Overheard | Shawn James | Flow

Shawn James talks about his song "Flow" and plays it live at the Icehouse in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.
Artist: shawnjamesmusic.com
Production Company: adaircreative.com
Studio: haxtonroadstudios.com
Presented By: citysessions.org

[@jennifermullins2957]

Shawn James, I doubt you'll ever read this but I just want you to know that your music has helped me carry on. I'm 40 years old and I recently lost my husband of 15 years to a sudden farm accident. Worst night of my life! The night he passed, unfortunately our son witnessed it all. was so angry....so bitter.....and had no idea how to deal with those feelings. I stumbled upon your music and after some time, I started to look at the events differently. Please know that there are people out there like me who find peace and comfort in your music and in your words. I truly appreciate your incredible gift! Thank you for helping to pull me out of the funk I was in. My children needed me and your music helped give them their momma back! Thank you!

[@samanthamills3249]

I'm sorry for you loss and proud of you for having the courage to find some peace. One day at a time is the only way. Wishing you and your family many sunny days ahead.

[@ohlottie]

It breaks my heart to read your story...💔❤️

[@nicnonya5239]

I'm sorry for your tragic loss. Much love to you

[@gebo_44]

Powerful indeed! I’m pretty hardened…, but this song playing and your story got me rubbing an eye! I hope you heal and enjoy what you do have! Take care

[@kingruk86]

Good for you girl! Stay strong Mama you got this. Rest In Paradise to your husband!💙🙏🏼

[@dawnmavrides1334]

You my son are truely amazing, and you have always followed your passion. I love you for this and I support you in all you do. I love that you follow your heart and not the money and material things.........! I love you!

[@edwardmcallister3260]

Dawn Mavrides he is truly amazing. I feel bad a video game had to show me his music..But damn...He is amazing..

[@feel.s1304]

why would you feel bad he gets little views on his videos so how are you gonna see them on youtube

[@edwardmcallister3260]

FreshCrispyBacon Yeah, I guess you're right...I didn't even notice. Well, as long as good artists like this are getting exposure somehow then I suppose it doesn't matter..

[@donnadrummond8627]

this was so good. Love his voice.

[@dawnmavrides1334]

The last of us 2 Ellie is singing and playing his song.

[@cookieceo3938]

My son found him on you tube. He told me about him and I am in love with this music. I am 78yr old woman and this guys blues just speaks to my soul. Both of my sons are musicians.

[@paulamarcengill3926]

I saw your reply and feel the same way today.

[@nomiet.9258]

That’s awesome

[@hathaway.1166]

@@thelonewanderer69 bet she doesn’t give a damn about your comment too

[@connieschockelt6483]

@@thelonewanderer69 what

[@barbarasowash9905]

To read your response its so fulfilling to me because for 35 plus years i have learn so much from the people take care of and my son to does this to me all the time and am grateful for his wide variety of music. God bless.

[@17Liberty76]

This is one of those songs you'd sit in your car a little longer to finish hearing, even though you're already home

[@aidenkaylena1054]

... My mom Drives around the block a couple times to listen to it a couple times lol ...

[@patrickwalsh8191]

So true..

[@darikai219]

Smoking reefer makes it all the more enjoyable

[@jonezzz5403]

Or your late for work, but the songs like "naw they can fire me"

[@atindergillmusic]

I am sitting in my car right now and waiting for this song to finish so that I can go home.

[@nandete55]

Sometimes, only sometimes, KZbin takes you to a place where you want to be. This is one of those times.

[@teelahubbard8136]

Nando 55 😁🎼🌟

[@thejadedschoicekristyfexer6168]

Nando 55. Since that is how I got here also KZbin should. Take me to more places like this.😀

[@Oooohlalala1018]

Nando 55 👌🙌🙌✌✌✌✌✌

[@thisguy35]

no shit

[@shaneschilling2875]

Nando 55 yeep

[@BesouroPreto777]

I woke up to find the earth was round one day And all around the world, now, things began to change Never had I ever seen the sun Rise that way above the day to greet the dawn And the earth shook beneath my feet And the storm raged through the night And I lost all that I had won Oh, but I flowed like the river Flow, oooh Flow, oooh So you think you got it all figured out All this money in the bank and women all about Well, now, whatcha gonna do when your ship starts to sink? Caught in a monstrous sea and you won't be able to think Yeah, and it's there you'll learn what I know That all of this world will fade You gotta learn to let it all go And flow like the river Flow, oooh Flow, oooh

[@Greatboldness]

His voice sounds like roots, thick roots...so strong and sturdy.

