R.E.M. - At My Most Beautiful (Official HD Music Video)

Now in HD! "At My Most Beautiful" from R.E.M.'s 1998 album, "UP".
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[@xxXUnderdogHeroesXxx]

I have been trying to find this for 24 years and I finally found it this song had helped me during my tragic childhood and this song carried me through my healing as an adult Thank you R.E.M Thank you!!

[@devonbacha4037]

Glad you found it buddy :)

[@xxXUnderdogHeroesXxx]

@@devonbacha4037 Thank you

[@alexdukorsky6502]

Wish you all the best.

[@ofeliamartinez4567]

Q padre 🎉

[@wishicouldshowmyname5815]

Yes, sometimes it is difficult to speak to even best friends about things, but songs can encapsulate everything in one point. Hope the best for you. For me, have been robbed a lot of my past, but best to delete it and focus on today and the future. Can't change the past, so no need to dwell on it. Now and the future helps me best and actually works perfect. God speed, fellow traveler.

[@vonbraunwerner9067]

REM meets the Beach boys... that song is a miracle ! ❤😊😊

[@raconteurtroubadour]

For me, Michael Stipe is one of finest lyricists of the last fifty years, a poet, quietly charismatic and what a superb band he fronted!!

[@pyt7778]

I told him pretty much the same thing after declaring my love for Wendell Gee, that song is very special to me! So sad to hear of Bill Rieflin’s passing last month too😞

[@Islaras]

Totally agree! ❤️❤️❤️

[@faber2787]

Yes Sir! 👍

[@payableondeath9091]

TOTALLY 👏

[@thefakenews3150]

No one beats Ronan Harris when it comes to lyrics.

[@captainfantastic9158]

Thank you, Brian Wilson, for inspiring this beautiful song.

[@petestaint8312]

Sounds like a Pet Sounds song. 👍

[@gordonovenshine6968]

I'll tip my hat to any musicians who feel inspired to create music honoring of Brian Wilson.

[@carmit1958]

Still listening in 2024❤..

[@sherbertdip6924]

Yep, still here...at my most beautiful....

[@CarlaSantos-tz5yr]

❤

[@geetachambers5243]

Michael Stipe has an exquisitely mysterious aura. When he smiles, I smile.

[@elmarbeau]

REM are like an infnite box of music. Wherever you'll dig, you'll find gold.

[@Skipidy720]

Maybe on their last album I don't know

[@niko5008]

that is WAY too good of a quote...

[@Retroearthling]

agreed!

[@wilfredwilde9559]

Their music made everyone happy when it was played and in a gentle no hate for anyone way .

[@lauramackinnon7799]

This is, without a doubt, rem at their most beautiful.

[@finvandewall2445]

+Laura Mackinnon omg yesss, this album is as beautiful at Michael stipe's eyes

[@amelee9031]

+Finley Van De Wall totally agree *-*

[@matthewbrookes7865]

Laura Mackinnon Today Is a new day I've always wanted To make a smile wider Before I open eyes Ive found myself I've found someone's else?? Hey hey I just can't feel pain My heart can't contemplate Mix feelings Hey hey my wall is urs to break Don't blame for your bleeding hands We danced in the moonlight We can dance forevermore You tilted my head back I opened my eyes I seen my destination Surprise surprise Ship shape Concentrate Dance moves Penetrate We dance We waltzed We lost Self control We danced until morning Then I opened my eyes All alone I'm not surprised I'm not surprised Confused I see Just a Just a Magical dream Dream Dream

[@williamwellington8668]

Laura MacKinnon, What I was going to write, just 3yrs too late!!

[@fepowell274]

Well said!

[@MeganParade]

This song breaks me. It was played at my dad's funeral. They were always his favourite

[@Evan-ef7tk]

You literally put tears into my eyes. Modern music couldn't do this.

[@MeganParade]

+Evan77 yeah it puts tears in my eyes too

[@CaptainKingsleyYeoo]

your dad had awesome taste :)

[@SanFranciscoBogota]

He definitely did! A big hug. :)

[@mokuho]

Megan Cummings wow! 😔

[@user-ox9ep9ki6h]

Michael's poetry and soft voice + Mike and Pete's melodies = Pure magic. Compare REM's songs to the absolute shaite we're getting served today,, I feel sad for young people

[@teambagpipe4426]

Does anyone else enjoy seeing Michael Stipe smile so much in this track, like I do?

