Damien Rice - The Blower's Daughter & Elephant (HD 2014)

[@lmaocat759]

Are you that 3am person who like to hear this kind of music alone?

[@bigguschungus968]

oh shit sonnnnn

[@bigguschungus968]

2:10

[@darklaos]

always

[@jakeflemming]

More like almost 5 am during lockdown

[@summercox5161]

I'd rather not alone but so it is...

[@NachiV]

I remember when I got a job, I moved to another city, and spent a year there alone.. for me, my life was good, I was young.. But when my brother came home to visit me, he asked me if I was suffering in loneliness, I was offended and replied that I was doing great. The next day I asked him why he thought so, he told me he watched me while I played "Elephant" as we settled for the night. He said some things are evident by the type of music we listen to, more importantly, the way we sing it. I apparently lost my self and sang along even in the high pitches, as though I felt every word of it. To me it was normal, this is a masterpiece and that's how it is to be sung along. he refused, there was something wrong with me. Then I thought maybe he was right, I was lonely, but it was not like anyone could enter into that room and make me feel better. It's been 4 years now, and I just can't help get over this song. The same loneliness is lurking within.. But I don't regret it... We are all here for the human experience, and what better way to feel human than the existential feeling of being lonesome.

[@pattycake00]

Thank God for those pillows in those pillowcases ❤

[@pattycake00]

Either way I bet it sounded beautiful

[@paulieo6447]

Wow so true 😭love this sentimental piece

[@MrGrahambalon]

i am floored, i feel this so deeply

[@samilfidan691]

I understand. To be understood and to understand this makes all the difference imo.

[@TheDisTract]

No one bleeds all over their microphone quite like Damien Rice.

[@McStoolio]

Ben Howard.

[@---C_B---]

@@McStoolio 100% agree. A beautiful musician

[@peterwisniewski2991]

Glen Hansard!

[@mitch1611]

this guys is insane :o

[@mikastraukmichaelwhitbrook9913]

wow , how perfectly said

[@garytaylor6408]

The Irish are poets, storytellers and can convey emotions better than any others. Genius performance.

[@miguelhernandez-jc6yr]

............Any others, except Mexicans......indeed

[@flowersofthefield340]

Amazing voice and songwriter

[@alexi.de.charle]

Although the Irish are great, I believe differently. It’s the unique individuals who oft become poets, from all different places where various perspectives roam, like no other. 😊

[@SoulFighter27]

​@@alexi.de.charleyeah i agree

[@robc5051]

@@miguelhernandez-jc6yr as a fellow mexican (half mexican though) who do you view as good storytellers especially musically that are mexican?

[@symba-uo3os]

Damien has been the person I have gone to when i needed to be alone, for the last 11 years, I still remember watching Closer at the cinema, I loved the film, but I just wanted to get back home, and discover more about this singer, since then, I have been totally hooked. every song pictures a moment of my life like nothing else is able to. Unfortunately I have only been able to go to one of his concerts, but boy, I will never ever forget it. You will never read this Damien, but if you do. Thank you.

[@hardManson]

+symba Same here.

[@gracie30ish]

+symba same with me

[@leizareis587]

+symba At his concert in Brazil, I tried not to cry just to pay more attention. He is amazing live!

[@kitty21elly]

god, this comment almost made me cry 😢 it is always so beautiful when people find such a deep connection with a song or artist...good for you.

[@winterramos4527]

I'm smoking a blunt with Damien and he is blessed to have hit your heart. smoke out with us!!

[@rindianiyusnitamanalu6872]

Brings in 2020 with some timeless classics. Who's here with me? Who's listening to this song in 2020?

[@brendahawkins3965]

Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWSqZ6OCbbmjf6M

[@constelasistemas]

❤

[@ludvigeriksson2182]

I am

[@chenglo8999]

Still listening in MN, USA

[@lilithrising9713]

me.

[@louisenaude2129]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. His voice, the tone, the rawness. Full of soul. The intimacy of his performance. The song change transition.

[@oldrikky-q3l]

older chests..

[@VortexVagabond]

2020! Anyone? It’s 2022 and I’m still listening to this masterpiece.

[@marymolloy4133]

Yes in Lockdown in Dublin 💕

[@Tippy6612]

@@marymolloy4133 yes, lockdown in California. May,2020

[@skyal123]

Me in quarantine.

[@geonwookim1282]

2020 june in Seoul

[@playfulworld8783]

Yes sir

[@scousedave1917]

2024 anyone? I was 21 when I first heard this. Hearing this and the blowers daughter takes me back to beautiful memories.

