Thanks for posting this. I wrote this for 2 reasons. So people who have been touched by suicide, either themselves or someone they knew, would know that in one of the most isolating states a person can be in, they aren’t alone. Also for those who haven’t been and have a hard time understanding, hopefully being able to convey in a very straightforward and visceral way, the reality of the things so many people face so that empathy and hope can be found, and support given. There’s a lot of strong emotions shared in the comments and that’s the goal. The reaction of a listener is for them, so good or bad I hope that anyone who hears this starts a dialogue with themself or someone else that leads to growth.
@adamlemmon2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Thank you. ❤️
@johnberghoff18992 жыл бұрын
Mission accomplished sir! Hell of a performance
@double00spy2 жыл бұрын
This is totally brilliant. Thank you!
@stevemcqueen95392 жыл бұрын
Holy sheepshit!!! The lyrics/song as a whole are amazing. The way you all perform it makes everything riveting. Reminds me of Oleander - ‘How Can I’, but only in essence, your work here is far more visceral. Keep feeling your art to let others feel it too…truly amazing. Also, thank you @michael palmisano. You’re about as real as it gets on KZbin. Thanks for being as genuine as you come across to see a work like this and share it with your people. Good shit all around. Wow.
@stevemcqueen95392 жыл бұрын
Sorry, it was ‘How Could I?’ By Oleander. Still worth a listen
@OurVinyl2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for once again featuring a performance from an OurVinyl Session. From song to song, Evan's session is one of the most powerful, emotional, and raw that we've ever captured. The stories and conversations his lyrics have brought to light have been intense and moving to say the least. It's awesome to see more people every day discovering his music. Thanks for being a part of that.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
It’s my pleasure!! You get some great stuff. We should collaborate somehow. Want to join me on my channel and showcase some artists?
@chadyoder9095 Жыл бұрын
You guys produced the hell out of this. Perfect audio, perfect visuals, perfect performance. Absolutely amazing!!
@jinx_642 жыл бұрын
You’re like the rare bartender that sits down a perfect drink before you even know what you want to order. Every time I visit your channel I’m adding music to my library 👍 I’ve always been accused of listening to dark songs and I’ve had the same response for over 40yrs, “ it’s not dark, you’re just closing your eyes to the fire”
@fractuss2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure you're a Townes Van Zandt fan in the making if you're not already. Nobody saw the fire like he did.
@philippjohn5559 ай бұрын
"it’s not dark, you’re just closing your eyes to the...", that's the best line I've ever read about this topic!
@missingmonk4601Ай бұрын
Few people see the beauty in the sadness...
@Alexzoidberg2452 жыл бұрын
I had the good fortune of growing up with Evan Bartels… he’s a wonderful man, a beautiful mind, and a great friend.
@jackreacher2095 Жыл бұрын
His music is soo fucking powerful . The impact it has isn’t even remotely comparable to this mainstream bullshit
@kevinallman67002 жыл бұрын
I am sitting here with tears streaming and an agony in my heart..I have loaded my shotgun earlier in my life and it was hearing blues that stopped me..this has motivated me to put down electric and pick up my acoustic,pen and paper again..a million thanks❤️
@buddy74672 жыл бұрын
Glad you hung in there Kevin! Music can heal the soul.
@sharplikecheddar22 жыл бұрын
So glad you’re here bud!
@kevinallman67002 жыл бұрын
@@buddy7467 ♥️
@kevinallman67002 жыл бұрын
@@sharplikecheddar2 ♥️
@elimcmullen38822 жыл бұрын
Way to power through champion nothing ever stays the same glad to have you on this earth
@GGg-ug3jr2 жыл бұрын
Pointing out the quiet desperation line from Floyd hit me hard as a teenager. I've been playing guitar and writing my own music for 25 years now. I play alone or with my brother nearly every night at the end of a hard day. I've never had the ambition or desire to perform for people. I never got comfortable with it. I realized early on why, and it somehow fits into your insights on all of this. I play for myself I guess, and when I'm really tuned in the music just appears. It's like I discovered it or its somehow given to me, rather than me consciously creating it. I'm glad I found this video. You're a rare one my friend.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
You too brother. Lots of love.