[@scorp3x]

I feel sorry for those deaf people who dislike this because obviously they're frustrated... everyone's enjoying this but them 😕

[@zionsky7761]

GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT POST THE LYRICS IN THE COMMENT SECTION 🙏

[@jennnebgen7464]

But where?!

[@coolbeanss]

THREE YEARS! Three years it took for KZbin to show me this gem.

[@bethanydurham5040]

I jus found it this evening! I'm hooked

[@anthonybaudino233]

Fucking right !

[@blainjohnson1978]

At least you found it, this is the best version, welcome to the family

[@ericvanballegooyen2087]

Been here since well before 1 million views 😭

[@robstamania]

Lynda H I just found this song and you both are beautiful wow

[@PhantomOfThePsy-Opera]

This has become that "reset" song I listen to when things seem too dark to deal with......song is like medicine for my broken soul

[@defender7624]

The Buddha taught this very thing. Going from a drug addict alcoholic and realizing I was self medicating because I had a underlying issue of chronic anxiety/OCD and depression. I’m clean and sober for many years now and barely have any anxiety at all now. The Power of Now by Eckart Tolle is a life changing book. Peace and love to all that are suffering! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@marbeach]

Peace ✌️ and ❤️to you From a recovery addict...13 yrs🎉

[@defender7624]

@@marbeach Awesome!! ✌🏼& ❤️ to you as well!

[@jacksonbuckley5826]

Definitely going to give that a read. Thank you ❤

[@defender7624]

@@jacksonbuckley5826 It’s hard to understand at first because we’re so conditioned to believe that happiness comes from external things. Good luck!

[@kristopherolischuk2986]

Thank you I am going to read this book. Could definitely use it

[@jakerich5232]

this is the music that truly saves people

[@ChronicBreakdown]

Jake Rich it plays a huge role in it.

[@MelinWisconsin]

It’s like medicine when you find a song that you can really relate too!

[@brandonr9578]

@Anthony Kaufman me too

[@crystalnchriskey141]

Jake Rich Music is the key!!!!!

[@Alex-jm6fk]

Absolutely

[@marier.8211]

Every musician should feel free to take the time to talk about the story behind their songs. I really enjoyed the first two minutes.

[@KellyAnnRobinson]

Me too! ❤❤❤

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

If you listen to the radio for an hour straight you won’t hear a fraction of this heart and talent...fantastic

[@jamesstover1747]

God works in mysterious ways My Friend...

[@angelacook7310]

Amen ❤💯❤️

[@applpie3090]

His voice has so much power. Especially in Through the Valley. I give a small thanks to ND for helping me find such a great musician.

[@ambrnic87]

aPpl pie yhggbh

[@andeusmc2030]

Through the Valley is wildly and subtly intense.

[@thiagoroser9652]

what about Hellhound

[@JohnSmithPlaysGames]

Nah it's definitely Number of the Beast that brings out the most intense singing, especially when I saw him live and he was roaring the latter half it was incredible. Kind of gets drowned out in the official recording sadly over the instruments.

[@jennifermallow6352]

Damn kid! Love love love it!

[@line8850]

thank you naughty dog ..for bring me to this wonderfull piece of music

[@frangeek]

I know right? came for through the valley and started listening to his other work. This guy is so talented.

[@izaochjag6200]

Agree, awesome music.

[@ivanparra69]

I'm here for de new trailer of the last of us too, jajaja. This music is really good.

[@samwats43]

Agree. This guy is incredible

[@rafaelnahafahik7781]

W for Wiener same here, I love his music! Thank you Naughty Dog indeed

[@jasonrodgers6012]

As he said "you have to let it go and flow like the river" a car passed me on the highway, with the license plate "letitgo" God is good, and energy is real.

