Rostam - Gwan (Official Music Video)

[@James-jy8bl]

I love hearing that smile in his voice.

[@azirsamson6977]

YES YES YES I KNOW!!!

[@MichaelGrey11]

He sings with a smile

[@robinbutler4515]

Yes! You are poetic! 😀

[@rarecoast9000]

Damn Rostam always makes the best string arrangements

[@brianlogan2030]

Or borrow them?

[@rarecoast9000]

Brian Logan From what?

[@edwardlloyd8944]

I just made a comment about it myself! lol! If you listen, you can hear Suo Gan (it's an old Welsh lullaby.) during the strings bit. :)

[@rarecoast9000]

I just gave it a listen and I do see what you mean! Stolen or not, it's a very nice song to be linked with 😜 I'm glad you were able to hear the similarity to suggest it. Do you think Rostam did it on purpose?

[@rarecoast9000]

Edward Lloyd I also just realised that you are not the same person who initially suggested that it was stolen haha, so you get two responses in one

[@sophiesomerville9294]

I think this is a really good song to listen to in the morning, when you're depressed becos you're going to work but the train is rocking gently and the sunlight is flickering through the window and you have that small quiet moment of peace

[@dirtbikerippinboys928]

Shut up

[@dirtbikerippinboys928]

Sorry I didn’t mean that

[@PutonyourSundayBests]

@@dirtbikerippinboys928 legend

[@dirtbikerippinboys928]

homerun what

[@PutonyourSundayBests]

@@dirtbikerippinboys928 i think that you're a legend

[@FuziaFinja]

When he says "you're really still awake? why can't you go to sleep, like everybody else?" I giggle a little, cause I feel like he's talking to me. Thanks Rostam for another great song!

[@Fauble]

You really get a feeling for the softer side of Vampire Weekend on his tracks.

[@chunghoang2534]

Ethan Hawke said that the world is a terrible critic, especially when it comes to creativity. This song is a perfect example. Such a brilliant piece, lyrically and instrumentally deserves many more views. I’m just glad that this beautiful thing exists.

[@CrystalGradian]

Ya Ethan's right. I fucking dig this guy's music.

[@arze2023]

Whooooo wee I missed this. Invokes a sense of nostalgia for somewhere I've never been... I agree with always hearing the smile in his voice! Missed ya, Rostam. Can't wait for the album.

[@thewhatness]

This fills my heart with that same wistful feeling of breathlessness I got on my first listen of Modern Vampires of the City: suddenly my surroundings were awake, every little mundane detail sprung to life, and in an instant, I felt my city exhale in unison. It made me appreciate my home more than I could ever have imagined. You stay one place for all your life, and even if it's the coolest place on the planet, it tends to get stale. But when I listen to this, I feel my home take in its breath through the concrete, humming with that ever-present ambiance. And for a few fleeting moments, I am no longer crushed by the weight of isolation between a ceaseless run of cloud-piercing buildings amidst a sea of 8 million faces. I'm a raindrop in a tempest. I'm a wooden plank on the Brooklyn Bridge. I'm exactly where I need to be. And I'd give anything to feel that way everyday. God, I am so excited for this album.

[@whatwhowhen]

Your comment is absolutely beautiful.

[@kapisharamraj418]

That is stunning

[@sHART1780]

this is the corniest thing ive ever read

[@miripguntur2282]

iZombie s4e6 brings me here, love this OST so damn much. hope this covid thingy end soon

[@juliannamcanabalrodriguez4798]

I could do with Rostam walking around a city whilst singing yet another lovely new track of his. So happy to exist at the same time as Rostam and his music.

[@iAlexLopes]

ROSTAM IS SO UNDERRATED. HE IS THE BEST COMPOSER OF OUR GENERATION. FIGHT ME

[@Skat9]

iAlexLopes in terms of classical music yes

[@iAlexLopes]

it's just i'm tired of "mainstream" pop... i think Rostam brings a fresh vibe to pop music, without sacrificing good quality, beautiful arrangements and overrall greatness.

[@Skat9]

iAlexLopes let's hope we'll get a rostam album and VW album this year.

[@iAlexLopes]

oh yes... today i read an article people are getting a press release from Rostam's camp that his debut album will be released later this year. about the VW album, it might be released this year, next year max

[@Skat9]

iAlexLopes hopefully this year. I'm not getting younger either...

[@marlaaaw]

I just wish the world could appreciate more how amazing, beautiful and meaningful is Rostam's art. I'm afraid the whole album is gonna leave me spechless.

[@rarecoast9000]

Can't wait for an album!

[@edbanger4life]

September!