@Paulhartrocks2 жыл бұрын
When I write I will occasionally feel that I’m connecting to… someone, some THING perhaps, of another place or even an entirely different existence, and it feels as if it’s using me as a conduit for emotion, and I using it in similar fashion, as if we’re sharing this moment. It’s a bit of trance-like state and I’ll usually come out of it with my face and even shirt wet from tears. It doesn’t happen often, really, and I can’t ever force it (always unpredictable and unexpected) but it’s the absolute most amazing part of writing for me, and one of the things That keeps me doing it. I’m light as a feather for days afterwards. I realize that I sound like a crazy person, but whatever it is that happens, happens, and it’s a powerful thing, and somehow an honor. Keep doing what you do. 👍
@Paulhartrocks2 жыл бұрын
Btw I’m responding to you saying you felt like it was given to you somehow. You’re connecting, too. With something. Somewhere. I believe it’s a real thing, and very hard to open that door and even harder to keep it open for long. Appreciate it while it’s happening.
@GGg-ug3jr2 жыл бұрын
@@Paulhartrocks you pretty much nailed it perfectly my friend. A conduit, yes. It's a hard thing to describe and at the risk of sounding crazy to someone that hasn't experienced it. It's few and far between moments when this happens, when you're not consciously trying to create something and instead something is creating through you or something. Over years of playing it certainly doesn't happen every night I play, but when it does it's a special and bizarre experience. Over that many years there's been a good handful of times where its happened while playing with my brother, and we were together in that spot for literally over an hour strait creating, and then spontaneously and abruptly end the song, as if it was composed that way. Then open your eyes and feel like you're coming out of a meditative dream of sorts with a bit of confusion of what just happened.
@jwsibelievehikeandfly22722 жыл бұрын
Never stop playing G Gg it’s amazing therapy. I was never into music in high school was to caught up in sports and other things. One day 1 ox my friends introduced me to Pink Floyd , ben hooked every since. Did not go to my first concert until i met my wife who is in to music big time. Got her a guitar for xmas trying to get her to play again, she has not played since high school we are both 50 now.
@meganczerwinski98152 жыл бұрын
The line “you ain’t cried like that since you come out your mother” SCREAMS rebirth to me. Another chance.
@TruckinSongster2 жыл бұрын
Holy SHIT that shook me! It wasn’t the least bit contrived or forced! That was his therapy! Goddamn! Chills! Bravo!!!!!!! That reminded me of Isbell in some ways!
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
James Blunt, too. Suffering from PTSD after serving in Kosovo, writing his songs from the depths of despair, then trying to handle musical success, had to be incredibly painful. In his early performances, his voice is trembling, and he raises his eyes in an effort to hang on to enough control to keep from breaking down. I heard another musician casually discussing his popular songs, and he said he was in a desperate state when he wrote his biggest hits. From desperation, creation.
@jlander822 жыл бұрын
At 11:45, "The only thing holding back the great hereafter... is bad primers with good timing." For anyone who doesn't know, a primer is what sets off the charge in a cartridge/shotgun shell.... The shell was a dud. So, even though the song is dark, to me this line seems to sound like he avoided going through with it... it brings hope back into it. But just after that, at 12:04, I think the guitar is intended to sound like a shotgun racking and firing (and in fact he replaces the word "shotgun" with the whole effect). So maybe the hope isn't there after all? Great instrumentation and an amazing voice though. Tough topic.
@lorddaniel28822 жыл бұрын
I didn’t pick up on the shotgun sound effect with the guitar. I think you’re dead on.
@dajolaw2 жыл бұрын
I remember a quote about writing, which also fits for songwriting: "Writing is easy; you just sit in front of a typewriter, and open a vein."
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@mattcurless15562 жыл бұрын
My God man I needed this today. Glad I'm not alone in this dark place. One love 💜🙏
@dr.m76122 жыл бұрын
One day will be a better day. Maybe not tomorrow, next week, or even next month...but one day will make all those days of hell worth it and make you thankful to yourself that you fought through the shit to get to that moment. Here’s to better days brother...keep pushing forward to get to the good👊
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if this will help you, but I’ve had a long battle with depression, and had a complete breakdown after caring for my parents, as first one, then the other, slowly suffered from dementia. A decade of grieving every day as I helplessly watched them disintegrate, knowing only death would free them was unbearable. What allowed me to survive, and begin to very slowly, over a decade, find life bearable, was learning from two people. Eckhart Tolle, and Dr. Gabor Mate, along with music. Maybe they can help you survive the dark night of the soul.
