Ed Sheeran - "Grade 8" Live at SXSW 2012

[@songkick]

Who else is loving Ed's 'Afterglow' song?? EdSheeran.lnk.to/Afterglow

[@Shendowa]

I'm gonna go with my gut on this one, and say that this is my all-time favorite Ed Sheeran song. Geez, maybe it's because of that addictive looper that causes me to listen to this one on loop. Nah, it's because I'm a guitar guy and the guitar and beatboxing has me groovin' 24/7

[@beth68911]

this is one of the most talented musicians on the planet going to see him in november, can't wait!

[@misiacik414]

i'm so speechless when I see him performing live..gosh..just a truly talent! x

[@TheForeverPink07]

If you've ever been to one of his concerts, he tells the crowd to be quiet or sing along whilst he sings and not scream

[@lucasferes3519]

Good to know, he is coming to my city this month. I don't even know how to scream tho, but ppl in Brazil usually screams a lot in live performances.

[@iamiupa]

He literally screams sometimes "Scream it out guys"... Guess he's changed in 5 years?

[@juliatomlinson98]

I've been to 2 of his concerts and at many songs he tells the crowd to be silent to improve the effect of the song and we respect him by just listening but during other songs he said we can go crazy, we're just listening to what he tells us

[@Mihaylova2]

he's amazing, the music lives in him

[@xKaddyx_]

I actually love this. Everyone is appreciating the beautiful music. They're staying silent so they can actually hear the music and enjoy the moment. I'd rather this over other concerts where everyone's screaming and fangirling so hard you can barely hear the singing.

[@cmochrie]

Saw Ed last night i can tell you i was definitely not silent when this song came on. Nothing quite like singing along with your fave artist with 11999 other people!

[@lunovere]

The crowd isn't going crazy because their hypnotized by his music and don't wanna interrupt him. ^w^

[@BlueTopazDecemberBay]

I think Ed is so freaking awesome and beautiful. I don't think his music is the only thing that makes him beautiful, I think he's beautiful period. His look and music reels you in so unique and so deep, it touches your heart just listening to his music, I love every song on + , There is not one song by him that I do not love by him, I've recently become a fan, when I find someone I listen to everything, , it doesn't matter. I love Ed Sheeran , Why? There is no one like him, EVER

[@anastasiabornstein]

his voice's adorable. my fave song from the album.want to see him so much...

[@KevLouiKing]

Really thankful to have met him on the street in Austin on his way to a performance. Awesome dude.

[@NatxHU4L]

It's 2:45am... Instead of finishing my hw I'm listening to this musical genius!

[@deidaraakun]

his voice is so beautiful. can make my horrible day turn amazing in a second.

[@tysonbradsworth444]

There Just Letting A Musical Genius Do What he Does Best. I Just Sit There In Amazment. And Im Hard To Keep Quiet. Wow What A Artist.

[@jacaria21]

Yeah, I'd say Perfection is the best word to describe Ed.

[@clara85340]

he seems so overwhelmed .. love him

[@scottyblack2890]

Seriously that crowd is either in awe or just super lame! Then again, lots of people don't care about artists they've never heard of. I bet that serious dude in the front is a huge fan now that he's famous LOL

[@almaybarry]

Ed Sheeran, your music makes babies! Amazing!!

[@stamaxo]

The crowd is respecting him and letting him perform...

[@fishfrogbean]

Yeah I love Ed because his songs are amazing and so is his voice. Pure talent, people definitely don't like him just because of one direction

[@littleliondog]

This is so good! I really want to see him live.

[@TeamAlphaPanda]

Loving the live loop

[@17yvette04]

I;ve been to Ed's gig and he asks for silence while he is performing, there are song he asks you to be part but he doesnt like it when you sing along and we didnt it was so so amazing abd the sing along parts are fucking amazing he is a born entertainer

[@DriftwoodStudios98]

its a loop station, so it loops the sounds he makes. when he presses down it records the sound and when its released plays it over and over again

[@maddiesmith5745]

thats why i love his concerts

[@LilJo94]

Indeed they do! I used to watch on a regular basis after school :L

[@JMBelief1]

It's something to do with the mics and the recording, they didn't bring out the sound of the crowd so we can hear the music better

[@Lissapizza96]

*ovaries burst* ooooh ed

[@AmandineJcn]

Just the best !

