Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (Live Session)

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Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (Live Session)
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Lyrics
Did you ever want it?
Did you want it bad?
Ohhh, my
It tears me apart
Did you ever fight it?
All of the pain
So much pride
Running through my veins
Bleeding, I'm bleeding
My cold little heart
Oh I, I can't stand myself
And I know
In my heart, in this cold heart
I can live or I can die
I believe if I just try
You believe in you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
Did you ever notice
I've been ashamed
All my life
I've been playing games
We can try and hide it
It's all the same
I've been losing you
One day at a time
Bleeding, I'm bleeding
My cold little heart
Oh I, I can't stand myself
And I know
In my heart, in this cold heart
I can live or I can die
I believe if I just try
You believe in you and I
In my heart, in this cold heart
I can live or I can die
I believe if I just try
You believe in you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
Maybe this time I can be strong
But since I know who I am
I'm probably wrong
Maybe this time I can go far
But thinking about where I've been
Ain't helping me start
#Kiwanuka

[@dcasey2574]

I'm 71 years old. I love this song . . can listen to it all night long. I wonder how many other "geezers" my age can appreciate this young man's incredible talent.

[@Shakeytunes]

Me for one. Got into his music a couple of years ago (except 'I'm a black man in a white world' which I resented

[@kevinwilkinson1510]

You're 7 years ahead of me. All I can say after the first listen to anything from this artist is, wow.

[@shiminjiang728]

Not also the man... everyone!! 💖 Luved the choir~

[@RosehillJewelry]

There are plenty of us old geezers here.

[@kennymileti2714]

I agree with you i can keep on listening to this song

[@jb1818.]

Saw him live when I was battling heroin addiction and it was like a spiritual rebirth for me and this album helped me get clean. Been sober for a year and and a bit.

[@haenzelv6287]

Keep listening, enjoy 'clean' music!!!

[@Macamposd]

Bro, I've been clean for 12 years and am so thankful every day I have real relationships and live life. Life hurts, but its real and I'm proud of you for choosing yourself and your future. All the best, compadre. Stay the course, I wanted to turn back sometimes, it changes the brain, but you got this!

[@mariacouvillon7147]

Wonderful. Keep it up.

[@jolenehill5112]

Congratulations, I'm so proud of you!!! You got this, one day at a time, and hell, one hour at a time if need be - that's how it is for me sometimes at least. . . . just know that you are stronger than any addiction you may battle in life, keep your head up always, forgive yourself, and ALWAYS ALWAYS love yourself more than any one else ever could!

[@jolenehill5112]

@@Macamposd So proud of you bro!!! Keep loving yourself and lifting yourself and others up on the daily!!! The world needs more people like you who show understanding, love, and encouragement to others 🤜 🤗👏🙌

[@iiwambaa1547]

Driving my truck cross country and this song brings tears to my eyes. Loneliness on the highway and missing my family. This is pure talent

[@matthewstewart6209]

Would love to connect and share music! Music is the one thing keeping me from feeling lonely. I would love to share more with you

[@alonsoquijano1731]

I wish you all the best bro! You should listen to that song "arriving somewhere but not here". ❤

[@viktorsorma7308]

I wish you all the best!

[@michellevillegas2756]

thank you and your family for everything you do for this country..stay safe.. n my prayers

[@litao3679]

Be safe on the road. And thank you for doing what you do. 🙏

[@mrbxv]

Pink Floyd meets Marvin Gaye meets Leonard Cohen. Brilliant sound.

[@nachosmv]

My wife and my baby are sleeping right now, long day by the way... i just opened a beer and this song came just to make the day perfect.

[@brandonolson6299]

Congrats on your newborn sir!

[@nukabellamy]

Wish you many more perfect days in your life❤😊

[@same5952]

Little joys of life that count the most!

[@jemuelrobateau3484]

Blessings man

[@lenajung7]

@@brandonolson6299 4

[@SubashishB]

Anyone reading this comment: you have absolutely smashing good taste in music ❤

[@tovebye1843]

Subashish Bhattacharjee 👍

[@NappyNikki]

Same to you

[@loos3eleaf]

secret life of plants, stevie wonder.

[@nplace-nailsbyn9146]

True...

[@kolejnytrup]

Thank you :) Same to you :)

[@songorij2946]

‎The intro is so Pink Floydish........ I love it and can't get enough of it!

[@nathanbohn1078]

go check out the album full version. it actually has that... liquid crystal sound of pink floyd. amazing song.

[@void-were-prohibitive]

amazing yes. but I can only wait so long, so many times for 6:22 to arrive.

[@quantumastrologer5599]

*the intro

[@kshitizanand640]

Totally!! Even, when i heard this song for the first time, i thought it was pink Floyd but then I saw that it was Michael.

[@Supreme_Lobster]

@@void-were-prohibitive nah man, the whole experience is what does it. What you are saying is like wanting to have sex just for reaching orgasm. The whole experience is much more fulfilling than actually reaching the end goal

[@user-uz4ib3bp3s]

The guitar is a story in itself. A story of longing and regret and wanting to atone for a mistake made. What a beautiful masterpiece! 2024 and I am still here.

[@OurFantasyLife]

For everyone wanting to skip the boring intro parts, the good stuff starts at 0:01.

[@curtisbowman6199]

You had me in the first half.

[@drock1974life]

Since they only allow 1. Here ya go 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@aggressivasius]

Comment of the year. Well played

[@donnagorski531]

Thanks

[@migsbro]

ty

[@jk-oh6zh]

This is not a song, it's a journey into incredible beauty, omg, what a genius, This is the kind of talent the world should be celebrating.