@brucescott3070 Жыл бұрын
"Only thing holding back the great hereafter, is bad primers, with good timing"😱 Man what a song!
@lindsaydouglas3812 жыл бұрын
Wow. I was not expecting this. The sadness, the pain, the tragedy are dripping off every note, every word. Simply brilliant. You know there is something special there when Michael puts down his guitar and takes it in. 'Powerful' is an understatement.
@Ndinieri12 жыл бұрын
Michael… quite possibly your most powerful video to date. Thank you
@mcedwards2 жыл бұрын
I had chills throughout. And I think that's the best way to describe it. It is a chilling, hauntingly beautiful song. It cries out with so much internal pain. So rawly open. And that is so powerful.
@VMSelvaggioАй бұрын
"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them." - Henry David Thoreau
@edster6122 жыл бұрын
Michael, to see you react physically to this song validates how I react to some songs. The one thing that drives me to artists is "soul." The soul in this song makes us all feel like the protagonist, we are all living a few seconds of this song's journey. This is why I watch your channel. You recognize the soul and you point it out. Thanks.
@shayranta2302 жыл бұрын
Yes, his soul is showing! Thanks for sharing.
@bloodybutunbowed2912 жыл бұрын
Facts.
@TheLookingGlassAU2 жыл бұрын
Ok im back. I wanna say something about this song, as someone who has suffered depression and a breakdown. This is a very accurate depiction of anguish, pain that is unrelenting and pervasive. Its true ppl who feel this lie, because other's words or pity dont help. The crescendo of the song is true the words display the absence of hope, he doesnt want to do it - its a desperate attempt to escape to something different. yet notice he ruminates on the idea of loading the shotgun... BUT! At the end of the song, he hasnt done it yet. He might not feel hope, but up untill the last moment the song ends with hope that someone CAN enter the story and stop him going through with it. You may feel like there is no hope of a reprieve from anguish, but the singer leaves the possibility open for someone to come into his story to rescue him, my hope is that if your feeling like this you leave the end open as well. Dont end your story, but live to sing your song.
@klesko122222 жыл бұрын
It’s also about a failed attempt, “bad primer and good timing”, meaning the trigger was pulled but there was a misfire. Powerful song, hope it can help someone in need.
@1satisfiedmind2 жыл бұрын
My words have now abandoned me...as a survivor of suicide (my son), this hurts, its hits hard. Sounds like my son's last Facebook post on that fateful day, and i might guess Evan has lost a loved one too, and this song is part of his grieving process. But i dont know.
@curtissmith42422 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this Michael. At first I hesitated due to the subject matter ( I make a point not to glorify death/suicide) but everything about this song just shook me to my core and I couldn't imagine not sharing it. Keep on doing what you do brother.
@kingsta3174 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this man!
@ryderwyatt59702 жыл бұрын
With that voice he could sing Happy Birthday and make you cry!
@Knvb-2 жыл бұрын
This hit me hard. The truth and vulnerability of turning something so raw and soul crushing into art is beautiful beyond words.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Truth.
@peterivan222 жыл бұрын
Damn is all I can say, Evan sings the truth of where the pain comes from, extremely heavy song with amazing vocals and lyrics. My favorite quote about music "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything". - Plato ✌️
@rockermonkey93662 жыл бұрын
The music I’ve heard come through this channel ….Fn amazing.
@MrRobCharles2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention he quotes Jesus on the cross after the silent desperation line. "My God my God, why have you forsaken me?" Eli Eli lema sabachthani?
@Abigail_Islilja2 жыл бұрын
I was in tears halfway through the song. I lost a close friend a number of years ago, I still think about her and I probably always will. You said it Michael, man what a song, what a song.
@BennLuvsYou242 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this song a bunch of times and all I could do was be silent while I listen. Seeing how you were affected by it finally broke the dam in me. I just realized how it's easier to let go of things when you see other people share the same emotion you carry heavily inside... Also, I just noticed the words SILENT and LISTEN share the same letters.
