Smile Empty Soul - Silhouettes (Acoustic)

SMILE EMPTY SOUL - silhouettes (acoustic) official video
from "the acoustic sessions, vol. 1" 2019
directed, filmed, and edited by J.T. Ibanez
2nd camera: Matthew Goodman
track credits:
produced by Sean Danielsen
engineered by Brian Scheffer
recorded at firebrand recordings, Saint Louis MO
mixed and mastered by Nick Ingram

[@ricardomele1004]

I truly dont understand why this band is so underrated. They are awesome. Regards from Costa Rica

[@kraz508]

There music is way to real for this world to understand !

[@brianbrown667]

They came out with a ton of heavy-hitting bands, they toured a ton and did decent but were labeled as a one hit wonder because only one track was advertised"bottom of the bottle"

[@firststreetoddities4427]

Actually they used to be someone back in the day a while ago.. And something happened with their record label and they got buried somehow then KZbin came out in their starting to make a comeback

[@TheCharillz23]

He's too nasally.

[@firststreetoddities4427]

@@TheCharillz23 That's because he was in a car accident he has a problem With his nasal passage.. Listen to what he made when he was younger

[@everythingrandom2237]

Seriously cannot get enough of these clean acoustic versions... 😍

[@jamesclemenz7945]

Flawless

[@Wagon505]

Amen

[@therese1356]

Silhouettes gets me every time- EPIC song!!! And many others of theirs. Fantastic lyricist

[@theprofound9182]

I can't believe that he's singing my life. My father committed suicide when we were young due to depression. But before that my mom was always mocked by our relatives because we're poor as rat. And now here I am and soon to be a father. All I wanted will be a better story and I don't want the past to happen again

[@roycetermushroom]

You will do great. Blessings

[@MoRockHound]

You can do it mate. I believe in you.

[@dewaynevice3766]

God bless i relate as well my father was blown in half by a sawed off shotgun by his girlfriends crazy fucking dad that had come off meds and the fucker got away with it insainty i know bot what hea singing about but i just relate idk it hits home

[@zackerymyers84]

Everything will work out, brother. I struggle with a lot as a father. We do it every day for them

[@adanfiel4532]

Sitting in a rocket chair looking outside the window in the night 🌉 looking at the moon just listening to this masterpiece doesn't get anymore peaceful

[@korn454]

This band should have been bigger then what they are.I remember hearing this song when it came out in 2003 I got chills then and still get chills to this day.

[@GabrielTheGuitarist]

YUP. This, exactly.

[@brittmarler1342]

Yes, they shouldve blown up big, but in a way im kinda of glad they didnt. Its kind of become a little hidden gem for those of us who do know them.

[@jacobunderwood4093]

Yes I really agree with you my friend this is the best song smile empty soul has ever made everytime I hear this song it just gives me chills this song speaks to me in so many ways

[@KnA_Racing]

Idk I love California's Lonely just as much. I was obsessed with this band for a decade. Every album, every b side, everything. Their second album to me is the greatest secret albulm ever

[@fuckbored4724]

I was 13 when this album came out and I loved it. I still love it. It's a shame that they only really had a bit of the spotlight for like a year. That whole debut album was amazing.

[@crmsn83]

Silhouettes helped me through a lot of shit one of my favorite songs by smile empty soul thanks for doing this acoustic video

[@chelle4356]

He still sounds so young! I remember listening when I was 20 and im 36. Love this song...

[@andresa6458]

Same

[@ramrod3159]

Man I havent listened to this dude in years and this randomly popped in my feed. Damn man, like right in the guts. Thank you.

[@kaylabenoit5498]

Same

[@fuckbored4724]

It's a punch of nostalgia right in the gut man. So good.

[@rulon6064]

Take that shit!

[@mariahpaigemusic]

Your music has helped me through so much. I'm so glad you're still active with it, I look forward to these acoustic renditions ♥️

[@hauntedsorceress]

I am living for these accoustic versions! Sean's voice and talent is a blessing. Still obsessed with these songs even 10 years later. 🖤

[@chadderjaw]

I've been listening to this song for 10 years. I thought I'd never see it preformed again. Thank you.

[@bradyfrank3839]

Here i am 18 yrs later. This band hit at the right time for me back then

[@educkieperfume]

I can listen to this song in 2019 and Smile now. I made it past a lot of dark times in my life, because of Smile Empty Soul's music through out the years. I tried to see them live in December 2009 in Seattle at El Corazon, but they had to cancel due to weather, and I never got to see them, here we are 10 years later. I hope I get to see you guys someday.