[@JF-kv1gm]

When Michael smiles, I smile. Such a beautiful man, inside and out.

[@willshogren1987]

Absolutely

[@cloggy010]

yup deffo!

[@lstewart1727]

His smile warms my heart. Takes away the pain of my depression. I listen to them everyday. He is beautiful.

[@konstantinostsiountos7459]

Me too brother

[@cherylmaroz5512]

When I lost my only Daughter from a hideous disease MND her mobile phone still had her voice on it and I would ring it just to hear her voice, she was so beautiful.

[@ChristianWrld999]

Awwww. I'm sorry for your loss. Stay strong

[@everest_bound]

MND is hideous, you're right. I'm so glad you still have that piece of her to listen to. If you haven't already, make sure it is backed up/archived because some phone companies etc may retroactively empty mailboxes and things like that. I wish you the best.

[@cherylmaroz5512]

Thanks Justin for your kind comment and yes backed up you are quite right about the telecommunication companies. Cheers Cheryl

[@liviafioriolibanchieri8959]

❤️

[@lepinapitupulu8356]

🙏❤

[@subwaygoddess1]

This video always touches my heart. It is about perseverance, never giving up, no matter what hardships befall us. This beautiful soul represents grace under pressure. I also love seeing Michael smiling here, and often. It is a favorite video

[@PaperRaines]

It's also about being extra careful crossing the street in NYC. Yellow cabs coming blazing down the wrong side of the road out of nowhere. Lucky she only got wet lol

[@subwaygoddess1]

@@PaperRaines being a native New Yorker, a couple of those things happened to me. It's real life NYC

[@rajwahi7387]

I haven't listened to this song in over a decade, and I'm so glad I returned to it today. It's one of the most gorgeous things they ever wrote, and it'll always be one of my favorite songs.

[@rangergrrrl]

The bass harmonica, the 4/4 chords on the piano, the dit-dit-dit vocals...REM are such good students of Brian Wilson...

[@scottcuttre9705]

Totally agree def. a Beach Boys Song but I still love it I wish some of the artists today would start copying Brian Wilson and The Beatles as wrong as I sound saying that music is in a awful place.

[@scottcuttre9705]

Nice to see River Phoenix's sister too

[@silaslangsyd]

I would agree with that , nicely spotted .

[@dice1296]

you forgot the most obvious giveaway: the drums

[@richardscrimger3969]

@@scottcuttre9705 'but' I still like it? Don't be hating now. Beach Boys at their best were amazing

[@ShamimAgins]

My ex bf sent me this when we were still together because he said that this song made him think of me and that he loved to make me smile. I was a fan of REM but didn't know this track and have loved it since then. He died 5 years ago but the playlists with songs like this one remain 💔❤️ RIP Cam Reid

[@cemo4642]

Hope you are doing well

[@user-tz3hm5ji1h]

Whomever the music supervisor was for "Never Been Kissed" was a genius. This song was put in the perfect part of the movie, when she finally was at the peak of her popularity in the school that she sought after for so long. Fit the whole vibe perfectly with the cinematography.....man. Perfect scene and even more perfect song selection with this song. Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous song.

[@midtownkitten483]

Agree. The first time I heard this song was in that movie

[@kam6intahtisle229]

This was our first dance song at our wedding 18 years ago and I still love my husband and REM to bits ❤️

[@rajwahi7387]

What a perfect choice for a first dance! So happy for both of you.

[@kam6intahtisle229]

Thank you I thought so too, you can hear the bells in it too, can’t believe it’s not more popular, it was perfect for us ❤

[@tomgeorgearts]

At their most beautiful. This song kills me every time, with lines like "I count your eyelashes...". It doesn't need a video xx

[@Sqritle9999]

gets me every time as well.

[@MissMadeleine9]

+Tom George I read bad poetry into your machine . . .

[@aborn6791]

me too..=:::I

[@patrykmowse]

Dear Mr TOm, You're 100% right. It's a splendid case of 'less is more'. Everything good for you.

