Owen Pallett - Lewis Takes Off His Shirt - Live At Hillside Festival In Guelph

[@mindzii8]

The fact this is 13 years old,has under 300,000 views and is the best live performance ever, is mind boggling to me.

[@graemedphillips]

Honestly my account has been shadowbanned for years. I’m not sure why, but I’m pretty sure of it

[@TheGreatMrKid]

I've been coming back to this video for 12 years. Every 6 months or so, I happen to watch it and feel so inspired all over again. This video caused Lewis Takes Off His Shirt to be my #1 most played song of all time.

[@christopherdicarlo8894]

I was there with my kids. I kept telling them that they were witnessing an historic moment in Canadian musical performance. The tempest was much more powerful than seen here.

[@graemedphillips]

I remember you and your kids Christopher! We talked briefly after the show

[@christopherdicarlo8894]

Wonderful cultural and natural performances.

[@erikadavidson3664]

I agree! I was at this show too and it brought me to tears it was so powerful. Sometimes... you just had to be there. This was ABSOLUTELY an iconic moment in Canadian music history!

[@MrJacobrabbit]

Lucky kids

[@lisanmackay]

Favourite hillside moment ❤ Extremely powerful performance and energy from the crowd. Will never forget this! “JUST LET ME FINISH THE SONG!”

[@LastPrismAlex]

This will forever be my favorite live performance of all time

[@katiedey]

this is my fav video in the universe

[@lodger9]

Me too. I watch it several times a year

[@eroc22able]

Heyyyyy fancy seeing you here on the internet. Love Darkness, we’ll get out of the cave soon

[@jrehel]

I was there. In Guelph. Getting soaked to the bone. And I've watched this fragile little record of that shining seven minutes more times than I can count, and it still somehow feels new - I can still smell the rain, hear the thunder (which is mercifully missing from the audio), and it's the sweetest bit of comfort. It was the moment I went from being a fan to knowing Pallett's on his way to being a legend of Canadian music. Dig?

[@PulpAffliction]

Nearly a decade later, and this is still one of the best performances of all time.

[@jennabanu]

Fucking yes. Thank you. It's been two more years and still rings true

[@juoujhhgh]

@@jennabanu Yeah and still now as well.

[@earthlandingfake]

stage manager: bro youre gonna get electrocuted owen: worth

[@akf2000]

this is awesome, the guy was fully prepared to die for this.

[@MrShrimp]

still watching this in 2019, still gives me shivers every time. Great performance, great crowd

[@MrJacobrabbit]

2023

[@MrShrimp]

@@MrJacobrabbitrandom Tuesday night 2023 watch for me

[@naseoj]

It's pretty freaky that he says "just one more minute!" at 4:35, and then EXACTLY one minute later at 5:35 the song is finished.

[@TheGreaterSin]

This is nothing short of magic. You could not script a better performance.

[@IamwhateverIwishtobe]

My heart skipped a beat while watching this. What an absolutely spectacular performance.

[@rachaelise]

When its just him and the violin, without the loop in the background, and he sings "If what I have, is what you need"... I'm just really happy to be watching this

[@Stefano-ri5xf]

I've watched this dozens of times but this is my first time commenting just to say, this js one of the best performances ive ever seen

[@graemedphillips]

Agreed

[@jakedmagic]

This video is just another reason that Oewn Pallett is one of my favorite musicians out there.

[@Marasmuse]

A man who finishes his song no matter what is happening, thats what I like to see.

[@PatronOfTea]

Who can't help but respect a musician who exudes such undaunted effort in his performance? The bokeh at 4:12 just adds to the brilliance of the video.

[@KamadakeX]

I've watched this video at least 50 times. Still gives me goose pimples.

[@moonsammythesecurityguard]

I’ve never encountered more beauty and urgency at once in my life ❤

[@graemedphillips]

❤️

[@rexfizzle]

This was and is the most magical thing I’ve ever witnessed ❤

[@BlackSquareFilm]

i was at that show. it was life changing, he was amazing and so were the mountain goats. i also wish i could live the rest of my life at that concert.

[@stonebirdsmusic]

wow owen is an amazing violinist and performer, most performers would cancel from the rain, and he's still playing his violin perfectly even though it's completely soaked

[@jhill14]

I keep coming back to this link to watch this performance. It is so inspiring. Owen personifies the meaning of commitment.