[@jesiccatravis7521]

This song got me through some tough times when i was younger. Still a good song and still relevant today

[@RockMetalBiking]

Such an awesome tune! ❤️🤘🏼💀👍🏼🔥

[@stormsavant]

This song has helped me to shape my adulthood. His lyrics ring in my heart. I know what I don't want to be.

[@schattentaenzerin]

This song still hurts as much as the first time I heard it. I cherish it. It means so much to me. Thank you.

[@octaviopoblete2576]

Lyrics Silhouettes above the cradle hold me down They won't let me go the wrong way My mother taught me all the fables, told me how In the end all the sinners have to pay But I don't want to live like my mother I don't want to let fear rule my life And I don't want to live like my father I don't want to give up before I die He worked so hard his bones are breaking He wore them down but long ago he lost the feeling His good intentions leave me shaking, show me how I don't ever want to end up like he did And I don't want to live like my mother I don't want to let fear rule my life And I don't want to live like my father I don't want to give up before I die When I have kids I won't put any chains on their wrists, I won't I'll tell them this There's nothing in this world that you can't be if you want it enough I don't want to live like my mother I don't want to let fear rule my life And I don't want to live like my father I don't want to give up before I die I don't want to live like my mother I don't want to let fear rule my life And I don't want to live like my father I don't want to give up before I die I don't want to live like my mother I don't want to let fear rule my life And I don't want to live like my father I don't want to give up before I die

[@alycatgf]

Thank you

[@BTKYG]

Thanks for lyrics

[@moawiahkanaan9327]

When you see an acoustic version of a song that was performed over 10 years ago, you gotta know that you are going to listen to real lyrics... From the heart.

[@mattc420]

This song is a masterpiece. Such wonderful memories driving around rocking out to this song and whole album.

[@WoWDontu]

OMG this song spoke to my soul so long ago. I'm still on this earth so things couldn't have been too bad

[@LibertarianHoosier]

Acoustic is such a game changer with their songs.

[@rlbfishingtbrown1172]

Not sure why yesterday is the first time I’ve ever even heard of this band but seems like they shoulda been way more popular

[@johnhardy7248]

THE CHILLS, THE THRILLS......THE FUCKING FEELS BRO!!!! Omg this is just as beautiful as it was when the song originally came out

[@MrEarnbud]

I have always loved this song from the first moment I heard it way back. Its crazy when you get older and come back to songs like these and you realize how much you relate to it.

[@Cold417]

Don't give up.

[@acousticsound7]

???? THIS BAND has been popular since i was a teenager i don't know what youre talking about

[@Pottymouth_]

@@acousticsound7 I think he's commenting around the songs message, not the bands popularity :P

[@blazesmmo7777]

Bruh?​@@acousticsound7

[@timcain9580]

Still a phenomenal song after all these years. Very underrated artist! How do we get this song back on the radio again.

[@GabrielTheGuitarist]

If there’s any testament to SES, his vocals and playing are always perfect. His voice has virtually not changed at all. FUCK, why are can’t they just be huge like 3DG and Seether were.

[@djgreekgod]

This band has always inspired me and invoked many emotions over the years

[@WrestlingCovers]

These acoustics are pure perfection!

[@otcybersecurity6643]

The chord progressions in this song is amazing 🙌🏻

[@dmartin0074]

Thank God I found this, so many memories

[@ksal854]

This track guided my days from 03 when it came out until 07 when I graduated and moved out. Love singing this one! I'm really diggin this acoustic version hell yeah

[@hvillehughes08]

Discovered these acoustic versions getting clean off opiates. 3 weeks clean and still giving me chills. Thank you Smile Empty Soul. I'm smiling over here

[@DeadBeetlejuice]

Man thanks for this jewel...it's one of the songs that brings me right back to m teenage years and gives me the feeling we had old souls back than feeling this way....thanks for this from the bottom of my ❤️

[@jonathanvance8027]

It’s crazy, been listening to this since it came out in 2002/03 era, and the lyrics stayed the same yet the meaning of this song has shifted in so many ways as I change over the years, such a powerful song

[@fartonfart2758]

This music needs a comeback.. we need more artist like this.