[@mrsmudd2009]

You can visualise every word, can’t you?

[@bruces6347]

There’s a line that says “ you always say your name like I wouldn’t know it’s you” It speaks of extraordinary humility. My partner who died in a car accident did that, every time she called. Even though I knew it was her. I guess it’s what we should all do. Famous or not

[@carriefinding40]

❤

[@bruces6347]

Carrie V Thank you

[@tl0112]

R.E.M. the best ❤ Li ho scoperti quando avevo circa 15 anni..nel lontano '92 ...ed è stato amore al primo ascolto! Michael Stipe è affascinante!😍 Adesso è un eclettico artista nel campo delle arti visive. Di recente (dicembre '23) c'è stata una sua mostra a Milano.

[@richzwelling4658]

The most Brian Wilson R.E.M. song ever, and I love it!

[@irpanrm]

still listening in 2020... who's with me?

[@PaperRaines]

But did you notice twenty years ago that the cab that splashes Rain Phoenix is on the *wrong* side of the road?

[@sierra734]

Here ♥️

[@jonsesma7461]

2021

[@pavelfrybort9959]

here

[@pavelfrybort9959]

2021 too

[@icarofreitas2507]

Aprendi a amar essa e outras músicas do R.E.M, com o meu saudoso pai 😢. Assim como do A-ha, Scorpions, Roxette e tantas outras bandas incríveis.

[@missyA1958]

Love you Michael Stipe! There will never be another who has your depth or vision.

[@jennifercurran7691]

This is one of my favorite REM songs. The beauty in observing the soft love in a soul thats destiny. Some people aren't alive with love. Some don't see the Universes perspective. Noticing the details of destiny. Looking through loves eyes even the pain has meaning. In inspirations we find our souls destiny.

[@lisajanebrooklyn]

"Looking through loves eyes even the pain has meaning" - thank you for putting into words something I've wanted to express. And some people aren't alive with love, never were, and never will be. I hope that you have found your destiny.

[@darreng6030]

Jennifer youve said that very well. That was poetry :)

[@catiascoglio5003]

❤️

[@johnparton2209]

R E M at their most beautiful, the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard, gives me goosebumps every time

[@vendredi3]

i love the ending. she plays like eight notes, and they all nod knowingly at one another at her brilliance :)))

[@haroldland5834]

That ELO moment

[@Islaras]

😂😂😂

[@John2009R]

Well, they handed her the music to play 😄

[@dgmp1]

Miss REM

[@lisaq8118]

So much

[@moniqueoshaughnessy4145]

His soothing voice is like a drug...sucks you in to this absolutely beautiful song. I heard a blip of it in the movie "Never Been Kissed" and I never knew who sang it. Couple days ago I'm watching an old episode of Party of Five then Claudia attends a concert and there is REM singing this freaking incredible song. Now....I can't stop listening to it...I'm addicted.

[@user-vv7og1gt7t]

This song never gets old, Michael’s words grab your heartstrings

[@MrMkayultra]

I think of my son Travis 1978- 2005. A tragic suicide. I still have his voice and messages on my answering machine. Let my machine talk to me

[@fix900]

Can't inagine your pain, no more words needed ... But at least, through the power of music, i guess he, wherever is, would enjoy and understand the meaning of this song and maybe relaxing while flashing back good memories, loved people and smiling. Real hugs.

[@micaelmariemonroe646]

This life is beautiful and terrible...all at once. I’m one year into my own grief from a horrible murder and I also listen to old voicemails repeatedly. Hugs to you

[@augustneverends]

I sincerely hope you are healing and the happy memories of your son are at the forefront of your thoughts about your son.

[@ivanpreto8476]

I am sorry for your loss but at least I am happy you can relate to him with this sweet and beautiful song. All the best x

[@maddykrantz]

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP to your son.

[@CasperLD]

For me this is the greatest love song ever written.

[@bronxfireradio]

I heard this on the radio this evening (90.7, WFUV in NYC), and I thought it was a lost track from Pet Sounds. Kudos to R.E.M. for recreating the harmonies and instrumentation from the Brian Wilson days of the Beach Boys. I could almost even hear Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, and the rest of the Wrecking Crew in this.

