The Tallest Man On Earth - The Wild Hunt (Live)

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Video interview with the Swedish folk singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man On Earth. FaceCulture spoke to Mattson about his previous album Shallow Grave, his new album The Wild Hunt, his development, touring with Bon Iver, Lyrics, Bob Dylan, other folk musicians, his first folk record, recording process, writing process, his musical youth, one finger chords, the story behind Kids On The Run, his voice, the audience, Paul Simon, his upcoming tour in America, and more. Mattson also performs the song The Wild Hunt live.

[@nkaraffa6657]

I saw this man live. It was the most religious experience I have ever had.

[@Tiago-lw5bv]

same

[@scottstevens3213]

an authentic musician just floors you when you see one, he is certainly one of those, fantastic.

[@noahmcdx1]

Just amazing. Easily the most underrated musician of our generation.

[@ichwilldasvideo3]

no, Coldplay

[@james-en8yn]

ichwilldasvideo3 go away

[@cheeserules5419]

"And I plan to be forgotten when I'm gone." Not if you keep making music like this!

[@AndrewGMusician]

God damn this song never gets old. It transports me to a wind swept Montana valley about 10000 years ago. “I plan to be forgotten when I’m gone”.

[@ozymandiaskingofkings5685]

He's my new favorite artist. I've been listening to him obsessively since I first heard him a week ago

[@welltoucansamatthatgame]

Same here.

[@adammilligan5047]

Man its a shame you didnt discover him sooner! :P

[@matthewpower4282]

This is probably my favorite song by him and one of my all time favorites. It's so calm. It makes me think about farms and quiet rivers and nature. I also really like the tuning in this recording. It sounds a bit happier

[@baronvonbunghole]

I was in high-school the first time I saw this, 13 plus years later I just happened to come back to this video. Excellent performance.

[@MedbOD]

I had the pleasure of seeing The Tallest Man On Earth playing live on Thursday past. For at least 2 hours he put his heart and soul into everything that he played, and I can honestly say that I have never seen a musician get into the music so much. It was so evident by his behaviour that he loves what he does and that he was born to make beautiful music. For someone to describe Kristian Mattson as 'mediocre' is quite laughable really. He is so much more than that. His music changed my life.

[@bobbybonillapayday]

Isn't it ironic, many of those who plan to be forgotten are forever remembered?

[@DavidFregoli]

"What you feel in the presence of a thing you admire is just one word--'Yes.' The affirmation, the acceptance, the sign of admittance. And that 'Yes' is more than an answer to one thing, it's a kind of 'Amen' to life, to the earth that holds this thing, to the thought that created it, to yourself for being able to see it."

[@LukeJesu]

Thanks Jools Holland for introducing me to this really awesome artist.

[@BrettBonchi]

I remember discovering this guy through this video a couple years ago and i remember playing this video over and over again and falling in love with it. Kristian Matsson is so freaking under rated man, he deserves so much more recognition then he gets.

[@cloroxbleach7715]

OH MY WORD I WANT TO DIE TO THIS SONG

[@pfscanna]

He's a great guitar player, even his strumming is impressive. Pick always seems to be on the strings

[@andycopland3179]

Paul Scannapieco now you've pointed that out I'm thinking overly about out. You're right, his hand is like elastic with the pick always on the strings. I'm much more stiff when playing.

[@alexfields8785]

I'm pretty stiff when he's playing... XD

[@Colin-kh6kp]

He has a lot of good finger style stuff too.

[@aaiieenn]

This man is awesome. One of the best acoustic album i've ever listened to.

[@1jackct]

it pains me that it took me this long to find this guy he has a natural brilliance to him that doesn't come around too often

[@EGeasy]

This is sensational. The best music i've heard this year.

[@akk4lifex2yo]

the world needs more artists like this. artists that are truly revolutionizing music.

[@cynoodles]

*normal voice* "This is the wild hunt" *starts playing guitar* SONG VOICE ACTIVATE

[@PSR1791]

His voice, his musical genius just leaves me in awe after every song. Great artist. I wish you nothing but success and I'm sorry but you will never be forgotten after music like this.

[@DrR0cks0]

It's like they combined two of my favorite people. Bob Dylan's everything, with Nate Marquardt's face. Fantastic guitar melodies, singing and, lyrics. This man is a monster.

