Laura Mvula - Father Father (Live with the Metropole Orkest)

[@bravomcqueen]

Laura Mvula is otherworldly, and her courage to push past her struggles with anxiety in efforts to honor what she understands is not only her great gift but also her charge by the Universe, accepting the call to be of service inspires me to do the same. This performance of an already exceptional piece is evidence of that which cannot not fully be conveyed in a studio but must be witnessed in its truest form. And we are privileged to bear witness.

[@Expheus]

It's the same for me but not on as great of a scale as Laura. My social anxiety is pretty bad sometimes, but I used to hide it by being anti-social. I now try to be more useful to society by doing volunteering work and meeting all kinds of new people. Personally, my anxiety is selfish because I do not only hold myself back, but I hold myself back from people who could do with help. Whilst helping others, they are helping me by becoming more socially confident.

[@GaryM67-71]

The Universe? Don't be silly. Like many singers, she is given words and music to songs by GOD. Give thanks to Him, not to some fluffy universe new-age BS thing.

[@kiki___.]

This song RESONATES! Having a complicated relationship with God, my absentee father, and estranged brother...I just want to make amends with them before it gets too late 😢

[@gbengabamidele6702]

Episode 1 last scene of Lawman Bass Reeves brought me here. So glad, such a beautiful, engaging and mesmerising song❤❤❤

[@waldemarbieniak8689]

I heard Her for the firs time four years ago and I was immediately delighted with Her timbre and the original vibrato in Her voice and I hurriedly bought Her first album. Greetings to all Fans of Laura M. Waldemar from Warsaw - Poland ---------- F

[@deniselleary2801]

Heard this on Bass Reeves. For me and others who had dads and brothers in our lives from the beginning until now, (my dad wasn't absent) and my friends all had dads, this song still resonates. It still represents our love and desire to always be in the presence of our dads. We love them and they love us so much. Here or passed away, we will always need their love. So even to my dad, please don't leave me. Spiritually, may he never leave my heart.

[@DarrylJones-jc7wq]

I hope my daughter feels the same way

[@sipokazimanda9303]

The emotion in the song is unquestionable!!! Come on estranged fathers, love thy children!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DGodwithaplan2]

4:02 the cello sounds so beautiful and resonant 🎻 it plays the E note and sounds like human a voice. So gorgeous of a performance by such a stunning talent and artist.

[@fruitsofspirit6903]

Father, father, my earthly guide, oh how I miss you inwardly. Our relationship through my childhood, was not blemish free, there were so many obstacles, neither were we! We laughed, we cried, we so diligently tried....My earthly father, I will always love you, as you will always be apart of me... Goodnight Daddy!!!!!!!! Brother, brothers, how sweet were both of you. We hung out, partied, talked for hours, sometimes until dawn. So different you two, my hero, my comforter, you gave so much to your families and also to me!!!!! Father, father, oh HEAVENLY FATHER, how magnificent, fabulous, great are thee...... Thank you so kindly for choosing me!!!!! Father, father, HEAVENLY FATHER, I appreciate your 💘, guidance, joy, inner peace, all you have blessed me with, so freely. Thank you, my HEAVENLY FATHER, as you have sustained, kept me, thank you HEAVENLY FATHER, for the gifts of my earthly heros, those, important, dear three!!!!!!!

[@yes_anotherone3260]

This is a beautiful, haunting arrangement of this song. The longing evoked by the ending with its pared down vocals and soft, soft orchestry.

[@berrygirlfinn]

It is perfect.

[@katlehosello1192]

This song played after “sing to the moon” I’m a mess but wooooh Laura. I love you! Got to see you at Cape Town and it was the best year at the jazz to date

[@maliau]

When????😮

[@katlehosello1192]

@ 2017

[@jimmyneutron4632]

I. Love. This. Song. I'm so glad they finally released this on KZbin, been looking for these performances for YEARS.

[@CoreHibb]

Such a Beautiful Song, by a Beautiful Lady🤎!🤗

[@dcreole1]

Emotional everytime I hear this, I hear this meditation loud and clear. Thank you Laura.

[@zabitzubo5092]

Laura SANG THAT. I was crying..

