The Avett Brothers sing "Bella Donna"

[@joetech4507]

11 years later this video remains legendary.

[@RedClayRamble]

yep 🌞

[@Oneofthechose]

Every live Gleam performance will be in the years to come

[@richardhurley9885]

13 years total.. still legendary

[@clstile]

I use to sing this to my baby girl .. now she has a baby girl of her own .. time flies by so quickly. Music is a healer, and if you’re in a bad place right now, please know that you are loved and it will get better ..I promise you. I promise ..

[@EastCompassoKnivery]

My goodness that voice. Totally a surprise. It is as though someone mixes chocolate cake, a bar of gold, pure hopes and dreams, and small children's imaginations and stuck them in a blender then poured it down my ears!!

[@nakedpplinthestreet]

Older bands will forever be remembered and listened to due to their popularity, (because they wrote good music) for example The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Artists like the Avett Brothers will be remembered not because of their immense worldwide popularity like Lil Wayne, but for the amazing music they wrote and the souls they touched with love and honesty. What the Avett Brothers have to offer is so rare today. I hope everyone lives long enough to hear their music.

[@timothylewis2450]

❤️ What a wonderful comment and observation! I wholeheartedly agree!

[@skyfinger5750]

Still true

[@coreysullivan6843]

10 years ago. Fuck were all growing up and getting old. This is emotional for all kinds of reasons.

[@coreysullivan6843]

Need to stop listening to avett brothers when my life is ruined seems to come in cycles

[@MaximusR93]

Damn. Every time I’ve come back to this song over the years it makes me feel the same every time

[@ae86-fd3s]

Moi aussi elle me plonge dans une bulle

[@skatopolisii624]

idk if it's the lighting, the song, the camera angle, a combination or just the performance itself, but this shit is hauntingly good. always come back to it.

[@NodakBro]

It's all of the above ;)

[@Sundance94]

skatopolis II how you never see there eyes

[@MattTelepenko]

It’s just the witnessing of somebody putting their full heart and soul into a piece of music. Not only in the deep meaning of the lyrics they have written but performing the piece with so much of themselves that a listener feels impacted at a personal level. That’s what I think, anyways. Will forever be an Avett Brothers fan!

[@seabass3373]

I have only seen them like this in the video, but never again. For some reason, I could not tell them apart, most likely because of the beards. For me, this was like a performance from an alternate universe in a dark place that somehow appeared here; is it kind of hunting and good.

[@georgecalaba3148]

These boys are the real deal. I never tire of their work or experiencing them in concert. They inspire my spirit.

[@lovealways9745]

My friend showed this to me. He sang along and it was the most precious sound my ears have ever heard.

[@real_timeless]

That person has a crush on you just sayin.

[@davidluke4082]

@@real_timeless And she friend-zoned him :( Maybe.

[@real_timeless]

Could have been a him.

[@dluke7212]

Ah yes. Very true. Either way tho...

[@xXforgivemefatherXx]

Ah, this song is not long enough. I don't think it could ever be long enough.

[@wmarema93]

This album shows us how truly amazing and talented the Avett Brothers are. This live performance sounds almost exactly like the album version, which means they just sat down and recorded an album that is good. They just write good songs. They don't need a shit ton of effects or anything to help make them sound better. They already do.

[@gesmith98]

Moving sir...The Avett's are truly a magical band if you find them with someone you love, or at least introduce them to someone you love. No better music for layin around in a pile of love. We all miss someone brother, and somewhere, someone is missing you.

[@zozzle88]

I get a satisfying melancholy feeling in the pit of my chest when I listen to this song. The exact same feeling I get when I listen to Pretty Girl At The Airport. It's a beautiful thing, really.

[@brettjulian87]

Caleb Petersen this comment is great man (6 years later) - Pretty Girl At The Airport 😢

[@Optiman5000]

Still loving these guys! Thanks for all the years of music.

[@hogdgz]

Seth, you break my heart every time you open your mouth.

[@chefravinb1]

that slight pause. the silence speaks volumes

[@NorthWriter]

I think the sound quality is perfect. If you close your eyes and let yourself go for a minute, you almost feel like you're in the same room, and you don't want to talk for fear of disturbing the performance. So intimate and gentle. I hope my brother and I can make music like this some day.

[@seabass3373]

Hey! How's music going?

[@violetm8655]

I came here from a random gardening video and I'm glad I did 👌

[@jamespierse123]

To my fiancé who left. We found this band together, and listened to it with hands clasped and intertwined. I’m sorry I lost your love, but you haven’t lost mine. It’s been years and I still remember, if you see this it’s time to come home.

[@hokstad27]

Beautiful. 3:00 in the morning and this song let's me float away.

[@heathbrower1523]

Anyone else listen to this on repeat all day long?

[@cupcake2945]

Scott plays guitar like its a banjo, love it

[@everest_bound]

He's a picker at heart; I think he's best on a banjo

[@NicolasCurcioWriter]

my god. i am having the most stressful week in school/life and the avett brothers are helping immensely. just watching scott with his eyes closed playing guitar....ah...how did i only discover them last week.....

