John Grant & Conor O'Brien - Glacier

John Grant is joined on Wilton's stage by Villagers' Conor O'Brien for a moving performance of 'Glacier'

[@IPman77]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever made. It touches me on a level like few others. Wonderful.

[@yootoob5811]

For anyone in this world who has ever wondered how to describe what feelings sound like, This is for you. What a glorious achievement.

[@tronnie3831]

Yes! This ⬆️

[@bigdane1971]

Knowing that John Grant is out there singing his songs vastly improves my quality of life. This man is amazing and he's only getting started ....

[@cathyfitzpatrick9384]

John is blessed and so his his friend Conor O'brien with remakable voices and musically beautiful songs ... Rock and Roll of fame me thinks... Anyone else think so too.?..

[@gregseagler5111]

One of the most poignant, heart-wrenching, beautiful songs I've ever heard. I wish John Grant had been around to sing it to my 17-year-old self.

[@danieljackson3]

Awestruck. Just discovered John Grant and can barely believe that he is not more widely known.

[@dancingdustball]

have you discovered the GMF facebook page yet?

[@rednax3333]

Daniel Jackson me too! He’s astonishing isn’t he?!

[@hugotreger2181]

@@rednax3333 I remember when I discovered John Grant (around the release of Pale Green Ghosts), I was blown away by the music, his voice, the lyrics and his looks. I was obsessed with Green Ghosts & Queen of Denmark. and played the albums daily (sometimes multiple times a day). In those days I regularly woke up in the morning with one of his songs on my mind & that I was humming Caramel or Vietnam as I was making the coffee. Now -years later- I still like & listen to John Grant (His 2018 album Love is magic is one of my favourite albums from last year. John Grant belongs to that select group of musicians that have a special place in my heart, together with Kate Bush, Tori Amos, David Bowie & Regina Spektor.

[@MattyRayson]

Love how the audience is deathly quiet, amazing

[@partridgezombie71]

Big shout for Conor aswell, exemplary backing vocals. This is music at its finest.

[@SarahMacgregor]

Can't get to the end of this song without breaking down in tears!

[@georgek914]

This is a feeling. It's beautiful. If music simply stopped now, this song would make that ok

[@angelinamarie3572]

John Grant is a genius.

[@CalogeroSmith]

Best version live of glacier with Conor O' Brian!!!👍

[@brittat.5420]

OMG 🥰! Love from good old 🇩🇪Germany!

[@mircopasini5137]

One of my best John Grant songs ever! I bought three cds two weeks ago and I can't stop to listen them...heavy rotation on my days !

[@francesbelser]

JOHN writes melodies like no one!! words have always to do with obsessions no matter the form maybe. I'm obsessed merci - danke schön - molto grazie- JOHN I HEAR YOU. peace

[@Dionysus1974]

Wow wow wow! So beautiful. I had goosebumps throughout the whole song. Two of my favourite musicians/singer/songwriters in Conor O'Brien and John Grant performing a sublime version of a most beautiful song! LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@angelahaymonds339]

song of the century...a masterpiece.

[@letmetellyousomething123]

OMG I´m in tears.

[@shanes.9089]

I feel sorry for the humans that gave this a thumbs down, that are unable to feel joy and are loveless souls waking each day to a world through eyes of misery and despair. I am so very sorry for you .

[@SteveWalker56]

SO relevant in 2024 - thanks all!

[@lindajohnson4866]

Just beautiful, so heartfelt and relevant to today

[@bazZy33K]

I'm completely gobsmacked, baffled, mesmerized, in awe and moved to the core.

[@conormackinnon4622]

I absolutely love Villagers/ Conor, and to see him collaborating with John is a treat

[@irenefraser6712]

Absolutely beautiful. Took my breath away: Touched my soul. #Exquisite ❤

[@golsaez]

I'm just speechless.

[@plodmama]

I'm surprised no one comments on how amazing the pianist is! Who is he? Love this song and the singing too.

[@user-wc6ub8lo5p]

Chris Pemberton :)

[@plodmama]

Thanks!

