her My baby never fret none About what my hands and my body done If the Lord don't forgive me I'd still have my baby and my babe would have me When I was kissing on my baby And she put her love down soft and sweet In the low lamp light I was free Heaven and hell were words to me When, my, time comes around Lay me gently in the cold dark earth No grave can hold my body down I'll crawl home to her When, my, time comes around Lay me gently in the cold dark earth No grave can hold my body down I'll crawl home to her

[@orlandy101]

man you were so lucky to have seen this! what a beautiful acoustic rendition.

[@futuropasado]

Ireland has so many talented and magic musicians.

[@cadisquire8592]

OMG 2:43 the smile between Hozier and one of the singers 🙈

[@Jenny-ml1ne]

Yes, so sweet

[@jozefka1019]

[@michellechetrit4057]

it looks like hes having so much fun!! so efortless his singing! this performance makes me smile everytime!

[@heartmadeformusic]

that wink Hozier does just kills me

[@sierra7240]

His smile is so sweet....

[@KrystalHorne]

This was such a beautiful acoustic performance of my favorite Hozier song! Just gave me chills. ❤️🎧🎻

[@vvrka]

Oh my god, how I love this. Thank you very much for sharing, it would be such a shame if this wonderful moment would have passed without being captured. I love how they sound, love Andrew's voice, love the vocals, love the clapping and I especially love the mistakes. They are so cute when it happens, smiling and winking at each other. :)

[@piminorofreak]

This song always gives me chills, especially when it's sung live

[@rebeccat7528]

I think this is the best version of this song I've heard up til now- so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@alyssaelaine2850]

Honestly I am so in love with this guy

[@jennaelizabethstudios2610]

ugh this version of this song gets me every time i play it.

[@kennadawn6402]

hozier is a dang icon we stan a vocal king

[@Sara-bw8xi]

This is so so underrated. I listen to this everyday. This is the best song I ever heard. The no instrument version here is so so extremely good its even better than the original! I listen to this more than to the original! This is the best thing here on KZbin. I am extremely in love with that version. True artist

[@wisteriab]

2:42 ♥

[@jozefka1019]

[@acelya9680]

1:54 2:40 3:25 3:40

[@jensenbudziszewska3688]

Honestly he's so talented i am in loVE

[@PhantomDrums917]

So much more amazing acapella with guitar. I think I like this better than the official vid. You hear the ladies beautiful voices/harmonies even more. :)

[@ellicooper2323]

You can’t have a cappella with a guitar but I know what you mean.

[@PhantomDrums917]

@@ellicooper2323 lol my bad! Ooops!

[@ellicooper2323]

@PhantomDrums917 takes a big person to admit when they are wrong, especially when it’s such an important issue. 🤪

[@rifferluna1989]

He has a good team. The the ladies are really amazing and there beautiful. Love it

[@kayts9959]

Beautiful voice so addictive

[@nadiajose8049]

i absolutely love this to bits, its my favourite song and its been done spectacularly (the only bit i cant help but notice is that the background vocalists seem to become the foreground vocalists to the point where sometimes its a bit difficult to hear the lyrics)

[@MalikShehryar]

Without a mic it's hard to keep the higher notes louder so

[@nyneegardner6235]

You already know this, but you are so blessed to have been in the video and to have been witness to this performance! I have only seen him live once so far . I took my (now) ex-boyfriend to see him for our first Christmas present together (though it was the following April) in Vegas. It was a performance I'll never forget. I absolutely adore Hozier! I have a 100% Irish great great grandmother with the same last name without the H. I like to think of Andy as my long lost cousin.

[@gabbimrx1238]

"No grave can hold my body down I'll crawl home to her... " That's the kind of love I've been dreaming of

[@trinityjay8893]

2:40 is so adorable :))

[@lachoneushale3785]

The humming at the end did things to me I never knew I needed.

[@comefindme460]

Pure talent this man is like we haven't seen in a very long time. And his back up musicians are damn good. Oh and his drummer didn't screw up there it would've been a screw up if he actually clapped when he wasn't suppose too

[@funkymonkey299]

I think I've watched this 20 times. It's amazing. He sounds better live. What a great video, thanks for posting it. He's beautiful and his voice is simply amazing

[@HarveySpecter14]

That's awesome! Thanks for posting

[@janestafford3651]

This is by far one of the best performances I have seen in a while

[@bcochnov10]

Love this song!

