Blue Tulip - Bon Iver

[@Loopyman105]

I come back to this every few months or so. Thanks for the help.

[@thesingerofsongs]

I LOVE BON IVER!!! his voice is like a northern wind through pines and snow and winter!!

[@reasonablevegan]

Agreed! Are you also an Okkervil fan?

[@railroadtrackabandon]

I don't know who is drinking coffee and flipping through a magazine while Bon Iver is doing this, but HOW? I would just stare. Awe, awe, awe.

[@slo205]

I can't stop listening to this version. Just incredible. I want to hear them play it live.

[@reasonablevegan]

Agreed! I could go for a studio cover release as well. Although I prefer Okkervil on a whole. Okkervil cover of some tracks on For Emma would be great!

[@EmilyRose1]

I just want to hear every single song that Justin Vernon is involved with ❤ he gives me so much life

[@Rohme.33]

same! i am here for everything jv/bon iver.

[@Razzle1066]

First time i've heard this and must have just listened to it about 20 times on repeat now - absolute magic. Would love to be able to write this sort of stuff.

[@reasonablevegan]

Keep working at it. It’ll come out of you. Have you heard the original?

[@QuistJam]

wow, sounds great - can't believe I don't know this!!

[@cornejor23]

I can't do anything but love Okkervil River and Bon Iver

[@inxxmemory]

i stumbled upon this a while back, but only now do i fully appreciate this cover!

[@ketinip]

this song touch my soul every single time that i listen it

[@blacklacelily]

This is such a gorgeous take on the song. I love it when one of my favorite musicians covers another one of my favorite musicians. If only Okkervil River would return the favor... ;-) (By the way, since it seems like most of the commenters here are Bon Iver fans rather than Okkervil River fans - check them out! Chances are if you like Bon Iver you'll like Okkervil too. Their albums Black Sheep Boy or The Stage Names are both excellent starting points.)

[@zack-zn8fo]

And also check out The Stand Ins. The album this song is on.

[@reasonablevegan]

Agreed! Also, “Sleep and Wake-Up Songs” is the first thing of theirs I heard, it’s my favorite of theirs, and “A Favor” is my favorite song of theirs, that ep/album might be their closest to Bon Iver’s style.

[@HugoCortes-fn9vu]

I discover this great song writer al most 15 Years ago. And think fuck "this is"

[@imaginemeanalligator]

this just blew my mind. bliss!

[@XeeGen]

The lyrics fit so perfectly with the way he sings this. Just pure class. Ending is just gorgeous ^^

[@reasonablevegan]

Yep. And hopefully it lead to more people discovering Okkervil. They aren’t as big as they would be if they were in more ears.

[@AfternoonAcoustic]

"and i've got my ear against the screen"

[@hipsternation]

this is ridiculous. they never cease to amaze me with the originality of their covers.

[@P9rkour90]

I love the dude next to justin just casually reading a magazine and sippin' coffee

[@PreciseTennisStringing]

Sean Carey. His drummer.

[@OneManAndHisToaster]

Groovin' Not just "the drummer" but true! :)

[@yahstino]

Groovin' and main harmonizing vocalist.

[@whatadisasterx3]

this is the most beautiful song ever. damn, i love Bon Iver

[@theofficealliance]

he puts so much passion into everything he does. it gives me chills. justin vernon has so much talent.

[@tpageIII]

best stand-in by far. There's a reason this one has over four times the views of most the other ones.

[@beefparcel]

great tune, and still has that beautiful Bon Iver feel to it.

[@mabelle32]

i adore this cover.

[@13magic74]

I can't wait to see him next Sunday night. Hope he plays some new stuff....but whatever he plays, it's sure to be astounding.

[@baronmorris]

I saw Bon Iver open for Wilco recently. Very good live show!

[@ClaireAndTheRandomn]

i love this sososo much, snm.

[@ModestMousekateer]

Damn, one of my favourite singers covering one of my favourite bands, this is fucking awesome!

[@imnothear]

this is the most on point i've heard him sing yet. by all means hes always great... but this is spot on. every note. i'm not big on precision, but when you hear it like this.. its just great

[@flume22]

i love this man.

