Van Morrison - Ballerina / Move On Up (live at the Hollywood Bowl, 2008)

Filmed live at the Hollywood Bowl, LA, November 2008.
©2012 Exile Productions.
A CD of this concert can be bought from Amazon.com (for US sales) and Amazon.co.uk (for UK & EUR sales)

[@danielevinciarelli797]

Van Morrison. The voice of God.

[@karenrakes1641]

God has blessed this man with a great talent!🤗❤

[@emilboccio5228]

Oh my, I think Van the man cast a spell on me. Love you Van

[@acudoc1949]

Van Morrison doesn't MAKE music...he IS music.

[@kennedymulendema628]

Just like the great iconic Bob Dylan!

[@riccardoroncolato-fi3tn]

Daccordissimo

[@judydonegan3462]

When I am old and feeble in the nursing home, make sure I have this on my playlist. I will be restored.😍

[@classygary]

This is not a performance… it’s a creation .

[@kerrielynnrobinson8852]

Totally.

[@philipclaasen1957]

Van is not part of the game, he is the game for intellectuals. He warms up my life.Tx GIM.

[@robertcover4813]

The best thing about rock and roll is van

[@johnnybrace]

once again...an honor to live in the same time period as this genius

[@alexiapoly9318]

🎯👍✌️💯🫂🤝🫵😘

[@huwking-jones4957]

Aren’t we lucky to be of the generation that was able to listen to him as he evolved

[@LeopoldRiedl]

yes indeed, so much….. how unifying his tunes ever and ever will be!!!

[@hattiecurtis]

A good dose of Van Morrison.....

[@mjj1665]

Viewing this took me on a journey from a place of darkness to a place of light; blessings to Mr. Van Morrison- you’ve always had a special place in my soul - mike

[@carpal4607]

These dudes are the best on the planet, like F1 in music

[@susanboeing8583]

NO ONE COMPARES TO MY VAN...SO MUCH SOUL & CLASS & TALENT...🔥😎🔥😎🔥🇱🇷💙SO MUCH TALENT..SO EXCITING 🔥😎😁🙏😎🔥🥰🥰🥰💋🔥🔥🔥😎

[@marybarratt2649]

Purfection. Love this man. Sad to have missed him in concert with Ray Charles before Ray died, as I was ill at the time.

[@carmelcrowley158]

Van the man sent me a reply. He said thanks for your goodwill, much appreciated, heard you were heading for a fall, all you got to do is ring the bell and I'll be there to help your pain

[@carmelcrowley158]

Its getting very very very late, standing doorway head show step right. Move 9n up, get on up,

[@carmelcrowley158]

Thanks Van. Old Orish the dawning of the day, Luke left us

[@sandragentry8528]

Thank you Van Morrison for sharing your amazing talent with us. I'm 77 next month and he excites me so!!!! Love everything about him!!! Here comes the Man!!!! ❤

[@gmail.com69448]

I'll be 77 in 4 months. Been with him since the beginning.

[@mikehaight8664]

Sandra listen to a newer song I just heard different sound but I really liked it. Streamline Train.

[@jansmith8080]

Amen. He is the most amazing singer musician artist. Im also an old lady 76

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@mikehaight8664ciao Mike! 🙋‍♀️😊😍😘💘🍀

[@briarstick6500]

Me to I just turned 76 and he ha been in my top ten got 50 yrs also

[@robertjackson3456]

The king of blues

[@jeanneford4075]

Van is fantabulous!!

[@neelpandey]

Van Morrison takes you to a higher plane with his singing no matter where you are. No one comes close. Feel lucky to be able to appreciate him and music.

[@brunellabesana2143]

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[@rogerwilliams5382]

I feel for those who don't realize how great and special he is. Love him since I can remember. I'm 63 now, so blessed to have enjoyed the brilliance of this man for all of these years.

[@donnahinton4769]

my man van

[@cristobalfrias]

2023 ... you still Rock better than ever...good bless you Van....

[@berndtwagner189]

Van Morrison, einer der größten Musiker den ich kenne.

[@huwking-jones4957]

Hmm Van was on the music scene when I was in my mid teens I ‘m 70 now and I’m always searching for him surely I’m not the only one, he deserves more recognition

[@timoconnor8520]

Oh yeah, Van is close to a God in my book. And I'm not even remotely religious. 😀

[@johnfulton4061]

Amen to that he is so underrated he is one of the few singers that I can say his voice just keeps getting better with age

[@JoseMedina-sv8uy]

Para mi Van Morrison es uno de los músicos más grandes. Es Grande entre los Grandes. Muchas Gracias Van Morrison. Este concierto pasaré a la eternidad, es una obra de arte, patrimonio de la humanidad. Muchas Gracias por compartir. Saludos desde México.