[@bartz5641]

me too

[@establishedher]

This lady is anointed by God❤❤❤ bless you Ms Mvula. This is no skill, this is gift.

[@GaryM67-71]

No no, those anointed by God include Jesus and King David, she isn't anointed. She doesn't even serve God or obey His laws. But nevertheless, God feeds her songs anyway.

[@lisamariem78]

This song is one of my faves ever.

[@joseluisalcantarasanchez269]

She is so great!

[@henrikthrane9388]

Why this awesome woman only have 25.000 views is a mystery to me!

[@twinkletoes800]

Not a dry eye in the house I'd say, omg, how moving. Thank you for this!!!!!!!

[@saynationmusic5461]

😢Emotional on this one you can make a man cry 😭😭😭

[@leelaa9097]

Wish I could have a singing lesson from Laura! So much talent so effortlessly beautiful ❣️

[@Salomessanctuary]

Beautiful, Laura Mvula.😍😘💙💛💚

[@Mojowfuntagious]

WOW!!Just WOW

[@yes_anotherone3260]

This is a beautiful song, beautifully arranged and sung. I'm grateful 🙏🏾

[@FeelinErie]

And it's Fathers' Day in the UK tomorrow

[@shereeplunkett1609]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@wilffe]

I'm in love with you, Laura. I love your job and what it represents. A huge from Colombia 🇨🇴.

[@gillianw9]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@sandierzen7300]

Cool !

[@gemapolo2847]

Wow❤

[@mbusoshumba2491]

Finally!!! This is up. Thank you Laura x

[@katlehosello1192]

I’ve been crying for 2 days… I turned my back on my father and he passed in 2010! Only to find out my narc mother made up all the stories so we can be on her side! Let’s just say I’m now trying to heal from my toxic mother with my father who did everything to try and fight for a relationship while he was still alive 😭😭😭

[@MAPHUTSE96]

@@katlehosello1192 Sending love and strength your way sis♥️.

[@lovelee1772]

Reading your post made me tear up. May the Most High give you peace.

[@Alopeciamademedoit]

Let everything you do be good in your father’s memory. He knew then and he knows now your heart. Try to find room for forgiveness for your mother for yourself. You will be fine.

[@florenciadivico]

Te amo Lauraaaaaaaaaaa

[@crystalblueee]

Lovely

[@TheFever77]

1:13 That's her real life brother on the cello. Again at 2:25.

[@jolantam672]

🌹🌹🌹

[@edwinjguillenvera1914]

❤

[@alademerinenoch2599]

Spiritual

[@ryvr.]

grief is a son of a bitch let me tell you! i’ve recently lost my dad & listen to this song almost daily and i just break down like that man didn’t beat me up growing.

[@lisamariem78]

Absent fathers only are so (usually) because they cant handle the shame they feel. If they can be understood and loved and do same for themselves? The toxic shame would loosen its grip and they could perform theke fatherly duties as their heart desires.

[@wintersyve2000]

Indeed. And this song can definitely be applied to absent fathers, but it's actually inspired by something different. Laura grew up in a stable middle class family with two married parents, so her father was never absent from her life. However, after she grew up, (I think in her early twenties) her parents divorced, which drove a wedge between Laura and her father. However, she said that they later reconciled when Laura herself got divorced, and she came to understand his experience. It just goes to show how complex relationships can be, and the actual motivation behind a song can be much more nuanced than the most literal interpretation.

[@madi5177]

This hurts so bad, my father is a drunk psycho who likes to show up at my work unannounced and I just wish he was a normal human being

[@chiedoziee]

I'm here as recommended by Cynthia Erivo

[@DGodwithaplan2]

3:04

[@joannajanicka7796]

🇵🇱💕💕💕

[@abuseif10]

Lawmen bass reeves

[@RobertfSullivan]

* RFS Israel

[@annadr3097]

I just wonder how the heck this educated British recording artist, songwriter and composer native of Birmingham and singing so beautiful songs can have so very pretentious pronunciation. Annoying 🤔

[@AquaMarino]

Huh? Can you please explain.

[@henrikthrane9388]

Kindly elaborate

[@aquickstory2196]

voices. it is ok.just follow the light

[@DGodwithaplan2]

4:13

[@הבלשלום]

5:14