Blue Heron - Sarah Jarosz - 12/16/2017

[@brendaganoe7570]

this song must have been written for me....lost my husband...we watched for the blue herons who always flew by us and we talked of what that meant to us giving us hope....Thank you so so very much. Its so good. Love your music.

[@huigsnellenburg6144]

Guess thats how this song works, I lost my wife two years ago and we often took walks on the beach accompanied by instead of blue - white herons. I still make those walks along the beach sometimes , listening to this song - and some others in memory of her.

[@huigsnellenburg6144]

Can't get enough of this song which goes right through al my nerves and bones. The instruments, the melody, this beautiful voice, the voice of an Angel. Just discovered Sarah - after looking for inspiration to motivate to play the guitar again after 30 years of not playing. - I've found her version of Paul Simons' "Kathy's song" , and decided to do a YT search on Sarah and was blown away instantly by her overwhelming talent. Thank you so much, your voice echoes where ever I am and especially through my living room every day.

[@dlnelson4808]

Welcome to the club!

[@nietdoorsnee]

Same here: can't get enough of this song.

[@manitou1954]

God I miss this program. Please come back to my life.

[@rievans57]

Sarah Jarosz is one of the few artists from today who could hold her own in the 60's

[@jamesjorgensen7608]

She is an oasis in a desert of mediocrity.

[@arnieus866]

I was there and you are not wrong.

[@rodrigosmithico5950]

Omg this girl fits into any musical environment beautifully, what a shining light in the music world she really is.

[@richardbarrick1492]

You absolutely nailed that descriptor and l'm a newbie to this 🎨 artist. So glad I've come across her beautiful 🎶 musical voice and picking style-- she is toe 2 toe w/ my Bluegrass, World artist? Hero Sierra Hull ❤!!

[@eightapeach2861]

This is perhaps my favorite Sarah song. What a masterpiece. When you’re in her band you can only hope you can play as good as her.

[@robmcneil2081]

Live from here is great. I had to pull the car over and listen to this the first time I heard it- so striking

[@arnieus866]

Love this song. I am fortunate to "walk a southern coastline" nearly everyday and I often see a blue heron. The song takes me right there.

[@williamcorden2121]

Sarah is one of my more recently discovered gems par excellence ( although I know she's been around for quite a while). This beautiful song can bring tears to my eyes EVERY time I listen to it. She has a voice that's on the same incredible level as Emmy Lou or Alison Krauss and a supernatural talent for songwriting and melody. Thank heaven for You Tube 'cos you'd never hear anything of this quality on the trash streaming radio stations of today An absolutely perfect fusion of performance, musical talent and emotion bravo to Sarah and the Punch brothers ... more please ( maybe do a show up here in Vancouver Canada.)

[@mattfreeman2648]

I saw Sarah perform this song this evening as part of the Transatlantic Sessions. Absolutely stunning - what a voice!

[@markmcintire2971]

Sarah takes me to my center. Her music calms my soul

[@richardbarrick1492]

Well said, Mark, how 🤔 can anyone dislike an absolute, 💯 , fabulously talent like hers? She's a generational artist 🎨 Let's enjoy this like 1 would a fine wine or a beautiful sunset I compare her to another great artist ( Sierra Hull, but, that's like comparing apples to 🍊' s why even bother 🙄🎹🎶

[@hughodonnell9334]

What a world we have where we have human beings who have such talent and bring such pleasure

[@baddspellar]

The 26-year-old said audience members will hear a 30-minute song cycle she's calling "The Blue Heron Suite." The work has a couple of motivations. First and foremost, Sarah's mother, Mary, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December, Jarosz said. "It doesn't go into too [many] specifics about what she's gone through, but obviously that's a life-changing experience," the Wimberley, Texas, native said. "We were walking on the coastline. And I wondered if this could be the last time. Then I took your fragile hand into mine. And we talked of all the good times." ... "We were walking on the coastline. And you told me it wouldn't be the last time. Then I took your strong hand into mine. And we walked together in the low tide"

[@sharonmickey4566]

her lyrics are visions of wimberley and texas... following her since she was in high school.. gosh I hope they record this suite in it's competition. :)

[@flamencoprof]

Thanks for your comment, it puts the song into perspective and made me cry when I re-read the lyrics, even without re-listening.