[@morinadriana1]

it's beautiful i love it!!!

[@kendurasii]

probably my favourite formation of BI. Sean, Mike, and Justin.

[@goestinginwamuziek]

I really likes his style of music. He bringsalong a warm feeling deep inside me. It feels me up with what i almost would compare with the satisfaction of love.

[@Turtledotbe]

i love this..

[@TripNDazy]

very well put! ;) he is Brillant.

[@sptfgpn]

Thank you for that, PeaceLovePercussion.

[@tienfesk]

I can't do anything but love Bon Iver.

[@lynnberly]

That man plays that guitar like an angel.

[@hailtothevictorz]

HUGE Okkervil River fan, and I love this video, cool as f**k. Bon Iver is really something great, Love the way he made it totally his own, the only way to remake a great song.

[@aholden12592]

this is so amazing

[@tsopuaifa]

Simple and beautiful!

[@johnnyfoxdarko]

I love Bon Iver.

[@paretsky]

you're right! its amazingly good, especially "skinny love"!

[@Questpeace]

No, I've seen Bon Iver live twice and they were with him both times and he introduced all of them as "Bon Iver"

[@etienne214]

this was excellent!!!

[@speakertone]

Wow. Just wow.

[@TheRealMrGray]

@FMECCTV he composed "For emma" completely by himself, bon iver was his stage name. He started playing with the other members on his first major tour! But i agree that people should realise that bon iver is now a group!

[@Furanthas]

Thanks for that bit of peace. I needed that :)

[@jodymoon]

this is truly great

[@joeyjonson]

yes amazing.

[@nothintosee]

People really fail to recognize good music. Great job guys!

[@benalberti]

pure awesome

[@seanmcdermott127]

I strongly agree with your assessment as well as the total badassery used in its presentation.

[@UnconcernedCitizen]

Very nice

[@championofidiots]

very nice cover

[@seaoftranquility83]

so undescribably beautiful

[@Blackhammer99]

I totally agree with you dude. Holy shit I have been trying to work my point on that topic for weeks, glad to see someone else is on my side.

[@Blackhammer99]

Excellent! EXACTLY what I am looking for! You are fully aware of its simplicity, and can find greatness in more than its sound! The emotional side of this guys work is pretty potent, and I'm sure it really does evoke a great love for many a listener. CSNY is the example I have been using as a comparison too! I feel that this guy can be the modern day Neil Young,if only he would team up with a few other artists and make a nice little folk band with 3p harmonies. Wouldn't that be awesome? lol

[@HughBurgessSinger]

I can't stop playing this song :) :)

[@Toastyy.design]

Sean, Mikey, and Justin are the best trio there will ever be. Ever.

[@Clashara]

Wow there's loads of Bon Iver on KZbin - cooool!

[@Scharlethh]

Bon Iver; You Genius. ♥♥

[@GeorgeMaj15]

I loved Okkervil River for doing this album and having this "pre-release" with "Stage Names" playing... I wonder if Will knew that the band Bon Iver was destined for Grammy Awards? I also have a feeling when Justin was accepting the award and he thanked and extended his hand out to "all the non-nominees who've never been here and never will be here." I have a feeling Okkervil River is one such group, although he was nominated for liner notes last year.

[@lbitterness]

i love how he plays the guitar!!!!

[@roberthuston]

wow. amazing. thanks for posting, :)

[@emicaron]

haha whoever is on the right is chillin out to Bon Iver live, reading Dwell and sippin some presumably hot drink....Love it

[@theniallfella]

best. cover. ever.

[@mattyc399]

I fucking love this guy

[@Xcokedav096]

I saw him at a local show here! He's amazing

[@Blackhammer99]

Glad to see your paying attention. But thanks for the background. I had no idea he was actually in a different band... How were the unsuccessful ? They had internal issues? or... Cuz I don't know how success is measured when you have one album lol...