[@jacksonoliveira7591]

He's awesome! Didn't know him. His energy reminds of Mike Garson a lot.

[@paulstokes393]

The fabulous Chris Pemberton now plays with James Blunt and his band 🙂

[@corvuscorone7735]

I'm in love with the song and both voices. This is so beautiful it hurts!

[@1overripetart904]

it doesn't get any better than this-- damn!

[@Carlottax7]

Incredible. Two of my favourites singing together so powerfully.

[@billywatson]

I saw John Grant last night. Absolutely stunning gig. If you can get tickets for this tour, then go.

[@JLalajabahl]

Wow. Amazing performance by the band lead by John and Conor on bvs

[@MegaAtomium]

I saw them do this in a small club in Washington DC 5 or so years ago and it was BEAUTIFUL! Copius hearts!

[@marcoguerrini6157]

A song like a day that is dawning and that opens up with the colors of nature and explodes with a triumph from bolero.

[@deanlow8447]

blessed comment

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Just found this guy, awesome

[@unboxingpress]

amazing ~~ chills ~~ tears ~~ everything

[@vinyljeopardy7230]

Amazing performance! My favorite song of 2013.

[@margretjonsdottir7376]

John Grant beautiful singing

[@NickHintonComposer]

utterly utterly beyond words. ❤

[@MrRandominternetname]

Still heartbreakingly relevant in 2022

[@violetxoxox]

Achingly beautiful and powerful. You are not alone. I am not alone. We are not alone.

[@wesleyedmondson1107]

Beautiful epic Song! Album of 2013.

[@aineobrien-farrell6696]

Amazing lyrics and emotion from both performers . . .

[@73ebb]

just stunning.

[@r68c68]

beautiful..thank you. Just reading some of these comments makes me realize how important this message is.

[@Paulwastaken-]

What a masterpiece incredible

[@leoscarff4464]

Mind blowing performance

[@cathyfitzpatrick9384]

A Pure work of Art.....Thanks ...Lads xxxxxxxx

[@irmaraujo]

great performance great voice harmonies great composition!

[@Dawoodcock]

At last - had the sheer luck to be at this gig and this was so wonderful.

[@metalqueen17]

I just finally got into John about a month ago after watching the movie the skeleton twins years ago (lol) and I'm so mesmerized. He is a genius imo and I loved Conor's harmonies, wow...

[@sophiekorving-vanderneut5264]

Ik vind het een schitterend nummer , gezongen door het perfecte duo !❤

[@salvodifranco1069]

Great solo piano!!!

[@eltorrogreggo]

To me this song has the same feel as Queen`s Innuendo, a timeless vibe which only few songs can bring. I am happy that I am one of the few chosen who have listened to it due to its exclusivity and non-popularity. It`s good to be different and it`s good not to be part of the madding crowd. Thank you John!

[@ThiefOfNavarre]

Non-popularity!? LOL. It has 100k views! I don't 100k views of my person in my lifetime. You have a rather modern view of popularity! The Beatles first single had less sales than this has views

[@cathyfitzpatrick9384]

John keep singing honey... your beautiful....

[@vincentg.8574]

fabulous.

[@rollinggnome]

Pure magic.

[@lthomas72UK]

Well that's one off my bucket list.

[@kathrynconnolly1960]

Beautiful 😍

[@marcelaolivares3320]

perfect for the soul

[@JamesKent]

Beautiful, lovely. A gift. Talent, a gift from above

[@MorpheaCerise]

[overwhelmed]

[@OneAvengingAngel]

I am in love with this song and its creator.

[@jeoffreybristow2585]

Man. I'm Speachless!

[@PC-wp8oq]

Wonderful

[@-E42-]

the most amazing companion piece to Bronsky Beat's "Smalltown Boy" :D

[@fmbdl666]

Amazing !

[@stanislav182000]

Amazing song!

[@CalogeroSmith]

Meravigliosa

[@raenettadulin167]

I FOUND LOVELY VOICE GREAT ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluestackrecords]

Mesmerising.

