Please Listen To Rose Cousins.

[@Guitargate]

Rose Cousins "Chosen" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3i1e4Cearh8bdU

[@bloggermouth]

Wow, your reaction to this song was just like mine. Thanks so much for doing this!

[@crackerdan8010]

I don't even play guitar. Well I own one but Michael's stuff is way above my head. But I come here for the new music. Amongst others I have discovered Ween and this lady. Love this channel

[@patking1225]

Oh my! I just saw this video and I’m late but I’m glad to see a Halifax girl on your show! How cool is that? Her work with Joel Plaskett is tops too. In fact, you should really check out our Joel sometime. Great guy and great songwriter. Cheers!

[@stuarthoopfer963]

I love you showing more and more Canadian content! Some great musicians, especially her!

[@p.g.reitsma7245]

Rose is a Canadian gem. Love the tune One Way. We're proud of her up here.

[@Hedwardwynn]

Michael, brother. This song’s message and your enhancement of it resonates with me so much. I am brought to tears by thoughts of all of the times throughout my life that I wasn’t so kind to myself. Because of this song, I am going to try to cut myself some more slack. Thank you and thank you Rose Cousins for this masterful piece.

[@Guitargate]

Do that my friend. Do that

[@songoffools4319]

Yes the lyrics really resonate with my faith/spiritual war and journey especially over the last couple of years.

[@Dave-gf3kd]

“Hey..do you go to church?” - “Yeah” - “Where do you go if you don’t mind me asking”. “A special place called Guitar Gate” “Really! - Who’s the Pastor” “His name is Brother Michael”. Super inspiring and real! Thank You So Much Michael. And yes, incredible song!

[@Guitargate]

Ha! Love it brother :)

[@woodrookie9132]

Seen Rose live a couple times. Her back catalogue is amazing and she just keeps getting better. Great Canadian singer-songwriter.

[@vancenorsworthy4773]

The self-loathing is real. I genuinely thank you, Michael. This one hit me particularly hard tonight. Been struggling with the doubt and the dreaded, “aware of being aware” theme which you beautifully reasoned through. Knowing exactly what you need to do to make changes, over-analyzing, and still not being decisive. Then blaming yourself for being a fraud. Sometimes though, a simple connection through a song and a personal interpretation can be an affirmation. And your insight and spirit came through for me at just the right time.

[@Guitargate]

Great Vance. Keep fighting for yourself. I'll do the same

[@vancenorsworthy4773]

@@Guitargate Thank you!

[@sarahssound]

i think thats the first time ive seen you not pause a video! what a beautiful performance and song. gave me chills

[@adamhoople9070]

Oh wow!! Great, great song! Thank you....goosebumps and your breakdown of the lyrical conversation was fantastic. I'm a veteran with PTSD and "Riser" is one of my all time favorites. Rose's "Chosen" found me when I needed it. Thank you, thank you!

[@annmarie3573]

Thanks for your service and sacrifice!

[@adamhoople9070]

@@annmarie3573 Thank you for the kind words my friend!

[@jmichael82]

So, I restarted this video six times at 6:06 before I let it play through. And still, I was excited when I discovered that Michael also had to listen again. This song simultaneously haunts and inspires me. I just can't stop listening to it.

[@Guitargate]

That's it.

[@carriegray8171]

Friends and I saw Rose and John Paul White in Montreal the week before lockdown ..amazing performers...They both give me the feels

[@Not_Harvard]

She has such a warm tone with a hint of melancholy. Truly beautiful.

[@mitchweiner]

What a simple smooth voice! No gimmicks. No growl! Just pure natural singing. WOW! She’s impressive if you’re reacting twice in an upload!

[@thrivesuffer4787]

Nice to hear some of our cool local music on your channel! Greetings from Halifax.

[@stevenharzmusic]

So beautiful...! Very reminiscent of Patty Griffin, which is one of the biggest compliments I can make.

[@seamusmcfreak]

Wow, that was amazing! Couple of comments: 1. This is the first time I’ve seen Michael let a song play through completely unbroken. And he does it TWICE! But then again, how could you interrupt her? 2. The lyrics are incredible, but did anyone notice her voice? Stunningly beautiful! 3. Could you imagine trying to cover this song? It would be impossible. All the offbeat lyrics. And somehow she makes it work, with sustained words and perfect silences. Just amazing.

[@Guitargate]

So great. Thanks Jim.

[@pauldturner6407]

Beautiful .. magical performance .. thank you Michael

[@lauraduffy9055]

This was a message for me today. I'm going through some rough times and decided today I have to sell my electric guitar that I've had for 45 years. It killed me to get it appraised and all, but this song, this post, helped ease my soul. Selling my guitar makes me feel broken, even though I know I need to it. I'm broken, but I'm chosen.