[@Eddybhar]

Amen

[@mtnmaniac8406]

Absolutely, Agree w/that.....

[@epictnt]

Agreed. Music isn't dead it's just harder to find

[@kathyabel5338]

Well said.

[@sailaab]

Indeed

[@patgrundman7518]

I'm 76 & listen to this everyday. It brings hidden emotions to the surface of my soul.

[@chanelv5373]

@pat … same with me I’m 68 and love this song.

[@PaintTheMap009]

Love ya Pat!

[@rockyhernandez1284]

The power of music is incredible, I don’t know if my tears are happy or sad but, I can feel this song in my bones.

[@derfeluk]

Its a spine tingler for me .....🥰

[@agnesgruber7697]

I'm 84 years old, and I can't get this beautiful song out of my mind, I truly love it, it makes me feel so grateful to still have my husband here by my side . (63 years). Truly amazing, soulful, singer !

[@lace1615]

@@agnesgruber7697 Ah, that`s nice. I`m 86 and listen to this a great deal. My old man of 60 years is 90 years old- he doe not appreciate - he ain`t cool !! The intro to this will be played at my wake !!

[@timjtryniecki2339]

Yeah this and the video are sublime, and take me specifically right back to my 20’s, working in the St Louis ghetto. Makes me ache all over, but beautifully.

[@matheuschuartz9293]

Junho de 2023

[@JuampiV]

Shine on you crazy Kiwanuka.

[@John-cant-ce-me-nah]

Hell yeah you got it buddy! Was looking for a Pink Floyd reference!

[@arronwoledge1235]

I can hear pink Floyd, this is better love it

[@EbruSRN]

Right ? Yesssss

[@user-jb1mn5hk2c]

Absolutely, everyone has his own style, but.. it's going without any comments.. Beautiful, really!🙌

[@gustavojaviermaidana6937]

The name is: shine on you crazy cold little heart 😂😂

[@georgeickhoff3646]

I'm now 69 years of age and listen to pop and rock and soul music for maybe 60 years. This young man called Michael Kiwanuka with this song has added a masterpiece to my personal list of songs for eternity, thank you Mr Kiwanuka.

[@uuupeipe]

@Georg Eickhoff could you share your list please? I love this song too so you definitely have great taste sir!

[@Zort2257]

👊

[@caroscas]

Sir, if you perhaps use spotify or have some playlist, I'd love to have a listen to your favorites. I love finding music through people and I'd be very interested in getting to know your faves :)

[@HasibulAmin]

Can you share some titles sir?

[@kossakification]

give us your personal list of songs for eternity :p pls

[@JeesusChrist]

its 2024 an we are still here

[@darenak9490]

How does a song do so much healing...this is just incredible.

[@SoniaMaria-je5yh]

😭🥰🙏🏿

[@Magpie932]

I don't know how I got here, but hi everyone what a pleasure to enjoy with you all.

[@celticfm]

Beautiful.

[@reginah6563]

So beautiful. 💗

[@danielrajdavid4862]

:D the feeling is mutual

[@marcc16]

One of us 👍

[@moonpye777]

"I dont know how I got here..." thank you for giving words to so much. Beautiful. 🌤

[@ryanmcconnell8909]

I don’t think many people fully comprehend the level of skill that it takes to execute such a flawless performance. Every unit in this musical group is working in perfect harmony.

[@colaboytje]

Yep, this is bloody amazing (although recording in a studio does permit to edit and mix)

[@vlady477]

The song unfolds magnificently, this version is thoroughly mindblowing.

[@stephenmiller9836]

Pink Floyd?

[@JohnDoe-yg2uw]

pink floyd

[@benjaminfrank9294]

don't focus on the technical performance and enjoy the music

[@adsaul]

Pink Floyd is proud of you

[@Cymruohyd]

This guy has just made an old man shed happy tears..... sweet soul..

[@MyCatFooed]

Bless you!! It touches me in the very same way .. .. it's some of the very best of human beings capabilities.. and it's breathtaking!!!

[@PoppyDog]

Big thanks to HBO's ‘Big Little Lies’ for introducing this masterpiece to a wider audience. Absolute perfection. Such beauty and soul in a contemporary, alternative rock vibe.

[@ginapc4]

Vinay Chandra totally agree!!!!

[@ANGELSLVME]

Vinay Chandra the music director of that show , must be congratulated on introducing these artists most people never heard of

[@Stephanie-yh9bd]

Me too!

[@Stephanie-yh9bd]

@@ANGELSLVME Best soundtrack! I am hoping it is just as good if not better than Season 1. Do you know the name of the black guy who singing back up? He has an incredible voice.

[@gc_herzenity]

absolutely haunted by this song, and love that we can listen and watch this studio recording session ~ such a gift! such a treasure, thank you!

[@roc3784]

If I had 11 minutes and 57 seconds left to live I'd lay back and play this while the world crumbled around me!

[@mirrormirror444]

Richard O yeah this is one of those songs where you feel like so good everything could be going to shit and it’s okay

[@jotas21]

Yes but then 2 f***ing KZbin adds in a row.

[@ayrsine]

Cool comment!

[@Usapatriette]

Richard O Yes, I hear you, brother!

[@bclair05]

You win!!! 🙌🙌🙌 So much YES!!!

[@Tom-kl7qs]

2023 and I just found this sound. What a masterpiece.

