Iron & Wine | Pitchfork Live

Iron & Wine performed for Pitchfork Live on August 18th, 2017
0:00 Thomas County Law
3:30 Monkeys Uptown
8:00 The Trapeze Swinger
15:45 Summer Clouds
20:40 Call Your Boys
25:20 Cinder and Smoke
30:05 Song in Stone
33:47 Muddy Hymnal
36:51 Call it Dreaming
41:28 The Shepherd's Dog
46:33 Our Light Miles

[@philmarchisotta]

Had the pleasure of meeting Sam Beam in Chicago. I worked at a design firm that was below a studio where he has recorded many songs. I went outside for my usual cigarette and he was sitting on the bench and I sat next to him. It blew my mind because I was (and still am) such a huge fan of his music. I did not however want to embarrass him or myself by coming off as star struck, so we said our hellos and a bit of small talk. I saw him a few days later and he shook my hand and asked how I was doing. As an aspiring musician writing in a similar genre, I was thoroughly delighted in our paths crossing. Part of me wishes I would have told him how much he inspires me, so until we meet again: Sam, Thank you for making such beautiful music. And thank you for being so kind. Phil

[@brownkemosabe]

:')

[@marktreefrog]

lucky encounter for you. I am warmed to hear that he was kind unlike many in the spotlight. I had no doubt that would be the case, but good to hear your anecdote. thanks

[@thadialator]

I was lucky enough to catch Sam in Columbia MO a couple weeks ago. He said the greatest thing I have ever heard, "Prepare to have your face peeled off, from the intense mellowness." One of a kind.

[@jedunn8950]

He's always proven himself to be a lyrical wordsmith. Sounds like in 3D he's no different...

[@kyiafaurote1105]

Something I appreciate most about iron and wines songs, particularly the old ones, is how beautiful they age with time. I usually don’t like watching artists perform old songs especially if they are performed differently but when Sam performs his songs they may change but they become more beautiful. The songs are sung by someone who has been changed by life and years. The beauty of the song makes me cry to think of how I’ve changed since I listened to these songs and how appropriate Sams performance is at conveying how things change over time. It’s so rare that music moves me in this way.

[@Prokhyus]

OH MY GOD THE CHILLS. Trapeze swinger live is a weakness that I cannot vanquish.

[@cincylaw14]

Call Your Boys - I can't stop listening to it. It makes me think of my father and it makes me cry. He's still alive and I'm a grown man, but the mere thought that my brother and I might have been disappointments to him brings me to tears every time. If your parents are still around, just remember that they won't be forever. We're all on limited time. Let them know that their efforts and sacrifices in raising you weren't in vain, but don't just do it in words, show them by making something of yourself. Show them by taking care of your family, being a loving father or mother. Show them that when they are gone, their lives as parents will have meant something. That's my goal in life, as important as any other career or other goal. :)

[@Mkhamesti]

I feel you …. the songs are pure magic

[@inspectorjavert5563]

the lyrics are nonsensical though. literal gibberish

[@bobtomes7842]

Great comments Josh

[@curtiscarr9687]

@@inspectorjavert5563 I promise you they are not. The story and the message of his songs may be indirect or a little cryptic but as you connect the dots it’s meaning sinks deep. Keep listening!

[@badmanners7078]

Trapeze swinger is one of the best songs I've ever heard. so great!

[@JEdmund81]

Gotta listen to The Trapeze Swinger a second time immediately! So damn good!

[@sarceexplores]

You gotta hear The Trapeze Swinger cover by Gregory Alan Isakov

[@staceyswan708]

Sams music always makes me cry, but like a good, refreshing, much needed cry.

[@graceallen561]

Wish I could hit a "love" button. Especially for "The Trapeze Swinger". Indescribable.

[@musiccitysanfrancisco]

2 years ago I was working at Blue Bottle, and Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop came in and after their coffee I asked if I was doing a good job playing it cool about the fact they were there. Sam laughed and we small talked for a minute and he asked my coworker and I if we wanted to be on the list for their show at the Great American in SF. So, so rad, and Sam is such a great guy!