[@Guitargate]

So sorry for this! I hope you can get another one soon. let me know if I can help!

[@lauraduffy9055]

​@@Guitargate Your message means so much: I felt so alone having to sell my guitar: that wasn't just selling a thing, it was the death of a dear old friend whose voice I'll never hear again. Thank you for allowing me to share the grief. This song and your reaction really touched me just at the right time.

[@ryangregohara]

I know Rose well. Her stage banter is unrivalled in witty and dryness.

[@blairmichaelhogan4502]

Fantastic song! And that is a seriously great lineup of Canadian talent in the band too.

[@brianmccowan1949]

I am so glad you recognized her talent. I was introduced to her at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA a few years ago at their wonderful annual Undercover Covers concert. She was incredible!

[@pbrooks4040]

great reaction. i saw her in an acoustic-only show at a tiny venue in seattle. it was magical. if you need a good cry, listen to rose cousins. it felt great to pitch in to her kickstarter for her latest record.

[@fretenborough]

I can't hear the original track here without hearing you join in at the end. The theme of not being good enough and fear of falling short strikes to my core that you so succinctly addressed here. Thank you for doing what you do. Beyond the guitar, it's all about life. Peace Brother Michael!

[@1bluebird11]

This absolutely stopped me dead in my tracks and ripped me to shreds, she's been reading my mail. "Do it, for you, finally." Thank you MP ❤

[@robertekh4100]

Just simply awesome, so real... hurting and healing at the same time. Thank You!

[@soulforrest]

Beautiful song and encouraging review. Thank you!

[@jamesryanlynch3887]

I'm usually always listening to old school thrash metal with my mind racing all over the place. Listening to this was really nice to slow down and somehow take a mental break and feel some emotions im usually doing everything to avoid. Hearing your words felt very needed, thank you.

[@inkagiz]

Your body language tells a huge tale in itself Michael. Your hand slightly shaking from pure emotion. Your glances off camera…into the camera. Your breathing and exhaling. You embody so much love, gratitude and inspiration. You go from Dave Mustane to Justin TimberLake to this. All over the map. Many of us vibrate like this…like you. You my friend, are musics answer to Ted Russo. -John from Vancouver 🤘🏻😝🇨🇦

[@malismo]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed right now for emotional release. You are awesome, Michael, don't stop doing what you do.

[@neeag4112]

I don't play guitar and have no intention of picking it up and yet I chose to come back to your channel time and time again. I love discovering new artists who speak truth, finding old favorites again - thank you for sharing so generously of yourself and your musical expertise, I hope you know how much it is appreciated.

[@jamesbrown9130]

This one proves again what music can be. It's great musicianship and arrangements and talent. And then sometimes it's a bunch more. It's poetry and it's a message and it's a balm. Thanks for this one - I have been listening to Rose for a few years now. Joni resonates throughout this.

[@rayschoch5882]

I'm not a good guitarist, but this is a good place to come for the occasional philosophy lesson. Good song, but the commentary is valuable, too. Nicely done, Michael.

[@Guitargate]

Thanks Ray. We tend to go deep here :)

[@GoodStuffForeverMore]

So awesome to experience your reaction to this amazing singer/songwriter and her amazing insights into the human condition. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am off to explore more Rose Cousins on KZbin. Thank you so much for introducing me to her🎸

[@StreetMedic3598]

Travis hits me in my feels so glad you shared this one too!

[@countingcoup]

Wow, the clear lyrical introspection of self loathing and her performance ~ Gold…

[@inkagiz]

I connect. I found it haunting. Even appropriate …Amy Winehouse looking at me from over his shoulder from the start of his breaking down the lyrics? Woke my inner spirit at 11:20 in. Michaels message and more importantly- Choice of words. Pierced beautifully right through my armor. Amazing.

[@PatcoxKennedy]

I so appreciate your spirit. I’ve started to listen really think, especially in lyrics

[@jimwillcox9431]

Heavy Patty Griffin vibes, great song, beautifully sung and played.

[@xyzmuzak488]

Just found your channel, what a great time to be alive. Watching this and the video about playing melodies was so inspiring, from the bottom of my heart thank you.

[@kimmcconnell3854]

I was introduced to Rose Cousins when she opened for Mary Chapin Carpenter in Amherst several years ago. I've seen her several times since then, White Flag and Lock and Key from this album are stunning as well.

[@amusicment4829]

Thank you for this! I’m still feeling touched by the Travis Meadows video months ago; now here’s another moving song and reaction ❤️

[@annmarie3573]

Same!

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Great voice Superb lyrics The feels … it’s all feel … tasty slide The medicine is strong with this The release is so healing

[@marlaerwin3610]

Rose Cousins is one of my absolute favorites. For more of her amazing songwriting check out “Grace” and “Go First,” and pretty much the entire Natural Conclusion album.

