James Blake - Say What You Will (Live @ Instagram, April 6th 2020)

[@nurbolm818]

I’ve been normal. I’ve been ostracized. I watched through a window as my young self died. I’ve been popular with all the popular guys. I gave them punchlines, they gave me warning signs. I look ok in the magic hour. With the right light, with the right amount of powder. And I’m ok, with the life of a sunflower. And I am ok with the life of a meteor shower. So say what you will. Go on, say what you will. You’re gonna do it anyway. Go on, say what you will. You’re gonna do it anyway, say what you will. I can find my way with no superpowers. I can take my place without becoming sour. I might not make all those psychopaths proud at least I can see the faces of the smaller crowds. And I’m ok, I can drive myself. I’ve been sobered by my time on the shelf. And I’ve been normal, I’ve been ostracized like a comet, blazing through an empty sky. So say what you will.

[@shotgirl1990]

I've been obsessed with this song

[@renckisero]

I'm obsessed with his voice.

[@ireneoficial3705]

And the most impressive thing is that this version is as great as the studio one. What a master voice you have sir

[@KB-py1fk]

Better in my opinion..for it being clear it's his voice live & real

[@joaoamaral4148]

Better

[@bluebaconjake405]

@@KB-py1fk as much as i love this version, the audio quality is pretty bad sadly. Would love to hear a studio recording of this exact version

[@soundslikecam]

Even his fading notes are so gracefully executed

[@horofhay]

Blake is a modest genius.

[@PedroPedro-yx4vp]

“It’s ok to be where you are” is just the the most resonating words of wisdom I’ve heard this past’s years. Such a wonderful artist you are..

[@snowprint]

I cried so hard. Hope the studio is as amazing as this.

[@bigwoke5956]

it is c:

[@CorporalASH]

It was

[@johannesgutenburg6425]

Usually when an umastered, live version of a song is good, my ears get accustomed and I hope for that version exactly. The mastered version is different. But in all the right ways. A first for me.

[@__.alvxaro.__]

It is so good, and there you'll find the music video, which has a great message

[@trexmeemo5609]

Today he's releasing it officially. I'm not ready for this. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@georgejedd]

I love it. Worth the wait 😭🙌

[@Kuzo53]

I’ve never listened to james until now. I absolutely love this song. So gorgeous

[@seachingona]

Here in 2021 after hearing the studio version 😭😍 love this mans music

[@bootlegsbeyondgorski9596]

I'm an old knackered fucked uprock n roller, 60 years old, and this boy fills my heart with hope. I take my hat off to him x

[@youroldthingwayyoungerthan6917]

He's actually 56, so you two are about the same age. (In fact, your comment looks exactly like the type of comment he writes on his own videos to boost his confidence and try to get others to like him.)

[@ザ小魚くん]

メッセージもメロディも本当に素晴らしい楽曲です。 日本人である私の感性にも響きました。 当然、アルバム買いました！！

[@hervepecastaings5250]

I just keep listening to it..

[@MrRnbdude4]

the way that i sobbed lmao. i can't wait to hear the studio version

[@arielthibault1812]

the end of this song is epic, an incredible voice, great live version, all this on instagram lol and it still sounds good. the greatest of our generation.

[@k.hartless8752]

Breathtaking. Goosebumps.

[@nosiphobhengu5584]

Oh my goodness imagine being James Blake's partner. Having to hear him come up with such an amazing masterpiece 😱😱😱😱😭😭😭😍😍😍

[@youroldthingwayyoungerthan6917]

Gross. He's disgusting and self absorbed. My friend dated him and discovered that he is unbelievably evil, on levels you wouldn't believe

[@javierrodriguezpozo3380]

I love you James, thanks for your truth, it helps me

[@manuelgarcia-xf2nx]

Cette chanson vous prend et vous fait voyager ! Sublime, avec cette voix magnifique… Merci 🙏 James….

[@breezy0830]

I still play this song at least 300 times a week. Actually the whole album.

[@hawkpeterson]

Jesus christ he’s just so incredible

[@John-ew4yn]

i’m so so glad i discovered him though a youtube ad today. He’s talented but not in the traditional (honestly boring) sense of the word, I feel we don’t get enough talented artists that can pull off those low tones so well alongside the harmonies. Incredible.