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

Many thanks for the details . Sarah. You're so special....

[@vincentmagro4694]

Thanks for posting this! To me it's beautiful and informative.

[@heathsavage4852]

Oh, Lord! That is sublime!

[@jessicatschirhart3712]

This song makes me think of my mom so much. 9/24/14

[@user-xi9ri3qv3m]

Still listening to this performance. Perfection. ❤️

[@jrwasco1978]

God, what a song! This one got me. Sarah Jarosz has written some songs that transport me to seldom visited memories and animate faded emotions. The magic of art.

[@janthomas5147]

Interesting. It's very pretty music, but I find a complete lack of poetry / depth of lyricism in the song. I can see how it can take one to a lovely place in the mind though, so there's that. But lyrically, it does nothing for me. I find that a lot of this new acoustic music is not really saying much, but it's all very pretty, and very well executed.

[@124retlksncvlifvlxiu]

Her music paints a very clear picture for me, she melts her heart into a passage of lyric that you can feel to your toes. No matter what the subject, she commands the pictures in my mind and tells me a very defined story. This suite is about her mother’s past health issues and the blue herons she would see on her family vacations.

[@michaelrossi6192]

@@janthomas5147 i kinda feel sorry for you then ............

[@janthomas5147]

@@michaelrossi6192 thank you

[@huigsnellenburg6144]

@@janthomas5147 Does a song need poetry? does it need to be lyricall? To me it's the melody, the way it is played, with what instruments and the way it is sung. (like a painting is painted) I close my eyes when the violin comes in for its solo. For that reason even a Spanish or African song cold touch me the same way this song does. But then again " Blue Heron is fliyng overhead watching over you" got my eyes pretty wet ;)

[@TW-sy6df]

As someone who has lost both parents to cancer, this song connects on an emotional level. The muted and delicate playing of this stellar band demonstrates the utmost respect to Sarah and her very personal song. Especially Chris, Noam, and Critter, so mindful of not overshadowing her melody. I do agree, the added fiddle part by Gabe enhances this song.

[@heathercurnett1766]

You’re so right! They are all the ultimate musicians...they know how to shine when it’s their moment, and how to illuminate others when the moment is theirs.

[@heathercurnett1766]

And I’m very sorry about your parents.

[@TW-sy6df]

@@heathercurnett1766 I saw her twice live in concert preform this solo, absolute riveting brilliance.

[@TW-sy6df]

@@heathercurnett1766 Thank you for your kind thoughts.

[@seanmccormick3270]

I read that she wrote this when her mother was diagnosed with cancer.. but she is in remission now. After reading that, the words to the song mean even more. It's like coming full circle when you have someone who is very ill

[@yaisum]

Love Noam looking over at Chris at 0:28 and going 'dude again with the weird dancing?' SJ is on fire, everything she makes is spun gold.

[@jeffgage8906]

What a beautiful voice! So much beauty and talent here. I am not sure why this song resonates with me so much, but its beautiful.

[@ljohnson5978]

What they're doing on Live From Here is really something special.I love it all

[@hannahdeforest9148]

I love this song! Sarah is so talented.

[@sharonmickey4566]

She released Blue Heron Suite today! all 3 songs. :)

[@JGlassy]

Suburb Lyrics, expression, emotional connection, & mastery of so many instruments. So Inspiring to hear this.

[@rockholiday7344]

It's so beautiful,it makes me cry.

[@mrroderick1976]

Keep making such beautifull music Sarah, wonderfull to hear!

[@peterturner714]

Absolutely brilliant fiddle section - I keep returning to hear this. Superb! Peter Turner, England.

[@ivanortiz1106]

Wow this is just beautiful, for some reason something got into my eye during this song. I love music but this move me deeply.

[@scottfishkind5335]

This is beyond wonderful!!

[@animatorgeek]

I'm really looking forward to finally getting a studio recording of Blue Heron Suite. Such a beautiful piece!

[@livingroomtube2303]

This is one of the videos I keep coming back to watch. I love this rendition. Not that I plan to die anytime soon, but it's going to be a suggestion for playing at my funeral. It's magical and so inspiring to me. It really touches me. (You could also call it a Desert Island pick). That must of have been a magical night for you all. Best wishes! Be proud of your art. 👏(I've liked and subscribed)

[@andrewboyce2293]

Just brilliant. What a songster she is. Having Punch Bros as backing band not bad either!!