[@am.perronace]

Man you're about to go on a great ride with this artist🙌🙌🙌Hope you'll be able to catch a live performance, they are great👍

[@darbyrea1648]

a colleague just put me on right now, about to listen to it for the 1st time

[@keyvanmohajertaleghani2725]

I'm 60 and this song is one of the best I've heard in my hole life

[@tracyburnell2632]

My darling brother introduced me to the sounds of this awesome singer/musician. Sadly my brother passed away 06/10/16 suddenly at the age of 45 yrs. We played this track at his memorial in Australia, so beautiful and haunting.i will always think of Andy when I hear it. R.I.P. XXXX

[@colthomas59]

TRACY BURNELL RIP

[@judyhiggins6243]

so sorry.

[@meidaslisa4469]

Oh wow; just sometimes it can be hard to find answers in all the chaos; seems your brother was on to something big, here - what a great man he was must have been in life; I am so sorry for you. I was JUST thinking I would want this played at mine still have more to explore, and as far as I know I have a few more days but we don't ever know so I live my life that way.

[@cyrilchannie5120]

Sorry baby...sorry.

[@marlonjoey]

This is a true piece of art and so is your brother. RIP

[@melaniedenton9461]

I lost my husband of 42 year slowly to cancer, my one, my only and my last love… Michael you are a gift to us all ! Your music cuts straight through the depths of my heart. My heartbreak of loss, you have just helped me release, as my tears flow down my face l am so touched by your music. l have been holding back for so long, a pain that will never go away, only strengthen all my love and thoughts of our most wonderful life we shared together for so long… My dog Skyler and l are alone now… l lost my husband, Cody our 17 year old healer mix, Casey our 18.5 year dog, my cat Cali who was killed the week he died, and her brother to cancer all in this short period of time… Heartbreak only makes us stronger to help us manage our journeys throughout the rest of our life ! 💔🐾❤️ You become more forgiving, tolerant and loving of so many others. LIFE IS TO SHORT … Forgive, move forward and Love everyone ! Love, Love, Love you and your music ! Thank you so very, very much for all your gifts ! 💔🐾 Melanie and my dog Skyler

[@releasethekraken3603]

Sending my condolences Melanie. So sorry to hear of your loss. Hang in there as best you can and give Skyler a big kiss.

[@vitomito3428]

My condolences. This song does speak to many emotions. I agree to your words. i think of love for those that we lost is one of the most natural feelings this cut through. I admire the beautiful sincere words you have written for your husband, you can tell you truly had met and embraced immortal Love through and wkth him. For me, I am thinking of the many miscarriages my wife and I suffered. The hopes of a life and of someone you will never meet. This song leaves me stern and pensive, the thoughts and emotions swim through me. I think we all meet the deepest love and loss emotions thanks to this song..all the best Melanie, may music and thinking of your husband keep your big heart warm, not cold or little. Vito

[@melaniedenton9461]

Thank you for your kind words, my love to you and your family ! ❤️

[@Tonyhouse1168]

❤️

[@jmgueeve9159]

🤍🤍🤍

[@stephenharris5139]

Do yourself a big favor. Pour yourself a big glass of whatever suits and dial this puppy up as loud as you can get it. Fabulous...Lyrical and great lyrics. Five Thumbs Up.

[@estraduuh4728]

Nothing ever compares to listening to this song for the first time, but the sheer emotion building up while hearing this is undescribable, too powerful, insanely epic to admire. What a song, what a video, HUGE PROPS EVERYONE INVOLVED Y'ALL KILLED IT 🙏🏽🙌🏽.

[@richcawte]

+1

[@vaisakhthegreat35]

Today I lost my friend who introduced this song to me. He is just 29. He had so much passion and dreams. Feeling completely void now. This was already my favourite song and listening to this song now more depth and meanings. No matter how far we are, you will always be my brother, and I will never forget all those wonderful memories we shared.. Stay strong everyone. May everyone find peace and happiness in their lives❤️.. love always

[@_tardigrade]

My condolences, stay strong.

[@johngalt2336]

My deepest condolences bro

[@piemeuwissen3743]

My condolences! Thoughts and prayers are with you, brother

[@sayusayme7729]

I’m sorry for your loss ♥️

[@jpfigue]

Stay strong brother

[@pieropasquini7222]

How can someone so young, and all alone, be so similar to Pink Floyd? This guy is a miracle

[@ChrisEchoes]

Why? Because PF's influence is all pervasive. Any serious young guitarist / musican at some point gets the recommendation to listen to Pink Floyd, follows up on it and falls in love with. PF is truly timeless music that will continue to inspire musicians for ages to come. BTW, loving this :-)

[@generalcrustard0311]

He's not quite all alone but being influenced by such an influential band as Pink Floyd is no surprise.

[@pieropasquini7222]

We all are influenced by Pink Floyd, just like every good musician should be. But creating songs similar to Floyd's songs is not an easy job, and he did it brilliantly, despite his age.

[@gittesollart6495]

Michael you are really special..your music gives me all kind of emotions..

[@alessandrapurcino2136]

Piero Pasquini Yeah !!!! amazing sound!

[@nassehk]

Ah man! I think I lost my virginity again listening to this master piece. You are a genius sir and your cold little heard is bigger than the world now... Sending love from Canada and Iran.

[@Girry_]

This is music. Rich music. Expect no better kind of music from our generation. The legends are proud to have Michael Kiwanuka as a heir of rich music.

[@francisouellette5938]

I'm tired of old farts like me saying there is no more real music like in the 70's and 80's. This is beautiful and well made music. It's just a matter of exploring and finding. Wow.

[@hejsans1948]

👏

[@sybersecurity277]

Because it just sounds like the old Songs ;)

[@meganmansfield5321]

Don't even mind that he's borrowing the Gilmore tone/feel a bit....