[@tanusreesen9952]

My ginger teddy bear!

[@stephaniemayberry9666]

Even better live!

[@jsr9422]

To everyone saying the crowd doesn't think this is a good performance because they aren't screaming, you are wrong. Quite the opposite. I think when a crowd is silent they are totally captivated by the artist and showing total respect. Anyone who screams and yells during a performance is being disrespectful and showing plain stupidity. I'm sure Ed would agree. How can you enjoy the show when you are screaming? But thats just teenage girls for you..

[@JessieBee94]

It was a great show. They need to start playing reruns, cause I miss it.

[@LilJo94]

Love it! and what's even more brilliant is that it's this song. I think I've heard everything else on the album live so this is a refreshing and very interesting change! XD #GottaLoveEdSheeram

[@DomoHippie143]

I couldn't contain myself at a Ed Sheeran concert lol.. He's so talented! He sounds better then the recording :)

[@AnneHarte98]

Don't care why they are silent I just like the song.

[@mchiara97]

:D yeah and I think 100.000 worlds are not enough to describe him

[@chesleycareystar]

His arms are naked..

[@denisehiltebrand7362]

virgin arm hahah :D so in love the tattoos he has now

[@KimballTho]

No tattoos, haha... I was wondering why I was staring at his arms. I thought it was because there wasn't any hair on them. They looked weird somehow.

[@francis_guitar]

realized that too wahahah

[@Melaniesaba_]

20 november ed in the netherlands ! i'll be there

[@TolentinoE3]

If I was in the crowd id probably stand and stare in awe as well

[@ayshabubblegum]

Oh how I love that rainbow :')) x

[@TheLittleBlackStar17]

Just... amazing! 💗

[@hourly8623]

My mind is a warrior, My heart is a foreigner, My eyes are the colour of red like a sunset, I'll never keep it bottled up And left to the hands of the coroner, Be a true heart not a follower, We're not done yet. And I see it in your movements tonight, If we should ever do this right, I'm never gonna let you down, Oh I'll never let you down, Now keep it on the down low And I'll keep you around so I'll know That I'll never let you down, I'll never let you down. You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way, I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down, Now you're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way, I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down, Now, my eyes are a river filler, This drink is a liver killer, My chest is a pillow for your weary head to lay to rest again, Your body is my ballpoint pen And your mind is my new best friend, Your eyes are the mirror to take me to the edge again, Now I see it in your movements tonight, If we should ever do this right, I'm never gonna let you down, Oh I'll never let you down, We'll keep it on the down low And I'll keep you around so I'll know That I'll never let you down, I'll never let you down, You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way, I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down, You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way, I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down, Hold my heart to stop me bleeding now, now, now, and I'll never let you down [x4] 'Cause You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way, I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down, You're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8 but I've never felt this way, I'll pick your feet up off of the ground and never ever let you down,

[@CLPCharlie18]

Also i saw Ed Sheeran live in October and on a few of his songs he specifically tells the crowd to be silent

[@jesseylee6036]

i love this song!! love you ed!:)

[@sarahcalderon1739]

i love him HE'S SO CUTE !!!!

[@FrankieeGrace99]

He's always ganna be my number one ;)

[@theguyabovemeisanob]

anyone who has disliked this obviously hasent seen 'gingers have souls'.

[@ashyoushahi]

the whole line is "you're strumming on my heart strings like you were a grade 8" it means that his heart is like a guitar and the girl is strumming it like she is in grade 8 and has never handled a guitar before...........simple :)

[@darthdanielleable]

This is soooo much better than the one on.the album :(

[@coollot99]

love yooouuu ed!

[@lucasferes3519]

Oh no tattoos back then! I hope he plays songs from Plus, including this one. His concert is in less than a month from now in my city, cant wait.

[@LilJo94]

OMG I love that show! I used to watch it all the time when it used to come on ABC Kids :L

[@whizzwhizzx3]

He tells the audience to be quiet whilst he'd playing.

[@alliebaker518]

O myyyyy Goddd , LOVERRR.♥

[@sophiasuarez8138]

Ed has true talent,

[@gigidiniz2009]

I watch this video everyday...