[@sammiller6052]

So clean, sounds exactly like the recording too, I think he did that perfect, not one mistake.

[@edwardbonetti]

This is in my top 10 favorite songs.

[@Livingonaprayer1726]

Smile Empty Soul has been helping me through a very hard time in my life, and this song motivates me to want to pursue my true passion, which is music. So with that said, I Just want to say Thank You Sean for inspiring me to do what I love ❤🤘you're my #Hero

[@Bossroadmusic]

Got to see an acoustic show last year In north Texas. Was only 3 people there. North Texas has garbage taste in music. Worked for me though because I got to hang out with him for a min

[@langdonhorn3036]

Saw an acoustic show .15 people there and I got my guitar signed. Awesome.

[@kmrnsch2414]

Id lose my shit if they came to my small town. People have no taste in music

[@1991USsoldier]

Houston is basically California now from what i understand.

[@brnidgl1]

Your so right about Texas ! Lucky you ! They are a great band !

[@theusedbert24]

I unfortunately missed them a few years ago when they came to Utica NY :(

[@Skeptical73]

Smile Empty Soul has been one of my favorite bands since I first heard them. I totally agree with Ricardo below me, very underrated band. Thanks for putting your heart & soul into it like you do, we can certainly feel it.

[@boydjackson6539]

Both versions of this song are just beautiful

[@bluemecker639]

I really do like this band . And I really do like their songs. I think they are 👍 great!

[@sethhumphries8644]

This song makes my empty soul smile...

[@jeremysnyder3756]

holy shit his voice is great can b super raspy or very melodic and soft

[@yourloverjk]

This song never gets old ❤️

[@MALENAYANNOTTO]

September 2020 and this is what I listen in quarantine

[@theblackeagle8654]

And this song will help us both in the next one or any other burden that we may challenge, and I totally agree with you! ^~^

[@vlee813]

This is as good as music gets.

[@ant18244]

Love this band ever since bottom of the bottle first came out originally

[@deangelobayley7079]

Straight chills. My eyes are welled up. He's so fucking good, dammit.

[@kinglawl3970]

i'm canadian. I used to listen to this music when i was in highschool. Helped me a lot. Glad to see you're still making these songs. Keep it up

[@alishagonzalez3893]

PURE CHILLS!!!

[@Bruhbruhbret]

I just discovered this band and I’m super happy I did

[@carlybeltz4242]

When this song came out I felt that it was my anthem. My mom completely ruined me with religious fear and rapture lullabies. The end is near. My dad had just died and I felt like he had given up on life. No one put him in the ground but himself. Feeling too much will make you want to give up. I know that now. Anyway, this song made me feel stronger. Like I wasn’t alone, even though every day I fought not to feel that way. As an obnoxious teenager I played this song over and over and over. People hear this song and they think of me and I love that music can imprint like that. Years later I am grown with kids of my own and listening to this takes me right back to those days. It’s bittersweet. I will forever love this song with all my heart. ❤️

[@willbradford1973]

Saw them at a club in El Paso Tx right as the self titled ep dropped. Phenomenal then and sounds better now. Cheers.

[@DarkAngels2]

Essas versões acústicas são um presente para os fãs que sempre procuram por algo novo da banda. I ❤ SES

[@vanthepunk5632]

Para me uma das melhores bandas... s2

[@ILLFateTony187]

One of my favorite albums of all time. I can't believe I just discovered this KZbin channel. Please keep the videos coming. Excellent songwriting, the true definition of hidden gems.

[@tomscouch]

Badass to see you playing again

[@lcgh08]

He never quit.

[@gregbraden2519]

Hits harder after seeing my mom be controlled by fear over this past year

[@JudarianGaming]

amazing i use to follow this band back in the day still come back to listen to stuff from time to time. good to see hes doing good

[@tonyalcala7569]

Wow he is really good.....love their stuff

[@angelanoya4144]

my whole soul screams this

[@GrantWeddle]

I love this song so much, man. Its special to me. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Sean. You guys are awesome. And you are all humble too, which makes me like you all that much more. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🖖🏼✌🏼

[@blazing6string]

Amazing!! 🤘🎶🤘

[@mojjomusic_AU]

That guitar sounds so good 👍

[@melaniehenson5184]

Great!! Great!!!💯💕💕💯 Absolutely REAL!!! Honest, True, From your heart ! This song hits home for me also. Ifeel it fills my heart !!💕💕 Seriously wiping the tears as I'm typing!!! 💕💕💕💯💯Greatness!!!