[@thecelticmessiah]

He is so incredibly talented. It's breathtaking that music this classic, this timeless, this beautiful, is being made right now.

[@jeezlaweez]

I've been listening for years now & it does not get old! cheers 🍺

[@vodar1114]

I can't even begin to describe how emotional this song and this performance makes me

[@Vinc90]

Everyday I´m suprised again how amazing this guy is. The voice, the guitar playing, the lyrics, the performance. Simply makes your heart sing!

[@briteshoes]

I have been listening to his music for a couple years, this is the first time iv seen him, I expected a much older man...love this mans music..brings out the sun even on gloomy days

[@Minnesnowta221]

yes, yes you do. he is so energetic, his voice fills the room. he's a great entertainer and musician. i'am proud to say that I've seen the tallest man on earth live.

[@KitsuneWoman]

Astonishingly beautiful song. I have listened to this SO many times and I still can't come up with an eloquent way to describe what it means to me as I listen. For me, it is perfection.

[@TheTelevisionRobot]

i will never forget how much emotion he puts into his songs

[@paturpatur222]

amazing. - greetings from the faroe islands

[@alvaisdashit]

i feel proud of being swedish when i hear people like him! i watched him when he performed at a small café before he was discovered! and i was like "ok, he WILL become famous!"

[@paigeypoo380]

this is my favourite song, and has been for a while. i dont think anyone can make a better song than this :)

[@brianleal89]

He's amazing! Seen him live twice and he's just perfect.

[@hdsellars]

keep this kind of music up and you'll never be forgotten when you're gone

[@MonaLisaTime]

Simply brilliant!

[@TheLostFive]

What a passion, and what a voice!! Great!!

[@lndnsky]

I've just stumbled upon this and its amazing!

[@TheGFBTV]

Every time I have listened to King Of Spain since reading your comment I have pictured Kristian on a horse singing the song and said vision has basically improved the song, the artist and horses pretty much forever now. So I want to thank you for that.

[@cgoose34]

It's nice to hear such a pure musician

[@ListenToAnne]

Special voice and way of telling stories, deserve special attention ;)

[@25yearsoutandfree]

That was amazing! And you play two very distinct instruments, your voice and the guitar. Really, great, could watch and listen to you for hours.

[@LISTENTOLIZZIE]

His voice literally gives me shivers.

[@zackjones1434]

i didn't realize until i saw this video how little he actually does to his voice in the studio. what you hear on the record is what he actually sounds like. it's refreshing.

[@daringheartsafi]

His voice live is so close to his recording voice. I like that he is so raw.

[@MdmaMadnesS]

Somehow his songs are more powerful when he plays them live..He's an incredibly awesome musician that puts his whole soul into it..He's simply amazing! If you've got time listen to "Where stories are written- The silence after the storm" It's such a heartwarming piece of music by this new artist...Definitely worth a listen! :) I hope you don't see this as spam, but I just think that good music needs to be shared..

[@plato9266]

you high rn bro?

[@bobgreen623]

Never heard him before. Good guitar, great lyrics, love the voice and the emotion. Definitely gonna check out some more

[@starlessnight311]

this gives me goosebumps. hope to see him live in london in october

[@NybKww]

i love how he just totally jams out like nobodys even there

[@Optinon]

This is seriously incredible. He's definitely my favourite artist of all time.

[@caturian]

I saw him play last night in Birmingham, AL. SOOO amazing!

[@MultiFortran]

I can safely say that there will never be a better version of a The Tallest Man on Earth song. Seriously this guy freaking amazing.

[@giorgiac.8790]

This is one of my favourite music videos and performances. So sometimes I need to come back here. 🖤 Oh, and I also broke a string to tune my guitar and play it.

[@rikardgladt]

Also, having seen him live, I can tell you that he has amazing skills.

[@aazmen]

Just bought this on a vinyl and I am very happy to listen to it. It gives me so much love. There are some music releases which the people should buy, because guys like Tallest Man On Earth deserve it! Great music, great musician and great live shows!

[@cyberstace58]

Friggin Awesome!

[@nutsacksport]

the song is called the wild hunT *proceeds to play one of the most brilliant songs of all time*

[@909THEdon]

Very good and even better live, always the sign of a talented artist

[@hobbitmanda]

i bloody love this man

[@NYStateOfMind986]

This man will NOT be forgotten when he's gone, this much I know.

