Songs Of Their Own - #40 "Eyes Of The World" Holly Bowling

[@reedennis4616]

My goodness. Phil with her left hand, Jerry with her right.

[@whitlong4486]

Was thinking the same thing. Incredible!

[@GaryMaxwell]

I think Jerry would be smiling at this interpretation. I'm smiling and tearing up at the same time. My favorite Dead song.

[@oubla]

Jerry smiled when he heard, no one ever laves us completely

[@LeoOettinger]

Was there anything better on planet earth than a ‘74 Eyes?

[@williamdonnelly224]

Been a deadhead since '71, all I can say is OMG!!!!!

[@maureenhollis8455]

sometimes the songs that we here bring tears to our eyes

[@jonathanleitch6176]

Maureen Hollis just goddamn beautiful

[@mavedatthews85]

Absolutely mesmerizing. You are a gift to this world, Holly.

[@sns8420]

Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world The heart has its beaches, its homeland and thoughts of its own Wake now, discover that you are the song that the morning brings But the heart has its seasons, its evenings, and songs of its own - keep the fire burning Holly

[@robertmacias7920]

She captures the mystic sense of wonder beautifully

[@shawnobrien9189]

Ever loving Mother of Mercy. As a self professed Louisville '74 geek I am totally blown away by this. My only regret is I wish she could just keep going into that brilliant version of China Doll

[@svsugvcarter]

My daughter, Lily (4), loves this song above all others.

[@gruntergrilla9333]

Just hearing this for the first time. The lady is stunningly good! Beautiful. Thank you very much. This will be played and played again.🐨🤓😎🥸🐨

[@fishercat503]

Grateful Dead enters the realm of classical music.

[@newusernamehere4772]

Crazy hearing "jam" music without any jamming. I don't hate it lol

[@bustan44]

Damn that was some Jazz. It was like McCoy Tyner walked in at around 7:30. This gal is immensely talented!

[@synchronicity492]

Also, Jazz IS Dead

[@steveokula5762]

@@synchronicity492 I know, right? . Finally I found people who recognize that Dead free style riffs are jazz.

[@scottmartin7874]

Stunning

[@goeyglue]

I was slow to finding Greensky Bluegrass. I’m dialed in now and thru the wormhole, I found my way here. Holly, you brought me to tears with this rendition. Hope to see you live one day.

[@scooberdoober2826]

if this was playing in an elevator i would not get off

[@bobhart6685]

i would, several times!

[@jonathanleitch6176]

Bob Hart greatest. Reply. Ever.

[@oubla]

totally agree

[@jeremykeenan2128]

Thats what she said

[@davidlord7247]

This woman nails it. You need to try different elevators.

[@tommcgann2432]

thanks to robert hunter and the grateful dead and a wonderful thank you to holly bowling

[@Ashley-yv9gb]

I have no words. None. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ripple144]

You are part of my soul tribe and the most beautiful reflection of myself Sending love and light to you

[@rocksandmoss3600]

The Phil bass solo on the LEFT hand -- that's not easy. So cool.

[@chrisrutherford3]

RocksAndMoss if it was easy everyone would do it & it wouldn't be special anymore.

[@kingdomrhye1180]

That was incredible

[@muzvid]

I usually don't appreciate classical treatments of Grateful Dead music, but this woman really knocks me out!!

[@rodpowell8925]

Wife and I traveling to Denver next month. Catching a concert at Red Rocks. Will be my first concert at Red Rocks. Greensky Bluegrass is performing that night. Never heard of them until a month ago. Started to listen to them and they are AMAZING. Heard this song and Holly was playing piano. She is incredible and now I am following her. Just found out she is going to be there performing with them for the show. We are so incredibly excited to see her and Greensky. What a thrill and cannot wait.

[@stevesharkey470]

There are no words to explain this or even comment. It's stands alone as a Masterpiece.

[@QualeQualeson]

The piano dude, it's probably the coolest instrument of them all.

[@michaelsyracuse6638]

I am so impressed with this stuff. It's has made me cry. Happy and sad tears! Much Love too all my brothers and sisters.

[@janeburns7673]

Crying. Thank you. Speechless.

[@ericspeck8265]

Exquisite! Blending the absolute best of Eyes of the World. Like 1974 all over again man! Beautiful! Thank you.

[@billschmitz9835]

Absolutely marvelous. Thank you Holly for carrying on the music of the best band that ever was.