[@boostxXxpower]

Very underrated musicians! I remember these songs in high school, great time in music then

[@kelevra.25]

Right band wrong time. They are timeless I'll still till I cant

[@korski4042]

❤🎶🎶❤ thank you for remaking

[@jeterbox8938]

Saw them last night 11/4/23, still amazing and a very under rated band, they killed it...BTW Adema was fucking sweet too

[@indigenous_misfit_666]

Acoustic versions always hit harder for some reason

[@eddieelprimoflores5620]

Crazy how he still sounds the same. I remember stealing this cd from best buy back in the day.a decision ill never regret.badass fuckin band!🤘🏼

[@timothysnell934]

Saw these guys 15 years ago at lokoboozoka in fitchburg mass. What a great performance. And here i am turning 30 tomorrow and battling my alcoholic addiction. Now i trully understand

[@mrsunshinemoneymaker1770]

16 years ago This song changed my life thank you

[@mrsunshinemoneymaker1770]

Probably even later then that but I thank you

[@CyanVR17]

Still listening in 2021.

[@adanfiel4532]

Anyone listening to this beautiful Song in 2024

[@rafaelbwavel]

Thanks so much for all songs

[@duncanroot7571]

Sean, I just want to let you know you're the one who pulled me out of a deep dark depression with this song and with bottom of a bottle, man I owe you my life, this is literally how both my mom and dad live and I've done the exact opposite to be as successful as I'm trying to be/get. Thanks Man you're a blessing to all of us. Please keep doing what your ment to do in this life. Making music and filling the hearts everyone who feel alone in this cruel world

[@madeofsteel83]

Goosebumps.

[@bradhudnall3858]

🤘🏻 Great job... I love this

[@ryanmullins9546]

Great job on this acoustic stuff , love from Arkansas ❤️💪💪💪

[@NaomyGC]

Love the lyrics and this version too.

[@abdullahasif1889]

The dude is a beast

[@flamethrower40]

This takes me back. Amazing

[@seansolidmaine690]

Silhouettes above the cradle, hold me down They won't let me go the wrong way My mother taught me all the fables, told me how In the end all the sinners have to pay But... I don't wanna live like my mother I don't wanna let fear rule my life And I don't wanna live like my father I don't wanna give up before I die He worked so hard his bones are breaking He wore them down but long ago he lost the feeling His good intentions leave me shaking, show me how I don't ever want to end up like he did And... I don't wanna live like my mother I don't wanna let fear rule my life And I don't wanna live like my father I don't wanna give up before I die When I have kids I won't put any chains on their wrists, I won't I'll tell them this There's nothing in this world that you can't be If you want it enough And... I don't wanna live like my mother! I don't wanna let fear rule my life! And I don't wanna live like my father! I don't wanna give up before I die! I don't wanna live like my mother I don't wanna let fear rule my life And I don't wanna live like my father I don't wanna give up before I die

[@chriscruver9975]

seen these dudes at studio 7 in seattle back in the day it was dope. got on their bus to blaze some chronic with the boys before the show amazing night

[@518ADK]

This song got me through my teen years. ❤ edit: this album

[@user-dilsh]

Люблю этот альбом песню и группу соответственно Ну и как всегда Москва Россия любит вас и ждёт

[@MrAgnostic77]

Every song you play is a hit Sean! Much respect brother.

[@bloodysquirtz7052]

I love this song

[@insomnyteq]

Song still makes me cry. RiP M&D

[@moondreamerfairy]

This song breaks me in two.

[@tweaked24]

I remember the first part of this song being me in high school and now in 2020 im the 2nd half. Truly an amazing song I remember seeing you guys when I was 15

[@ashleysteffen6273]

Just finding this band.. Like literally 3 minutes ago and cannot agree with every person on here like WTF why is this band not HUGE? Amazing. Truly.

[@LadyDeath351]

I think this is a fantastic band. Great sound deep lyrics.

[@swim_ad]

There's nothing in this world that you can't be If you want it enough

[@618stunts]

One of my favorite bands

[@drc9374]

Still. Got. It. 🤟🤟

[@DavidPerez626]

You are an amazing musician. Thank you for sharing with us these acoustic version. Love it as much as I did way back when you first released it.

[@HankGrunge]

Such a good song