[@kellysvihus113]

I recommend listening to KEXP (listen online or with their app. Their KZbin Channel has AMAZING live sessions). They are a cut above the rest as far as genres of music they play. I find alllll my new music there. I found Michael Kiwanuka there as well. They are public ran radio too.

[@gasolineandwine]

To be honest, this music does borrow greatly from music from the 70's. His guitar tone and feel, and the ARP String Ensemble are staples of the Pink Floyd sound.

[@christianvera7631]

that opening sequence with essence of Pink Floyd.... mucho bad ass!

[@dariosepulveda4445]

Yeah Remember me Gilmour a lot

[@compassolargo]

@@dariosepulveda4445 In the 70s, this type of entry into various prog-rock groups was very common, it was not Pink Floyd who invented the genre. It was a musical genre very typical of the time and Michael Kiwanuka was inspired by it. I advise you to listen to more music from the 60s / 70s besides Pink Floyd, such as for example Camel, E.L.P., Genesis, Uriah Heep, etc.

[@estebanmartinezfrancia1138]

I thought the exact same thing. Amazing

[@truefunksoul8638]

Thanks for the uppity music history lesson Luis - complete with 'advised' listening list - but this is Pink Floyd all over, namely Shine On You Crazy Diamond from the Wish You Were Here album of 1975. If you're not recognising that you have no place advising anyone about anything to do with music. No thanks to your 'prog-rock' wankery anyway, can't stand any of those bands. No one is saying they "invented the genre", but Floyd were in a class of their own.

[@thechocolateboxpresents...9905]

@@compassolargo ...Kool and the Gang's Summer Madness, Carlos Santana, George Duke, Lonnie Liston Smith, to add my 2 cents to your impressive list.

[@mooo_moo_cow]

The first time I listened to this song was September 17, 2018. It was a bad time for me. I remember sitting on a makeshift roof, having climbed it with so much difficulty, at 4 in the morning. I listened to this song on loop till the sun came out. That was the first time I ever wrote and here's the poem I wrote that day: Cold Little Heart You win. Amidst the tyranny of my agony, I realize... My heart succumbs finally, To my guilt, or to your absence? Burdened by something, Is it your virtue or my sins? Can see myself fading, Is it the growing dark or the shimmering light? I feel myself sinking, Is it a dream, or just the starry night? Want to ask you once, Should l stand again or give up the fight? Bewildered,I run searching around, Am I blind or is there no one in sight? Rush to me, strap me in your trap too tight, This cold little heart may bleed yet again, Another day, Another plight. This song will haunt me forever and I'll happily let it.

[@superflyfunkandsoulbelfast3171]

Wow, just beautiful. Music is an incredible thing for sure.

[@carmelita7348]

That is poetry! Fantastic. So well written. What can I say. You have a true gift.

[@mooo_moo_cow]

@@superflyfunkandsoulbelfast3171 thank you and indeed, it is.

[@mooo_moo_cow]

@@carmelita7348 thank you.

[@christopherbrice5320]

Chris @ 77 years old, heard this for the first time and was stunned by its beauty. Wow!

[@Klarita77]

The start of this is so Pink Floyd it's unreal. I've been obsessing over this for the past 3 weeks. I have to listen to it every single day. Incredible.

[@summers5435]

Yes!! Very Pink Floyd sounding!!

[@Brigid-Silverstone13]

This song is addictive to the soul. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jmfeathersword]

I just said the same to my mum actually, lol I thought I was alone with that observation. Very much the Pink Floyd vibes going on at the start 👌🏼

[@katerinapeteva9939]

Exactly my thoughts..

[@nhikoid]

That's exactly what I thought. Those beautiful haunting complex harmonies in the instrumental lead in are hypnotic. Reminds me of vintage Pink Floyd. The vocals are incredible. If we all still lived in the age of super groups this would definitely he heading to the hall of fame. These guys are real craftsmen.

[@wahn10]

dude is channeling otis and bill withers, and then takes it beyond. we're blessed to have a young musician with this kind of deep talent.

[@bparting]

omg. I was totally thinking Otis and Withers!

[@haevan92]

With a little David Gilmour thrown in on the geetar.

[@deadringer28]

Not just a little. Don't sell David short on this one ;-)

[@jessesbears]

Wahn Yoon fucked up part my lil nieces and nephews wont hear of him till I put this in their faces..this music needs to reach these lost souls....

[@chicken69075]

this young and over talented man knows what he is doing..now this is what you call serious music that's very good for your ears and soul...just absolutely brilliant

[@mitchellthomas2686]

The opening of this song takes me back to my religious days in church. I haven't had that sort of experience for years. In this heart I can live or I can die. I choose life

[@billhorrigan4388]

Definitely has a David Gilmore feel to it. Wonderfully done.

[@darkmaitri]

Yes! That is what I felt, as well. I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd back in like '74 or '75. Tremendous respect for Gilmore. This band is quite good, too.

[@father1st894]

First thing I thought also. Definitely Gilmourish..

[@pawegolnik2425]

Great gig in the sky comes deeply into mind , cold little heart is moving too.

[@JoaoNeto-up8zi]

Pink Floyd's spirit will live on through many beautiful wonders such as this one.

[@heidizuri]

Total Pink Floyd vibes 🌈 🌚

[@chrisnurse7658]

I get what you guys are feeling here. But man, it's actually a little more subtle, a little more gentle hey? Keys are so sweet and Michael's guitar playing is beautiful. Vocals are almost tearful. You know the world is feeling you when you're viewer 22,979,130

[@adriankakolewski842]

well said. exactly. Its one of those conceptual tracks

[@banditbastard2585]

Damn for real pink Floyd vibes from this song, all his songs feel like a different era/genre

[@Kstorboy]

can't wait for the pompeii live version

[@SlyCooperewe]

All your live sessions are pure genius. Mr Kiwanuka, you deserve all our respect for what you are giving to us.