[@daryl7277]

I must say I'm jealous to all of the people who got to see this masterpiece live

[@CBackification]

Daryl C Join his newsletter and cross your fingers. I was able to see him twice a few years ago by some miracle. He is amazing.

[@philipdjoshi7525]

Saw him live yesterday. Too bad he didn't play this song.

[@breenwalshe7667]

Daryl C ,saw him down the pub last night...............

[@ilovevilla71]

Watched him live a few months ago. I was starstruck the entire time, I'm not even lying

[@KyleTaylorLucas]

@@breenwalshe7667 Which pub? I wanna come there.

[@JasonRadley]

If Van Gogh had been a musician.

[@bad-girlbex3791]

I don't think cutting his ear off would have helped with his musical endeavours.

[@Kevito2486]

Actually, it wouldn't matter... Cause it's just the ear not the inner ear (I think) xD

[@nealdillon7812]

@@Kevito2486 Beethoven, for example, is your proof of your insight.

[@graylee9273]

he never drink absinthe because he's irish...

[@darkcolouredglasses]

This one comment is a piece of art.

[@lisawilliams4645]

I can’t take my ears off of this song!

[@letcherr3422]

He has to be one of the most under-rated artists.

[@TADEJ78]

He is not!!! You & I “know” him😉

[@will-wf6sb]

He's an acquired taste, brilliant, passionate, and the ladies love him 😜but way way too heavy for most, to intense and graphic I'd say, no broad appeal at all. But this is a cracking song,many musicians like myself love him, he's successful. Just not main stream.🎸🎤😎

[@Oneorangejuice]

Indeed, that's also why I was always listening

[@brooke0304]

Whoever did the lighting and the camerawork for this performance deserve accolades. Those wide shots and corner shots of him in an almost sepia spotlight are absolute perfection. Such an amazing compliment to his incredible performance!

[@SoulFighter27]

yes its so beautiful

[@ethanroberts6838]

It has been 14 years, sitting in my car listening to this song, reaching for your hand that wasn't there. It was the first time I noticed the ending line, until I find somebody new. But no one has ever came close.

[@jecjose4501]

💔

[@daveintexas8]

I hurt with/for you man.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Too sad.

[@AbhishekGupta1704]

Sometimes you only get it once!

[@byromtaylor6482]

Watching on fathers day 2021 ...missing my daghter ...if you ever see this daddy always love you Autumn x

[@The_Sanatan_Supreme]

The man who sings raw feelings instead of a song

[@Oneorangejuice]

Exactly that.

[@telefc]

A masterpiece. Electricity for the soul.

[@22RosesGrow]

Indeed.

[@ashleighjlake]

Elephant will forever be my favorite song ever. Magical lyrics by an amazing musical poet. His voice is like no other.

[@steevenhyde3505]

I remember when I discovered his music for the first time. It was around 2:00 A.M. I was depressed and I had planned to end my own life that night, and I happened to discovered this concert on KZbin and I stayed awake listening to it. So basically his music saved my life...

[@Wtfever2.0]

Steeven Hyde - just keep on hanging on. It always gets better ❤️

[@brianmcalinden8738]

Bro hope you are well. It probably gets easier

[@austinjohnson9706]

Don't give up

[@rosanna4474]

I've discovered now!

[@rosanna4474]

So good your choice!! Fight! It's hard But Fight. You've nothing to loose. I Hope You're better Now. A greeting from Italy

[@ArmattanQuads]

He's getting better as he ages like an exquisite wine. Love him

[@saschahoupt6177]

Nice.

[@bafonbafon]

love too.

[@OurFantasyLife]

He ages?!

[@superfrickingdumb8389]

Gama

[@superfrickingdumb8389]

Our Fantasy Life ,

[@shootist24]

2 forgotten classics by such an underrated artist. We need this kind of talent in 2021. What happened to real music.

[@grahambain92]

I dont know what happened to real music, it doesnt seem to exist!

[@christinascholehwar1809]

Dermot Kennedy happened :)

[@Johnny-Joseph]

Where have you been living? How is Damien Rice underrated?

[@Mwhiteshelley]

There’s no real music anymore, and it’s sad.

[@irisenamorado]

He is not underrated. He is the best singer-songwriter, and he is an acclaimed worldwide.

[@danielireland2703]

This is absolutely ridiculous. What a voice. What an artist!

[@MarianaFasanaro]

2021 still so hard. Rice always calm me down.

[@t4dd3]

The transition between the two songs is so impressive. Both melancholy songs; both entwined beautifully.

[@AAscension]

Not that difficult since they are both in the same tone sort.

[@dgonzaga17]

A little late to the party but both songs are supposed to complete each other. Originally elephant was meant to be called The Blower's Daughter Part II.