[@Simone-ot7gl]

The preacher said miss me but, let me go

[@hbarber1107]

GOD is Good AND GOD is energy. When we feel the negativity drowning out anything GOOD ,GOD brings us SIGNS to tell us we are not alone and that should comfort us enough to let the negative stuff go and let GOD help US to LET IT GO FOR GOOD

[@sweetp.e.a.8065]

Thank you for sharing that

[@jakewhitley7913]

God is GREAT

[@FrankLogic138]

💯🙌🙌✊🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@armanafromla7807]

This just helped me so much. I’ve been in this battle myself. Trying to think of a safe and secure path. You know what, after 4 years of mind screwing myself of what I should do, I’m done. I’m just Gonna let it go and let it flow. Whatever happens happens. It’ll play itself out. God blessed me with this video. Thanks, brother

[@johnguevara422]

It's amazing how music can really speak to your soul. Stay blessed and keep your head up bro 🙏

[@robstamania]

Arman Aslanyan Amen to that brother we can’t change the path that has already been mapped out for us we just need to follow it best we can.

[@coltnoah4779]

Same man fucken playing the part working so hard for what? Some fake security

[@amberheflin6057]

I feel the same way! So thank you God, thank you Shawn . And thank you Arman. Wow ! :)

[@justinbradford3210]

Flow like the river

[@marcosruiz8478]

So much good music and so much people blinded by the mainstream and the media!

[@maartnnn0507]

Marcos Ruiz oh the amount of times i'd like to like this comment.

[@jonathanleffler684]

Agreed

[@tyrbaldur5317]

I agree. We have to end Jewish media from corrupting our youth and ourselves.

[@funnygirl751034]

You can't beat a musician that plays with his whole heart and soul. You can feel it and what an amazing voice to Express it

[@jamesstover1747]

Jesus is lord seek him.

[@dustin-ni5gh]

He seeks me. Hope he will find you as well

[@Slazza]

our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ is coming soon ❤️

[@FunnySunflower-jz1vy]

I was losing myself in life and then I found you and your music and been listening ever since brotha this song, in particular, has had a huge impact on my life. I wanna say thank you.

[@sneeriousgrinch1311]

I don't buy music anymore but I'd buy this guys album. all of them. take my money. glad I found this

[@tylerpaul933]

This is one of the last songs my best friend sent me before he passed away recently. Just listening to it now. Thank you so much ❤️

[@KellyAnnRobinson]

I’m truly sorry for ur loss! My thoughts and prayers r with u and ur family! 😘

[@Dorkasaurus234]

I love that you can do 3 instruments all at once!!!! This song is so inspirational 💙😌

[@michaelbrumbaugh8125]

I just read your reply and my friends wife suffered from a farm accident as well and I'm saying God bless you all. I wish I would of had kids and that would be a blessing as well. Nowadays I drink,sit outside and listen to songs like this and cry yet God is good😊

[@Blacklabel003]

This guy has absolutely one of the best voices I've ever heard...

[@AdventureAwaits1111]

2024, still coming back to this beautiful masterpiece. You nailed it Sir James. The opening dialog makes it real, and relatable. Thank you for your art!

[@paperklutzify]

So incredible. I wonder if this man realizes what a gift he created for the world. I hope he reads these comments at some point and sees the impact he has had on thousands of people.

[@Kala-ck7il]

Yes I believe they do ,,which only gives more courage to the one writing it all ,, I believe truly in my heart that in which I just said TRUST ME ^^^ ^^^ I WOULD KNOW !!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! . . (( )) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@trishbenavidez5672]

thank you shawn james, your music has really helped me thru the darkest time of my life..i lost my only daughter april e. benavidez on may 5, 2020. she was only 25 yrs old, everyday gets harder but ur music gives me strength.. thank you.

[@barbibutton9619]

So sorry, Trish. I cannot imagine. No mother should bury their child. Praying you have peace & comfort.

[@juzagirlntheroom2692]

My deepest condolences go out to your mother’s heart. Wish there were adequate words.

[@gallic99]

That's very sad Trish, so sorry for your loss.

[@crystalcoleman1771]

Lost my son I understand

[@crystalcoleman1771]

I lost my son to and I have to tell you you will never forget but you will start to laugh about the good times and cry.