[@sommmaaful]

"This next song is a longer one" I actually held my breath, but didn't really think it would be The Trapeze Swinger. Got a bit teary eyed. Whole performance was stunning ✨

[@elscarletl]

Adriana Somma that song always makes me teary eyed. ALWAYS,

[@jeremythorne3575]

Richard Tines Never the same twice!

[@GarthHansenG]

That was the song my wife walked up to me on our wedding day

[@ammos8]

Another Somma that like I&W nice

[@dele8831]

Adriana Somma when he says "its the first band i've played it with", the version on 'around the well' sounds like a band...

[@nitishnarula19]

Thomas County Law 0:00 Monkeys Uptown 3:31 The Trapeze Swinger 8:00 Summer Clouds 15:48 Call Your Boys 20:40 Cinder and Smoke 25:20 Song in Stone 30:05 Muddy Hymnal 33:47 Call it Dreaming 36:51 The Shepherd's Dog 41:28 Our Light Miles 46:33

[@rosavecchio830]

Thanks

[@oliverriddett4573]

summer clouds :x

[@leejbarker32]

Awesome Job :)

[@jameslastra3237]

Nitish Narula i

[@dansolo9978]

What No 'Tree by the River'..!?

[@sethtastical]

I don't know if I'm crying because I'm incredibly happy or incredibly sad. I don't know how something can be so depressing and uplifting at the same time

[@aBIGdeadHEAD]

i feel ya brother, its a mind fuck for me as well

[@brevikbeauty]

It's pure melancholic feeling ❤

[@zad_rasera]

The magic of Sam

[@christophdavis71]

Happens to the best of us.. it's just powerful

[@charlesyoung1330]

It’s called hearing truth

[@zenkhan4419]

This version of Call Your Boys is so freaking good!

[@PatrickRider]

This is pure heaven. One of best musicians alive today.. Sam you're voice of emotions.

[@anissuk4700]

Through out the time and space, folk is so classic. Everyone wearing black and the background is white and the music is so grey to my feeling. Thats so good.

[@trenthobson2756]

The original version of Cinder & Smoke gets me every time, but this one is equally as good. A truly rare occurrence, and I could not be more pleased.

[@georgeianta2088]

Sam doesn't usually need more than his voice and a guitar but the band really enhances everything. Damn amazing performance.

[@BURGRKNG]

really depends on the band he's playing with to be honest with you :D but i agree this band really enhances his songs

[@anjanasmom]

The harmonies are delicious. Shepard's Dog - so haunting and wonderful. There has never been a better poet/musician.

[@oliverriddett4573]

all the critics.... This is music, real music, which is lost in this day and age. Sam makes music for the love, for the expression. Appreciate that and his unbelievable talent to write and play so wonderfully. who cares about acoustics when all of the above exists! P.S. - Summer clouds is my new favourite Iron & Wines tune

[@biggestfanofroger]

Tormund Giantsbane of the Free Folk is full of surprises

[@im_Spade_]

Lol so true

[@NotRightMusic]

I never heard Iron & Wine live. This is a whole different level!

[@tsopuaifa]

I saw Sam with another band some 6 years ago in Copenhaguen and that was crazy good. This band is brilliant but that was something else.

[@karsonleonard1716]

Watch his performance on the artists den.

[@sethtastical]

Not Right Music enjoy yourself, my friend; you've got some research to do, lol

[@bencello]

Agreed! I've been listening to Iron & Wine on and off for years and never quite got there, but this is indeed a whole different level :)

[@OneManAndHisToaster]

Search the KEXP live sessions, It's him solo only with his guitar and his beard, thank me later! :)

[@lj5899]

This is a terrific collection... (Beth adds so much COLOR to this collaboration).

[@cmajor6741]

I know others have already said this but it bears repeating. The performance of "Call Your Boys" is outstanding.

[@jeffdaniels1260]

Long time fan, but new to this concert video. Excellent as usual. Also - bucket list item: to one day play in a band with the amazing Beth Goodfellow on drums. Seriously awesome musician!