[@Kshastra]

Blower's Daughter:- We'll both forget the breeze Elephant:- Do you still forget the breeze?

[@lizferrerrivera1466]

pienso lo mismo, la transición entre las canciones es genial.

[@mjv1381]

damn this guy is the epitome of a true musician.

[@andresro08]

Verdadero musico

[@tanushachawla9058]

I cry everytime listening to this no matter what my mood. Happy tears, sad tears, struggle tears.... 🌼 what a piece ❤️

[@creepykels]

same!

[@jeraddiehl2373]

Also.

[@angelsleoncoll6767]

Me too

[@yasminmcewen3749]

Just a man and his guitar; A man who has a voice to reach the stars; his soul a glowing fire that keeps me warm; just a man and his guitar; who is only everything; he truly is absolutely everything; spectacular precious and Amazing❤Luv You Damien! You sing my heart back to life every single time!

[@55KGold]

I am a singer songwriter and would love to sing a song for you. I love what you said

[@JJBGaming__YT]

ALWAYS listen to Damien at 3am ❤

[@OJAX3]

Can I ask why?

[@legin3753]

@@OJAX3 Cos she may cry like a baby

[@Fernandoriam]

an underrrated genius of our time, and that's kind good

[@carolinaoranday9379]

Alexandre Folquito people prefer pop over this music, and I don't get it

[@blackeesh463]

How is that good?

[@YukiKunikida]

@@blackeesh463 That his music is not commercialized and mainstream

[@muchisimos100]

12 years ago my brother came home damien rice's album, we used to listening together, now we live in different countries, we have our own family but i'll never forget those golden moments. When I listen this song, i go back to that time when there was no worries, we just living.

[@angelicaluce3230]

The HEART is ETERNAL. Those moments will NEVER DIE.

[@Oneorangejuice]

So do I ❤

[@polillaperuviana4547]

Omg, I've found this man and I can't stop listening him, he's voice is incredibly beautiful.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

I’m the same way. I discovered Damien about a month ago...can’t believe my luck!

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

@@virginiaknighten4687 You should listen to a band called "Juniper" baby Damo rice..Great song called "weatherman"...

[@garykeenan31]

I txt my wife this chorus back in the day. nearly sure thats why she married me. shes absolutely gorgeous. thanks damo xx

[@jam-nc8ut]

this the sound of a place to come to when it feels hard to be anywhere. his voice is the quilt you need when the world is too much.

[@altamashurooj]

when my heart hurts I look for Damien and then it hurts a little less - because my pain can live outside me inside his songs

[@joanna5299]

How beautifully said

[@tanushachawla9058]

I am here again and always to listen to this story again and again!

[@SmittenKitten.]

Hey Ryan, if you ever come across this comment, you were an amazing guy, an incredible boyfriend and I hope you're in a relationship with someone who sees all your gifts and cherishes you. You got me through some of the darkest times in my life and you did it with so much music, including this piece. Thanks for being you and thanks for loving me and thanks for letting me love you.

[@ryanstoops3380]

Mr. Rice, you make me want to cry. I'm almost your age, your style of man, but you break my heart with every false pause, falsetto, stutter stop, broken C, waning F. Thanks man. You are doing it right.

[@kmin494]

There's no more anger in his voice.

[@richardferrie6800]

yep, that's why I can relate.

[@kmin494]

It's great to compare Elephnt from this performance with Elephant from his concert from Korea in 2012

[@graycrisp4701]

Oliver William Quinn yea.... i miss his anger voice... it was really beautiful, but now sounds like reached nirvada,... did he let her go now?

[@iSim0641]

***** Oivier is right don't try to start somthing negative here. People are peacefully giving their opinions. Stay classy.

[@ricardomorejon9655]

Oliver William Quinn i'm missing out a bit because i don't follow him that much. what happened between 2012 and 2014?

[@HollieRoseBroderickPoirier]

I found this song when I was in a foster home And it has been the closest song to my heart that I find hard to listen to Even after all of THEESE years Thankyou

[@ginaveritissima3993]

Damien, the songs, the ambience, the light, the mist, the camera movement...I'm taken into another world, to a world of magic, love and peace, my Soul sings and flies ❤❤❤

[@gus6021]

This is my favorite video on youtube

[@misaelirlg7867]

oh my god

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΔεδεμπίλης-κ9η]

Gustavo Barbosa you can listen George Kidonakis and another version of this song

[@jayc4856]

Gustavo Barbosa hi

[@carolinaoranday9379]

Same

[@Billdodds56]

You don't get any closer to perfect than this.