[@TheMrCompletely]

Both parts of this are absolutely brilliant and beautiful. The dynamic (soft to loud) arrangement of the main song structure is very thoughtful, creative, and emotive. Then the transcription of the complex multipart jam in the second half is just insanity. Like a lot of heads I know the Louisville Eyes by heart and the wit and artistry of this interpretation made me laugh out loud a couple of times in admiration. Excellent!

[@genosiegelli5237]

A beautiful rendition. Another example of why the acoustic piano is my favorite keyboard for Dead tunes.

[@baphotheclown4211]

3 notes in... starting to tear up.. ok I got it. thanking u in advance a gratefully recovering alcoholic

[@johnbingham8756]

So many great versions of this song. This one definitely counts as one of the masterpieces. The beginning is special because it gives us more variation and the end because it strips the outro down to the core elements of one of the best instrumentals the dead ever played. I've heard that version hundreds of times and it is spot on here. I would play this for a friend who is new to the dead. This is Phil... this is Jerry. If you don't love this, then you are not ever going to love the Dead.

[@kuvasz5252]

My favorite Garcia, Hunter song. Beautifully done. Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world. A philosophy to live by.

[@deich31]

“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.” ― Alan W. Watts

[@phillipwhitt8424]

This really is amazing. I'm sure Jerry would throw out a big ol grin 😁

[@wildchild2866]

One of those videos on KZbin I find myself always returning to, just to enjoy once more. Quality content. A beautiful rendition of a beautiful song.

[@trevbal6]

HFS, I could listen to that all day long! Awesomeness Holly.

[@kennypurnell5948]

This is so beautiful & touching... I'm literally tearing up listening in my headphones. This interpretation reimagined is stunning. I can hear Phil, Bobby, & Jerry coming through your fingertips & into my ears and soul. Kudos Holly, one of the best Songs of Our Own. Loving it!!!

[@briantracy5112]

Beautiful, just beautiful! Truly captures the emotional and musical essence of the song. Thank-you, Holly!

[@jonathanleitch6176]

It's crazy. Every single song in this series gives me goosebumps. Every single one.

[@MisterJamRad]

Best "Song of Their Own". Great job Holly!

[@georgemcelroy3058]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you, Holly and Thanks to my daughter for pointing me here!

[@05LX450]

Unbelievably out of this world. Wow!

[@richardglickman9206]

Brought tears to my eyes, too. And the way her fingers literally dance across the keyboard... An absolutely masterful work of art. Thank you!

[@scdecade]

I can't imagine anyone listening to this without smiling

[@charliejervis1632]

Exquisite! Beautiful! Intelligent! Magic! Timeless! Words pail in comparison. I'm speechless.

[@johnthomson2953]

Tears in my eyes of joy. Speechless.

[@Ned88Man]

Wow. Great. It also highlights how complex The Dead’s music is.

[@cgaristo2112]

I love your style Holly , you just lay it out there

[@ChrisFP2]

She's awesome. Whoever picked the musicians for songs of their own- thank you !

[@charlenetrawick1647]

LOVE !!!

[@soulvibrations108]

Wow! this is so beautiful Holly Bowling! LOVE

[@MRFREZZESLUSH]

I can't believe I'm just now hearing this

[@johnbingham8756]

Another cool thing about this is she never takes the middle instrumentals where others have made their mark. No intro either, and still she finds so much beauty in the verses and the outro. All the best eyes are strange and this is the most unusual yet. Off to look for more Holly Bowling...

[@rlindbloom10]

AMAZING! So glad I got to see Holly with Greensky Bluegrass last year.

[@mikegillette7222]

I came across this today by accident, a wonderful accident! Holly this song brings tears to my eyes overtime I hear it and your version is no different in that regard. I attribute this song,' and my eldest daughter holding my hand while we listened to it, help with my healing from a TBI. This is the song we danced to at her wedding. Thank You!

[@markv3482]

WHOA!!! That was beautiful!!

[@Eastcoastwes92]

scrolled through facebook while listening to this and it dawned on me yet again how many things that suck gain popularity these days, while true talent is all too often overlooked. A trite thought, I grant, but still worth mentioning every now and then. I'm not scoffing at 50,800 views, but it really should be 5,080,000 at least!!

[@johnm3152]

Today I reddit-The Dead only played Kentucky 5 times between '68 & '95. Thank you for posting, love your playing.

[@bobf9749]

Love the dynamics and the improvisations A very original interpretation. You really do make these songs of your own.

[@sacabuh]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! What a perfect song for these challenging times!

[@whiteheadcm]

this brought tears to my eyes

[@michaelg5889]

+Casin Whitehead me too

[@daveparker4583]

likewise... here too. Tears and a lump in my throat

[@DwightJurling]

me too. stunning

[@larrykokoszka]

Me four.