@lizanddom35862 жыл бұрын
First: that song is out of this world! One of the heaviest, truest pieces of art I’ve ever heard. But you already put it perfectly. Second though: thank you so much Michael that you created this platform on which I can find such gems that would have passed me without you. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now and will keep on doing so. Thank you, man!!
@julietecho812 жыл бұрын
I saw Evan a few years ago at a venue I was working at. He was song swapping with another guy and everytime Evan sang I stopped working and just stared with the exact same expression on my face. The dude is legit
@mitchellhumphrey78882 жыл бұрын
My life has been touched by people who have taken their life and wanted to take their life. I'll never know how they felt, but you and this song gave me a good glimpse. Thank you
@Johnny_Ledford2 жыл бұрын
Jesus…. I needed this so bad. I’ve got to get these songs out. Thanks Michael
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
That’s it!!
@lannyseals20842 жыл бұрын
Wow this song is, it is.. just wow... I can tell when a song is speaking to you by your expression while listening and if all us fan's took a picture while watching,we all have the same expression and I can't thank you enough for sharing this with us! I have things in my past this song touched
@mikepetersen98872 жыл бұрын
Been a fan for a long time of Evan Bartels, he’s legit probably my favorite song writer and singer.. every song is deep. It gives you chills.
@jackreacher2095 Жыл бұрын
I’m soo glad there are other people who realize this . He’s soo much more talented than any of this mainstream bs nowadays
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
It was indeed Henry David Thoreau. Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them. I’ve read somewhere the most dangerous time for suicide in people suffering from deep depression is when they begin to feel a slight increase in mood. When they are completely bedridden, unable to function at all, they are badly suffering. Too suffering to do anything. But as they start to feel the slight improvement that allows them to get up, they are then capable of finding the means to end their suffering. Anyone in a bad way, please reach out. To anyone.
@derekolson99032 жыл бұрын
I feel like he described a state of mind that I have been in before so perfectly. That's something that I was never able to do for myself. This song is absolutely incredible.
@ChaplainAMMace2 жыл бұрын
Tears and poignancy all the way through for me on this one. Great song! Vocal delivery is out of this world.
@hollowthere38502 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael, i needed this today. I have little inspiration to play music anymore and have lost most of my friends in the last 10 years from breakups. Some days the only reason I'm still here is because i don't want my parents to be sad.
@revdmcspumcsb2 жыл бұрын
I loved this song and your exploration of the theme. One observation/connection and a personal witness. 1. Your comment about the words become a man in me remind me of Rush's 2112. From the Soliloquy... I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I don’t think I can carry on This cold and empty life My spirits are low, in the depths of despair My lifeblood Spills over…. Personal witness. I'm a 2nd career pastor who entered seminary at 37. While in seminary I recieved a call from my best friend that his youngest brother, who was in his 20's had committed suicide. He had a ton of health issues and cancers from birth and the family believed he got another diagnosis that he just couldn't deal with. He asked if I would officiate the funeral. Luckily I was in in my advanced pastoral care class and an advanced preaching class and had just gone over weddings and funerals. I spoke with both professors about how I should handle this. This was a young man that I had known since birth. The pastoral care professor said something profound to me that I think connects to this song and your observation. 'You need to tell the little David, the 10 or 12 year old David to step aside for a short while, but promise him that once your Duty as the pastor is complete, you'll care for him and let him grieve. If you don't take care of him, it will come out later in very unhealthy ways and habits.' Even as adults, we still have that little boy or girl that learned certain things about life, about love, about hurt, about what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like and sometimes those are not congruent with who we would like to be or have become. Sometimes our unresolved little... cause to act in ways that are not in alignment with who we were created to be and many times it's that disconnect that leads to subject of this song.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Now THATS some real talk. Thanks for this my friend!