[@TheGreatMrKid]

This is the most perfect video of love for music. He keeps repeating "I'm never gonna give it to you." The rain keeps picking up. His mind is set that he is gonna finish his song. That's a true musician right there.

[@ophy4]

My heart is absolutely broken because I missed this. I had been looking forward to finally seeing Owen live at the hillside festival for months. But last minute, I found out that there was no way I could get there and everyone I was supposed to go with bailed. I ended up just moping all day at home. Now I see this gorgeous video and everyone talking about how it was the most amazing time of their life and I can't even express how disappointed I am.

[@psychicbyinternet]

The lyrics "I'm never going to give in to you" are so appropriate for the situation! I love this performance, it's quite beautiful.

[@Cameronx]

Saw him again on Tuesday at the album release show. Saw a few faces from Hillside in the crowd. Watching this video again almost puts me in tears. I have a video from my vantage point of this in my profile. The crowd at hillside rocks. They chant for Owen and they chanted for the work of the sound guys.

[@katfairy1969]

I was directed here by the Crowning Moments of Awesome page on TVTropes.com. I say this definitely qualifies.

[@GemmasMusic]

Wow... just saw Owen Pallett last night and was completely enamored! I've seen a lot of music and this was one of the most ethereal concerts I've seen in my life time! I can only image what this concert would have been like!!

[@WiSDVD]

This is perhaps the best live clip I`ve ever seen. I truly am looking forward to his new album.

[@SpideyCat1]

SUPERB! :-) I'm laughing and clapping at the same time watching this....just BRILLIANT and typical of Owen :-) Can't wait to see him again (Sunday) WHOOO HOOO :-)

[@Discrimination_is_not_a_right]

The show must go on.

[@decadentkids]

Plain and simple magic!

[@graemedphillips]

It’s really is/was

[@imsnobored]

owen pallett is a pretty cool guy. he performs in the rain and doesn't afraid of anything

[@AITHJMNBVCD]

i saw and heard this guy just a few days ago on a dutch musicsite called vpro3voor12 .Listened the complete album over and over again.Now i want to buy the album for real.On vinyl.Great.

[@perritochiquitito]

Tssss este video es el mejor que he visto en el año pero por lejos!!! buenísimo

[@perritochiquitito]

Reconfirmo 4 años después, la primera impresión de verlo es genial :)

[@mrblueangeldood]

Such passion for his art...the smile as performs says it all. What a lovely and memorable performance.

[@uncleruckus516]

if you don't get the chills during this you are blind or paralyzed.

[@mattgcn]

I've watched this video every couple of weeks pretty much since it was uploaded and it does not diminish it really is good every god damn time

[@pinkparfait]

Thank you so much, Graeme, Mark and Jeff for capturing this moment! Like others have said, it was such an epic and magical performance... the kind that gives you goosebumps at the time, and the kind you'll never forget.

[@yocayrapaulino8363]

I loved this combination ... this was what I was looking for a person who sang and played the vilolin at the same time to be my inspiration ... and this I achieve, you play and sing beautiful it continues like this!

[@midnightcoward]

That was absolutely incredible.

[@lilblackmage666]

chills all over my fucking body

[@climber910]

I just discovered him a few weeks ago... And he's kind of magical! I can't stop hearing him! This performance is actually breathe-taking (perhaps cause I currently have Owens Fever)... I don't know, Im so happy I found him :) And he's kind of cute too :P

[@Dadou02]

This is still one of the best videos ever. I often come back here. Props Owen, I love you.

[@rosejuliette5965]

It's 2019 and this is still my favourite live performance of any musician in all time.. xxx

[@SOFTSPEAKNOIR]

This is something that could make anyone happy

[@TheGreatMrKid]

The best God damn performance ever. He's never gonna give it to you.

[@mybonnieandclyde]

THIS NEVER GETS OLD. Goosebumps.

[@CherryViz]

I just saw his performance in Stockholm yesterday and WOW... it really is so much better in real life to hear his music and sound of the violin that just pierces though you entire body! From now on, I'm a regular to his concerts, haha~!

[@gillmacd]

this video made me love owen pallett all over again, I forgot about that love for a little while but it has regrown just from watching this! it makes me so happy!!!

[@Velkan1396]

Wau... What comes after that "Let me finish the song" amazed me.

[@KamadakeX]

Hands down one of my all time favorite performances!

[@RavingRainbowRabbits]

That was amazing! I listened to it with my headphones on at full blast and it sent shivers down my spine at one point. Beautiful song. I think this sort of thing really encapsulates what makes live music so special.