[@stevekutz802]

Sly Cooper saw him live on Saturday.. wow.. what a spiritual journey he put me on

[@nveleticable]

Sly Cooper b

[@derbeshot]

I can‘t explain why this song triggers me so hard. I am working a lot and missing so many moments with my loved ones. Listening to this gets be back to earth, my memories with lost ones passing by and I remember how fast life can be over. I want to cry and then I feel emptiness and moments later I am just happy. This song drives me to be a better person after realizing how dumb it is to waste time for nonsense. This is a masterpiece! Thank you for this! I can‘t stop listening to this.

[@Zort2257]

I also feel the same , spot on mate , its just bringing some memories back , good and the bad ones at the same time, this one is a masterpiece indeed 👌

[@nicolasrk]

That coffee gonna be cold

[@bkub4289]

How can this song exist for 4 years without me ever hearing about it. I am so happy, youtube just auto-played right when I needed a song like that.

[@josetorreblanca655]

I've found it on instagram a few weeks ago, and today this performance made my day

[@johngarcia5657]

Its on the opening credits of an HBO show.

[@dinakorr]

Better late than never! :)

[@hnhtilldeathboxing8072]

My feelings exactly ✌️🥰🍁💨💨💨

[@criswolfog]

Opino lo mismo, solo nos queda disfrutar de la música

[@piazman1976]

I've been a musician since 1990. I honestly think this is the best live studio performance I've ever seen and heard.

[@l.maccie7773]

It touches your mind, body and soul very deep

[@nathanm4225]

As a videographer and sound engineer I must say this is one hell of a production! Well done and looking forward to the next one :)

[@nilsgunther43]

bro you have to check out city and colour!

[@xXinfunity2314]

1👍

[@MrGoldie1976]

Who you been watching?The spice Girls?

[@clickjennyclick]

It's been almost 6 years. Please release this version of the song to streaming services ❤

[@TheMorphrick]

Some jewels stay on the underground for true treasure hunters ;)

[@ADegry]

The extended version is on spotify

[@clickjennyclick]

@@ADegry Yes, it is. And it's great. But the live session isn't.

[@isaacvaldez6757]

​@@TheMorphrickso true.

[@gindamathiak787]

Ich bin ein 63 Jahrgang und liebe alle seine Songs und Texte

[@nebula3263]

This song is medicine for the soul

[@EbruSRN]

Exactly

[@N3XoRGaming]

maybe u like Placebo

indeed, my friend AMEN HALLELU _JAH_

[@paulsb77]

This record leaves me speechless, it's got that Shine on era Pink Floyd, crossed with Otis Redding. Now that is a recipe for happiness. Respect to Mr Kiwanuka

[@Zerodog3]

Balcstar I agree! That's exactly what I thought!

[@arnogeurts6240]

This is one of the most beautiful live versions that I have ever heard, and the original version was already amazing. I find myself coming back to this video once a month just to relive the feelings

[@emmanuelking9988]

Same! 🎶🎶🎶

[@anasselkettani6102]

So accurately described !!

[@amandasamuels6274]

Big little lies brought me here a while ago still returning because of how good this is

[@UsjtBut]

Totally agree with you. Perfect!

[@culltim]

Shine on You Cold Little Diamond.... Superb stuff.

[@bazzbarking9717]

culltim cool . . .I see what you did there. :))

[@pedrosilvam818]

Try listening to this song while watching the sunset in Santorini. One of the best moments of my life. I owed that to my wife. Thank you!

[@Drawing-Life]

Beautiful!

[@nickmilito2162]

Sounds incredible!

[@darrin2476]

Im listening to it from ashitholein manchester, yep, its beautifull.😁

[@yamahapilotoriginalcomedy3037]

Sounds amazing anywhere on the planet

[@jillbarenbrug3897]

Or listening to it over and over ... having a boyfriend in a shitty country... not being able to be together.

[@cosmicguardian477]

Best version of the song in my opinion

[@redhead4281]

This is the best "new music" Ive heard in years. Im 72 and this is my "go to" music now! ... cant wait to explore more .

[@johannafelder7495]

Every once in a while a song comes along that is just sheer perfection - this is one of those songs. Every element of it is brilliant, beautiful, touches the soul. In another 50 years this song will still be moving people. Bliss.

[@hollisbradburyoutdoors3387]

perfect comment... agree entirely

[@charlestwigg1272]

Your response is a fine tribute.

[@johnhoulihan681]

Totally agree. Where did this come from ? Sublime, is that a good word? Anyhow perfrct

[@John_the_baptized]

You make it sound like it’s not already doing that lol

[@BRIAN-gf1nc]

Concordo, sinto o mesmo! Parece anjo cantando.

[@felipefreitas3942]

I'm 149 years old, I love this song. It reminds me of when I was about 100 years old and the Psychedelia reigned

[@echospaw899]

What the...? LOL

[@chrislee7273]

LMAO !!!

[@robsteven3538]

i dont get it

[@izajoyolay9916]

lol

[@sosaalejandro5536]

😂😂😂

[@onthesoulside]

These guys really know when not to play. I love how beautifully arranged it is . Oh and it makes me cry every single time I hear it. Perfection. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.