[@katxploring1632]

Joy radiates from Rostam in Gwan. Love the use of the strings... feels dreamlike. My current favorite song (not just of Rostam, but of everyone I am listening to),

[@tspatterson88]

TIL rostam was the secret of vampire weekend all along. I needed to hear this after hearing their new music (sans rostam). nothing but love for vw but what a genius, glad to hear him doing his own thing. superb

[@dupladup6063]

the last 44 seconds of this song hit me so hard.....it's so bittersweet to a point where i don't know if i should be crying or smiling...rostam is truly a genius.

[@EricMazariegos]

love seeing the scenery of lower manhattan, brooklyn, and the upper east side here. this song makes me teary eyed!

[@danday6149]

When I walk around at 3 a.m. after work at night, I hear this song in my head. It is my walking song.

[@ROCA09]

Thanks for putting me on to this song Mari. You will forever be my favorite ❤

[@dietpravd4]

I abruptly started crying in the middle of this Rostam you beautiful beautiful human being

[@edwardlloyd8944]

I can hear Suo Gan (a Welsh lullaby) during the strings part. Just beautiful!

[@CharlesPry]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING. this song was listed on the soundtrack of izombie but i could swear the part they sampled was suo gan

[@MrRed9zz]

Damn Rostam is underrated...

[@shannonennis3734]

I adore this song truly, madly, deeply. And it moves me in constantly new ways every time I hear it.

[@dreamcoma2213]

When I woke up from a bad dream, I was sleeping in a basement, leaves were falling on the pavement, I was happy in the city, took a friend's car to the ocean, are you ready, are you ready?

[@Laura-ls1lp]

this is so lovely!

[@Adlucinor]

So glad he has decided to pursue his own music like this. It's beautiful!

[@Austinman353]

Beautiful, the middle to the ending was just an absolute masterful piece.

[@elfynde8863]

very peaceful. I love what u do please release a full album soon

[@maxwell_young]

so beautiful. brought me to tears

[@kryw10]

Pretty much every time.

[@luximongavin6120]

accurate

[@cliffordspencerhezlewood1593]

How beautiful is this.

[@davenotdoug8394]

He has a voice like a violin.

[@kryw10]

Goosebumps Everywhere Wow.

[@scottthegreat9393]

I keep coming back to this video every week. Such a good melody. Brings me good vibes every time.

[@miacarter2126]

Rostam does it YET AGAIN. 😍😍😍

[@irsyadiranto8427]

Rostam sounds like he's crying, and I like it

[@Midnightblueguy]

Exactly what I needed to hear right now.

[@marimartoledo5707]

Love that both "Gwan" and "Diplomat's Soon" have water themes in the last lyrics

[@gnomishdelights6851]

I finally found this song! Hell yes!

[@markhopkinsonjr1126]

What a happy and enjoyable tune, glad I came across him!

[@shanekennedy1480]

So beautiful it sends shivers up my spine! A legend in the making! Love this guy! 😀 👍

[@jeffindacut22]

Thanks for making this music. Beautiful song, absolutely euphoric from 4:00 on

[@joogies]

jeffindacut22 I got the same feeling

[@leonardocavalcante3074]

This song it's amazing! CAN'T wait for an album Rostam! This video bring me peace and refletions...

[@samuelsisti4849]

That Welsh lullaby, though. That transported me as soon as I heard it -- killer track.

[@Warnerchild]

i wish this single had a 7" vinyl - maybe a record store day exclusive?

[@taielg4757]

this guy is a genius 😍🙌

[@justinpoirier2748]

Love your songs, another great one.

[@gabrielmarcal4236]

His voice reminds me of Kevin Drew. Really beautiful songwritting, love it!

[@eightynine4865]

Thank you for being an EARTH ANGEL

[@jaredwhite889]

I am ready.

[@draigwrecsam]

Great song and a lovely arrangement of Suo Gan to finish!

[@Robint04]

The first time I heard this sing was by complete accident. I don't listen to the radio much I guess in a way it makes me feel like I'm part of a cliche. it was on Sirius FM radio and I couldn't turn it off and I got my phone real quick and looked it up and then listening to it every since this guy is an artist of precession history instruments remind me of something that is written in the stars.

[@TalkingMusicAllDay]

Ah... those strings are heavenly.

[@tarapiper1100]

Jesus christ, this guy is one of the cutest things I've ever seen.

[@MarcosNaide]

this is perfect 🙏

[@eessee8019]

I love this!!! & the string elements of it!! I play Viola

[@ChiefBloodStone]

I like how he added the "Empire of the Sun" W/ Christian Bale the movies, theme into the bridge of the song. A great transition in the music, so seamless.

[@kristenjones5366]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who heard that. That was a spectacular movie and that bit of music left a forever impression on my heart.

[@fionawelton4381]

I came to this after hearing it in an episode of iZombie and I immediately thought of The Empire of the Sun.

