Sufjan Stevens - For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti (Live in Edinburgh)

2015-08-30, Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland
Video: Sony a6000 + Nikon 100mm f/2.8 Series E
Audio: Audio: CA-11 (Cards), STC-9000, Zoom H1

[@belindaguevarra9634]

Every live song he plays it's like: Steven: *Says something completely bananas about his childhood that may or may not be true* "Anyway, here's a song that has absolutely nothing to do with that."

[@jakkonu5746]

How can someone, with a deep voice like that, sing so high and light. Lovely and absolutely amazing.

[@flyntcoal4608]

He uses a lot of breath when he sings but all the notes are comfortably within a baritone range, he rarely goes above an E4 with his chest voice

[@shivtim]

It’s a bisexual superpower

[@nary8261]

​@@shivtimFacts haha

[@mirandamcclain6820]

Yeah his music is good but have you seen his arms

[@christmasunicorn.]

you get it!

[@whirlwigs]

and chest as well

[@lcs-1]

why does he look like a dom top but acts and sings like a bottom

[@man.6618]

@@lcs-1 what a weird fucking thing to say about someone u dont know

[@sufjan4496]

@@lcs-1 vers

[@rodrigosalad]

Sufjan is such a beautiful human being, God bless his soul. Hes just so honest... gosh

[@beanacomputer]

Dude not cool lumping him in with us hamburger fleshsacks

[@avery-james]

I’ve thought it was “WINDOWS in paradise” for the past decade until he said the title

[@Rairun1]

I blame that one mistagged mp3 file on Soulseek circa 2004, lol

[@jakemiiller7857]

I just realized that too... wow also been around a decade I thought that too

[@justinmorris2740]

Chills. I took my 8 year old daughter to see him as her first show. He was incredible.

[@maririnboo]

i am actually so in love with this man it's insane

[@elleegoesfar]

Same

[@missg5893]

I'm not crying in the library, you are.

[@bargwahn89]

Made me laugh

[@TurkishiOSGaming]

yeah me too

[@colejames423]

No, I'm crying in the bathroom

[@dylanc.1689]

hahaha i love this

[@adrianbonnet.674]

@@colejames423 Hahaha

[@Falconlibrary]

You could practice for 1000 years and not be *this* good. Being this good is a gift.

[@regzzuse280]

I agree, reminds me so much of Elliott Smith.

[@beanacomputer]

I don't think you can call being a god, "a gift" lol

[@kalloyd05]

Chills! Love how the song names are like novella titles. Glad these people were born and decided to create music. Human beings can be so awesome.

[@elliotbjorksdottir2878]

This version is just AMAZING, I got goose bumps all over the place

[@gaiabedini5309]

I am here for the 1000th time and still can’t get over how good this live is

[@martinoheat1712]

yeah I love the live band accompanying him!

[@Gugah2006]

wish I had seen this live tbh

[@krysmunnings2373]

Wish he'd re-record this version. It's simply magic.

[@StopSelfDoubting]

His voice takes me places mentally. What a gift he has 😊👍🏽

[@garrisondyer]

What an amazing rendition of one of my favorite Sufjan songs. As a Michigander myself with ties to both Paradise and Ypsilanti, I love this so much.

[@S0phie92]

oh my god, this is better quality than what I could see with my eyes irl.

[@Hayd3nap]

this is fucking beautiful im in tears

[@NewWaveFilms]

Great drums, great slide guitar, this version rules!!!!

[@jasonryper2840]

His lyrics , his stories , what a musician , saw him live once and what a 2 hour stretch that was . Everyone was so respectful and calm and just enjoyed the music .

[@forestrot666]

I would give my right kneecap to see him play this song,as well as just see him,live...

[@clara-nt9rx]

You can do that for like 50 bucks

[@shivtim]

That can be arranged

[@colejames423]

If you just want the song (because you're returning for your 1,232nd view): 1:36

[@yondaime7153]

ahah thanks! :)

[@beanacomputer]

Why would I ever want to skip the story of Jimmy John, you monster

[@johan8johan8]

Best version of this song, no doubt!

[@josephsmeall4745]

Eventually Celtic Woman is going to get their hands on one of these Sufjan ballads.