[@salahshow6506]

i'm melting ..... this is what every woman needs to hear .....

[@cxar71]

After 25+ years, this song still sends shivers down my spine when l listen to it.

[@problemchimp4231]

Simple, brilliant song...revisited after many years...moves me exactly the same. Genius.

[@paulpotgieter4698]

This is I think the most beautiful song ever recorded. I absolutely love it.

[@Primon222]

their most beautiful and romantic song ever

[@colingalley3273]

Yep

[@patrickredman4020]

2024. A timeless classic!

[@binghamfan78]

My favorite REM song

[@secondbestpriest]

Me too

[@aviadmei]

THIS IS A PURE MASTERPIECE. PERIOD.

[@gmmgmmg]

To whom says Swift is "the greatest ever", can anyone tell a Swift song that is even remotely comparable to this masterpice, in music and lyrics?

[@tuberaxx]

Really? I would take Billie Eilish over Taylor Swift any day, but Billie does not compare to R.E.M.

[@gmmgmmg]

@@tuberaxx What does Billie Eilish have to do with my comment? I was talking about Taylor Swift and of how forgettable her music is compared, for example, to REM.

[@markstevenson6635]

Apples and oranges

[@garthybrookens4839]

I Grew up in Lagos Nigeria and R.E.M was one of the bands that stood out with me growing up in the 90"s They make so much Good music. Honestly the quality music they make just takes my soul through different states of reflection, nostalgia and overall positivity. The Band is a gift to the World. Saying I love R.E.M is an understatement.

[@siempreserasmiestrella7668]

Los más grandes. La mejor etapa de mi vida fue escuchándolo en el salón de casa de mis padres, yo era adolescente, mientras mi mamá cocinaba la cena con rem de fondo tocando. Moriré con la voz de Michael stipe , aunque nunca lo haya conocido.

[@chaost4544]

This song is beautiful.

[@ballerroblox652]

One of my favorites from R.E.M., Michael Stipe is a great poet.

[@AK-wc9rl]

UP is easily their best album imo. Criminally underrated.

[@Kopite4life12]

"You always say you're name, like i wouldn't know its you" I love that line

[@michelleparisi3403]

might be one of the best songs ever written in the history of all music

[@WEITESTAL]

Thank you for this wonderful song; and its heart-wrenching message of the video: Jesus Christ accepts evreyone - regardless of their current circumstances

[@RockMusicVideos]

In addition to being its first tribute song, "At My Most Beautiful" was also R.E.M.'s first straightforward love song

[@RockMusicVideos]

Commenting on the song's musical similarities to the work of the Beach Boys in his book Inside Classic Rock Tracks, Rikki Rooksby wrote that "At My Most Beautiful" was "a tribute to that sound, at once conveying something of R.E.M. and Brian Wilson. In other words, it's not so much like The Beach Boys that it's a pastiche, but sufficiently like them to be a musical homage". He states that the song's use of an F chord with an A bass note in the verse follows the example of Brian Wilson's use of inversions on his band's Pet Sounds album, and that the cellos at the end heightens the section's resemblance to the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations". *****

Rock Music Videos First love song single, maybe....................but before this, they had You Are The Everything from Green (which wasn't a single).

[@frankjessica]

+lurch321 I wouldn't say that You Are the Everything is a love song, it's actually about childhood memories and memories of being with parents and family. I think the "you" of "you are the everything" refers to a mother or a grandmother ("late spring and you're drifting off to sleep with your teeth in your mouth")

[@rumvodkaf1]

Thanks for writing this song, Michael.

[@marzenawrona3105]

I thought it was written by the bassist

[@dollysinn]

@@marzenawrona3105 Michael wrote the lyrics--and actually sang them on an answering machine so he wouldn't forget.

[@just.salmon_me4771]

[Chorus] I've found a way to make you I've found a way A way to make you smile [Verse 1] I read bad poetry Into your machine I save your messages Just to hear your voice You always listen carefully To awkward rhymes You always say your name Like I wouldn't know it's you At your most beautiful [Chorus] I've found a way to make you I've found a way A way to make you smile [Verse 2] At my most beautiful I count your eyelashes secretly With every one, whisper I love you I let you sleep I know your closed eye watching me Listening I thought I saw a smile

[@samira84120]

ça fait 35 ans que j'écoute régulièrement REM, la Grace est toujours intacte...