[@cleaniabarros]

Meu sonho assistir um show do Sam aqui no Brasil. Artista incrível!

[@xosenogueira6259]

He played in São Paulo 2 years ago. I was there.

[@starratlarry]

Just walked by him on Ridgeway Ave in Chicago. Saw an instrument case with IRON And WINE stenciled on. Searched online and here we are. Nice stuff. I like the instrumentation on these videos. The musical possibilities are endless. When you have time, Goggle THE HOUSEWIFE LOVED A BANDIT. We have somethings in common.

[@mplisektattoo]

Always coming back to Sam Beam’s music at a changing point in life. Dearly listened, and always new.

[@kyiafaurote1105]

Same

[@christinalmt]

Just amazing. Thanks for sharing guys! Your music transcends me to another place. All is well in the world. Peace.

[@thomasrosso4726]

Excellent version of one of my all time favorites. Thanks!

[@CD-Wales]

How the hell can 73 people "dislike" this? Sort your heads out folks.

[@robjohns9454]

great to see there is still music out there.

[@MarcoNoguez]

I recently began to listen to Iron & Wine, and I haven't stopped since that moment.

[@siendofranciscojavier]

Marco Noguez try #BonIver

[@JasonJacobus]

Call Your Boys is really good

[@popodopo]

Hell yes it is brother

[@sharongarrett4356]

This is so good. Fine old Iron & Wine

[@elsker138]

I'm kinda loving you guys! Cheers from Chile.

[@marionreyes5896]

I love that he has a cellist in his band! Sam was so funny at his concert in Honolulu a few years ago. I hope he will return.

[@MrJhuang999]

Great to see him evolve. Remember hearing him live at radio city hall in nyc. Still love his acoustic solos

[@danielswink8348]

That is wonderful music! You all should keep that band together, forever! 8 )

[@ccasassus1]

First time I heard and see Sam and his band, wow excellent, different, wonderful arrangements and better performace, I really like it. Thanks a lot

[@nathanhaigler8139]

I'm so glad I started listening to them. It's absolutely beautiful.

[@Nagi40]

Iron & Wine nunca decepciona, que excelente performance e que banda ótima..

[@lucybrown9473]

he's too good, too good. love him with all of my heart, can't wait to see such mind-blowing, beautiful talent in my entire life!

[@Rocky-hw9dv]

Love your music Sam and love to cover them. Thank you Greetings from Luxembourg

[@ladyaurora6949]

I saw him live in Clearwater, FL as part of his Back to Basics tour-Phenomenal. I'm loving what he did with Cinder & Smoke in this video.

[@williamspicer3129]

After years my comeback set for the perfect vibes of Iron and Wine. Very encapsulating, but everything must evolve and mutate.

[@SgtMacska]

So much love for this set. The nylon strings are a change, and what an ensemble, too.

[@scottmichaelawaken]

Amazing stuff!! This just popped up in my feed. I listen to a lot of different kinds of music. I just loved it! Thank you.

[@Arhenn69]

Sam really likes saying "fuck" I love it.

[@kemii3422]

Beautiful and sensitive song.... i really liked !! congratulations!!!

[@torgytorgie6708]

A singer as humble as his voice.

[@claudiodiaz3134]

Algo bueno en estos tiempos difíciles por la pandemia ..es que llegue a esta banda, me encanta .....viajó al fondo de mis sentimientos , los felicito ....saludos desde Chile