[@tomlamiam]

i saw these guys at hardly strictly bluegrass on a small side stage and was blown away. didnt know anything about bluegrass/folk/country music at the time.

[@aredubya320]

you can tell their hearts are put into their songs because they just close their eyes and play the guitar in this way that just sounds so sweet to the ears and the words and how they sing it, its so peaceful

[@MrScotty7100]

Sometimes a story is more than a story. The older I get the more I like new stories. Even if we have heard them before, it is really just about learning to tell it in a new way. Life is crazy, learning is fun. Keep on learning about life.

[@mma1st105]

My heart just broke all over again. The feelings from years ago just came flooding back. Good tune.

[@dlperry24]

These boys are two of the most poetic songwriters I've ever seen or heard. Truly, astonishing craftsmanship.

[@katiesword]

sometimes it surprises me how much they look alike. lovely version of this song. a nice little treat this morning for my baby and me.

[@ecftube]

I just moved to SC and have not had time for TV.......but I caught these guys on the David Letterman show and I am hooked.

[@Koensdus]

Screw the 11 people who disliked, the whole world should be 'liking' this, great music!

[@IISPLURAL]

they're so passionate, its unbelievable

[@joanwallace-hayes4337]

This song reminds my a trip to Sweden and met a wonderful man. Bella Donna is a beautiful songt

[@spacekimono]

always come back to this specific recording..

[@spacekimono]

Still do in 2022 too 💗

[@WHUFC71]

Wow...This must be what it's like to hear Angels sing...Amazing.

[@gregorystokes3106]

Still a gem

[@Ryan-lp7xt]

14 years later and I still come back to this. Much love

[@highhorse313]

Just beautiful, exquisite, maybe even sparkling.

[@AlejandroAdAstraPerAspera4evr]

Haven't watched this video in nearly 3 years. Overwhelmed with emotions and astonished at what's become of my wife and I. From bonding over the tenderness and vulnerability of this gorgeous song and vid to not speaking to each other in months yet still married so that she may have insurance. It's a mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad,mad, mad world. So love fiercely and take a moment to reflect on how good you have it because some day it can all be gone

[@kelsnsync]

The song is pretty simple, but I can't get enough of it. LOVE the Avett Brothers.

[@cstakolich]

I just saw them in Cleveland and as they started to play this song you could really strongly smell the rain about to come down. Just absolutely perfect and I think it's a moment I'll remember forever

[@megansuzannexoxo]

Did anyone honestly even watch the video? The music they make is so beautiful. This moved me to tears. Yes, his beard is quite fantastic. But this song is all that matters. It gives me strength to keep moving on. Listen to the music.

[@Grandninja69]

you know what i think makes them great is that they are just plain honest and i hope they never lose that

[@dylansontag6122]

When they look up at the end of the video I can feel them staring into my soul through the screen. I love the Avett Brothers.

[@1danomyte]

oh man. This wonderful girl told me to check these guys out. We are so new, but I feel just like like all these comments....33 on friday and now I feel 16 again. What a wonderful feeling....love is so...lovely.:)

[@leannafawn]

when i listen to this song i always feel i havent had enough if it.

[@welshman90]

donna, bella donna are you listening, were you ever really listening, like i want for you to listen now.....beautiful

[@tlh235]

it just seems that they really enjoy and respect each others lyrics.........love this band.

[@kailani1748]

My name is Donna and I love the Avett Brothers and their music! Thank you Scott & Seth & All!

[@tofty21]

real music. Brilliant. If you like these you will love Mumford and Sons!!

[@MayraAmaya2008]

I was # 1,195,000 AND #1,195,001...so nice, had to listen to it twice.

[@theblub4977]

this song is the personification of tears

[@SasaNW]

One of the most beautiful songs I've heard! BTW....Did anyone else notice this was shot the same day as th "Murder in the City" video?

[@douglaswegener6463]

Amazing 👏 Done so effortlessly and just a beautiful experience every time sending out good energy positive vibrations and a healing frequencies to all

[@paulmaynerich862]

I want to name my baby girl Bella Donna someday; just so I can show her this beautiful masterpeice.

[@6bagmix]

I can almost hear the family lessons .... I hear the years boys. Fell in love with my wife of 10 years to this specific video. Thank you both for that. Dem Avett boys down the street ain't so bad...... I swear

[@beingweeze]

I wish this song were longer because it is absolute perfection.

[@mrenata1987]

wow… watching this in 2023… I love you seth & scott

[@LakeJake]

Amazing. They were great at Bulldog Bash here at Mississippi State University. Glad I've been introduced to them.

[@fridayniteribs]

Why have I just discovered these guys? Am I living under a rock? tell me more!!!

[@coy.sellers]

Man, I haven't heard this song in Years... Still just as good as the first time I listened to it. I miss this Avett Brothers. Their new album is just not cutting it for me.