[@sambor7433]

TRUE TO THE LIFE WE LIVE, FLOW WITH IT AND LOVE IT EVERY MINUTE OF IT EVEN IF ITS HARD, LOVE IT!

[@moewilkins2785]

Wonderful song. Couldn’t stop listening to it.. got it on repeat

[@rohittamidapati6506]

The air of Tennessee has eternal love born out of anguish. May lord bless and keep the land safe. ❤️‍🔥

[@samanthadunn2623]

I look up to this song so much when my fibromyalgia is flared up and fight it by taking myself out down the river from me.. I don't know how much this makes me feel better listening to it!!!

[@charleswhite5482]

I love how they recorded this having him explain where he was in life when this song was created it makes it feel so much more personal like your watching over his shoulder.

[@josephinebrown6631]

It’s 6:35 am & my 15 year old with autism, who I am waiting to have full fledged conversations with, woke up & said Flow- cause he wanted to hear this song💖Thank you kindly

[@kane6529]

That’s amazing my sons 5 and non verbal and on the spectrum, what I would give to have a conversation with him 😢

[@user-we3gr4vi6d]

shawn james.....you change every thing in my life.when i was in my darkest days of my life your music was the one who make me bellive in life.....

[@jackstone690]

Me and my best buddy used to sing this all the time. Acapella sometimes lol. He's gone now and this song will always live with me.

[@derekisazombie39]

Shawn, You're a role model bro. Lead the modern blues charge. I'm so fucking ready.

[@melaniekosiba884]

I love this song so much! I felt like I always had to be in control of everything because I had no control of my life when I was young! I just started working on letting go and just letting things flow! Then I came across this song! Synchronicity is a beautiful thing! When I heard ain’t no sunshine I fell in love with the power of his voice! Today I fell in love with his soul because it spoke to mine!

[@kimmgraves2028]

When anyone is having a hard time in life and struggling between a choice. I always send them this song.

[@joshk7051]

I love the moment when you can see the artist ascend into the gray becoming the vessel of the muse that has touched their soul. So many philosophers talk about this but very few are blessed with this awareness. Arthur Schopenhauer illustrates this as separating one's self from the egoeistic individual tendancies. May peace be upon the artists that share their gifts.

[@kirtirajlahiry8135]

So true. I was thinking on the same lines. 👍👍👍

[@GritzMentality]

Beautiful comment...

[@Acoustic734]

Love it !! Thanks!

[@Clary518]

This dude is dope

[@tinahickman6300]

His voice just grabs you by the soul, that link deep within you that rivets your mind to all those feelings that take you back to all those memories

[@MonicaCornett]

That was exactly what I needed to hear today thank you so much for your song it will always be in my heart for my deceased brother

[@MsYTcommentator]

every time I listen to metal music nonstop, I usually pause and randomly look for indie acoustic music.. this was one of those nights I discovered you Shawn, now I'm hooked to your music :)

[@matthewsanchez7459]

Same!

[@frankmiles9016]

I stumble upon a Blessing for a song an I have been listening to all his music every since , This Guy has a real raw talent an you can hear everything in this mans voice !!!

[@angelanosler946]

That voice knocked my socks off, Bravo!

[@kuttguitars2378]

It is always a blessing to find that exact musician to relate with. Its always best to let go and let flow as Shawn says. If you always keep yourself close-minded you may never get to achieve the dreams you have inside just waiting to be set free.. such an inspiration to my music. I love this man. 💯

[@maryragsdale3]

This song was a recommended song by KZbin. So glad I clicked on it. This is one of those songs you just absolutely feel. An amazing song.

[@SuperCuteWombat]

I found this song last night and this morning i found out my dog passed away.. so i came back to remind myself to flow like the river.. ♥

[@featherpayne]

I'm so sorry. I lost my cat of 17 years about a month ago.