[@giibo]

That Pink Floyd vibe... always get to my emotions. About to see him live in a week in Zaragoza, Spain. This guy is a legend, one of a kind in this era.

[@elizabethwonderwoman6390]

Perfectly written! Well done.

[@NassimChenani]

Came here looking for someone to agree with me… shine on you crazy dimond

[@NazoSislian]

Loving the Pink Floyd influences, utterly beautiful music, a classic in the making.

[@peaboss]

What Pink Floyd song(s) come to your mind with this?

[@NazoSislian]

No particular song, just the general atmospheric mood of the instrumental intro.

[@peaboss]

Ok. I'm going crazy trying to think what song 3:42 riff reminds me/is similar to.

[@NazoSislian]

Well, that bit reminds me of "Shine on your crazy diamond".

[@miguelrivoch]

Most of The Wall, obviously.

[@TJjjjjjjjjjj]

The notes you don’t play are just as important as the ones you do! This guys ability to leave space and build is incredible. Just a dynamic guitarist / musician so underrated it should be a crime

[@joseguevara184]

Silences...

[@marciofonseca8603]

12 minutes. One Take. AWESOME

[@RuboXing]

You described it PERFECT

[@Lyra0966]

Michael is one of those rare musicians with the confidence to make you wait that little bit longer, before hitting you with another masterful chord change, alteration in tempo or subtle shift in sound. Absolutely magnificent.

[@MrBigUgli]

The music is so refreshing and moving! I'm nearly 60, and this crosses genres and types...it speaks to me.

[@azizkmema373]

I smoked some joints with my wife and then we laid down in bed to go to sleep. Lights off and we put earphones and this song came up. All i remember that i was taken to another dimension with an Afterlife vibe. I certainly couldn't feel my body and it somehow felt like I'm in contact with dear friends and relatives who passed away during my lifetime. My wife said that night she was trying to grab my arm, but it felt very cold to her and i wasn't reacting to any kind of touch, she also stated that i was smiling real wide while asleep. Amazing experience

[@schlawinchen]

❤

[@hamzalove889]

Your heart is never broken It’s only growing

[@adamkatz8639]

Thank you internet stranger ❤️

[@FakePlasticCat]

♥️

[@cyobelle]

is this from Gene Belcher?

[@autumnapollonia]

A mix of Otis Redding , Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield. How refreshing in modern times for that sound to live on. So gifted just Genius !

[@elisarossetto4169]

and some neil Jung dont ask me why....

[@OutSourceKings]

Classic Autumn so well put!! Each time I’m listening I hear someone I can relate his sound to but he has his own thing which makes him that much incredible

[@timmyr345]

I felt a little David Gilmour in there too....

[@realfishmusic2032]

@@timmyr345 A Little? :D A ton!

[@butchjohnson3159]

A lot of David Gilmore! @@timmyr345

[@HugoMatsubara]

I remember driving in a road with my friends, they were sleeping, and i was just tripping in this song... unforgettable ❤

[@TheSander94]

A while ago we drove trough Scotland.. this song started out of nowhere in the car this version actually. The road was very very scenic… the sun came out trough the clouds… was such an epic moment everything geeltje in it’s place

[@izzulameer5765]

the intro was EPIC!!!

[@ayeniprecious2765]

Izzul Ameer my thoughts exactly

[@mackaddams2899]

Over 6 minutes! Oh yep, its what we talking about! I have no word, its so great

[@ekzy80]

Can't explain why, but, this gives me the feeling of being in the exact right place at the exact right time! Chills...

[@jelenagruicic8552]

Perfectly said

[@paulx873]

I agree

[@frankieconcepcion7860]

It Gives You Peace

[@iagofernandez1656]

Gods connection!!

[@Mariaacetica]

It's trueeeeee. I felt that before with this song.

[@davidmatiano9446]

An unbelievable song that hits you straight in the middle of the heart. When you think that everything has been done, here it comes Micheal Kiwanuka to tell us otherwise.

[@kickapooCam]

everyone in this video is so cool to me

[@saelaird]

It's mixed incredibly well... so here's a shout out to the audio engineer.

[@user-xv1mj4en6f]

I'm 71 years old. I love this song . . can listen to it all night long. I wonder how many other "geezers" my age can appreciate this young man's incredible talent.

[@deadringer28]

That is what makes this performance so special. The engineer is part of the band

[@kenzi-music]

Man, agreed here. He got that SM7B sounding incredible & every aspect.

[@johannesvonsaaz3987]

🙏

[@tonytrufitt1180]

This didn’t just feel like a song, it felt like a journey. That was beautiful.

[@EnesSejdini]

Listened to this on my car, late on a rainy night, with the person that never loved me back.

[@MortenOlsen1000]

❤

[@joebigs7395]

I am 65 and this is my favorite song. Amazing lyrics fantastic voice . Bravo

[@juanmanuelllorenslopez352]

music is ageless

[@chelseataylor6328]

About five years ago, I was broke, about to be evicted and just straight up depressed. My only friend in the world sent me this song (we dated back in the day but we're still close). I would play this specific version while I took long walks at night just vibing. This song became my staple for the first part of 2017.

[@buzzlightyear1191]

Now you have 3 likes lol 😂 and good taste in music 🎶

[@mistymousalanza5387]

Go girl go.