[@grazynaczajka8445]

J

[@MrPG41]

2019 anyone? what a pure performance

[@katielareginarivera8438]

2020!

[@YukiKunikida]

2020

[@georgebakirtzis7108]

Is 25 too late to fall in love for the first time? I feel sick. Tired of everything after having lost her.

[@jmmacb03]

I am 61 and actually followed my nose from Disturbed to here. KZbin is amazing but it is sad that musicians aren't paid for their years of dedication and sacrifice anymore. You get what you pay for folks so, I hope if you like Damien that you get out your wallets. ☮

[@unclesing22]

One of the best songs around. Very sad but simply beautiful.

[@sebastianzuleta13]

2020 and the beauty of these songs still remain and get even more beautiful

[@emandeli1585]

Sitting here, full-on goosebumps down both legs, both arms, fighting back tears, I don't know why.

[@dawnd5761]

Found this by chance. Usually I become bored of songs, at least for awhile. This song sounds MORE BEAUTIFUL EVERY TIME I HEAR IT

[@steevenhyde3505]

He's so beautiful, inside and outside. Such passion, his voice, the love he puts into it. Such a wonderful gift to us.

[@ing_a8653]

Steeven Hyde linda

[@steevenhyde3505]

@@ing_a8653 😊

[@harryzhang1511]

My two favorite songs and favorite live performance, best late night song ever.

[@superfrickingdumb8389]

🍷🍷🍷😥💜

[@gibbo290989]

I come here most nights to put myself at peace with the day. I watched my wife walk down the aisle to The Blower's Daughter so it holds a very special place in my life. The transition and passion in Elephant is world's apart from he majority of other artists. The audience is captivated as per usual with Damien. A true musical genius 💛

[@dimitrisboulios]

The sweetness of sorrow is something only a few will ever experience. These two songs are all about that...

[@terrancehaefner1217]

holy shit this performance..and the audience, silent..perfection

[@SmittenKitten.]

I wish someone were here listening to this with me.

[@virginiaknighten4687]

What a great concert given by an amazing man with the most beautiful voice.

[@joej9137]

Anyone else listening to this musical genius in 2018?

[@georgeknickerbocker746]

I just heard him for the first time yesterday unbelievable beautiful music and a man I'm going to get some more of his music what a talent

[@zhangxingyi4781]

Yes. I am here.

[@deannamunro8148]

I want more ...

[@mrjaydean12]

he is my favorite musician. Wish he toured more in America

[@joej9137]

@@mrjaydean12 I was thinking the same thing. I would rather see him than any current artist.

[@tombarr3143]

Just come out from his show at Paris. Sensational & an absolute must see on this tour. Came straight online to see more. Unbelievable experience

[@nikibl8]

I really love the transition from the first to the second song.

[@ele9875]

Can u cry just bc someone you just discovered turnes out so talented that u can't cope?! I'm just crying my eyes out bc he is smth else, this raw emotions in his voice omg, wow he made me feel every word 😭👌👏👏👏👏what an artist!!!

[@prafullaghildiyal2796]

why do his songs give u goosebumps ? the pure simplicity and genuineness strikes right at the heart

[@JAMBO89S]

Because you opened the door to your soul and Damien walked in :)

[@danilink]

I want to go to sleep listening to these songs and wake up in the morning the same way, every day

[@ivoleary6332]

Beyond touching. Haunting beauty. Unique like a great Irish poetry

[@rerrpr]

Damien is mesmerizing. His songs and voice are so full of feelings that is a rarity on these times. Only few artists like him can take you into a journey with his songs. I love this man.

[@22RosesGrow]

My favorite brooding Irish musical genius. There's nothing like feeling the masterpiece .This one is beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@mariemathias362]

This live is a masterpiece.

[@paulblackwell6759]

what an outstanding and undervalued artist Mr Rice is. he is a constant in my ears. this song , the blowers is without doubt his best piece of work. love his voice a nd words

[@WilliamvanDoorn]

The Artist, the Guitar and The Voice ... Soo Beautiful !

[@btc_esport]

The most authentic,,unique sad song in the world

[@komal146]

I've my exams tmrw that I'm shite terrified of. Damien and Ray La Montagne are the only two musicians who heal me without making me all melancholic.

[@jayreszy4398]

Melancholy.