[@onad1452]

Let's Go I woke up to find the earth was round one day And all around the world, now, things began to change Never had I ever seen the sun Rise that way above the day to greet the dawn And the earth shook beneath my feet And the storm raged through the night And I lost all that I had won Oh, but I flowed like the river Flow, oooh Flow, oooh So you think you got it all figured out All this money in the bank and women all about Well, now, whatcha gonna do when your ship starts to sink? Caught in a monstrous sea and you won't be able to think Yeah, and it's there you'll learn what I know That all of this world will fade You gotta learn to let it all go And flow like the river Flow, oooh Flow, oooh

[@sidraMPatty]

Thank you, lyric fairy! You're just the YT hero we all wanted 😁

[@tedcooks1788]

Word up shawn Word is born Love yours brother.

[@michaelbrumbaugh8125]

Shawn James.i I just heard your song today and WOW I go . Awesomeness!!!

[@helzz73cottrill32]

So chilled ...... I feel like I'm sitting around a camp fire listening to him sing to my tribe, mmm 🤗💜💜💜

[@josiahsdays]

wow, this is probably one of the best songs I've heard in a long time!

[@poartpoeticartists1232]

I love this song, I'm a Poet and this song just gives me the writing vibes... 😃so brilliant

[@mattdusek3092]

Same

[@angierobertson1368]

Shawn James You have an amazing voice! You got alot of soul alot of yourself in your music. ❤️🎶🎵❤️🎶🎵❤️

[@janistear4183]

Can't believe I've not heard it before now... absolutely beautiful song and oh so very true..Jesus loves you and so do I

[@oodyboocsgirl]

Hi, wasnt expecting to fall in love today but here we are. 🥺👌🏼

[@SvenKolb]

I feel you!

[@nyteturtle24ify]

Angry with myself..I could have been listening to this wonderful artist for years. He is a true artist..he uses words to paint a picture that goes straight to our heart and soul. ❤️

[@ericaharoldwashington5328]

This is wisdom and a true blessing that im grateful to have come across. Keep blessing the world man 🙏🏽🙌🏽🌊🏞💙🫂🦋🙌🏽👏🏽🤲🏽

[@aliciasmith1708]

Stumbled across this while feeling sorry for myself. I actually smiled. Amazing what a song can do.

[@elozaa]

The people who disliked this are the ones who think the "cash me outside" girl is the best things since sliced bread.

[@MelinWisconsin]

Hyper Hurley absolutely. It’s truly sad that someone like her becomes famous and rich and has young people looking up to her. Looking up to her because why? Cause she’s a terrible person with no real talent. Pathetic. I’m so thankful my kids don’t have shit for brains and cold black hearts.

[@johnm.ungerleider5870]

This made me laugh and sad at the same time

[@knockoutcustoms7477]

I use that phrase to piss off my wife.......she hated that illiterate bitch.

[@kalebbarnes5219]

I honestly feel like the people that dislike the video just do it for the memes.

[@Chad_214]

Or it's the "Flat Earth" Conspiraest..smh 😂

[@l8er]

I found this song a day after I felt like my source of happiness was about to slip away. This keeps me hopeful. Thank you Shawn James.

[@suzysmith7280]

Wow!!!!! Amazing soulful voice and so spiritual 😊♥️ just what humanity needs especially now. We are all in this together and if we don't start realizing this and helping each other it's only gonna get worse. to the light side🕯️♥️✌️ Thank goodness I was turned on to his music. 🥰💐

[@jcd3656]

always,,,,, be like WATER!.... powerful force that gets through anything.... always finds a way

[@shaneevans7246]

A beautiful friend who has helped me in so many ways lately, played this song for me last week. I felt the words that night so deeply. So much truth in this song. As for my friend, she has no idea how much I appreciate her, she is a true gift and she keeps on giving. Like this song, it will be another tool of hope

[@lucifermorningstar905]

Sounds like you may be a bit closer than friends hehe

[@theresajones168]

Never heard of this guy before. Outstanding!! Love his voice 🔥

[@honeyhahn]

I've lived in Bentonville, Arkansas most of my life and this is the first I'm hearing this 4 years later...

[@harvey4385]

Listen to his album Shadows. Itll change your life bro. My favourites are The Shadow, The wanderer, this and No Rest

[@JohnB-fd8he]

Shawn James' music changed my life and made it more positive, easier to let go and simply easier pick up an instrument (Piano and Guitar).

