Sierra Ferrell - 600lbs of Sin - 29

In this live performance, Sierra Ferrell takes us to the depths of emotion with "29” (A Dirge in D Minor) It's not just a song; it's a haunting journey through sorrow and empathy.
The title, "29," is a poignant nod to the Upper Big Branch mine disaster, a tragedy that claimed 29 lives. This live rendition is a testament to the power of music to convey profound sadness and to honor the memory of those who have endured tragedy, and how it transcends personal experience. Even if you've never faced a tragedy like this, you can't help but be moved by the universal themes of loss and empathy. It's a reminder of our shared humanity; Along with the fact that this song was written mere hours after the tragedy speaks volumes about its relevance in today's culture. It's a poignant reminder that art has the power to respond and provide solace.
Don't miss this extraordinary performance by Sierra Ferrell. Let the music wash over you, and join the conversation about the emotions it stirs. Share your thoughts in the comments and let this dirge open your mind as well as your heart ♥️
Sierra Ferrell - Vocals
Mike Pushkin - Guitar
Josh Thomas - Lead Guitar
Audio and video courtesy of The Liquid Canvas LLC

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

Crazy how many people all this content has reached! Thank all of you so much for stopping by, and giving us your valuable time and attention 🙏

[@johnschool]

not here for you

[@justinfrusher2956]

You are quite welcome thanks for a beautiful song

[@ernestluedke3927]

The Liquid Canvas this is a totally sick song. Thank you for posting and brightening the world for 6:28

[@darksky1557]

@@johnschool no one gives a fuck

[@rmiller2179]

@@darksky1557...certainly not about you shmuck

[@sionhanson2326]

I have spent 20 years working underground. Love mining songs. This is the best one ever written. Sierra is the most exciting person to hit the music scene in 30 years.

[@pktdbgnzwl]

💯%

[@cariroorda2432]

I’m seriously mindblown by her

[@tomlamiam]

so glad she is getting her dues now. "Long Time Coming"...indeed

[@nosondre]

I’m thinkin’ Gillian Welch

[@user-ej3jp2dj3z]

Amazing how popular a song like Rich men north of Richmond can be and yet this gem goes unnoticed.

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

Most have no clue about this industry and its impact on countless lives.

[@louiscampbell5306]

Everyone thanks the singer ... I just have to say those guitars are haunting and melodic. Kudos to all the "back up" musicians who may not get all the credit they deserve

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

Mike Pushkin - rhythm guitar/head songwriter Josh Thomas - buttery leads

[@MitchMb14]

I was really getting into the guitars as well as a different quality to her voice than in her country stuff. How can people listen to music made on a computer without touching an instrument when stuff like this exists?

[@jangles8061]

@@MitchMb14 yep, I totally feel this way too. X

[@siastone93]

@@MitchMb14 Ya it's like she dropped the whiney twang and got possessed by our lady and savior the great white witch stevie amen hallelujah! lol.

[@MitchMb14]

@@siastone93 I like the whiny twang! I like Jolie Holland's exaggerated drawl, too. I guess I'm just easy.

[@davidmccoy200]

Thank God for Sierra Ferrell and Colter Wall; their music goes straight to grit and guts.

[@iwlaequitas7897]

Colter's performance in the song Bob Fudge is by far my favorite. The journey, the story, the beginning and the end of a mans life. Goosebumps everytime.

[@Benjamin-jo4rf]

Colter is a pretender. Sierra is the real deal. Colter got the voice but he's just a rich kid living off his daddies money

[@toneymontgomery2964]

Damn straight!

[@sylviaannpulido7534]

​@B😮enjamin-jo4rf

[@larry573]

shhhh

[@RageAgainstDEMachine]

Why the F did it take me 10 years to find Sierra! One of my new favorites that I can’t stop watching 😵‍💫

[@awboat]

11 years for me, and I grew up in Charleston.

[@merryprankstermatt]

Likewise blown away it took me this long to find her, and we have the same last name lol

[@dustenprince5841]

New here 👑

[@dalekidd8431]

Such a sad story, the brave coal miner's of West Virginia. 29 men lost their lives that day, we will never forget that day, May God Bless!!!☯️

[@trumpet2923]

Sierra knocks the wind out of me, no words for her amazingness. Gives me shivers every time!

[@lakebrown1248]

SIerra, please include '29' in your May Atlanta setlist. Your band or bring Josh and Mike along. This song is too good not to play.😅

[@archstanton126]

She's got the strength to be a voice like Hazel Dickens

[@groovymetal5679]

Dear Sierra, may all your dreams come true. Keep rocking your gift while being true to you. We all believe in you.