[@markwilliams8532]

Everything about this girl is so amazing. Another one of gods gifts to us.

[@osualum85]

Omg! Just heard her today for the first time. What an awesome talent!! Her music is second to none. So fulfilling and sends the soul to a place full of contentment. WOW!

[@sharonmickey4566]

Check out her first time on ACL... She just out of HS... Ck this out.. Sarah's is like 17 here!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqbMhICEZ5iCe68

[@sharonmickey4566]

early sarah.. xo..... stay safe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGeQY5xsqqyJlZI

[@andrewboyce4495]

I am Gabe Wichter at 40s into the song - watch him close his eyes and listen to her exquisite vocals .....

[@dlc1119]

When he does come in it is so soft and sweet and perfect

[@doganergin-iw2sf]

yasamim boyunca dinlemekten keyif alacagim bu sarki icin sana cok tesekkur ederim sarah jarosz

[@SempreGumby]

Thank You Sarah. It is Heaven sent what you are creating here. God's blessings on on you and yours. Light and Love.

[@donclemente1016]

Einfach traumhaft, Grüße aus Old Germany 🎉

[@GeekRex]

Once again she makes me want to learn more about octave mandolins. What an amazing voice, musical talent, songwriter. We are not worthy! Never thought someone would blend in a Blue Heron, one of my favorite birds, into a beautiful song.

[@stingfan16ify]

I've never heard this before...Unfortunately! What an extraordinarily beautiful song with amazing lyrics!!! Sarah's awesome!

[@vhollund]

Great Reminds me of home in Scandinavia

[@renatocarbone8061]

Like the ancestors of mine in the silences of the north never dominated never dominant never dominated never dominant

[@MarkSHogan]

Lifts my soul.

[@timothyweber1369]

....the voice of an angel

[@jkjazznj]

So fortunate to be there to hear the show live last night!

[@L00MER]

I came in from Toronto just for the show. And yes. It was so worth it.

[@roBEARtoEHarwoodJr]

They’re actually playing this episode again and I didn’t realize I heard it before this song came up. I never heard the name and searched for this song so hard and now these KZbins are up. Thank You! ❤️

[@callahjl08]

Beautiful!

[@bradmossman7201]

She is a treasure.

[@cribobrobian5808]

Gorgeous song......God bless xx :-)

[@BobSiefken]

Gorgeous

[@hemi969]

Frickin awesome.

[@kokomal68]

Very nice!!

[@randalbladel2817]

Wish I could see you at Salmonfest. I hope that crowd will quiet down and listen to your great art. I hope you can take some time to enjoy Alaska.

[@youngtoonfish6891]

Goosebumps!

[@SempreGumby]

love this riff - love to sing harmonies with this. Easy to align with this. Nice backing band btw...

[@doloreserin]

Just beautiful, can't stop listening to this song. Sarah is one and a million! I'd love to figure out the chords for this.

[@gerwynevans2729]

Astonishing talent on show here.

[@Cmdr1962]

Does anyone know whether she's recorded more of this? I think she said it was a suite.PLEASE release the full piece.

[@fairybliss7772]

Who on earth would thumbs down this ?ha ha ha

[@guillaumeixdaquitaine8288]

magnifique

[@ericbrown7011]

Love the album, but this is the cut that should be on it. While we’re at it, how about Sarah and THE Punch Brothers tour!

[@user-op9mv5lq1u]

12 people who are deaf with thumbs down

[@hanszedinger4370]

Traumhaft!

[@penncentral8885]

Damn she's cool! Excellent musician!!!

[@Fairy-door-78-86]

Beautiful ! Does anyone know the lyrics and/or the chords ?