[@daniluchison]

The deal with matter and flesh (versus energy and abstract which is what we are ultimately made of) is that we FORGET the reason we came to this planet. We know IN ADVANCE the troubles and hardships we will face, the temptations and falls we will encounter. This being the constant for everyone that signs up to the matrix of the little blue planet... What would then be the variable? THE WAY WE GO THROUGH THE HARDSHIPS OF LIFE. The attitude, the temperance we choose to undergo experiences while we 'walk through the valley of death'... You faced your grim reality and pulled through by playing sounds, appealing to VIBRATIONS. That was your coping mechanism. Some will do it appealing to substances like alcohol, pot, chemical drugs, some others will do it through tasting violence, control and some, the least, will even choose murder... very dangerous choices we will pick as we go through life but those will be the memories that will stick through, long, long after we are no longer physically here.... So good on ya Chelsea!. "It takes a very long time to clean out the garbage that we, luminous beings, pick up while in the world..." Book The Eagle's Gift by Carlos Castaneda

[@adielkamalie5252]

God wiling. Hope you are doing better

[@adielkamalie5252]

@@daniluchison you are a wise genius..

[@stephenpercival707]

Outstanding, the album is quality. How stuff like this goes under the radar when the "charts" are jam packed with rubbish. True talent this, deserves more attention

[@kriticalthinka]

stephen percival conspiracy

[@deanroddey2881]

It's not a conspiracy. The thing is, the vast majority of people don't dig around for good music. They take what is put in front of them. Back when the internet was first going public, so many people argued that it was going to take away the 'filters' of the music companies and let everyone get out there on their own. And of course it did that. But what those folks never understood was that you could ALWAYS get out there on your own. The difference between the ones who got big and those who didn't is money, in almost all cases. Doesn't matter how good they are, unless they are gotten in front people on a broad scale, they will almost never become big. Nothing to do with talent, it's all about the human nature. And, the other thing the internet did, was let EVERYONE get out there on their own. So now there's a massive over-supply of music. By next week, most people can't even remember what it was that they were listening to last week. They stumbled across ten other acts or artists in the meantime. Add to that the fact that so much music is now synthetic and edited to the gills on the computer, it's undermined the value of talent. We don't live in an era anymore when people are respected for talent like was the case before the 2000's. That makes it a lot easier for 'beautiful people' to appear to be talented artists, and beautiful people always have the advantage with the wider audience. So it becomes about image and fashion and being a celebrity and all that. People like this guy need to be in an era where talent is celebrated. And an era where the ability to actually play your own music is important. That's just not the case now in mainstream popular music, and hasn't been since the 2000's really. I watched a video a few weeks ago of a festival where people just played their recorded music and basically just stood around on stage without actually performing anything at all. Where does this guy fit in that? With everyone stealing music like crazy, those folks with the money to put behind musical acts are going to take no risks. They'll put their money on the most formulaic, digitally produced music. The guy who just plays his music off of his laptop on stage and stands there just costs them plane tickets, unlike a real band. Back when music made a lot of money, music companies would put money behind a lot of acts and see what worked. And guys like this would get a chance to see if he could find a real audience. But now, most folks like him are going to be just another dude on KZbin, amongst millions of the same, struggling to get above the noise.

[@JADEDWILLIAM]

Well said. I heard this on satellite radio. Far better than any of the " top 40" crap.

[@barbaracanup5343]

stephen percival I so agree!!!!

[@chicken69075]

I can't stand the music now a days..no talent and no depth or message..this is a breathe of fresh air and Michael and the rest of the band should gets noticed.

[@krisrealone6961]

I discovered this song 6 hours ago, and i listened to it at least 30 times....then i discovered there is a Live session of the song...its going to be a long night

[@angelrivera8906]

I was feeling very heavy today when I got home, and I found this pearl. It was like finding a glass of water on the desert.

[@StephanieDefinitely]

Of course this song is incredible, but I was just wondering who shot this video. I love how it starts on the pianist and Kiwanuka and expands its perspective as other people are brought into the song. At one point you can even see the engineers in the booth. Also love the choice to not focus on Kiwanuka as he starts to sing... to cut back to Kiwanuka would be the most obvious choice, imho, but he's not even in the shot at this point! The camera instead seems to highlight the ensemble of performers around him. Which is perfect because it is really quite a brilliant ensemble.

[@lottelein5116]

Stephanie D I was thinking the same thing, Stephanie. Terrific camera work, congruent with flow of music.

[@ThePetulantParalegal]

Stephanie D...and the lighting. The religious feeling...

[@bazzbarking9717]

Stephanie D yes. You can actually see the (fab) musicians playing their instruments . . .no fade zoom fade cut zoom fade. Its quality production to go with the music.

[@zinelabidineturki3670]

and the way you described all the thing, the way you writed that down is indeed quite pleasent to read

[@MrSjeupie]

Absolutely! Starting with the coffee mugs, then the pianist with his delicate play to start the song and slowly introducing the others members, standing behind Kiwanuka when he's working on his pedals, including the drummer just in time in the shot at 4:10 when he makes his debute, then the light into the lens at 6:10 to visually make the transition of the song from intro to the 'actual' song, subsequently getting behind the drummer and shifting the focus at 7:20 back to Kiwanuka and the rest of the band, including the percussionist at 8:20 at exactly the right moment to show his work on the shakers and make you actively noticing them, geting the guitarist at 9:10 in shot when his individual work is more prominent, getting the backup vocals and Kiwanuka in the shot at 10:00 when it is all about them, standing behind Kiwanuka at 10:30 when it is all about him, subtle moving him to the left side of the shot to include the drums and percussion as they kickin in again at 11:00, getting the backup vocals back in the shot when they re-emerge at 11:20, idem for the guitarist and then going back to the starting position and the coffee mug to close the video. Definately not by coincidence all this and it must have taken them a lot of tries, but the result is very natural and subtle. Makes you really part of the whole live aspect. Love it!