@IsomacTea2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael! Pardon my English - I am not a native speaker; I'll do my best to express my thoughts. I've always believed that the core of everything we do is the intention. "If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal." KZbin is flooded with all kinds of 'XYZ coach reacts to ABC topic' videos. Many of them are soaked with a fairly unobtrusive scavenging approach. Yours are so different. I have already watched a dozen or so and they all are full of myriads of your efforts to dig out some nugget, find a pearl, draw audience's attention to something hidden in the song, harmony, performance, expression, co-laboration between band members and art itself. I almost feel your perseverance to excavate those treasures and share them with your watchers. Pardon me if it sounds corny or mawkish but Mate, your intentions are obviously so full of love here! Please accept my appreciation and gratitude. You have already made my few days brighter, tastier and heartfelt. Please don't ever stop. Bless you!
@pettyeddie20002 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh Michael I have been trying so hard to get people to react to Evan for months upon months now. I’ve even suggested him here in your comments before and now FINALLY somebody has done it !!! I’ve been obsessed with this guy’s voice and song writing. I literally listen to him multiple times a week, along with Morgan Wade, because they sing with such rawness and true emotions. Thank you !! Thank you !!! Also I sent the link to this video to Evan on Facebook so he can see people are appreciating his music. 👊🏻
@valleymike2 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Canadian fan living in Vietnam. Massive fan of the channel and the love for music you bring to the table.
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
From one Canadian to another. Hey, and be well.
@montoyastevenjsm312 жыл бұрын
This has such a deep and moving sentiment. His vocal delivery reminds me of Jeff Buckley. Tremendous content Michael. Thanks for another gem.
@shayranta2302 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love to see artists revealing their soul! I haven't played in 16years so last year I bought a bunch of equipment because I finally got the Carpal Tunnel surgery and the song needs to come out still! Having a hard time learning FL Studio my son gave me. Thanks for giving this a play!
@davelewis25862 жыл бұрын
MY GOD That just hit me dead in the feels . My heart is already destroyed and that just filled the jar to the brim .
@426superb2 жыл бұрын
Music is so powerful! Michael I am so impressed that you just don't review a song but you LISTEN to the song, that means so much.
@DedHedJosh2 жыл бұрын
Man....this is the one I'm glad you shared. This guy is amazing. I've been listening to all of his stuff since you posted this. He's an unbelievable writer. And possibly one of the best I've ever heard in my life. No joke. Dive deeper into his stuff...I'm sure you have already. But if not....do it. He's incredible.
@ReSourceEnergetics2 жыл бұрын
Another great reaction lesson and this level of feeling is why you are the man :). I wish that folks knew how much of what they feel is not theirs to carry. At least 50% of EVERYTHING we think and feel is not ours to carry. People like this fella, and you and many of us are in the 80% or higher. First question you have to ask when you feel like this is, “how much of this is mine?”…. You can pick it up from anywhere but the most common are family, friends, ancestors, the collective human energy. We don’t have to suffer… Alan
@greggreenlee68452 жыл бұрын
Michael, I love how you connect to the soul of the songs that you feature on your channel. I have always been the guy that gets goosebumps from songs and i listen to the same song countless times and I still get the same feeling. I suspect you are the same. Some songs are straight from the soul and you never fail to recognize them. Your channel is just great. NEVER stop showcasing artists and art that is real.
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg!!
@greggreenlee68452 жыл бұрын
I have a PRS 594 SC Artist model 10 top in Faded Whale Blue. One of my favorite guitars.... Just a lovely axe!
@jacobmccracken67842 жыл бұрын
When he imitates the pump action on the guitar instead of saying the word. Sheeesh. I needed this.
@Guntervoelker2 жыл бұрын
I watch most of your videos, and get your notifications, and it was so surreal to see Evan's name pop up! He's a friend of mine! Small correction: the line is "my words have now abandoned me." Nice video and congrats Evan!
@Guitargate2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let him know our community loves him!
@pmomalley2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the correction. I thought that’s what he said.
@robertekh41002 жыл бұрын
Desperation is the mother of true art. To me, all the best music comes out of desperation like this one. Real and from heart to heart, no escape. Thanks for doing this one!