[@HarryPotterFreakLena]

saw him live at an exclusive gig with only 99 other persons :))

[@miley1d]

ok he may not be the prritiest person in the world,he may not have the best voice i have ever heard in my life,but his songs are above perfectio.they show the perfect human being he is.and that why am a sheerio.and that's why i'd married hhim right away

[@StyleSophie]

my favourite songggg! i love ed! why isnt the crowd going crazy? maaan people these days dont know real music :/

[@ankarskioldc]

That is absolutely true, but he doesn't want the crowd to scream when he is recording the loop. Otherwise the loop would just consist of screaming people insted of Ed's awesome voice.

[@sammielau5918]

its called the ed rainbow. that should be trended on twitter #theedrainbow

[@pianoanonymous]

I just love him kay.

[@stevend5655]

awesome !!!!!

[@TheCierraWells]

.. A beautiful rainbow..

[@stephaniepalmer692]

I love his gym boots!

[@samanthavanalen6041]

Stephanie Palmer I know right!!! In 2017, or now, he wears Nikes.

[@foREVerA7Xcovers]

you 4 dislikers are innocent! ed is amazing! :)

[@BOOKSMARTY6]

No They Are Showing Respect and enjoying his music. Read the top comments

[@Berrytah]

It's respect to the awesome ginger ^^

[@mewsjanjira7074]

GR8😙👍👌👍🤗

[@Melaniesaba_]

ilovehim soo mucch 20 november ised in the netherlands and i'm there yeaa

[@jacaria21]

Ahh, glad to know I'm not alone. :D

[@morgzfan124]

I am big fan

[@noorsilver7945]

speechless *o*

[@flowerssmellgoodful]

if i was there i would be crying ohmygod

[@JoshuaMacNeilJohnson]

I forget how short he is untill i see the full body shots and im like "whoa! forgot he was short"

[@samanthavanalen6041]

JoshuaMacNeilJohnson hes not that short. Look at him in 2017

[@jordan1lover]

amazing ed we love u .. arab fans from dubai come here plz

[@simplechordsmusic]

Both were wrong! The RC-30 (red pedal) loops both (vocals and guitar). The white pedal is a simple TU chromatic tuner from boss!

[@Paul.Morgan]

No...Grade 8 is the top grade for a music student on a scale of 1-8 so she would be an expert strummer.

[@fabulouslovelaugh]

AGREED

[@guevaracar]

at LA Zona Rosaaaaaaa!

[@JaquelineMoreirajaquepedia]

Old Nigel...

[@Bak3dB3an]

The reader of this comment: Listen to a few tracks from Dub FX and tell me who's better. I can't decide.

[@vanillaluvvy24]

The reasons ed sheeran consists mostly of girls is because they probably like one direction. ed is really close with the band and whatever 1D likes, directioners like them too. I think if ed wasn't connected with the boys, he'd have a more diversed fan base. because honestly, his music is so deep and the teenage girls dont really understand what its really all about.

[@maryhay2398]

True

[@JessieBee94]

That's what I thought. and The Wild Thornberry's popped into my head. lol

[@Onlythesassiest]

because they wanna hear him.

[@nevtvuk]

Ed doesn't like his fans to scream much otherwise no one would be truly appreciating his mucic

[@mirolan6224]

OMG AM GOING TO GRADE 8 ISH ME LUCK

[@Shendowa]

I'm a senior in high school and I've been there. How's 8th grade going?

[@PBODYMLI]

Don't get me wrong, I love Ed but can some explain the meaning of "like you were a grade 8"... maybe it's just a UK thing or I am just missing it.

[@meowy4]

I found him via The A Team on the radio, and deviantART. > w < Yay the internet! .....I don't even listen to One Direction.....

[@marelbijveld]

He had. The little cat paw on his arm :)

[@XxFantasyIs4EverxX]

at least one guy screamed

[@danielmurphy941]

its ed sheeran. why isnt the crowed going crazy :O

[@TeaganSquarepants]

whats up with the crowd ahahaha, EDDDYY

[@MikaMouse15]

@1:57 let Eddie's makeout sesh with the mic begin! ^_^

[@lauraschouten161]

Amazing! But it seems like crowd doesn't agree unfortunately

[@EZest89]

It's August Rush all grown up! lol