[@gabim.8343]

💗i remember me to Montreaux 1974 ⭐️

[@christinef2062]

I never tire of listening to Van the Man ❤

[@HansBranderhorst]

MOOIE MUZIEK!! LOVE VAN!😎😎😎

[@peterguglietta5260]

Amazing performance. Van was locked in for this one.

[@susanmclee5209]

What a "Masterpiece!" This artist never ceases to awe and amaze those of us who appreciate his gifts.

[@Katarinatorn]

true

[@thaisaixemeno8657]

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[@paulferranti8536]

Go on now....trut😮

[@enriquealvarez7335]

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[@judithjohnson2458]

He’s a master at putting together his ensemble, showing his respect as they perform. He brings daily uplifting of my 81 year old, newly widowed spirit. It just is.

[@mikelarson8786]

He moves my soul too. Listen to him all the time:)

[@wanatekoi6556]

Yeah he's the man that brings soul and joy to me. I love his musical talent.

[@stephenmarkmathis2411]

Judith, would have been three rhumbs up if I could. God bless ya, love. Lift away, M'Lady!

[@johngonzales2817]

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[@alexandermills382]

Warm greetings from Norway, we all love this Celtic man with his power and emotion, moving our hearts with every song, keep safe and positive with all the good memories, God bless, Alex.

[@randyboring6077]

That entire band is as tight as you can get…..wonderful song . Amazing backup singers, smoothest lead that I have ever heard, great band, and a man singing with soul written all over it….thank you Van Morrison for a great song…..

[@elainejlawrence7931]

Sublime❤Great band. Van in his element, pure magic. 🙏🏻

[@kaym.h.3583]

☝️💯😊

[@naradaian]

The main female in the chorus - i thought she was Mavis Staples - wonderful wonderful

[@dejonsmall9886]

When God wants to sing, he uses Van Morrison!!

[@timsadinski6142]

That is a perfect line all his songs make me happy even when there. Not supposed too.. too much confusion in the world help me understand the man is a genius......... as the ships go by ...by.... by...... by

[@milkcookies6450]

RIGHT ON☀

[@nicolenzouankeu3609]

Yes Freddy, you're so right !

[@doughanson4146]

How about freddy mercury ?

[@drink8ace]

Which god?

[@martyhartman4565]

This guy doesn't play music he feels it !! Love it ! Good for the soul !!!

[@briarstick6500]

Oh yes he can lift your spirits because he feels the music and knows how to transcend it

[@ursulafrei7510]

Thanks my love I did it. Power of Love

[@birgitbreitfeld5876]

Van Morrison, Du bist ein wundervoller Musiker

[@unterwant]

und Poet.... und Philosoph .... 🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@gmontaldo9888]

Van's voice cuts me and heals me at the same time

[@narcslayer425]

Same brother, same.

[@myownkindofman3418]

The brilliance of this Man comes from his ability to be absolutely present within his music as he performs it. In this clip, he's up there having a great time relating to the same lyrics he must have sung a thousand times. No two versions would sound exactly the same because, in the space he's created within his music, he responds in the moment to the energy he feels within himself, from the audience and from musicians around him. Truly gifted.

[@sharonmoss9909]

Well said

[@janicehadwin8285]

absolutely. He lives the music. he is the music. you cannot separate him from the music. Music at it's most powerful. at it's most meaningful. At it's best.

[@mtease9247]

Well said !! He is absolutely present & joyfully performing his mastery !!! To be in that audience musta been sublime !!!! 🍀

[@Volantirossearebackintown]

In breve diremo che ha raggiunto una sua dimensione nella quale partecipandovi in qualsiasi ruolo si raggiunge quasi una forma di misticismo

[@bobhaskell8780]

You have a gift too, to be able to perceive that.

[@joehernandez3717]

VAN MORRISON..I MISSED HIM IN MY YOUNGER YEARS...HOW THAT HAPPENED I HAVE NO IDEA...I'M 61 AND AM ENJOYING THE F---- OUT HIS GREAT MUSIC TODAY 😀

[@blissfulbaboon]

We are the dancers dancing over the ocean 🌊 and its a very, very, very ,very warm,loving, kind of dance we are doing Van used to have soul but now he's turned into it.Our shoes are off 💙 💜 Love to you Van Morrison.Thank you 😘

[@colinmacdonald3808]

I am only 72 but I have listen with awe to Van Morrison my entire adult life...which started at 16 or maybe 20 or maybe 71

[@BrandXSports]

I consider myself a Van Morrison fan....I am hearing this for the very first time...this cat NEVER dissapoints

[@reaseAable]

I just press like before hearing the music. It's van.

[@peterfurness3504]

Thank you Mr Morrison for standing strong in these uncertain times.

[@RudyVega-eu3yw]

I can listen to the song all day😅

[@sandrasloan8714]

Van MORRISONs VOICE got better with age. Yeah.