[@bubbabaxter64]

Dang, wasn't expecting a 10 yr old video to be recorded/mixed this nicely.

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

And why not? Lol we didnt have as portable of gear back then, but we had some gear alright 🤣. Front of house with sends to recording software. Two camera angles, but one was corrupted so we just used my continuous hand held, given the zooms and what not, which would normally switch to the other angle when zooming or repositioning. So, it wasn't PERFECT but glad it came out this way. We were just having fun, no clue it would reach so many. #interwebs Also, this sat here for 6 years with less than 100 views.

[@TheVeek192]

You think that technology just emerged this year?

[@stuartu7150]

I came here for Sierra and she delivered. The gentlemen on the guitar delivered even harder. Incredible song. I had no idea of this event, but the ridiculously good guitar and vocals both made me look this up to understand. What a tragedy. 😢 Kudos to all of you for both your insane talent and for making sure we all know and remember the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster. 🫡

[@jimnoakes9394]

Them boys sure can play the shit out of those guitars!!

[@DBJ710]

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[@DBJ710]

give this a listen

[@jamesmoontunes]

Shannon Hoon vibes on this one. I love what Sierra has done with her music in the decade since this performance but this is magical

[@urthtone]

Well said. I wanna her sing Change or Soul One or Mouthful of Cavities, or anything by BM for that matter....

[@rabbithowls71]

@@urthtone Mouthfull of Cavities for sure.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dustenprince5841]

Never heard of her now I'ma have to check her out 👑

[@zackc9864]

​@@urthtonelove to hear her sing Skinned lol

[@jamesscott4553]

I've searched for anything about Sierra or by her that I could find on KZbin. She is now getting so well known that anyone who has anything by her is putting it up on KZbin. It's been fun watching her develop since 2014. I'll keep looking. Her baby photos are bound to show up sooner or later. I'm 80 and a big fan.

[@bealestreator8940]

She posted an old family photo on her FaceBook page for Mother's Day, May 2023 - Sierra is the little baby :-) I only learned of Sierra Ferrell in December '21, so I RESENT ALL YOU PEOPLE who know her from farther back!!! jk

[@bealestreator8940]

I AM SEETHING WITH ENVY OF YOU, @jamesscott4533! I only found Sierra Ferrell on YT in December '21😞! btw, Sierra Ferrell posted on her Facebook, on Mothers Day '23, a baby picture of her in her mom's lap, and her brothers. God Bless Sierra Ferrell's mom :-)

[@BonnyHolder-od8yj]

75 for me. I LOVE HER. I love everything about her.

[@janielee9797]

I spend alot of time on her music but with the guitars and the production and the content of this song i have to say it is my favorite.

[@ianparkes2538]

Sends a shiver down my back the sound of these two guitars and that voice pure and powerful

[@HappyHermitt]

My first Sierra video/song had me hooked. I just discovered her old stuff. Always great, no matter what.

[@dougpotosky4102]

Today i found the diamond in the rough! So much for me thinking i was aware of all the great artists on the music scene. Then this music shows up on my phone today.I have no idea how. I listened and i am spechless. What a gift for the New Year 2023! Wow! Sierra i became one of your biggest fans in about 10 hours. Thank You!

[@xzanth2722]

Try lost dog street band. Some good folk jams there too

[@davidlucas5531]

She’s on a huge tour right now. Gotta see her live

[@zekesumner100]

This performance is Gold

[@dalekidd8431]

From one West Virginian to another, May God Bless!!!🌌

[@timthomforde4083]

Real music, real message. One of my favorite songs of all time. Earthy and gutsy truth by a musical genius and talented artists.

[@hovazane4091]

What a proper honor to those who lost their lives, and those left behind. Beautiful.

[@dalekidd8431]

One of the very best songs ever and a West Virginia girl to boot, Almost Heaven!

[@craigculwell9177]

Fifty years from now, this vid will still be legit. ⚒️🇺🇸

[@ramanasharanam]

Some say it’s almost heaven. I don’t know. You can see it from here. Objects in this mirror are closer than they appear. The shaft drops even deeper ’til you can’t see us anymore. We serve a life, or death, sentence for the crime of being poor. 25 is now 29 What’s mine is yours ‘Cause it damn sure ain’t mine Should we fix it, shut it down, or just pay the fine? 25 is now 29. Never did mind Mondays and today we were s’posed to win it all. Well, if not today then one day, But life sure ain’t basketball. Can’t seem to win for losing, But I’ll be damned if I ever stop trying. Go to work to earn a living on Monday And one day, one day I’ll earn a dying. Montani Semper Libri, maybe not free, but we work cheap. Our reward’s in the by and by Where the mountain’s high and the coal runs deep. ‘Til then we love the men we work for. They feed our families, they pay our bills. In kind, we dig their mines And build their mansions on our hills.