[@aminsiagian364]

His arms, his smile, his voice, please do "something" to me, please..

[@shivtim]

Like paint your kitchen, or help you with your 401K?

[@taka-taktak]

It must be so awesome to know a person like him! I love his music.

[@iamthebyron]

Still think this might be his most beautiful song. I need to get a banjo just so I can learn this one. Thanks for posting!

[@dorothygears1349]

Enchanting, the melody lingered with me for days!

[@dianesoleilll]

This live version is so much better than the original thank you so much for this amazing quality !!!!

[@BronPedullaSmith]

This is insane. Thank you so much for taking these high quality videos. This is one of my favorite songs of his and what I loved about the recording was how minamalist it was with the banjo but I absolutely love what they did with the live version to spice it up.

[@fernereri726]

This performance was so much better than I had anticipated

[@Kevinmulhalljr]

Very cool version, great upload

[@max_mittler]

chills when he started singing and chills again when the band came in

[@coles7811]

Oh wow, this is somehow more beautiful than the recorded version

[@deborahshort7596]

One of the most beautiful songs ever

[@capricorncreature5809]

God I love him. The only song that makes me cry

[@owenfarmer5441]

to see this live version officially released on streaming services would be amazing! I love the original, but this version has so much energy, especially during the chorus!

[@nirosha96]

m-morning

[@talesc.6406]

1:59

[@beanacomputer]

Sufjan is my personal lord and savior.

[@nhh49]

Such a good version of this song. What a talent!

[@hannahzwic5975]

What a beautiful human.

[@user-hl5ze3cp1w]

beautiful perfection oh god...

[@anythingandeverythingwithjp]

this was on the ideal home soundtrack, love this song

[@samhenry250]

This song is beautiful.

[@PICOIncorp]

Stunning arrangements...what a sound.

[@bvespertine]

Much better than the album version, which I feel drags. Breathes a whole new life unto the song.

[@SummerSweeSingh]

This is just so beautiful, thank you for uploading

[@kvoc]

So happy your recorded and posted this. Thank you!

[@enricobusetto722]

after a bad day this song gives you peace

[@bindestreck]

best between songs talk ever! and that slide thing........

[@mikebatie]

I love this song, thanks for sharing!

[@evs1360]

thanks for posting this

[@PurpleRupee]

this banter bring tears. too sweet

[@a.ellstrom]

this is so good! #myfavouritesong

[@kdrxz5188]

He´s crying?? His eyes are shining! :3 Is cute!! ;3

[@hfcrod]

I fell in love with that voice

[@19gummi84]

I'm shook.❤

[@gaiabedini5309]

my heart just broke

[@walternapier2801]

thank you for taking this video

[@laxlvrfx]

Wear your love like heaven .

[@silverandorsen1423]

OH MY STARS

[@JanessaTran]

honestly.. yay

[@evs1360]

This is better than the studio version. Damn!

[@optikleriunutmusum]

alive and well...

[@infraherald7449]

dearest

[@LaithFGC]

When he pinches near the armpits of his shirt to show his arms off more yes daddy

[@wymanrembert2751]

Just heard this song in a movie and had to find it here on KZbin. This is the 3rd or fourth version of it in a row I've listened to now. Trying to learn the lyrics. Yes, I know, there is a vid w the lyrics listed in the comments. Watched that before this one. But I like the different live versions. Listened to this at regular speed a couple of times. Then at 1.25x speed, then 1.5x speed, then 2x speed. Then back down the ladder to regular 1x speed. On this kind of slow but still cool version w the drums it all sounds good, but in different ways. Try it and see what you think.

[@opame1560]

Wyman Rembert what was the film

[@Ambitiousavocado]

♡

[@louischiasson8522]

that beat tho

[@tokidokidori]

those arms

[@JanessaTran]

how in the heck

[@cherryblue7679]

his arms 😫

[@max_mittler]

even if i come back, even if i die, is there some idea to replace my life?

[@jackslater7070]

How does he even know about parasdise? I don't think I'll ever understand how he knows the deep woods so well...

[@drewbocop]

every video i watch his hat gets more fucked up

[@judexile]

gay lil man ily :(