[@fargolimoges4090]

Une Française fan de REM, ouf! J'ai 47 ans et moi aussi je les écoute depuis environ 30 ans

[@vonbraunwerner9067]

Moi aussi ! "In time" 2003 et cette chanson... ! Fan des Beach boys, Pet sounds... magique: comme cette chanson. ❤❤❤

[@mariaelizafabio6198]

I can't help repeating this. What a chemistry . It's like a movie. I can't forget.

[@movienerd202]

I found a way to make you smile. 😉

[@tomgray8000]

I just absolutely love REM, the most underrated band in history, they never get the credit they deserve, but listeners know👍👍👍✨ they are incredible 😃😃😃

[@lozu8947]

They were not underrated during their prime - they were huge during the late 80’s thru the 90’s. They were easily inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.

[@donnahughes9763]

One of the most beautiful love songs ever written

[@Bullish21]

Beautiful, just so beautiful

[@driski90]

Wish I saved her messages. I would love to hear her voice again.

[@tamaraandersson2532]

I know exactly how you feel.

[@mrsmudd2009]

Big hugs xxx

[@SebastianGramsz0]

:(

[@SebastianGramsz0]

I should have taken her number to call her :( Instead of facebook, and and stupid text messages ;(

[@HAVITOOSH]

me too

[@kirbypoohbear]

At My Most Beautiful" I've found a way to make you I've found a way a way to make you smile I read bad poetry into your machine I save your messages just to hear your voice. you always listen carefully to awkward rhymes. you always say your name. like I wouldn't know it's you, at your most beautiful. I've found a way to make you I've found a way a way to make you smile at my most beautiful I count your eyelashes secretly. with every one, whisper I love you. I let you sleep. I know your closed eye watching me, listening. I thought I saw a smile. I've found a way to make you I've found a way a way to make you smile

[@juliolafuente79]

Thank you You are a good person

[@carriefinding40]

❤

[@kirbypoohbear]

@@674Lu karaoke ppl lol 😁

[@riverduck3]

Thank you so much for doing this.

[@TheM3rco]

Michael Stype just has such a genuine appealing demeanor about him he has the face of a good person

[@tomgray8000]

And I adore this song 💕

[@tdurb0]

Michael Stipe would be my choice of anyone on earth to be stranded on a desert island with. The most gentle, softly spoken man (with a complete opposite stage presence). I only wish he and Kurt had chance to record together before Kurt left us.

[@carminesibillo2163]

Come ogni cosa svanisce ma i Ricordi restano grande gruppo

[@hadaserlich1544]

"....I count your eyelashes secretly. With every one, whisper I love you. I let you sleep. I know you're closed eye watching me, Listening. I thought I saw a smile." Most Beautiful

[@Sqritle9999]

Those lyrics are overwhelming.

[@Pokemonfancompany]

It’s like the most romantic love poetry

[@susanbrown6490]

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[@leskvin80]

I've never found lovely lyrics like these anywhere else

[@andywinslow9638]

My favorite post Bill song. And love the Cello part on it

[@ondra159]

I got this outstanding song played at my wedding. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, R.E.M!

[@beppep5654]

Poche canzoni mi danno i brividi, questa è una di quelle. Grandi R.E.M.

[@lisaq8118]

Mancano

[@lisaq8118]

Questa canzone è una carezza

[@nikolazovic6572]

@@lisaq8118 e quando sorride nel video...

[@acremix11]

My favorite of all r.e.m. What a beautiful smile Michael has in this video.

[@forevercontrite]

The "Most beautiful love song" I have ever heard - This and Nick Caves "Into My Arms" xx

[@allesanbro]

Hopefully Brian Wilson has heard this; he'd dig it!