[@doloreserin]

Hanorah Cinders I love this song so much, I had to get out my guitar and see if I could figure out the chords. This is what I came up with. Playing it with the recording, I beleive it is correct. It is, to the best of my knowledge. Blue Heron Sarah Jarosz Standard tuning No capo EM, G, A Em G A Em G A Em D A Vurse 1 Em we were walking G on the A coastline Em and you told me G this may be A the last time Em then Itook your G fragile hand A in to mine Chorus: G blue D heron A flying over Em head G Keeping D watch over A you G blue D heron A standing on the Em shore G as we wander all a D lone this southern A coastline

[@midlandernc7403]

Sarah Jarosz story of the song blue heron

[@ronnievanzant6321]

the poetry is there-if listening from a musician/composer point of view. -plus its just plain "god given talent" good. Lyrics can be poetic-but music is more than that-both have elements of each other. she/they are an awesome talent to me(someone below mentioned that the lyrics were not very poetic)

[@katiesporter4087]

Where can I download thing song? I must must must have it on repeat

[@darrylslattengren6955]

+1!

[@dlc1119]

Copy the url, google 'convert video to mp3' and paste the url into a converting site. When it's done converting you can download the resulting file, then drag it to your music app. This one works well for me - www.flvto.biz/

[@jake.speare]

or support the artist you seem to enjoy and give her a $1 to buy it!

[@dlc1119]

Lot of live performances are not available for purchase.

[@rjohne7]

Man, that fiddle.

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

This girl is blessed no doubt about. But Chris and the Punch Bros, just like Aoife O'Donnovan, Sara Atkins, Andrw Marlin and her lovely wife Emily Frantz, Gregory Alan Isakov..., I mean, OMG, Thanks for this generation.

[@fustigate314159]

Reminds me a little of "Green Lights"

[@steveo2165]

What guitar does Sarah play ?

[@herrzayez3862]

Octave mandolin

[@slyfly4829]

i wonder if shes my cousin , we have the same last name

[@Simon_Said]

Anyone else recognise the first phrase from Chris Thile's own 'Laurie De' Tullins'? He even uses the same harmonies as the fiddle line in that tune over Sarah's mandocello here. Interesting to see phrases passed around like this.

[@judithjurica758]

I love this sort of cross-pollination 😄

[@jukebox212003]

@@judithjurica758 maybe that should be Chris-Pollination...

[@glendonflowerspatton]

What is that instrument she is playing?

[@dlc1119]

sometimes called a mando-guitar, same tuning but lower

[@lindsayyoung9165]

It's a Fletcher Brock Octave Mandolin.

[@joannelucille]

The intro of this song sounds a lot like Mariner's Apartment Complex by Lana del Rey. And that's a good thing. 💯

[@heathercurnett1766]

That’s a helluva back up band. 😉

[@SuperSergiosj]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💥💥💥💥💥💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@saintless]

Where else am I going to hear palm muting on an octave mandolin... ::swoon::

[@SuperSergiosj]

👍👍💥💥💜💜🌈🌈

[@psalmer5690]

Reminds me a lot of Nickle Creek.

[@sergiosonlinework-sranjovi4304]

💥💥💜💜💥💥

[@noragarza8628]

No Punch

[@kayladiamond8536]

No thanks

[@janthomas5147]

Interesting. It's very pretty music, but I find a complete lack of poetry / depth of lyricism in the song. I can see how it can take one to a lovely place in the mind though, so there's that. But lyrically, it does nothing for me. I find that a lot of this new acoustic music is not really saying much, but it's all very pretty, and very well executed.

[@amberflora2]

Shawn Wood just a question, is your heart black or three sizes too small?

[@janthomas5147]

I'm just having an honest talk here... you're the one making personal slants. I love her voice and her playing very much. I didn't attack anyone. Just some honest critique, just my feelings about it.

[@chrisdoran3949]

Different strokes for different folks. I find this song simple but moving. I think that her other new song "Painted Blue" is better from a lyrics standpoint. If you're not familiar with Sarah's other music, or that of her 'I'm With Her' bandmates, I would give more of it a listen before deciding it's not saying much. In particular, Aoife O'Donovan might have more of what you're looking for.

[@janthomas5147]

Yes, and like I was saying, I'm a huge Sarah J fan

[@sarenahackenmiller9215]

"The 26-year-old said audience members will hear a 30-minute song cycle she's calling "The Blue Heron Suite." The work has a couple of motivations. First and foremost, Sarah's mother, Mary, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December, Jarosz said.berkshireeagle.com/stories/sarah-jarosznew-territory-for-a-freshgrass-favorite,519213