[@cilladev6759]

I’m 38. I know this song by heart for god’s sake. I love this song so much. I just listened to this performance. Like now. I am so mad. But so happy. But like so shocked I missed that. Beauty. Still mad though. ❤ from France

[@hh-sg9fy]

best live performance ever. he took the blowers daughter, which is one of the best songs, and made it look like its just part of the performance and then he went on and did this... woooooow

[@viva7237]

It is one of those most captivating things for me to experience in life to witness his emotional journey thru all of his songs. I don't think I have ever seen an artist that put that much of his soul in his works, all of his live performances are just masterpieces, and I am grateful

[@daryl7277]

Perfectly said 👍

[@ritamills3417]

Love Damien so much. What a poet's soul.

[@jazzladz5950]

Every time I hear this angle/man sing my heart learns something new.

[@ashleycasillas7710]

This song makes me want to run back to you. Old (but the best) memories of my life can't hide anytime I listen to him! I MISS YOU!

[@dollysingh007]

a piece of art❣️Glad we exist in the same time and space.

[@c0stinha]

There are fewer things in my life I would want more than to have been there and seen this live... If there's ever been the perfect rendition of a song, this is it. Damien is something else entirely...

[@hardManson]

One of the greatest live performance i think.

[@Oneorangejuice]

Always stunning and meaningful. Listened exactly when this video and concert got released 9 years ago, I remember I even shared❤

[@meriamsaoudi9915]

His voice yells in pain rather than in anger and it is beautifully artistically sadly shiver inducing.

[@sibiciocirlan9481]

More of this please and less trap. No autotunes, nothing.. just a man, his voice and a guitar. #Immortalsong

[@PatrickRider]

First song I recorded to CD to my girl 12 years ago. And is still our song. Wonderful.

[@kentrarandle5061]

This is THE most complete piece of storytelling

[@paulieo6447]

Og my God, I'm so broken, this is the best version I've ever heard, I can't stop crying, so emotional

[@garyburks4449]

He is the fundamental difference between an artist and a musician. He is applying his craft in a cleansing way. You feel his music, I think that’s possible only because he truly felt/lived/was able to survive his experiences. It’s tragic really, friggin Shakespearean that this immensely talented man would much rather be growing grapes with his lovely wife and children than splaying his pain for all of us to see. Then his life’s mistakes and regrets wouldn’t place him on this peak of sorrow for him to climb over and over. I’m sorry for your pain, I hope your able to find true joy in this life. Thank you for the painful honesty of your lyrics.

[@mamabear2143]

This brings me to tears every single time. His voice is so powerful 💞

[@gattopoldo6762]

❤❤❤

[@jahnlegh-page4199]

This is my soul laid bare. Thank you for creating a song that encapsulates the beauty and pain that life entails.

[@joaoperydelind7818]

Damien give us this precious fuson version live! Two songs at the same melhodic line...Amazing!!! (Blowers Daughter + Elephant)....about 10 min of pure emotional Spirit...Celtic Ritual, I believe...a little (much)more than simple Music. Gods Blessed You Damien Rice!

[@Jmc4222]

It's such a beautiful song, so very heartfelt ❤

[@johnc3506]

Perfect transition. Damien never disappoints.

[@darleneswire9419]

The emotion in his voice is heartbreaking !

[@sarimzuberi3132]

Its like she is there even when she isn't there and that's what makes it so powerful. I was just listening to some of Damien's old performances with Hannigan. This is one of my favourite performances on KZbin, I like to think there is a back story behind these good ones

[@Henrietta46]

Loved the movie Closer especially because of this beautiful song.

[@vangelpopsimonovski1968]

And so it is the shorter story No love, no glory No hero in her sky...

[@excorpio36]

Beautiful, but I miss Lisa Hannigan I you call tell he did too. Well done Damien, really well done. I didn't know this record. Thanks ilcorvojo4 for sharing this one. Great memories

[@taranshah3432]

How could anyone in the right mind possibly dislike this work of art?

[@lillieruby4778]

His voice gets richer and purer with each year, as does his performance.

[@gregorywishart]

Damien and Lisa Hannigan were unstoppable. Seen them in the Limelight on Belfast about 16 years ago. Was, and always will be the best concert I've ever seen!

[@kodawall2463]

What's with Him and Lisa? Are they in somewhat, relationship? I just discovered this gem yesterday!!

[@gryphonbotha1880]

@@kodawall2463 They were in one. They haven't been for a long time. Listening to both of them give their side of the story is heartbreaking. He was always afraid he'd lose her, and that fear pushed her away, but he never stopped loving her, even though that fear made it harder and harder to see. He's been going through all the stages of grief in his songs ever since, though it looks like he's slowly healing. I don't know as much about how Lisa is doing, but I hope she's okay. I don't think she ever stopped caring either. I just think she felt there was no longer a place for her.

[@maudwithoutharold]

a voice and a guitar... and so it is... enough to touch the heavens