@kmcclinton712 жыл бұрын
Thought I would post the lyrics for those that are interested... If I'm being honest I'm gonna lie to you When you ask me how I'm doing Ill use all the words we both know You want me to If I'm being honest I've been thinking about the day Where I don't feel anything at all I don't fear anything at all I'mma gonna go gonna load my shotgun Point that barrel right where it hurts Ain't no telling where ill go after Might not be better but it can't get worse I cried out In siren desperation I cried out I called your name My god my god Why have you forsaken me? I cried out, when my words have now abandoned me I'm gonna go gonna load my shotgun Point that barrel right where it hurts Ain't no telling where ill go after Might not be better but it can't get worse And I could tell u but U can't imagine That first breathe from the edge of deaths chasm You ain't cried like that since you come out your mother Omens ain't holding back the great here after????? Its bad primings, its good timing I'm gonna go gonna load my shotgun Point that barrel right where it hurts Ain't no telling where ill go after Might not be better but it can't get worse
@RitaSaghen2 жыл бұрын
Finally a human listining to other human's words... Thank You both so much for this amazing moment in time! I've been watching too many videos about composing or breaking down the music / vocal skills. Those were just sounds. But only honest words carried by honest emotions can give them true meaning...
@Ryan-xl6ek2 жыл бұрын
I discovered Evan Bartels a few months ago and he has some really good stuff! He sings with such conviction!
@thealaskapicker86282 жыл бұрын
Once again, I appreciate how dedicated you are to sharing the incredible work of these lesser known, modern musicians that are amazing and deserve more recognition. Few other of the youtube music teachers (for lack of a better term) are committing to this like you. When I hear other youtubers make comments like "today's music is terrible" it makes me sad because I feel like they are overlooking musicians like this guy. Thanks again!
@dr.m76122 жыл бұрын
He’s originally from a tiny little town in Nebraska. He’s an absolute wordsmith and emotional story teller.
@isthatwhatemptymeans82222 жыл бұрын
This song could have appeared on Nebraska, my fave Springsteen album.
@dr.m76122 жыл бұрын
@@isthatwhatemptymeans8222 I never even thought of it like that, but you’re right. If it’s your favorite, you probably know the story of Charles Starckweather and the evil he caused in Nebraska in the 1950’s...hence the song titled “Nebraska”. I doubt any of that had anything to do with Evan’s inspiration here but you could absolutely tie it in to that album/movie. Good stuff...your comment made me listen to “Nebraska” again for the first time in a long time.👊
@AlphanumericCharacters2 жыл бұрын
The Pass by Rush helped me through some rough times as a teenager, I was never suicidal but the message that you walk the razor’s edge at times really resonated. It didn’t give some bullshit narrative that things were going to be great or even better but just walk the razor’s edge and keep living.
@chris.the.bassman2 ай бұрын
Two Years later and he just got off tour with another one of your favorites, Paul Cauthen. Crazy what a couple of years can do...
@fulmerjw2 жыл бұрын
If I'm being honest I'm gonna lie to you When you ask me how I'm doing Ill use all the words we both know You want me to If I'm being honest I've been thinking about the day Where I don't feel anything at all I don't fear anything at all Imma gonna go gonna load my shotgun Point that barrel right where it hurts Ain't no telling where ill go after Might not be better but it can't get worse I cried out In silent desperation I cried out I called your name My god my god Why have you forsaken me? I cried out, when my words have now abandoned me I'm gonna go gonna load my shotgun Point that barrel right where it hurts Ain't no telling where ill go after Might not be better but it can't get worse And I could tell u but U can't imagine That first breathe from the edge of deaths chasm You ain't cried like that since you come out your mother Only thing holding back the great here after Is bad primers with good timing I'm gonna go gonna load my shotgun Point that barrel right where it hurts Ain't no telling where ill go after Might not be better but it can't get worse
@mattryan48502 жыл бұрын
Don't think I've ever clicked a video so quickly before! Evan was my request back on the Tuesday Live, and I'm thrilled to see his music resonated with people as much as it does for me! Michael, as always thanks for all you do! Can't wait to see your thoughts on this track.
@FJD8942 жыл бұрын
Dude, I remember it well! Great suggestion! :)
@mattryan48502 жыл бұрын
@@FJD894! Here's hopping that Allen / Teddy collab gets the next vid!
@FJD8942 жыл бұрын
@@mattryan4850 haha it’d be an honor :)
@mikes.6751 Жыл бұрын
Powerful song! I just watched the music video again and most of the comments were people saying they were here because of you! I struggle with mental illness so thank you for this.