[@bornirish420]

my man. love your shit. dont stop. shout out to your video producer #mint

[@cencalcoach4075]

Oh My!!! This guy is AWESOME!!! please release more.... much more!! We want to listen to that story telling voice!!! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@CelestrialSeasonings64801]

I listen to this every day and always when I feel the pressure of daily life. I feel this in my soul. I remind my son we just got to flow like a river and let it go. ♥️

[@sbpowell1969]

WOW!!! Just heard this for the 1st time. AMAZINGLY SOULFUL!!!

[@jeremyh2888]

One man band. Keep rocking and making great music!

[@JNoelVelazquez]

I'm glad I found you man... truly truly

[@kariannecrysler640]

The freedom of choosing to be you & knowing it’s right.

[@SuperSweardown]

This man is my saviour in some very dark days. Thank you! Not sure how I would've done it without yaaa

[@SM-mj8sj]

Perfection! This song and the way Shawn sings it, gives me chills everytime!

[@EmphamousMe]

When that bass drops........ 🎵🎶💆🎶🎵 💙💙💙Heaven💙💙💙

[@lizv.anderson4308]

One of the most beautiful songs I've heard and definitely a talented voice.

[@theogkaleb4150]

1:50 For those of us listening on repeat

[@rupertrozells5816]

What a unique voice, he sings with so much emotion, passion & it feels almost spiritual. His singing touches something deep inside of me. It is simply divine. Will have to check his music out in greater detail.

[@sethgriffin763]

HOT DAMN!! Did not expect that voice to come out of you! Thanks youtube for bringing me here.

[@greghull5257]

USDA Choice…touched my soul we’ve been blessed Thank you Brother

[@dillonluce967]

Seeing this guy and hearing the voice that comes out of him is amazing. Will have to look more into him for sure.

[@martincadena5579]

You can tell Shawn, sings from his heart and passion not just to make the top ten list. Keep it up, you have inspired me to do more and be more. I love it!

[@jamesstover1747]

You are blessed to have written flow. Crazy Blessed to have written it in 15 minutes. 🙏

[@helenavieira7817]

Damn, I could listen to you sing all day!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@roxanne9980]

Golly dude. This just filled me up. What a simple message expressed in such an soulful way, made me feel good. His voice is gorgeous.

[@LivinNluvinLife-yj3xl]

This is why I luv music - no other words necessary 💕

[@nomiet.9258]

I keep coming back to this one. Never heard of the guy my sister told me I had to listen to this one. I can’t get enough

[@JoshuaTalton-lm4bp]

Going into 2024 with this. Loved your music for a long time brother but this one always stuck with me. Never stop 🤘🍻

[@drippinhippie7893]

2:30 am my girls asleep im solo smoking a joint facing my demons with a good cry thank you man also #BigLobeGang

[@aidenkaylena1054]

I love you g, idk you but I love you homie. Keep strong keep pushing. If you really love that girl open up to her 💯tell her 💯💯💯💯

[@andrewbusenbark7106]

Quit crying and do something about it.

[@sweetpeach7993]

@@andrewbusenbark7106 don't kick ppl when they are down Andew. Wtf is wrong with you? To sit there and act like you know him.. Smh.

[@andrewbusenbark7106]

@@sweetpeach7993 men shouldn’t cry.

[@sweetpeach7993]

@@andrewbusenbark7106 you sound more dumb the more you post. An this is where I'll end it on my half. Have a wonderful day.

[@ibrahimparker4229]

This guy has one of the most badass beards I have ever seen.

[@minksrule2196]

mmmmmm hhhhhmmmmmmmm

[@dustinvanhoose6186]

Mine is similar, I have to cut a couple imches off a month or it will take over the world like Pinky and the Brain!

[@drkrueger1]

Goes along with his voice

[@aaronmccann973]

Yup. He has a few badass fuckin songs too. He's just an all around badass guy haha

[@win4777]

He has a crazy Woolly Beard! Sexy

[@ashleyforbus3189]

I'm definitely in the reason of FLOW/FLOATING and this song came to me a the right time!

[@houstonshomestead5882]

dayuuuuuuuuuuuum!! so SMOOTH and warm honey over my spine.

[@ashleykenney2493]

I am hearing this for the first time and I think I am in love. Your voice is haunting. I feel it and the story through my whole body.