[@lareunoia]

i love the way you share your life and mind. you're a good man

[@thealaskapicker8628]

Another great example of how you consistently use your platform to promote new and/or lesser known musicians. People that say today's music "sucks" need to watch your channel. Thank you for this!

[@michaelcampbell7068]

I’ve watched this over and over, thank you

[@bofuscrapshaw]

Amazing what a person can do with 2 chords, an amazing voice and great lyrics

[@rachelkopel5678]

Thank you as always. 💕. As an artist I have a vision I want to create. Call it Art A. After the paint and paper and ink have had their input I am gifted with a piece, Art B. If someone says they like Art B, I can thank them and appreciate that work. Or, as I see all the time, I can explain in detail why it is not as *good* as Art A. The only way to *improve* is to value and treasure where I am right now and use that place as a foundation for future, perhaps unexpected, growth/ripening. I need that reminder as often as possibke. Today you are there for me. 💕🙋🎶🎨

[@BarneysBullit]

wow. yes, thank you for the intro. to this chanteuse! beautiful... just beautiful. and yes, travis meadows is so freaking "emotion evoking" it's frightening... makes me cry. ok, so, one more for you (surely, you are familiar)... bruce cockburn... the canadian guitar beast and songwriter extraordinare... my suggestion: "the whole night sky"... and yes, that's bonnie raitt on opening slide riff. the entire album is stunning (charity of night).

[@joshellyson]

Thank you so much Mr Michael for stepping into the deep end of the pool. Meaning, you spoke to us all about the real heart and soul of music, which is so much more than theory. While important as the alphabet to music, it is there only to get us to exactly what you shared in this session. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@josephrobb2321]

Rose's ability in this track to articulate the thoughts I've struggled to write is just amazing. I feel like taking this to my therapist and saying this, this is how I feel. Now I can have an honest talk with my insecurity.

[@timsmith-mk4du]

Kudo's to you Michael for your honesty and willingness to speak about the internal battles we have as well as your genuine pitch for everyone to keep trying. There is information and support out there for those determined to find it. Bravo to you and your channel!

[@RobinFoxy]

Thanks for this absolute gem of a song, you’re channel is brilliant feeding ground to find my musical highs, love your perspective and analysis, my admiration and respect to your ear and your appreciation to the artists.

[@trouschyoutub]

Wow Michael! Thank you so much for what you are doing and sharing with us. Rose is amazing and I can't wait to hear more. I am so very grateful to have found your channel. I recently watched your video with Guthrie Trapp and in the last minute of the video I am introduced to Tom Bukovac. Now having stumbled upon 501 chorusecho, down another rabbit hole I go with a Man that has more "Plexi Soul" than any other I have ever heard. Thank you, Thank you - Thank you!! 👍👏✌😀❤

[@samstorie2647]

Good lord that song is beautiful.

[@imawylde1]

For Travis and Rose and all of the millions of ears tired of the relentless pounding of politics and marketing, keep on bringing the redemption of music and your reactions to this space. You bring ambrosia to the soul. Thank you.

[@alfonsogutierrez1392]

You're right..we know how great we have been..even if for only a moment at a time...we know we could be that one..but we don't fight hard/smart enough to be there..in that state of heart

[@OldPathTraveller]

Came for the wonderful channel content. Stayed (albeit in the fetal position in a puddle) for this beautiful, honest song that we all connect with.

[@lynnej.9357]

I knew Rose Cousins won awards.. Then I saw her perform. She is amazing.

[@homegrownmusicnj2089]

Spotted ya at Billy Strings in Philly, love the channel man

[@clairecouplandmusic]

Also Canadian!

[@soultylive]

Such a great song's construction and arrangement. Notes are supporting the story/message and not the other way round

[@CentipedeBlues]

Excellent lyrics.

[@jerryausten3931]

This lady is one of the most accomplished artists I have heard in years and this song sends chills down my spine every single time I hear it. Just wow. It seems from the comments that you are very involved in getting the word out about artists you may have not heard of, Michael...well, I was put onto Rose by another East Coast Canadian independent artist, who I only discovered recently and she mentioned that I just have to delve into Rose's catalogue if I know what's good for me ! If you are interested in hearing about her, what is the best way of me getting in touch? She mainly plays guitar and piano and to my mind, she is one of the most incredible storytellers in song I have heard in decades of listening to music.... straight off the bat, she reminded me of a female Jackson Browne with her songwriting.

[@dpaine6405]

Travis Meadows and Rose Cousins duet,....WOW!

[@jmichael82]

"Do it. For you. Finally." -Thank you.