[@gregepperson1793]

made me cry too, and I dont know why...it just encapsulates all of my life experiences into one song at one point in time played by one beautiful person...Holly will you marry me???

[@thomashaynie6145]

Yours is the most amazing left hand I have ever seen. Your right hand is no slouch either. Absolutely wonderful!

[@daniellekramer7272]

She is amazing.

[@edkerry87]

This is so beautiful. I can't believe I am only discovering this now. Thank you.

[@jasonmoore843]

This makes my heart just melt. Thank you Holly Bowling

[@VictorMoruzzi]

An outstanding version of a great tune. Thank you. That was absolutely beautiful! Brought me to tears.

[@Lostinaremix]

this is beautiful ... Much love ... long live Jerry

[@ChuckPTV70]

Just seeing this, sitting on the desk at work, in tears. Amazing

[@jackstraw2415]

this has been my favorite version,of my fave song since my big brother got a sbd copy on cassette in 1974, soon after the show.I considered it a masterpiece.you can hear what the whole band is doing individually,and wholly.it has helped me through those tough times......I would listen to it ,it was medicinall to me.I love what you did to and for this special version of EYES......I truly thank you, .jr2

[@cliffalsop8086]

Jay Richard dd

[@pressguy660]

Thank you. And thank you. And hey.....THANK YOU!

[@markhumphrey8894]

Ha! I found you on Spotify!!!!! New playlist. Thanks!

[@theelevan2]

7:45 I get the same shiver up my spine here as I do on the original recording, every time I hear it. One of my favorite Jerry moments. Beautiful.

[@3xStampA2xStamp]

Chills for 13 minutes straight. My god that was amazing

[@kyleciarrocchi]

9:07 that part of the song in general still never fails to get me so excited whenever they go into that sick eflat thing to d minor

[@rizdog2]

A favorite since 1974; this is spine-tingling. Going to see Holly play with Phil Friday night 6/2218. Very interested to see her with TFB. Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own, sing loud.

[@langwaters9653]

WOW. Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you for taking the time and for sharing.

[@jwebbw]

....One thing about piano is that you can always find another piece that will challenge you, test your skills....wonderful !!

[@bluelightrainag9]

Love the early Eyes jam. So classic and a fantastic rendition of Eye's of the World.

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Wow! I love it.Thaks.

[@kirkniese]

Had no idea what direction this would take at the beginning. Really cool interpretation. Thank you so much!

[@joshfyffe9264]

Wow. No compliment I say could ever express how much I enjoyed this. That was beautiful. Keep it up.

[@sns8420]

Love - Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world

[@deadhead2089]

just seeing this now.. but- dang, holly has done it again.. not only is the jam transcription amazing but her interpretation left me in tears :')

[@mikkorenko]

This brought smile to me.

[@MarkMasters...]

Beautiful.🙏

[@jamesgeary2986]

Absolutely amazing! I experienced happy tears listening to this too!

[@LeoOettinger]

Suddenly I love classical piano. Gorgeous version of Eyes.

[@gratefuldeadmarsh9934]

Absolutely awesome !!! 🌈☮️🌈

[@zacburger528]

Astonishing. I can't wait to witness this in person at the XMas Jam.

[@briandcare1]

This is cool. At about 4:50 the dynamics kick in I hear Phil's bass, then it leads into a King Solomon's mar marbles and it really sounds interesting. Very well done and rare at the same time.

[@MrChrisbrose]

I have never heard the Dead presented in this fashion. It was very moving. I can't wait explore more. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@Chesterton7]

Beautiful.

[@CraigGately]

Amazing. Thank you❤

[@markboehme]

Just found this. Absolutely gorgeous Eyes!

[@georgemcelroy3058]

Thank you, Holly!!

[@johnbingham8756]

My favorite tune of my favorite band and favorite improv version is somehow even better with less. Eyes is my fav because of the many unique and mind-blowing versions and this is the most unusual and mind-blowing version. And I can testify that this is note for note perfection.

[@quartzimaging]

Thank you kindly Holly Bowling! Love Love Love Love this!

[@michaelmeyer3291]

this brings tears of joy to my eyes and such a refreshing happiness to my ears. please, do not stop........ you have the soul

[@rvaguitars]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Awesome Job Holly! Sweetness

[@SomboonCM]

You made me smile that smile. Thank you.

[@brianloiseau6716]

I just perused all 50 of the 'Songs of Their Own'... and this is definitely my favorite. Great job! So well done.