[@pattyihm8099]

Wow❤

[@theofficealliance]

saw him live...such a humble man

[@Kornwolf91]

yea they are pretty awesome that way my favorite is there for emma acapella

[@vitabreviss]

Love your voice. I didn't find the coffee-mag guy annoying. Seemed like a relaxed, good time because of it. Beautiful!

[@Jiska835]

Bon Iver I love you.

[@annaalpaca8]

He's so perfect

[@SoMusic15]

@RKfMaster I know crackitysmack already said it, but the chords are F, C, G...basically. in that helps. watch for some alternate fingerings though.

[@totelnerd]

:D When I hear him I get the shivers .

[@nathantrust]

@Neilonidas Im glad someone knows that. I was shocked to read some of these comments. Sean Carey even has his own solo album out now.

[@DAlexKablack]

hearing the original version first, i'll always like it more, but this is pretty good, looking for a fuller version

[@SherelleT92]

Awww havnt heard this for agisss!!

[@SherelleT92]

I love this,, and hu is the guy whit dark hair,, yummmy x

[@onelastpiano]

holy shit thats incredible!

[@themusicboxandme]

Does anyone know the kind of guitar he's playing? It's very beautiful looking.

[@cdjazzsinger]

This version is so perfect! I want to get anyone know how?

[@bradymedlin7943]

What guitar is he using? It sounds so lovely.

[@vhego]

Five years later: it's a La Patrie Etude

[@oscarkev190]

Amen!

[@Neilonidas]

@nathantrust I know! It's great. I wish Mike would come out with solo stuff. His band in high school was amazing. That kid can write.

[@newfella1]

loving his pink shirt as much as the song :)

[@FMECCTV]

@rackwella get him? How do you mean?.. The lyrics or his voice? I say this because the lyrics are amazing and his voice is too.

[@Mitchacho]

nice touch with the magazine and coffee.. oh so casual

[@EvanOnStereo]

i love his voice. he actually has a really deep voice so i can't figure out if he just has a really incredible range, or if he's always singing falcetto.

[@scotchmistt]

@benjaminlucas3 use firefox as ur web browser and download the 'download helper' and after download move the file to ur itunes

[@Blackhammer99]

It is going well, thanks for asking. Half way complete with my 5th semester. How goes your schooling? Hate to get off topic though. Opinions on the music perhaps as well?

[@nathantrust]

@emicaron Dude that is Bon Iver. The guy reading is Sean Carey and he plays the drums and even has a new solo album out.

[@spinasweetness]

@Neilonidas who are you? haha.. i'm not sure if that was high school... or maybe it was just his senior year... i went to high school with him and i never knew he had formed an official band... but i was a year ahead of him so maybe it was after i left

[@Neilonidas]

@UpisDown11 @navajo5150 Neither of those are Justin's brother. The one that looks like Matthew Fox is Sean Carey, and the young blonde chap is Mike Noyce. The three of them were the entirety of the band until they added Matthew McCaughan. Now its the four of them, and its wonderful :)

[@Blackhammer99]

Can you explain this to me? I assume he does not literally "save lives," but you think he makes such a positive impact that he is capable of doing something magnificent? What of his music makes you feel this way, aside from the "poetry?"

[@JackFoz454]

@sopzebub you might have some luck Googling "youtube to mp3". If you want a physical copy, you may have to write to him yourself ;)

[@MrNobodyIII]

They're waiting to hate you So give them an excuse They say that it changed you I know that can't be true I came in the entrance The makeup girl went through And waited for ages I waited there for you Hats off to my distant hope I'm held back by a velvet rope And he's behind the wall The smoke machine has made between us And if he does exist If camera clicking, green room guests Swirl 'round the man whose real life can be touched Then I will do just that much Hats off to my distant hope A little lie, a puff of smoke My street tonight's on fire with hope You'll be there, you'll see us I've got my ear against the screen I feel your feelings crackling For every single inch of me I'm going to make you mean it With every single cell of me I'm going to make you mean the words you sigh You lie Goodbye Goodbye

[@colinnielsen2158]

thank you!

[@donkeyonchair]

legendary

[@spinasweetness]

@Neilonidas he had a band in high school??

[@slo205]

Ahhh...god that's gorgeous.