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

Please, remember me happily By the rosebush laughing With bruises on my chin, the time when We counted every black car passing Your house beneath the hill And up until someone caught us in the kitchen With maps, a mountain range, a piggy bank A vision too removed to mention [Verse 2] But please, remember me fondly I heard from someone you're still pretty And then they went on to say That the pearly gates Had some eloquent graffiti Like "We'll meet again" and "Fuck the man" And "Tell my mother not to worry" And angels with their great handshakes Were always done in such a hurry [Verse 3] And please, remember me that Halloween Making fools of all the neighbors Our faces painted white By midnight, we'd forgotten one another And when the morning came I was ashamed Only now it seems so silly That season left the world and then returned And now you're lit up by the city [Verse 4] So please, remember me mistakenly In the window of the tallest tower Calling passers-by but much too high To see the empty road at happy hour Gleam and resonate, just like the gates Around the holy kingdom With words like "Lost and found" and "Don't look down" And "Someone save temptation" [Verse 5] And please, remember me as in the dream We had as rug-burned babies Among the fallen trees and fast asleep Beside the lions and the ladies That called you what you like and even might Give a gift for your behavior A fleeting chance to see a trapeze Swinger high as any savior [Verse 6] But please, remember me, my misery And how it lost me all I wanted Those dogs that love the rain and chasing trains The colored birds above their running In circles around the well and where it spells On the wall behind St. Peter So bright, on cinder gray, in spray paint "Who the hell can see forever?" [Verse 7] And please, remember me seldomly In the car behind the carnival My hand between your knees, you turned from me And said, "The trapeze act was wonderful But never meant to last", the clown that passed Saw me just come up with anger When it filled with circus dogs, the parking lot Had an element of danger [Verse 8] So please, remember me finally And all my uphill clawing My dear, but if I make the pearly gates I'll do my best to make a drawing Of God and Lucifer, a boy and girl An angel kissing on a sinner A monkey and a man, a marching band All around a frightened trapeze swinger

[@sethtastical]

If you haven't heard this version, I think you might love it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYm8imqDeLuHaJo

[@sam4secretary]

Just saw him play in DC-- totally worth it! Not many artists you can say are better live.

[@DJWRailroad]

Thanks Taylor for pointing us to Iron & Wine (as well as the great guitars ... 410, 810), non-top 40 for a welcome change.

[@Beeruspvm]

His new songs are really good like new sounds but still iron and wine, well recorded too, want more live performances like this

[@tushar2200]

"Where the dreams in the backwater drown us far from home.."... Bless you Samuel Ervin Beam!!

[@loadedorygun]

He’s named after Sam Ervin the Senator? !!

[@rodrigovera950]

Such a COOL concept! whath a great SONGS! kind of beatifull PEOPLE! THANKS & CONGRATULEITIONS. Peace.

[@nuriasanz60]

I agree with you. Incredible!!!! They are pure peace!!!!

[@Swingfinger]

Call your boys is like the proto Upwards Over The Mountain

[@angelapham5644]

MAGICAL MUSIC. BRAVO!

[@DennisJosefsson]

Love Muddy Hymnal, always make me happy for some reason.

[@aiory6336]

his music makes me feel extremly peaceful

[@PhilcheshireCoUk]

OMG. I love this.

[@ChilleDINJerseY]

This was just fantastic to listen to (1,000 times) because its live without any clapping after every damned song. And banter was kept to a nice minimum :)

[@rockenmagie]

as a Frenchie,i didn't know SAM BEAM ....not very famous in France yet ! i received advertisement from taylor guitars.....they spoke about him.....and i've discover his talent !! I LOVE IT !! thanks to Taylor guitars

[@gabrielclaussen1181]

The lead slide guitar part on Call it Dreaming sounds fantastic on cello

[@zeelowsguys]

Perfect music for so many things mine is relaxing after work lying in bed listening to the rain on the roof

[@edsonbraz1730]

Que banda meu deus!

[@xosenogueira6259]

Not a band: Iron & Wine is just Sam Beam’s stage name. He’s actually even better playing by himself (sometimes a full band can be a distraction). Check his early stuff, which is basically himself and his guitar - e.g. The Creek Drank the Cradle (2002) is a timeless classic.

[@EzeICE]

Xose Nogueira yes Iron & Wine is just Sam's moniker however he was complimenting on how good the band is that he's playing with. And I would have to agree.

[@edsonbraz1730]

você está segura, estamos juntos nessa hahaha

[@edsonbraz1730]

tô zuando contigo. É uma excelente banda.

[@katiew5258]

Love this!!

[@billytrevey5606]

this version of Cinder And Smoke sounds like how I would imagine it would have sounded if The Kings Of Convenience had written it, right? Great song and great band!