[@isabelayla]

Love you Man

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Beautiful! Touched me deeply.

[@underplugged]

Beautiful

[@tonydavidwood]

Amazing

[@jameslinehan5807]

The harmony breaks my heart.....or sends it soaring, I can't tell which, whether it's with Conor O'Brien, Sinéad O'Connor or Kylie Minogue.

[@deccart5093]

Brilliant version of a brilliant song. The second vocals pushes the chorus even further than normal..

[@ninagrant6161]

oh wow, I thought that song couldn't be any more moving.... I was wrong!

[@luisnajle6403]

You just want to live your life The best way you know how But they keep on telling you That you are not allowed They say you are sick That you should hang your head in shame They are pointing fingers And want you to take the blame There are days when people are So nasty and convincing They say things beyond belief That sting and leave you wincing And to boot they say their words Come straight down from above And they really seem to think That what they're doing counts as love This pain it is a glacier moving through you And carving out deep valleys And creating spectacular landscapes And nourishing the ground With precious minerals and other stuff So don't you become paralyzed with fear When things seem particularly rough Don't you pay them fuckers as they say no never mind They don't give two shits about you, it's the blind leading the blind What they want is commonly referred to as theocracy And what that boils down to is referred as hypocrisy Don't listen to anyone, get answers on your own Even if it means that sometimes you feel quite alone No one on this planet can tell you what to believe People like to talk a lot and they like to deceive This pain it is a glacier moving through you And carving out deep valleys And creating spectacular landscapes And nourishing the ground With precious minerals and other stuff So don't you become paralyzed with fear When things seem particularly rough

[@malcolmjones3211]

I

[@liztracy4605]

John came from a religious family. On her deathbed his mother told him he was a disappointment. This song is his powerful response.

[@CalogeroSmith]

I did'n't understand this until now, cause I speck italian and spanish just a little of english. John Grant Is a treasure for many people and a great artist. Integrity and talent are his trademark. Sometimes people Is wrong, everyone of Is makes little or big mistakes. But John can be sure he's just a big joy tò see, read and hear. Thank you John Grant you are more than a big artist. You're a brother.

[@Ruaidhrimac]

class

[@JohnMWSmith---Writer]

I love all of John Grant's songs. But I prefer him on his own.

[@williamfrance8047]

Deep....as in VERY as it should be

[@paddyoconnor91]

Dexy's from the new album. Just looking at it on the repeat here!

[@ragz77]

I'm the one schoolin' you son ! Truth

[@TheAmoriangela]

lindo!

[@annetteshortt]

Wow

[@bavariansunset]

S Sublime x

[@eamisagomey]

saw it last night but cant think of it?look it up on rte player

[@Trystaticus]

came here for John Grant not knowing Conor O'Brien (who wrote two of my favorite all time albums Becoming a Jack & Awayland) would be here.

[@MrCaspar24]

The Big Man ... is a One Off ...

[@chiefsmurph]

Am I the only one that was waiting for Connan O'Brien to join him on stage?

[@angadhrach]

I'd say that was 'Dexys' Kevin, formerly known as 'Dexys Midnight Runners' of 'Come on Eileen' fame

[@erifsmaerd]

Thankful for Facebook. If not for it and my following of Amanda Palmer I never would have discovered Mr. Grant's music.

[@anandamaulana1493]

people who knew quality are here,, creeps,, and breaksdown

[@SteveSmith-wk9dx]

Does the opening remind anyone else of Paul Williams?

[@SpoonTina]

the first thing I thought!! the piano through all the song reminds a lot of phantom of the paradise!! :)

[@kalevala29]

John is always so serious.

[@dazpatreg]

Conor looks like he's doing his confirmation

[@unexplode]

Jeremy that bollocks. Whatever issues you have are your own

[@CalogeroSmith]

LGBT anthem to know words by words

[@רותםצור-ו9ע]

God who are the 13 losers who disliked this?

[@auschwitzu]

paderewski

[@andrewmair7371]

Moving stuff …… 😑