[@tokieer3819]

What ad was it? I’m guessing it was an Apple ad where he sings are you even real?

[@SebastianDuto]

unbelieveable

[@jonassch4223]

great performance as always, thanks for uploading this :)

[@kisavirgo]

So ethereal✨🥺

[@sansiveria578]

The acapella destroyed me

[@ImJustL00k1ng]

Hey! Are you okay?! did you call 911???????

[@tatemayfairs]

In an alternate universe James Blake and Jeff Buckley did a duo

[@zapataeduardo4556]

Jeff is a legend!!

[@joaoamaral4148]

Some of the best songs out lately.

[@TypeForty]

Damn. The breath control. 👏

[@jdslin]

Proud to say I account for 1000 of the first 1500 views.

[@kesm66]

I saw James Blake at Cats Cradle…well before the notoriety or just prior to it. A naturally gifted purveyor of musical arrangements and lyrics. His ‘stuff’ is heavenly.

[@camcane1]

What kinda James Blake fan am I. I didn't hear this gem until the music video was released 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@taniaramos2255]

Thank you for uploading this.... my new favorite James Blake song

[@missbunty]

Wow! You lost me at me at 1:20! Your voice! ! I suffer from something called EDS (rare and misunderstood) and life is hell! This song speaks so much to me right now!

[@nathanmetus2989]

He’s as good as I hoped he was. ❤

[@edwardsimmonds521]

''Up yours, up mine, but up everybodies, that takes time''. 10cc

[@kikirikiessoen]

👍💓deine Musik gefällt mir

[@phillipgragg9562]

Wow

[@katharinavonzitzewitz826]

LET IT OUT - You beautiful BEING...🤩🕉🙏

[@TheRedmart]

Beautiful song

[@nicohenriquez7762]

Unreal.

[@jktea5323]

I love this so hard! First thought: I don't know this song wonder if he's covering someone Second thought: The intro reminded me of another of his, (once we all agree) so thought maybe it was his. Third thought: Oh this is making me cry and is totally relevent to my life. Fourth thought: These lyrics are me holding shit in and making someone feel the weight and burning sensation of me not saying what we all know I'll end up saying (LORD knows I can't stay quite) Fith thought: Lets read the description and figure out whos song this is. Sixth thought: Really the take home message , go with your insticts.

[@amitdanon101]

HIS. Didn't come out yet. he said that before he started. see the full version of his ig live

[@bazingacurta2567]

What the fuck are you talking about? That's his song.

[@tiagomanuelmartins5935]

Feeling some Nick Cave vibes!

[@evygil]

love it

[@mickpattison7489]

This is brilliant. I get Jeff Buckley vibes from this.

[@rjcardoso]

Just wow

[@will_110]

dang

[@DaniloAraujoCampos]

Porra esse cara canta muito ❤❤❤❤

[@giga150]

ich heule mit in 2021

[@darrendemp]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vandyckchristelle2909]

je l aime , il est incroyable

[@melodyblackbird]

[@jrosedoes3996]

This man has acc hacked lungs like he doesn’t need to breathe

[@alejandroab123]

Eva Pinedo, te amo la vida.

[@EvaPinedo]

Jajajaja, de nada, era obligado subirlo y compartirlo :)

[@MattSmith-nc9ud]

Echoes of Brian Wilson here, late 60s/early 70s...

[@youroldthingwayyoungerthan6917]

When James Blake was born!

[@ИринаЗнаменская-е8ю]

❤

[@SofMatheu]

This cant be real

[@bazingacurta2567]

3:14. Can someone explain to me how it is possible to sing such a long one-breath phrase? Wtf. I can't go past the middle of it.

[@Wassup92294]

Need the piano tutorial ASAP

[@marybachmann2379]

4/28/20 Don't!! You#$%^ GET the outburst. Good#$%$%luck with the jungle boogy!! Ijust can't#$%$ stop lov' in you@##$#$

[@gemars-6317]

😭😭😭

[@youroldthingwayyoungerthan6917]

That thumbnail picture is just so disgusting - perfect illustration of his huge ego and love for himself

[@Sebraca]

asu mana

[@EvaPinedo]

potente :'