@braddicken67762 жыл бұрын
thank you for this tonight. this is my life everyday and I try everyday just to wake up. thank you
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@michael36072 жыл бұрын
Michael Palmisano, I have watched lots of your videos of which are all excellent. I always come away from them wanting to be a better person. Thanks for being a positive influence. Love the “take always” from your lessons learned and personal meanings that you find in songs. Keep the videos coming. You have a great heart and have a true talent my friend.
@jeremysiddens92322 жыл бұрын
You've gotta check out the original album version video... I've never seen someone convey so much emotion with their voice and face in my entire life.
@Kwaizecker2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is amazing.
@officialWWM2 жыл бұрын
I recall watching this same performance and thinking the same thing!
@pamcheleen-lemke74832 жыл бұрын
You NAILED this! Evan is a brilliant singer songwriter!! Been telling anyone and everyone who will listen to check out his music for several years now!! Thank you for featuring him on ur channel! He is simply amazing at what he does!
@mattk27402 жыл бұрын
“Ive been thinking about the day that I don’t feel anything at all. I’m gonna go, gonna load my shotgun. Point that barrel right where it hurts. Ain’t no telling where I’ll go after. Might not be better, but it can’t get worse.” Thank you… so much. Evan Bartels and Michael. This hits so deep. I was there before… ugh it’s such a deep pain. This is beautiful and so painful. Thank you again. It does help. Even though it still hurts so bad.
@tomcanham92183 ай бұрын
Art is about connection. That's why we sing. To connect with others, to feel less alone. To share the stories that make us HUMAN, even when those stories are sad. Mike, you hooked me with your reactions to the dead. I'm no guitarist (I have small, undextrous hands with a gimpy left pinky) -- I'm a vocalist/soloist at best, but your videos, and seeing how music *transports* you -- it does to me, too, it helps me FEEL and put words on my feelings. Watching your reactions makes me feel less alone. Thank you.;
@bsmith89432 жыл бұрын
Wow. Never heard of him. Some days are better than others. Love great music
@henrystoll6 ай бұрын
Thank you for focusing on the MOST IMPORTANT part of playing guitar ...... What you play, not how technically well you play! The quality of the song, greatly outweighs the twiddly-diddly tricks! I love that you focus on how a song makes you feel, and brings you into the world the songwriter is inhabiting and how it brings emotions and memories out of your own life! Your music theory knowledge goes right over my head, but your understanding of musicality and emotion hits me where I live! Thank you again!
@mrsips7105 ай бұрын
I love watching your reactions to this one. It's like when I first heard it. Evan Bartels is a great songwriter and performer. I remember when i was discussing his Our Vinyl performance with my mom, and I told her that every word, pause and breath of his performance are the gospel truth. Anyone who's ever felt that kind of separation can identify with it. It feels to me like when I was a kid hearing the singers at my dad's church singing an empassioned rendition of a hymn. It's the truth all the way down; he feels it.
@joannm56822 жыл бұрын
speechless and in tears..lost my best friend, husband and musical companion of 52 years just a short while ago...It has taken me a long time to even pick up my guitar again, but I have, and it HURTS!!! but it also heals...music heals.... TY for sharing this song...with love...
@philippjohn5559 ай бұрын
Holy mother, this hit me hard. What a load of emotions! I literally can feel all of his emotions brought into the song. Thanks for bringing this masterpieces of music to us Michael!
@Chasingtheapocalypsemo2 жыл бұрын
Michael.. want to same your awesome. Found your channel and just been binge watching your videos. Your teaching me so much. Fantastic communicator brother
@mitchweiner2 жыл бұрын
Any good producer will tell you a good singer conveys a message by how he sings. He nailed it!
@virginiaknighten46872 жыл бұрын
This man and this beautiful song are truly stunningly breathtaking...
@Musiclegin2 жыл бұрын
No big deal, I’m a blubbering mess on the treadmill… I love how you focus on the songwriting! I think I say that every time I watch your videos.