[@sixT4T]

did he died yet

[@alsharpe]

Ryan No

[@petetruther6978]

I always thought this was sort of Stipe's love song to Brian, or a song of appreciation. I'm probably wrong, but sometimes our delusions and faith keep us happy

[@Angel-l5cla5h]

@@petetruther6978 I saw them perform this song on something a long time ago and that's exactly what he said it was. He was very humble about it, but this song is beautiful. Totally nothing to do with this, but you share the same name as one of my favorite comedians.

[@PaperRaines]

What do you mean he would be proud? Dude is a little slow, but he ain't dead yet

[@dannypinzon7805]

This beautiful song was the soundtrack of my loss of my virginity at age 27. Better late than never thanks REM and Mr. Stipe.

[@rockdoublard]

A real gem of beauty, emotion, finesse. Most beautiful song on UP, I'd say. Also, I love Michael's facial expressions, gestures, postures in this video. Really a subtle man.

[@s-larcher6057]

I only heard this song very recently for the first time, My sister was shot dead by her husband on 1.8.11 and every time I hear this song I can only think of her. I have her voice recording. The other thing I have to listen too that makes me cry. Thank You REM for reminding me of beauty.

[@joycehall4866]

This is such a beautiful song. Michael's blue eyes and his smile ...omg I can't! 💖💖

[@user-do9vh3gi4z]

'UP' album is underrated compared to R.E.M's other albums.

[@philippeborie4086]

Magnifique chanson pour une magnifique histoire d'amour, belle comme une comète dans le ciel !

[@debbie3081]

Amaba tanto a Michael Stipe. Rem es una bocanada de aire fresco en mi vida. Siempre me reconforta escucharlos. Es que como que los redescubro. Tienen canciones hermosas.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Charlito732]

REM were an extraordinary band. Saw them live, in november 2008, and it was one of the best shows iv'e ever went to. What a great singer Michael Stipe is.

[@Amitchhabria33]

My search of a best song ends here...

[@james-of1ig]

This is quite possibly my favourite rem song.x

[@nicholsjoshua15]

I didn't even know this song had a video, it's like it's a new song to me. Thank you R.E.M. for thirty plus years of great music.

[@justanuvabrickinthewall0763]

Even with a bold head Micheal is one beautiful man!

[@scapaflow2535]

Beach Boys vibe -- awesome with the drums and the sax components and of course the harmonies

[@fiorellamonarty7249]

Beautiful song

[@kmfdm10392]

R.E.M. giving you the best Beach Boys song Brian Wilson never got around to writing. And for that, I thank them.

[@riddlemethis4049]

Up - the most underrated yet the best album by REM

[@garbage23]

that piano gives anyone with a soul goosebumps

[@Evan-ef7tk]

I'm single af but this song will play at my wedding.

[@nzrdb6]

I hope this comes true for you my friend

[@Evan-ef7tk]

alex campbell thank you xD you too, unless you are already :)

[@silvanavicente1445]

Evan77 since I've been listening this song in 1999. I know this song would for my wedding day too... It's a beautiful love song and it means a lot to me

[@Evan-ef7tk]

Silvana Vicente'tis

[@albertcobos9104]

Also Pet Sounds studio album from Brian Wilson will play in your wedding? ;)

[@RuppsRUs]

Another beautiful REM song.

[@MrJonpac]

We are all so lucky to have this man's music. So beautiful

[@remfanbeforu]

REM, I was there at the beginning, I'll cherish all my moments with you. I love this song, I don't think you know how many bad days this song got me through! Thank God for technology! Thanks for the concerts, the "good" times, the "bad" times and for being REM!

[@korbendallas7181]

Im here, 2017... still as beautiful as the first time I heard it so long ago.

[@adamaarb7025]

Zac exactly the same 😌

[@johnharvey4448]

One of REM's best tracks. And, great for speaking into your wife/girlfriend/date/crush's answer machine.

[@entreescilaycaribdis]

I've followed REM from1984. They are historyof contemporáneo music The Best band of sensibility. Nobody as them to communicate human feelings

[@stregaccia]

I love this one passionately the most beautiful declaration of love for me

[@danielyousif7049]

This song brings about an indescribable feeling within me.

[@noalerden4840]

Go to places with this song in the background, feeling good

[@vaiksvaiks]

I love this song. It lights up my memory, and i suddently smile...