[@sarahheetz5259]

Thank you for this. Such a heartbreaking yet beautiful song.

[@xzanth2722]

Last part second verse “Go to work to earn a living on Monday, and one day, one day, you’re gonna die-e” Thanks ^-^

[@xzanth2722]

Also “we can’t seem to win for losing”

[@xzanth2722]

Listen again and go over what you wrote lol

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

@@xzanth2722 I think it’s “I’ll earn a dying”

[@brettdamm6042]

This song and video should have so many more views. I didn’t know what the song was about at first. Her voice is so captivating and the band is perfect with the vocals.

[@thegoldenarrow8484]

Both my grandads were coalminers in Swadlincote, England. I'm grateful they made it out ok and had long retirements, RIP to the 29. This song breaks my heart. She's sensational, i saw her twice recently. Great work by the band also.

[@beaksofeagles]

Fabulous authentic folk guitars and the magic of Sierra. Outstanding.

[@Noname-gh5ec]

It's really great and impressive. Stumbled on this by accident and am grateful I did.

[@wowthatwasit]

This song means so much and the talent is atmospheric.

[@brentemory1078]

A star was born.

[@MyRealName148]

KZbin is cool because you can watch an artist slowly become increasingly famous and also grow as an artist. It's great when it acknowledges truly talented people and not a muck bang or something.

[@wildrosecece]

Like Tash Sultana. Busking then ….. onward.

[@tyristori]

Might be the earliest footage with Sierra Ferrell right here ✨

[@GLMusic12]

She can do pretty much everything she wants with her voice

[@dennywest1353]

I miss sierra before she got discovered I'll always be a fan an her music is great no matter what the size of the crowd ...but I hope she still sings like this when its just the stars and moon to listen bc u can tell the difference when she feels it the raw talent burns on this beautiful siren

[@tommattsson2963]

Sierra you are fantastic, great versatility and a wonderful voice

[@peopleandmusic8146]

Such a gripping song, I am enthralled by your bands performance...incredible

[@sanguine.dreams]

The 38 dislikes were just too drunk to use a mouse correctly.

[@williamhiggins842]

Truly a phenomenal piece of artistry right there, Sierra and the Boy's bring it all the way home on this one.

[@mackpainter7445]

This an event I know nothing about save for this song.. It brings tears to my eyes

[@sailorjohn8426]

My headphones were made for this. Thank you thank you thank you Scierra. The band are outstanding 🙌🙌🙌

[@geinikan1kan]

Each time I listen to a Ferrell video I feel like I am getting to know a completely new musician.

[@ashleyrodgers8505]

I pray this song is recorded & released one day ❤️‍🔥🎶✨

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Well, look at my luck and bumping into this wonderful woman and her as wonderful music

[@presh_hesh]

Love this song. Neil Young vibes through my bones!

[@Kari22292]

This is the best I ever heard her

[@oldgrizz8720]

I love this song. The guitar work and Sierra's voice are remarkable together. The song lyrics are so powerful.

[@user-ij1iw9fz7y]

Thank you for that storytelling so beautiful so deep ty

[@grg337]

Sierra is awesome

[@resurrectiontree]

This is so Appalachian Woodstock and im here for it

[@shauna7946]

Watched this video so many times... Every time I appreciate a new detail I hadnt appreciated enough the first time, or the 15th! The details of the disaster you reference in the song are right on point, especially '...just pay the fine' Horrific ommisions/crimes made at every level. Also I love the reverence and respect for miners who work so hard and sometimes die doing that work to care for the families they love. Amazingly emotional lyrics!! Dirge like singing, especially at the end, sounding like a scream or cry, is so right on! 💜

[@bryanhauschild4376]

YES! Love it.

[@timothybalentine3550]

Man....gets me every time

[@guacamole8964]

Hauntingly gorgeous!

[@NightmericABass]

AWESOME!

[@dawnmonroe5399]

WOW❤️‍🔥🥺

[@dennisgavin5919]

A Grace Slick Jefferson Airplane sound but better.The music is almost psychedelic but comes back to roots.Amazing.

[@aprilsmith3560]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jaimiesarra4139]

Power❤️

[@dorinda4ever]

Beautiful ❤🎉😊

[@mushroomhead4207]

god damn.