@andyk26882 жыл бұрын
My favourite band on this planet is Lord Huron, as they seem to bring the perfect mix of walking through the forest with lyrics and musical ability. Would love for you to review Way Out There or Frozen Pines. Great channel... have found lots of up and coming artists here! I belong bodily to the earth, I'm just wearing old bones of those who came first.
@richardc11292 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Evan, for such a GREAT song. I have a friend dealing with this issue. I love her. And I wish I could help her somehow in those darkest moments. This song just resonates. And Michael, brother, thanks so much for promoting this GREAT song.
@daddyharry60652 жыл бұрын
Ok Evan, 😢 I gotta listen to your other artistry now. You got me hooked. 🙏🏼
@pamcheleen-lemke74832 жыл бұрын
You will LOVE his music!
@Phoenix_flying2 жыл бұрын
Wow. No words. Thank you for introducing me to this amazing artist.
@tristenfrias33842 жыл бұрын
Yes love Evan Bartel for years now. Love his music, please do more reactions to him, especially “lonesome”
@krismcdonald64222 жыл бұрын
First Travis Meadows. Now this. You have shown me some seriously heavy, yet important music. Thanks. A lot.
@williamfurlan91762 жыл бұрын
Adding some amazing emotion to the "words and music" equation.
@suzzanahbessette69892 жыл бұрын
This song gives off strong Hallelujah vibes! It hits you straight in your heart and sits in your soul
@coolsweetjoy71062 жыл бұрын
Michael - This is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard. You can feel Evan Bartels reaching out and touching your heart and soul.
@paulbolton86992 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a song. Not often you hear how you think and feel reflected in other people's songs. Can't stop listening to it now.
@jwsibelievehikeandfly22722 жыл бұрын
I’ve never played an instrument or sang in my life, but music has become such a therapy for me( that and my faith). Evan is at the top of that list . All his songs are so powerful!!!! I listen to The Way it Breaks almost every morning on my way to work it helps my to get through the day, it helps me to realize that I’m not there for them but I’m there for my family even know its a far cry from my ideal job.
@ToeTag19682 жыл бұрын
Dang, this song captures my feelings on most days scarily well. So powerful. Existential dread and depression are a bitch.
@rev.enant733 ай бұрын
seems i missed this one when you released it. just had it pop up today. holy f#ck. the song, the presentation, the story, is heart wrenching. Your analysis.. your addendum to the story is well appreciated. this is a must watch.
@stephenbabine33252 жыл бұрын
Don’t play guitar though I wish I did but I’ve always loved music and fully recognize how it has the power to touch us in so many different ways. I very much appreciated you sharing some personal information and baring part of your soul. Thanks for being human (vulnerable) this one prompted me to hit the subscribe button. 👍
@phoreshadow15452 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely amazing… unbelievable how a song can have such a deep meaning and drive the point so hard and accurately. I probably would have never found this song and for that, thank you 🙏
@StephenCooteNZ2 жыл бұрын
Well done !! Best wishes from New Zealand.
@34exalthim342 жыл бұрын
Wow. Jesus. “My God my God why have you forsaken me?” That line was from Jesus, tortured, crucified, and moments from death. He knows. He’s been there… and back.
@moonchildspirit5581 Жыл бұрын
You are BEAUTIFUL !! You are IMPORTANT. You are LOVED. I LOVE YOU❤️🎸🪕
@patking12252 жыл бұрын
Damn! You know, I have MDD and I have been on medications for the past several years that blunt my emotions (which can be a good thing and a bad thing). This means that I don't feel the deep lows anymore, but it also means that I don't cry or feel deep happiness either. Just kind of blunted, which is good when you were actively suicidal for so long and at the bottom. But, and this is a big but, you cannot access your deep emotions which includes crying. I just genuinely cried for the first time in months, maybe a year! It was cathartic and I'm going to check out some more of his stuff. Very powerful and welcomed. Who knew a good cry would feel good today? Cheers, Michael. Thank you.
@bearstokesful2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow!!! Chills from head to toe!!!
@cheysdaddy062 жыл бұрын
This takes me back to that moment…..that moment with the muzzle to my head, ready for that moment he sings where I couldn’t feel nothing.
@that1guy8992 жыл бұрын
This song/performance was another level of deep... One we just don't get enough of today.