The Staves - Icarus (Ft. Keaton Henson)

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On August 9th 2012 The Staves went into State of the Ark studios in Richmond to record this version of Icarus with Keaton Henson.
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[@kimberlyly785]

Ideas hang before me Oh, but a breath away They flicker into being And then begin to fade And when I'm tired of sitting I drag my bones to bed And when I'm tired of sleeping I think of them instead They're only words Don't have to shout to be heard I have not seen the light, for days Like icarus before me These wings are not my own And I am soaring skyward Just to tumble home Moment has gone I'm not the best at moving on Nothing to say, no one would listen anyway Anyway I have not seen the light, for days Ooooo... I have not seen the light, for days I have not seen the light, for days And nights, for days

[@misslekkerpuh]

jesus and three angels

[@christinalively8292]

I was watching a video tonight and saw the music was by the Staves! I have been trying to remember the name of this band for years! So excited to find them again.

[@takiatanjum4435]

I still come back to this song after 7 years of having found this masterpiece. I miss Keaton and The Staves from that time. I miss being invested in your art, your pain and laughter. 🤍

[@gmoneydumbsteppaz]

I can never get enough of this version of this song....Keatons voice just works so well for this one. You three ladies are incredible...and gorgeous

[@cellamondegrine8009]

This song is fragile and beautiful, like a broken butterfly.

[@sarahdpedra]

I found this music years ago in tumblr, I was a different person back then. But I still came here often to hear this masterpiece. And it still calm my mind and heart. Thank you.

[@cherryb.9510]

i could cradle in this song's soft embrace for eternity...

[@randominity15]

Saw The Staves when they opened for the Civil Wars. This song pretty much embedded itself in my soul.

[@WrightMusicManagementNE]

truly one of the most beautiful things Ive heard in a long time!

[@triciaviveros]

my two favorite bands/artists. together. one song. perfect.

[@freigz]

This video is so beautifully done. Love the look they give each other at the end, like they know they've just shared in something special

[@khatomacharashvili5038]

I miss them together

[@ThePenderi]

You think you know how lovely it will be from the fella's voice at the start. Wait until the harmonies hit. Beautiful. And damn clever.

[@paulgarrod1066]

simply sublime

[@nickyforsythe]

Just when you think The Staves can't get any better. This is beautiful!

[@gmoneydumbsteppaz]

My fab version of this song, Keaton accompanies very well.

[@calebmontgomery3557]

they should make an entire album together!

[@peleul]

This was simply magical...

[@desireehardin1728]

This is so Fleet Foxes!!! I am so happy I found this!

[@fauxdesire1]

Oh Keaton how you bring me to tears

[@LydiaBland]

Best collaboration possible.

[@PuzzuledPanda]

My absolute favorite as well, it really makes it sound so much deeper

[@DamageControlled]

heavenly voices oh my god

[@jonnybeckett]

This is music at it's very best. Absolutely beautiful.

[@BingBangBooKangarooStudios]

綺麗💐

[@EminemLoverr5]

all my favourites singing together

[@Rebrose1994]

This song is gorgeous, I love it

[@ChristopherWoods]

The raw studio session video satisfies the audio engineer in me; the music satisfies my soul. This is good work.

[@juergendoenges7443]

One of the best Staves Songs ever, unfortunatelly not much known to the world. I am completely confused about that !

[@stareandfade]

KEATON AND THE STAVES TOGETHER D:

[@NinjaR1994]

I never knew such a thing happened D: it's awesome o..o

[@Millsl]

I JUST FOUND OUT THIS HAPPENED. OMG

[@Chewbroccolii]

I LOVE IT HAHA

[@hannahbraid02]

What an absolute beaut.

[@mermaidhawk]

I miss Fleet Foxes but this makes up for it . Wow, imagine them all together .Oh my .

[@nikolasmarques5619]

OMG girls, your're so awesome! I'm addicted to your songs!

[@ColemanSlawski]

Crazy how popular The Staves have become without a debut album released yet, all well deserved. Can't wait to see yous supporting Bon Iver :D

[@paulomartelinho]

amo the Staves

[@raphaelaoliveira8500]

I can't get enough of this. So beautiful.

[@FloTiley]

I want to like this a billion times.

[@leehuff2533]

Dig this one too! Very nice

[@oweiser]

Always come back to this one…magic 💜❤️💜

[@RegenRowan]

on infinite repeat.. (seriously, listened to it last night at least 10 times in a row, turned on the computer this morning and I'm still nog sick of it.)

