Julien Baker - Happy To Be Here

Julien played a new song (found elsewhere as 'Sad Song #12') during her set at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 31, 2016.

[@briannagravely9349]

As an engineering student with depression, the line "is there any chance you made a mistake" is funny to me.

[@audiofandoms]

me tooooo lol

[@no-ns7lx]

I would've NEVER thought the word "electrician" could be said so beautifully

[@calebknott8021]

I was thinking about the quiet crowd, and how a lot of us are as meek and mild as her, just sitting here watching her say all the things we wish we were smart enough to say about ourselves. And that leaves us so dumbfounded, we're even quieter than what is our average...

[@d0ug]

I was in the second row. We were singing our lungs out! Except for new ones like this one. My mouth was hanging wide open in amazement during this.

[@theonemanrevolution]

I'm still jealous.

[@69Muki69]

i was at her concert in munich and it was so quite the whole time that at the end of one of her Songs a guy snezed and it felt so loud that everyone broke out in laughter

[@brendantaylor3570]

I think it's courage more than being "smart enough." I think it takes drive, courage, and obviously talent to want to live that life, be on stage, tour, etc. Behind vulnerability there is a great strength, which you can hear in Julien's voice.

[@calebknott8021]

I believe it certainly is both. Most of what I meant is the ability to decipher one's own thoughts and sort out what you're really feeling, and then being able to articulate it as effectively as she does. There's a massive amount of courage that it takes to not only arrive at such honest conclusions, but then another level to refine and regularly deliver them to an audience. Thanks for your reply, it helped me think through this thought more broadly.

[@coalescence6133]

There is nowhere I can hide from your humiliating grace

[@vlada76329]

Julien is one of the most beautiful beings I've ever seen, her music is heart wrenching and I break right down with her when she plays her songs... She has made a huge impact on me, I found her music only a couple of years ago but god I wish I'd knew her sooner... God bless you Julien, may you succeed and find happiness and bliss in everything you do in life, you are incredible, you really are

[@edgepixel8467]

Well, she only started a couple of years ago :)

[@diederickschothans1701]

If I could do what I want I would become an electrician I'd climb inside my ears And I would rearrange the wires in my brain A different me would be inhabiting this body I'd have two cars, a garage, a job And I would go to church on Sunday A diagram of faulty circuitry Explains how I was made And now the engineer is listening As I voice all my complaints From an orchestra of shaking metal keeping me awake I was just wondering if there's any way that you made a mistake Because I miss you the way that I miss nicotine If it makes me feel better, how bad could it be? Well I heard there's a fix for everything Then why, then why, then why Then why not me? The 1st of April saw the sickening repair Wore my best shirt to the clinic decorated with a laminate name No one is laughing from an audience of folding plastic chairs And I'm not fooled when you tell me that you're glad I came Am I honest to admit or just a hypocrite? I know I should be being optimistic but I'm doubtful I can change Grit my teeth and try to act deserving When I know there is nowhere I can hide From your humiliating grace Because if you swear that it's true Then I have to believe What I hear evangelicals say on TV And if there's enough left after everyone else Then why, then why, then why God why not me?

[@bmo7131]

I need to meet her and watch her play before I die. I'm so lucky I found her a few years ago... reminds me to appreciate that I live when I do, sometimes I forget.

[@andreiarca3024]

I want to play video games

[@ianros01]

she sounds THAT good live

[@danielressler8140]

1. Right click video 2. Select "Loop" 3. Profit

[@bobboboogaloo]

Holy shit this is ridiculously powerful and honest

[@adiakolb11]

i discovered julien on npr yesterday afternoon and have since watched every single video of her on youtube and downloaded every song that she has released. i can't wait to download this song and album as well- she is so fantastic

[@JulienDestange]

Don't forget to buy the album whenever you can (on her bandcamp). It's important to keep our beloved musicians alive :)

[@adiakolb11]

Julien Destange i bought it from itunes! is bandcamp more beneficial for her? sorry, i'm not sure how that stuff works

[@JulienDestange]

Quote : "Bandcamp’s payout model is one of its most lauded features. Known for paying artists a hefty profit and cutting out the middleman, Bandcamp collects 15% of digital sales. Compared to Spotify’s comparatively petty payout of less than a PENNY per stream, Bandcamp is a much more profitable option for artists who want to sell directly to fans." Spotify and other streaming-music plateform will kill all the not-enough-famous musicians at long-term. Buy directly from the artists you love as often as you can and go to gigs :) I saw her three day ago in Germany. I bought her T-shirt and her new 2 track-vinyl, because I want her to keep touring and recording a new album ^^

[@adiakolb11]

Julien Destange thank you so much for the info, i had no idea! i'd love to go to a show, however, she is nowhere near me anytime soon. maybe eventually!

[@jacobalicea1]

adia kolb yeah that was pretty much my experience

[@moanman1776]

Just a girl + her guitar = Pure Artistry!

[@ericjam6346]

The dynamics used here are incredible

[@mishaelameadows2926]

Wow..this hit me right in the stomach. Her voice and lyrics so powerful and relatable. Her music is one thing keeping me alive right now. Thank you for your gift

[@ambientoutlet924]

Please never delete this, the live version is so beautiful :")

[@braddavistube]

I know it is a selfish thing to ask, but, please keep writing sad songs. you are so good at it.

[@polester]

she's just sooo amazing

[@TheHbyH]

www.dropbox.com/sh/4lx9kz1bkah50fy/AACyPtt9rDXxGG4VDFmOD_bva?dl=0 Julien's full show at Calvin was recorded and posted by someone (not me) online. The original link has since been removed, so I created a new place for it. I know I was so happy to find it, so I figured others would love it as well! Totally safe, truly :)

[@victoriaa3761]

any chance you still have the file somewhere? 😅

[@unknown1ly]

The file isnt available anymore, any chance someone still has it?

[@I_scooter_fast]

I haven't went like this is a long time. Wow

[@TeeReyKay]

to quote the bandicoot, "Woah."

[@christopherreillymus]

Thanks for posting! I saw her in Brooklyn when I heard this song for the first time and have been looking online for a version since. That was over a year ago.

[@nataliet129]

Love love her voice💕👌🇨🇦

[@ThomasMetal75]

I like it. Finally pop music that's good. It's got a no BS attitude to it, which modern music needs to get back!

[@CausticPop]

Shivers

[@sgmarshall3]

Wow

[@samanthaanderson5410]

i wish i knew of her when she came :/ but its ok.... im sure she'll be back around soon

[@ydn1613]

かっこいいよ

[@shoshoncaligula5512]

I want to be with her so badly, I'm in love

[@TiagoKawaseMartins]

EU TE AMO MULHER EU TE AMO MULHER EU TE AMO DEMAIS DA CONTA

[@larihoward]

Tiago Kawase PELO AMOR DE DEUS VAMO FAZER ELA FAMOSA NO BRASIL

[@TiagoKawaseMartins]

larihoward PELO AMOR DE DEUS VAMOS, ME ADICIONA NO FACEBOOK QUE UM BRASILEIRO COM BOM GOSTO NÃO ACHA EM QUALQUER LUGAR

[@larihoward]

ADICIONEI

[@HUGO-xp8tv]

What amplifier model is that?

[@passion_flora]

Mart Stevensson looks like a bassman

[@jackthekid1310]

It’s a Fenders Blues.

[@TiagoKawaseMartins]

POR FAVOR CASA COMIGO

[@johngustafson7490]

You are fixed in a fine way. The blues have a hard hold on you and thats just fine for you, poor lighting is better than none.

[@ChipUeltschey]

Wow