[@crackerdan8010]

I don't even play guitar. Well I own one but Michael's stuff is way above my head. But I come here for the new music. Amongst others I have discovered Ween and this lady. Love this channel

[@marcelofurtado3270]

Michael, Please, please take a look at Marcus King playing “Plant your corn early” with the Marcus King band !! Keep on rocking and bringing us beautiful music. Thanks, Marcelo

[@guitardog]

Amazing song, great video, Michael. Love this kind of raw truth. Hope you’re well! 🔥🎸🔥

[@sordi92]

Gotta give a listen to some of her other songs: One Way The Grate Tender is the Man The Lullaby The Benefits of Being Alone

[@titoniciasg.t.dasilva7115]

Hey Michael, there is this perforce of on the wrong side by Lindsay Buckingham on the tonight show that is awesome! You should definitely do a breakdown of that song! Excited for you to check it out!

[@quiltie1774]

Immediately going to her page. She has the ability to reach through all the excuses and doubt to say what most of us are wondering...do I have what it takes to be chosen?

[@TA-kx5jm]

East coast Canada has some great music scenes. Check out Hey Rosetta, welcome is a great song to start with

[@jamiethornely]

As a 50 year old man (clinging tightly to a grim rock across the pond) having given up thinking I'll be in a band after 20 years of trying to play the guitar, I found myself landing on your channel and thank you for flanking me with musicians I might never have heard. Keep on trucking Michael; it's much appreciated. 🍺

[@Guitargate]

Thanks my friend!!

[@tjkoko9349]

Whew. That was a direct hit. Great song & reaction.

[@probitionate]

First thing that comes to mind is 'Patty Griffin'. (Who is a goddess to me.) Oh, and Mia Sheard.

[@davidmorris3175]

Patty was the first thing I thought as well. Definately checking this out.

[@dball5243]

Man the song was great but your words after hit me like a simi truck right in my soul. Good stuff brother good stuff

[@MatteStevenson]

Really enjoying the Reaction videos as much as the lessons :)

[@martinjahern9448]

Your reaction to this moved me as much as the song . Keep up the good work Michael (*__*)

[@Dave-gf3kd]

Oh yeah, the way you played along with the song was pretty damn beautiful and cool

[@michaelmccullough4617]

Just like with the Travis Meadows review- you have my number sir! Great song, great insight and a little healing as well. I think that's why I gravitate to your channel, the guitar break downs are great, but please know that the way you speak to your subs, being real, being honest- it's not lost on me. I've said this for a long time, because it's been true for so long. We're the first ones to stab ourselves in the back, and we're also the last ones to pat ourselves on the back. I hope everyone can find some peace, some solace and heart to continue to play music, give when you can and continue to find the good. I know I found the good when I found your channel and your amazing content. Keep up the awesome work Michael!!

[@darrengibson135]

Wow. This made today worth it!

[@unconditionaltruth6564]

Ben Howard - End of the Affair (live maida vale) You’re welcome!!

[@Bluehmind]

Thank you for this!

[@gvbjr.6693]

THANKS Mike!!

[@christopher1446]

Reminds of the great poem by sylvia plath "mirror"

[@Strizzle81]

Wow...moving song! Loved it

[@chris_jorge]

Holy smokes that squeezed my soul.

[@shoretyus]

Gotta come here to find a fellow Canuck......damn .. the song.....merci

[@VJ-fg5bc]

Please check finnish guitarist Albert Järvinen, he was guitarist of the band called Hurriganes and died too young at 41 years old. I think he was veryvery good guitarist worldwide and he got invite to Rockpile and Nick Lowe suggested him to dr feelgood as a guitarist but he never got as much international respect as much he would have deserved. He is one of my favourite and biggest inspiration. Pls do reaction from some live version for example "get on" or "roadrunner" if you could.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Nancy Griffith, top of the world. A live version is best

[@craigwilliams6734]

WOW. I haven't heard a voice as pure as that since Karen...

[@brianjames9335]

At 5:29 is the moment I think Michael is so lost in the music he forgets he's doing a KZbin video! 😂 Love to see it

[@jamesgater]

Man, that was good. RARE MOMENTS when Michael lets it run all the way through.

[@Czeskauskas]

One of those songs that "had you at hello"....

[@ryangregohara]

know Rose Cousins? You’re Welcome!.

[@hhhjk9049]

Hi Michael! First of all, I love your videos. :) I'd like to see you doing some about steve lukather. For example Toto playing While My Guitar Gently Weeps Live from Amsterdam, or Red Hous Live from 1991. Also his interpretation of Little Wings in Paris 1990 is the best version of this song, in my opinion. Of course there is much more from Toto and Steve Lukather's solo stuff, that is worth to be recommanded

[@mesa-boogie7755]

The mixing reminds me of ccm.

[@gfunkehauser502]

that was freakin super, man. lovely

[@brandongreen6708]

Great video, my man. Nuff said.