[@dajakel5]

I heard the group at the back of two in the morning on bbc2 i thought the staves were pure brilliantxxjxx keep up with the good work

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I've seen so many young people around the scene trying to be teenagers in 1967 and failing miserably, so its winderfully nice to find some people who really have 'it'. Really nice - I got to this video from a post on GearSlutz talking about recording preamps of all things - serendipity! :o)

[@mickyh93]

accidently had keaton henson's you don't know how lucky you are playing at just the right time to actually blend perfectly to this!

[@luanaap.bispodesousa1424]

Amazing!!!

[@hannahboyle4427]

this gives me ultimate chills.

[@fauxdesire1]

that sounds too amazing for words

[@nimrodkeinan5658]

so butifull!

[@vintageartbeats]

and it just gets better all the time.......

[@littlemissunshine306]

Omg this is beautiful. 10/10 would recommend

[@jmocan]

so excited for the album.

[@pbroucek]

simply put. . .perfection!

[@dubbbsteeeppp]

Wow that was just perfect words really can't describe that

[@andymitchellmusic]

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you

[@AntiguanChocoL8]

This is my new favorite band!!!

[@Semmaatje]

I absolutely love this song ♥

[@beth9603]

Not sure if it's because I'm already feeling fragile, but this brought a tear to my eye :')

[@snowflakezland136]

i'm so in love with this song wooooo!!

[@ennih6326]

SO UM I JUST FOUND THIS AND I CHOKED ON CHOCOLATE BECAUSE OF, WELL, YOU KNOW, KEATON AND THE STAVES TOGETHER

[@Joebingley15]

I heard this on soundcloud first but the video makes it so much better.

[@clauquirogaquezada]

this is real music.

[@reneesc52]

I adore all of your work. Beautiful. Thank you xx

[@warmbeveridge]

Cor what a beauty!!! LOVE THIS. Please can we have it?????

[@teletomSWGC]

This is the only song that can actually make the speakers of a Mac sound good.

[@1sarahoswald]

i wish i could "love" this, it doesn't feel right only clicking the "like" button. :) it's just wonderful

[@mariaisabelcasso6309]

just... love it... thsi is absolutely amazing

[@Rumour49]

Beautiful work!!!!!!Thank you,I am an artist myself but having serious doubts and as artists you will understand how it feels,along with pain in the past of life, I feel like nothing.You guys helped my soul .Thank you.I found when enquiring about the pre amp you used .Anologue addicts

[@HeyTinaaaa]

I'm in love!

[@TheSonsOfTheHopeful]

still the most beautiful thing

[@gibsonsggirl2008]

goosebumps...

[@clockworkowlstudio]

Very lovely ladies and gentleman.

[@ursulatraynor]

looking forward to Village Underground! Wish it was tonight :)

[@nottybratz0307]

both are my fav :')

[@davethetackle]

Wonderful.....

[@Dialcory17]

That's was awesome! Loved it.

[@ursulatraynor]

glorious!

[@lisamiroh]

So beautiful ^ ^

[@rawdealdog]

some serious recording values well justified

[@glorianrb]

esta música es perfecta!!!!!!!!!!

[@PuzzuledPanda]

I agree 100%!!!!!

[@Marty_McFly_86]

I cry.

[@GabMerodio]

Belleza (:

[@hellkitty4456]

Brilliant

[@Luizwe100]

heaven

[@PuzzuledPanda]

heck yeah

[@1sarahoswald]

:) so wonderful

[@bomzkaiyoy]

amazing !!!

[@dontworrybehappylife]

LOVELOVELOVE

[@melcosta92]

Don't think so... but they are definitely angels!

[@ImprovingSlowly]

I love this man, and these girls are a recent infatuation. But by golly my pants and spine shiver when it starts.

[@RobinHarling]

OOOHH THEY SHOULD MAKE A WHOLE ALBUM TOGETHER AMIRIGHT?

[@EltonShera]

i love you jessica staveley...!

[@iceandsteamproductions9511]

omg i just died

[@bobrock23]

very nice :)

[@marcomariona6873]

Meli i love you jaja ❤

[@MohamedMagdi790]

on jesse's blog on Mt. Desolation's website, which is off now :)

[@SkenkBeg]

i literally just combusted

[@pentest]

There's something touching about the singers in this video unafraid to show that they're having a cigarette.

[@Elleira92]

wowsies...

[@TheDaisiestTulip]

"beautiful",that's the word....