[@prettybitchescry3780]

so fire

[@dustenprince5841]

Ok im on 🔁 repeat now😮 🔥

[@chrisarnold6852]

So damn good,wow

[@vincentvega706]

I love this woman

[@jennfarrell3454]

So damn good

[@KansasCityConcertFiendz]

Exceptional

[@THARG67]

I listen to anything and everything done well......ty

[@fenriseisensturm6687]

So pure.

[@rapahoe193]

Talent!!!

[@Danbach90]

Crazy how far she’s come

[@kylemills2136]

Fantastic!

[@wesleybullock814]

Platinum

[@robertolsen2450]

thank you

[@ronhowell4886]

Damn this so damn fine!

[@robertbaldwin2281]

So musical so attractive a force

[@peterbayer2895]

Excellent guitar work and a wonderful voice that makes guilt and tragedy tangible.

[@Turnitupluber]

Cool stuff.

[@barbarathompson2120]

Keep it up your doing great.

[@curtisrosebaugh543]

Great song , Great voice Thank you for being you and turning me on to Kick-Ass music !

[@timothybalentine3550]

Good job baby sister

[@davidcarlson1208]

The real deal!

[@dragon291000]

6:00 OMG Flawless. ✌

[@marksmith650]

Nice makes you think the power of good music

[@brentemory1078]

Great arrangement. Great sound!

[@centralscrutinizer9591]

From Western Canada..........this young lady and her band are magnificent.........and I use to hate country music.

[@bryanhauschild4376]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe they call it mountain music.

[@lajeca5883]

🌼🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@kylewall22]

Holy shit

[@selfishshellfish4]

There is somthing so very sacred about this and of course its u sierra but the spirits came for the jam on this one as many others. Thank you

[@craigculwell9177]

The spirits came for this one indeed. 😌 MEMORY ETERNAL! 🕯️

[@jamesmartin4796]

Serria makes something terrible into something wonderful ❤️

[@DFouch]

So excited for floydfest 22'

[@jeffthornerg4609]

West Virginia and Kentucky all the way !!!

[@kevinfox6097]

Sublime

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Just seeing this just now…it came into my feed. While i really dig her 1940’s sound she’s doing now, ***THIS*** is AWESOME….. I suspect she wanted you to take it down because she wants to be identified with her current sound, but man, i wish she’d get back to doing this kinda stuff! And yes, i agree with another poster saying she’s a mashup of Janis and Dolly…and i’d throw in a bit of Loretta in for good measure…. Great sound mixing too.

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

You know your stuff. Thank you, most never even mention the mix. But to me, its far more memorable than the angles lol Had two cams but lost one corrupted. Hence, the moving around that SHOULD have been cuts. Thank you for your attention and kind words 🙌

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@TheLiquidCanvas Yeah, i read the commenter who busted your balls for bad camera work---"the cameraman should be fired!" I almost kinda agreed with him, till i read your explanation, and it made total sense.... And even then, the moving around and out of focus shots gave the vid more character and added to the song's message... Glad i finally got to see (and hear) it!

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz as obvious as it may seem, this was the first time this tune was played, amidst the tragedy that took place. She just had an energy, I can't explain it but it was there. So my main focus was capturing that and those ridiculous pickers and blending the two. But instead, we got far more intimate encounter of her before all the fame. #oneofakind

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

​@@TheLiquidCanvas Hey, i just played this on my [real] stereo system (David Hafler XL-280 amp, APT Holman pre-amp, Polk Audio speakers) and it sounds GREAT, tho i can barely hear the drums. But the guitars and the voice are spot on...... I close my eyes and she's singing right in front of me, and the respective guitars are on either side... And considering my source is an iPad, where i'm sure we're losing some dynamic range, it's pretty impressive.... Well done. Now, if we can get her to put this on an album, or at least an EP........................

[@TheLiquidCanvas]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz the drummer was not in the band and just joined mid song, so he wasnt mic'd. But thank you, I doubt its any higher than 16-bit 44.1k dude to KZbin compression algos. I'm just glad someone really got HEAR the mix. It's one thing on a phone, but nothing like true stereo. Thanks again 🙌

[@rabbithowls71]

Fucking magical!

[@michaelorr181]

I worked underground for a long time,20 yrs ain’t nothing like going home looking like a struck match

[@toneymontgomery2964]

Feck me! 14 years ago and I've just seen this..... Superb! Her vocals go from Billie Holiday to Stevie Nicks and I'm in absolute awe of her talent. Can't believe it took a Bluegrass KZbin rabbit hole before I found her. I guess listening to so much Techno can mess with your algorithm 🙃

[@pano3232]

Um, wow. To say the least.