[@RangaPirate]

Yeah. Cant get enough of this song!

[@leahlindstrand5784]

Absolutely Incredible, on my list to see live!

[@cstwise]

God I love this song!!

[@itznic333]

This is so good. Thanks for sharing!

[@matrix1659]

He looks so into Alex

[@vanessaaventura]

Just a beautiful piece

[@beverlydavis7268]

This is just breathtaking.

[@perryglanton8752]

love this

[@thaaaymoreira]

This is probably the best version of this song I will ever hear in my life.

[@katieraeee]

This is so amazing. I'm going to watch it 20 times. This is just beautiful and I am jealous you got a front row seat. I love him so much!

[@yourHEROineETA]

You are so lucky. Love this!

[@tyronewatson7212]

Omg i have never felt this way about a song i just listen to it so many times please some one help me meet this group PLEASE !!!!!!!

[@carmelmanion]

Thanks Carrie for posting. What an awesome experience for you!

[@jodybeskinirutherfordcoanimal]

Lucky you winning that contest. Love this!

[@SomethingFunctional]

My whole body exploded into electric tingles at the chorus. Can feel all my leg hairs standing up. Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loritucker2600]

Thank you Carrie for posting that. I have seen him live twice now, and he is just mesmerizing. He is so talented, his voice, lyrics, musicianship. And he seems like such a kind soul, hope he never loses that!!!

[@StephanieMazza]

This is incredible AHHH

[@pac4ky]

Oh man, you are one lucky girl! This is so cool! Thanks for posting!

[@normtrigg2974]

Wow, tears in my eyes watching and listening to this. Amazing. The power of music to move,can't beat it

[@ginapenn5610]

Hozier is amazing, beautifully done.

[@devonnhereex3]

HE IS SO FANTASTIC LIVE WOW WHAT A AMAZING MUSICIAN.

[@linettelow]

Cheers for sharing, Carrie :) This is a phenomenal rendition that outshines the first. Have a beautiful day ♡

[@carasoutherland6140]

Hozier is just my favorite his passion cones thru the phone and into my very soul

[@clomooseful]

This gave me chills

[@Angelgurl1455]

This has to be one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard in my life ♥️💜

[@LuisGonzalez-yt7wn]

omg this is the best video I've ever seen on KZbin. I love them so much. You were so lucky! Thanks for sharing!

[@ManuBeker2]

So fucking good.

[@Angela-wv4yw]

This is possibly my favorite Hozier video on KZbin! God bless you for recording, uploading and sharing! Thank you ❤️

[@watchtiffy4319]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Love in its rawest form

[@feargal75]

Fantastic HOZIER !!!!!!!

[@eboniethomas2068]

Your concert was awesome. I play you daily. Good JOB

[@lol-cf7ec]

I LOVE YOU HOZIER

[@KennethKinuthia]

so awesome

[@jensenbudziszewska3688]

Youre so lucky to have seen this !!

[@flaviaromano9834]

oh Work Song so beautiful !

[@TheRobyn5555]

This is so sweet!!!!!

[@jesusaruiz]

Simply amazing.....

[@jojoslife8704]

I love him

[@marisapugliese4904]

This is beautiful

[@sphiweluthuli4613]

man love for hozier

[@JTD472]

Seen this video lots but just now read the description. Very cool

[@mary-annekenny7453]

He is by far the best concert i have been to , he interacted with the audience was very humble and he sounded amazing better Live which not many artist are but he was amazing

[@annatereshchenko4761]

So good!

[@user-wm2fv3sp3x]

He knows he nails it when he cannot help but smile during the performance and all the other backup musicians work magic. Everything just melt.

[@user-wm2fv3sp3x]

I mean backup vocals.

[@lillyswearingen3355]

hozier u have my heart

[@epictetusjr.7581]

flippin brilliant

[@RSISOFFLINE]

Rory looks like Dean Winchester mixed with Castiel.

[@zaynabbenabdelhadikhayat9584]

omg , you're sooo right

[@oisincoffin6301]

U are damn right I finally realized that !!!!

[@carlibecker6476]

Gave me goosebumps

[@lovelymequijote6115]

Oooohhh. My heart. ♥

[@aribarris2384]

no words.