[@fionawelton4381]

@@kristenjones5366 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3EoZarobSZiJI

[@Splintahh]

Amazing!!

[@kavancleary]

I really love this song. Listened to it at least 20 times. The audio looks off on this video though.... :(

[@theadnart1]

My body is ready, but my soul isn't

[@turtleisasturtledoes6707]

Quality songwriting!

[@jamieanastacia]

so glad i found rostam :')

[@eightynine4865]

Love this hairstyle for u !!!

[@hollyxxrite]

Favourite part is from 4:00 - so goood

[@mariana1994]

man, this is quality stuff

[@taylorduross2023]

such beauty.

[@fyekhalili]

awesome music

[@musictime256]

Rostam is the best!!!!

[@DirtyHarryCallahan12]

Rostam seems so cool, would love to meet him.

[@rapunkzelrockonbaby]

So much to learn from this kid

[@performancemeanslife3444]

Hermosa Canción!

[@jeyhunveliyev3636]

i heard this song first time in Forever21 couple days ago, shazam'ed it and now love Rostam's music. btw, my brother's name is also Rustam:) good luck to you!:)

[@HashimHayat]

HOW CAN I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS SONG!!!!

[@joseeduardoperezalcaide2600]

Rostam you're awesome!!!

[@CliftonBullard]

Does anyone know what's going on with distortion at the the edges of the frame? Can't tell if it's the lens or postproduction. It's such a subtle and cool effect; it perfectly matches the song.

[@rarecoast9000]

Rostam u perfect

[@Rostam.]

homemade lemonade awh thank you buddy

[@emi98a]

i waiting for this, oh yeah

[@josee4283]

love love love

[@fyekhalili]

This is my favorite

[@neetikasharma4450]

Lyrics Listen Don't listen to me, I only believe myself So I'm going somewhere to do that alone And then I see you The light falls through And all of it don't seem so hard Do you ever get the sense You're watching someone else? Your face against the glass Across Eleventh Ave Some people say they know They never really know They all wait for something It never comes to them But all of these dreams Keep coming back to me slowly, slowly And sometimes I laugh When I think about how you know me Yeah, you know me Wisdom comes to your heart Down the shaft from afar Pulls you out of bed and into the noise We're elders of this lake You really still awake? Why can't you go to sleep like everybody else? And all of these dreams Keep coming back to me slowly, slowly And sometimes I laugh When I think about how well you know me Yeah, you know me But all of these dreams Keep coming back to me slowly, slowly And sometimes I laugh When I think about how you know me Yeah, you know me But all of these dreams Keep coming back to me slowly, slowly And sometimes I laugh When I think about how you know me Yeah, you know me When I woke up from that dream I was sleeping in a basement Leaves were falling on the pavement I was happy in the city Took a friend's car to the ocean Are you ready? Are you ready?

[@btfrenchy]

Such a great composer but I miss him in Vampire Weekend. I really wish he didn't leave.

[@bjedo3]

Yes! Well done

[@kamran66]

Bravo Rostam....the Tehranis send tribute. :)

[@paulcondon2532]

What's the sample melody used from 3:00 - 3:20?

[@paulcondon2532]

Well that bugged me for 17hrs. It's the Welsh lullaby 'Suo Gan' from the Spielberg movie 'Empire of the Sun'.

[@LikeANinja99]

brilliant

[@jlhpacheco]

So cool

[@MakesClouds]

He was the art pop slash pioneer who was producer of vampire weekend

[@MondaynightMystery]

love you bro

[@TheGuitarist7000]

Took me a few listens to get into it. Definitely an acquired taste for his style of singing, but I dig it. :)

[@forizzer69]

Nice!

[@the_weekdaye]

Why do I have this urge of moving to New York now?

[@thinkpink-g1]

love

[@choose-life]

GWAN? can anyone explain me the meaning of 'gwan'? im a studying english and i coudlnt find the meaning.,,.. please help me..ㅠㅠ

[@fishtheory7529]

a gwan is a mix between a goose and swan

[@thomaskohut3133]

sony a7r?

[@mdhenshaw]

Sounds very much like a sample from "Suo Gan" the song from Empire of the Sun.

[@v6solid]

Thanks for this. I've been pulling my hair out trying to remember where I heard that part before.

[@DailyKick]

It's actually a traditional Welsh lullaby from the same name. Really enjoyed this incorporation

[@brianlogan2030]

Sorry, wish I saw this before the post I just made. It is the same arrangement.

[@hosseinirostam5515]

Hello eim rostam? Hosseini

[@ginny6365]

Dreamy baby....

[@dakota3956]

NYC?

[@kakashilazycyclopsneegee882]

he so hard liam

[@wakeup8787]

This is my shiz

[@boneyarsebogman]

This reminds me a lot of Badly Drawn Boys "The Shining".