[@thraxx457]

I am sooo proud to be from carolina. so much undiscovered musical talent is just booming here in every musical genre. Carolinas where its at!

[@muffin6011]

i could listen to this song on replay for the rest of my life.

[@93z]

this is so gorgeous. the avett brothers are a raw kind of talent that isn't seen in a lot of musicians these days, I think.

[@KannBen]

I can't get enough of this song.

[@CAM-fr8zp]

Talk about being in the zone. This is beautiful

[@kafwon]

i revisit this song to remember that love is real and i would love for that special one to see me as i really would love for them to see me. beauty my friends, lets instill this in our lives always.

[@thereturnofdark]

I like this song. I was listening to it and I wrote the following; I think it's a poem... Title: Look Look pass the colors Look pass the brothers, the sisters Look pass one another If you do all these things then you will eventually see yourself.

[@zenlikethat]

Amazing Beards. Amazing tunes. I was sobbing my eyes out to the Gleam 2 on the highway surrounded by truckers the first time I ever listened to it.

[@tcaulley1]

I'm going to go to there concert in Kettering Ohio. Love there songs.

[@tcaulley1]

Greatest ever

[@danuggman]

+Terry Caulley you missed the '12 Kettering show?? Please watch it, you may not recognize the songs, but it was the most special show I've seen since my b-day in '02..

[@darrellbrock4788]

Such a simple video but so powerful.

[@nakedpplinthestreet]

I did! It was amazing. I saw them in Santa Barbara, CA but I want to see them somewhere in the south or just closer to their home, or at an outdoor venue during the day. I think they would be less tired, they didn't seem as good spirited as I've seen them on youtube when they play during the day and closer to home.

[@loganfritz8660]

@1:46 gives me chills. Shew, incredibly great musicians right here.

[@Radiantchild24]

this is the most beautiful, most meaningful, most relevant song I have ever heard.

[@kevt5374]

Amazing..........Love these guys. Brilliant songwriters. Pure class.

[@jamesrothwell7196]

you have no idea how much this song speaks to me

[@duckthurgood3651]

Can't get better than these two. :)

[@susanmorrissey]

I could just melt right into this song...beautiful. Soothing.

[@dwightforlife]

stumbled on this...wow. gives me shivers, makes me sad and really happy at the same time.

[@vulturized]

I know what you mean, I didn't first hear of these guys until about 5 months ago. They've built a huge fan base over the years but are now just breaking in to mainstream with the release of their latest album on Sept 29th "I and Love and You". They are also playing on Letterman on the 28th. I've got my DVR set!

[@EspeciallyxEmily]

Their style is beautiful. Their beards are amazing. Their music is amazing and chill-bump worthy. They are wonderful

[@usariemen]

This is the most beautiful song for a long time. Almost unreal to see it coming from those beards. They are two very talented guys.

[@jeffjeffuk]

Saw them 2 days ago, absolutely amazing. I am hooked.

[@countrybabe656]

3 Bella Donna One of my favorites from them! Can't wait until I can see them live sometime.

[@DaneoDaneo]

This is the most beautiful song i've ever heard in my life.

[@amberhaymans427]

This song is mesmerizing. ❤️❤️

[@tjamescee]

Awesome song. And this freaking thing is hard to find.

[@dandmpug]

I just love these guys. Gorgeous voices and breathtaking songs.

[@danthemantompkins]

every time i listen to the avett brothers, it fills up my heart almost to the top...then i ask myself what could possibly not be fulfilled by listening to their music. that is when i realize that the tiny gap inside is the fact that i'm not actually with them when they sing

[@melross1983]

OH! and my hubby would go crazy over the epic beard action!

[@skullkid112]

What could be more perfect than this moment

[@sidnomis1]

@jamespierse gave me chills. keep your head up, brother...

[@TheFulofMer]

perfect beard, perfect music, perfect voice.....must b the savior

[@mdbwoodworks]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard......Thank you!!!! Can't wait to see you guys in Memphis!!!

[@NovemberBlueGirl]

This song is so sweet and heartfelt. I love these guys!

[@MrJonnyamo]

One of the most beautiful songs I have heard! Just insane!

[@darrellbrock4788]

This one of my all time favorite Crackerfarm videos. They put this on Gleam 2 but this was originally a Timothy Seth Avett as Darling song. I love those 3 albums Seth made, The Mourning Silver Bell is my favorite. Wish he'd make another.

[@banjobandit3270]

He has been working on another. Who knows when it will be released though. He has so many side projects

[@darrellbrock4788]

I've been hearing that for how many years now? It would be awesome though, wouldn't it?

[@banjobandit3270]

Hey it's out now! :)

[@darrellbrock4788]

Awesome, isn't it.

[@leannafawn]

gives me goose bumps, thats how i know its good

[@bigbenjiman]

this never gets old

[@bellaharo]

this is really beautiful. truly.