[@JoaoPedro-ul9kx]

Some things in this world makes us feel that life's worth living. This song's for sure one of those things.

[@bellashehasastalker3931]

Me too my escape room

[@creatagirl8115]

Absolutely. Aahh to be reminded that you're alive.

[@ZacksExperiencePoint]

I severely hope you don’t feel like that all the time. I know life is hard, and it’s easy to go down the rabbit hole that is depression. But like in the song, you can try or you can die. Merry Christmas and happy new year my friend.

[@bullfrommull]

There is something very special about this. It deserves to be up there with all the classics. Thank you.

[@pastorpresent]

They Pink Floyded me 😍

[@korento3000]

Kiwanuka is already a legendary and original musician unlike no other. Pure class. Musical, original and instrumentally and vocally elaborate and stunning. Would love to see him on NPR Tiny Desk!

[@samarnett2141]

Just in case you missed it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJmufqarl89mmMk

[@Tielo_]

How this people can live normally after have played this intro? It's a thing awesomely deep and beautiful. Gives me chills and tears every time I listen.

[@antonposa5345]

reminded me of Pink Floyd

[@unclefuzzyss]

The intro slays me every time.

[@haisarusi7758]

im 91 years old...thats some good black music love it!!

[@andy1daniel2]

This song deserves a billion wiews

[@DooDM1]

Sometimes i loses faith in music hearing what is trending, but then i find a wonderful masterpiece like this song and I get that amazing feeling of love comes rushing back. Thank you Michael Kiwanuka and your team for performing this masterpiece and giving us hope! ❤️

[@jayjago6080]

69 mate! Age makes no difference, good music is good music !

[@DooDM1]

@@jayjago6080 i didn’t say anything about age!

[@jayjago6080]

@@DooDM1 Sorry I meant the other chap!

[@rebeccamallonee3002]

I happened upon this by watching Big Little Lies. If the series sucks, I will still consider it a win since I found this jewel.

[@thehalfrican1386]

4min intro of nothing but pure chills. This 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ghostnotes7750]

Yea, I love while my guitar gently weeps. That was a good cover

[@zackm8126]

"Maybe this time i can be be strong, Knowing me im probably wrong. Maybe this time i can go far, but thinking bout where ive been aint helping me start".. those lyrics hit close

[@begley9]

I have seen this hundreds of times over the last few years and I just don't get sick of it. Something about the video that just catches me every time I see it.

[@IrishJoeCvsperFamily]

It is the long intro before the song that is why just God dam whoooooo

[@marijaspanjic5697]

Maybe this time I can be strong But since I know who I am I'm probably wrong Maybe this time I can go far But thinking about where I've been Ain't helping me start These words turn into water in my eyes and a stone in my throat.

[@aleksandra...]

@Pray-Each-Second-Create-Miracles you religious zealots really have no shame, huh?

[@gootsy]

Already song of the year. A great contender for song of the decade. Essence of pure genius.

[@dylanbailey2064]

When I find the person who appreciates this song as much as me I will have found the one. Just speaks volumes to me on a spiritual level

[@ianbooty492]

Right here brother

[@ianbooty492]

Shame your male😂😂😂

[@euniceoliveira9749]

Just found a friend!!!

[@damojfowler]

Cringe.

[@audrianaphillips492]

How I feel

[@aspaceaftermidnight2392]

man, dont you love musicians like Michael?

[@harung1993]

I came to this video to read all the comments. Kind of makes me feel warm knowing I am not the only one who enjoys music like this.

[@reach275]

this is so damn fresh!! i love it. reminds me of pink floyd and alittle bit of radiohead jimi hendricks and otis redding

[@innovativeprogramschool7979]

Jimi Hendrix

[@MarkofExclamations]

Don't forget Neil Young

[@reiver569]

Very "Floydian...."

[@lucasfernanded7358]

GREAT influence!

[@yding82]

uff strong Words it is pretty fucking great but there is Are hell of are way to say the Words you just said peace from Danmark

[@ginowerx4687]

Lost my dad. this stuff is healing.

[@iainkilpatrick3150]

I'm 71 years old. I love this song. Beautifully constructed, with tones of Pink Floyd and Mike Oldfield. Just gorgeous!

[@frobie1892]

Gorgeous, I agree, music can be gorgeous. This is gorgeous.

[@Maayanhj143]

Did you ever want it? Did you want it bad? Oh, my It tears me apart Did you ever fight it? All of the pain, so much power Running through my veins Bleeding, I'm bleeding My cold little heart Oh I, I can't stand myself And I know In my heart, in this cold heart I can live or I can die I believe if I just try You believe in you and I In you and I In you and I In you and I Did you ever notice I've been ashamed All my life I've been playing games We can try to hide it It's all the same I've been losing you One day at a time Bleeding, I'm bleeding My cold little heart Oh I, I can't stand myself And I know In my heart, in this cold heart I can live or I can die I believe if I just try You believe in you and I In my heart, in this cold heart I can live or I can die I believe if I just try You believe in you and I In you and I In you and I In you and I In you and I In you and I In you and I In you and I Maybe this time I can be strong But since I know who I am I'm probably wrong Maybe this time I can go far But thinking about where I've been Ain't helping me start

[@branislavcrljenica2584]

ThaaaAaank you 🤩

[@VelvetStar]

I'm blown away with the lryics... such a beautiful song... thank you ❣

[@tenebrafer]

Why does every copy of the lyrics change the line "I can live or I can lie"?

[@tenebrafer]

Sorry, my bad.

[@mariozen1]

tenebrafer just superb