[@jimmckee2012]

fantastic love this man's music class band too thank you

[@stoneage3228]

Jesus, this is great music!

[@SeparatedFromSociety]

what a beautiful video

[@jodyfranco28]

just so very beautiful ✨

[@lauraaraki3681]

wow.. love Cinder and Smoke version ❤

[@paulomonteiro9687]

Please remember me... seldomly

[@Kalaffia]

Beautiful.

[@Mungo658]

If I had a band like this, I'd never let them leave. Ha. Ha.

[@scottmichaelawaken]

THIS. Is. Amazing. I'm a Deadhead. I love Benny Goodman. I love Stravinsky! Bartok! Ravel! But music that speaks to the soul..... Is RARE This is it. Love it.

[@outdoorenthusiastenl4907]

Beautiful

[@marksmith9874]

Wonderful thanks x

[@lauramorel3461]

cinder and smoke ta na versão mais absurdamente linda q eu já escutei, obrigadaa

[@travisdsimmon]

IM FROM THOMAS COUNTY!

[@apduvall]

I want a double live album. Disc 1 acoustic with audience calling out songs and maybe two songs with Jesca Hoop. Disc 2 with band, maybe two songs with Ben Birdwell

[@Theshamanomar]

Thank you🙏🏼

[@alexmarlowe1102]

jesus... Cinder and Smoke had me almost in tears

[@fractal-sound]

Thank you! Wow!

[@DakoDejaVu]

Precioso, una maravilla.

[@docesq]

There's no better lyricist alive.

[@jearley22]

Damien Rice could give him a run. Love them both, this is awesome!

[@Thiagoo662]

Listen to Hozier

[@banjomusic76]

Jeff Mangum is still out there, Thom York...oh wait...Bob Dylan is still alive buddy, look no further if you can overcome your sense of aesthetics.

[@Durrutitv]

C'mon, Lil Pump...

[@danielnunez4101]

Lucas Nauan Check out other Genres, Beach House has great lyrics, as well as Kendrick or Kanye, Win Butler( from arcade fire) is great as well, and there are others in bands like The National, Radiohead, Broken Social Scene, Bright Eyes, Slowdive, etc

[@talalahmed608]

The church bell isn’t kiddin when it cries for you

[@robertcubinelli4961]

Very talented live !

[@memelord420blazeit8]

Nailed it!!!!

[@robotinvasion]

Matthew McConaughey will play Sam in the documentary of his life.

[@EnosEverything]

And your theory is based solely on the fact that you've seen MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY attached to a beard in a movie !!???... Facially they look nothing alike except they are both Caucasian... You may as well get Santa Claus for the part but he'll probably be busy doing GAME OF THRONES TWO...He's been cast as THE KING IN THE NORTH.... Personally I think it's just type casting... one of his elves will be TYRION LANNISTER so he doesn't feel uncomfortable... Matthew McConaughey has been signed up to play Arya Stark - he will have an opportunity to use his many faces in that role. ... by the way - this performance by Sam Beam is superb.

[@robotinvasion]

Plus he covers a few Matthew McConaughey songs

[@twinatoms]

McConahewey will be dead when Sam is still rockin' stages.

[@xosenogueira6259]

Uh-oh. Let’s hope that’s just speculation. Docudramas are so off-putting. Sam hardly needs it.

[@ashyforth]

I was actually thinking more Rainn Wilson

[@skypolit13]

Words and Music

[@nwilson2015]

Gandalf rocking the bass

[@ConstanceMarkiewicz]

I'm only new to Iron and Wine (Thanks Ed Sheeran!) but his voice is just timeless.❤

[@assiterkv]

Exquisite!

[@someguyyouknow6420]

I just gotta say giving Around the Well a 7.3 is a crime against humanity.

[@steventhefunky]

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CHORD PROGRESSION OR TABS TO THIS VERSION OF MONKEYS UPTOWN?!?! I MEAN, IT'S CRAZY GOOD I'M IN LOVE WITH IT