[@FreeAndEasyTraveler]

New album on endless repeat and I love it.

[@dcacoustic]

This guy is a genius and this song a piece of inspired songwriting....

[@meloreba88]

I am honestly sitting here drinking Jameson and listening to The Tallest Man on Earth and can do this all day. His music is just so soothing.

[@Abraxus81]

Greater Singer and a Stunning Song....

[@AndiMichael]

he sounds awesome

[@Jeimuzu00]

This guy right here, is how i began to like folk so much.

[@jimbo1531]

Just got tickets to see this guy in Brighton, at St Bartholomews church. Amazing artist, even more amazing venue, check it out.

[@philipsmog]

I really like that bench/loveseat, wallpaper and lamp. This should be the backdrop to a series of singersongwriters.

[@isabellaohlsson]

my definition of a great summer day put into a song.

[@danielsummers555]

sounding good man, thanks for watching years ago sorry late reply

[@RockSchoolJim]

Thanks for accepting my video response, FC. My humble attempt at covering this song...

[@NicolasCurcioWriter]

There was a week of my life where I would listen to this as I drank tea every morning before school. Now whenever I hear it, it makes me feel like it's morning.

[@melinacoquelin4473]

Juste tellement bon, ça fait beaucoup de bien, merci.

[@grahambartley8321]

The passion

[@marcnsparx]

what a wonderful voice

[@fb296]

This song is just incredible good! Replayed for like 2 hours now lol

[@martanftw]

So damn brilliant. I'm speechless.

[@misterkatman]

Why have I not heard of this man before? This is fantastic.

[@AnonymousAutumn]

Good god what an amazing performance.

[@plica06]

He's really fantastic!!

[@evxdaddy]

I've only heard of him 5 days ago (02/29/12) and my iPod has been playing his stuff on repeat.

[@montanaswimmer]

The best part about The Tallest Man On Earth (besides how epic his music is) how overwhelmingly positive all the youtube comments are on here. I don't think i've ever seen more positive feedback on a youtube video. Such a beast.

[@dueleelsaelaya]

This is just stupidly magnificent. Love.

[@tycho_m]

greatgreatgreatgreat GREATLY underestimated guitar playing. it really is awesome!

[@jimbo1531]

Got tickets to see this guy in Brighton, UK at st bartholomews church. Amazing artist, the worlds best venue. I actually can't wait :D

[@Adddna]

Gorgeous voice, gorgeous man

[@curtisscott02]

wow I love this guy I just stumbled onto it and I thought,where has he been or where have I been? Geez man I thought I knew about all the goods ones but guess what? Thats why I am always looking, you find a gem like this guy and boom! I'm hooked.

[@MrOmaradams]

Briliant!

[@vince8196]

sometimes im on youtube and i see a song by a band then see (live) next to it, so i skip to the next one. but man, this guy is good live! love this so much

[@callmeTruman]

it baffles me how someone can stumble upon someone like this and call them a "mediocre artist" even if you dont like this music you can hear the meaning in his lyrics and appreciate his talent. even my friend who listens to rap said this isnt really my style of music but this guy is definitely good.

[@BritishRulez]

bloody hell, what a voice!

[@ricardocurcio5]

muy buena voz. gran cancion ... un abrazo desde argentina. ricardo

[@XmadseasonX]

in my opinion he is one of the greatest men on earth!! i really like his style and his voice....greetings from germany

[@OntarioUrbanMusher]

this guy is amazing simply put

[@Enethriel]

that's the nicest thing that reached my ears in quite a while. Have you got a tab for this song by any chance?

[@RyoCaliente]

Saw him at Pukkelpop. Absolutely brilliant.

[@fenixfunk5]

The guitar work is beautiful in this song.

[@pekelopetersen2650]

Music is music. If it sounds beautiful, it is beautiful, no matter who you are or how much you know, or how much skill you have

[@HI5forJazmine]

Good music makes me feel like crying and getting set on fire. I'm crying and in flames!

[@jennyisradd]

I am so glad I listened to all of his music before I knew what he looked like. Because it's some pretty tasty icing on a pretty delicious cake.