[@RangerDan88]

Holy moley - everything about this is like magic.

[@willyamaru8432]

Este es mi video favorito de todo el universo

[@ErieMaxwell]

The sheer epicness exhibited here is astounding. In fact, it is so immense that my terrible cold broke while watching this video. Owen Pallet: he cures the ill with his awesome feats. \o/

[@WhoAreYouNewYork]

Owen Pallett is the definition of a brilliant artist. Such a cutie, i would purpose but of course he's taken... haha. Thanks for the upload! -Cheersx Ethan

[@mattgcn]

yup, this video is still very good

[@pjpavalon]

Brilliant ... thank you so much for posting! I just discovered Owen at the Sydney Opera House supporting Sufjan Stevens and he was just divine. Mesmerising.The rain and wind make this performance especially magical. I'm hooked :-)

[@cavemanbear5682]

What a performance!! Bravo!! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@medladam]

Wow, you couldn't script a more intense live video. If there were any justice, this video would be blogged on every Pitchfork and Stereogum on the internet. Awesome.

[@gwainee]

legendary... 1st time seeing this guy and it has to be this video. makes me wanna' cry...

[@MatheusAgostin]

Epic performance is epic.

[@Meminsky]

Que feliz de regresar después de 10 años, y emocionarme igual!

[@infundibuliform]

This must be the fifth or sixth time in a row that I've watched this

[@PurpleJam22]

4:20- is the absolute best. Everything about the crowd, rain and just general atmosphere is so awesome! Ugh, I wish I could've been a part of it!

[@caitiex]

Hillside Inside will be amazing with him there! So excited!

[@arcticfairy1]

Oh my God. It sounds great. I'd like to be there now. Owen's great. I love him. I love this song and Lewis is as great as Owen, or so. Bwaaah!

[@SinclairAng]

this is one of my favourite songs, and this vid ensures its place in my list. i've watched this over a few dozen times the past couple of days, and it continues to move me each time, especially the epic sequence with owen battling the organisers and the rain, his music heightening the whole experience. truly one of the best live vids i've seen. i wish i were there to experience it. thanks for sharing this.

[@xaicho]

Wow. Simply wow. I just saw his show in LA, and while that was amazing in and of itself, I would have killed to be there at that moment.

[@RosesRedThorns]

He's so incredibly sweet.

[@KamadakeX]

How can I explain how his music makes me feel? I can't!

[@darrenspooner1482]

Cool !!!

[@YKYG913]

素晴らしい！この会場にわたしも居たかった！！！！

[@loricullenmusic]

Owen is a musical wonder

[@Vlant]

That's the music video right there.

[@sakalamp]

gave me shivers

[@PyritedGoodes]

This is gorgeous

[@naseoj]

this is amazing. chills the entire time. owen pallett, what a genius. i am in awe.

[@joedotarch]

Such a beautiful moment.

[@BenjaminWilcox88]

At The Gate, going to be a fantastic gig =D

[@GuusOnline]

And thus Owen Pallett is added to the select list of people I, like. totally, want to be like.

[@waynewonder89]

Am in tears

[@GammaStrobe]

I really wish I could superfavorite this.

[@sonidos1000]

GENIO Y FIGURA!!

[@iamghosttrain]

oh dear, what an epic video! owen : 1 nature : 0

[@BurnYourLifeDown88]

omg how many times can i favorite this?

[@brennen2268]

so amazing and so underrated

[@marvelite90]

This is fucking magic.

[@rubenfigueroa6241]

He is a fu(k!n genius..🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Eeli2008]

pure passion...I'm moved

[@PABBYUK]

What a great video! Owen is all kinds of awesome and you have more than done him justice. Thank you!

[@uncleruckus516]

i could have thrown deaf in there too but i said blind because there is that one part when it just starts pouring at like 2:41 and he has that look on his face where he realizes he doesnt care what happens and he just wants to play music and its just priceless.

[@jaronajohnson4412]

OMG He's so cool!!!

[@novarainnoval]

makes me heart you more owen! euphoric!!

[@HurricaneLisa3]

incredible

[@CrimsonToAzure]

ha one of the reasons I love him - screw the rain he just wants to finish the song lol

[@gossipintown]

This is SUCH an awesome clip.

[@screamtoasigh9984]

thanks for uploading! pure magic.

[@graemedphillips]

The craziest thing i've ever shot. Glad you liked it