[@dancollins5194]

Love Van the Man, and he even smiled at 6.00 👏👏 rare, but worth it 😍

[@peterh9212]

Astral Weeks just gets better and better the older you get. 😎

[@garrettdarcy4244]

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[@price724]

I was just thinking that very same thing it’s the only good thing about getting old

[@ericerickson6537]

One of the ten best albums ever

[@marcosmontalvo9589]

When the frill of living is gone. Some Morrison will get ya back into the reality that life is still worth living.

[@marcosmontalvo9589]

👍

[@Bluewb]

Dieser Mensch hat mein gesamtes musikalisches Leben geprägt und begleitet. Herzlichen Dank dafür.

[@carmelladoro]

NEVER TIRE OF THIS MUSIC. SENDS ME TO A HIGH PLACE EVERYTIME!!

[@venusallure9752]

I love how he barely moves his lips, but the sounds that comes out is so powerful and penetrating.

[@nancyholmquist2690]

His songs stir emotions in me I have not felt in a very long time. Thanks Van.

[@lisaengle6678]

I dedicate this song to my sister Carolyn.

[@christopheranderson601]

wow, i guess your sister be will so happy,, hello@Lisa Engle

[@donhanlon7121]

This performance of this song is so beautiful so brilliant it leaves me totally exhausted. Take a bow Van the Man!!!!🎵🎶🕺🔥☘️🇮🇪

[@alexia_poly]

Today is the 17. January 2021. ;and im very lucky i know and listen since nearly 60 years now...to the VAN MORRISSON Songs,, they really helps me .to get through this nightmare. my Papa was the firtht listener... so since iwas a baby ...i ve to heear this.. G R A N D I O S :

[@alexia_poly]

Ive nearly the same so 🫂😊👉 in love with the music, the voice🥰

[@lauririce5706]

Van Morrison was the musical love of my life. He has been a constant in my life since Them and Gloria. My kids grew up with him and can recognize his voice anywhere. My daughter is a huge fan.

[@MonikaMechler]

😢😂❤love this

[@irenerascon4328]

My husband & I listened to van Morrison

[@juliapettis4399]

This hits home. My sister was a ballerina that committed suicide. May she dance in heaven..

[@kaym.h.3583]

❤

[@griffer999]

may she dance indeed...remember her dancing...

[@HansBranderhorst]

MOOIE VROUW!!!

[@taniabriscoe6493]

That's so sad

[@ramirocarrion9932]

My Favorite song Brother so so sorry my our good lord Jesus Christ bless her n all your family Brother

[@kanwarkochhar83]

Hearing him for first time mind boggling

[@jeffreyluciana8711]

I feel privileged to have lived during his time

[@themamma341]

Nobody like Van Morrison 💜💜💜

[@michaelmullan2898]

Love Van the Man!!!!!!

[@susanboeing8583]

Thank YOU LORD FOR OUR INCREDIBLE VAN MORRISON...BRAVO LORD ...HE IS PERFECT TO MY SOUL...❤❤😂❤❤❤

[@dougmisantoni4384]

Vocal phrasing is so unique... Van proves that the human voice is truly the greatest instrument of all

[@johnfulton4061]

Such an underrated singer people rave about Dylan but give me Van great songwriter and he sings his off!!!

[@johnfulton4061]

Without question the king of blue eyed soul and I'm black I'm not easily impressed with white singers that try to have soul but Van knows what time it is he's right on the mark since you like Van give a listen to Big Joe Turner he's one of the singer that Van gave a listen to check out TV MAMA it will blow your mind!!!!

[@dougmisantoni4384]

@@johnfulton4061 Thanks ...BJT👍👍👍

[@jschuler53]

@@johnfulton4061 I believe the two did some duets together that were really good. Once in a while Van does Lay Lady Lay or one of Dylan's work. I believe they have mutual admiration for one another. Doesn't he also write all the music?

[@johnfulton4061]

@@jschuler53 both of these gentleman are so gifted I think Dylan is probably a slightly better songwriter his songs are a little more thought provoking and I'm not just talking about social issues Van is also a hell of a songwriter he is also in my opinion a better singer and musician he does so many genres of music I'm a Black American and I think that black people are a lot harder to impress than whites because it is an integral part of culture and it goes deep because of what we have endured and sadly continue to endure in this country Van Morrison knocks me out his voice just good wine just gets better with age sometimes when I'm listening to him after a martini or two I shout out just like he's there SING IT MOTHERFUCKER SING THAT SONG!!!

[@pamelastory8737]

Superb natural music. Man , more please Van , x

[@jamilea3043]

Damn Van. U have always been my favorite! I love you!

[@ZwelihleShange]

This is genius up the Van

[@blissfulbaboon]

This band is INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@dianaentrekin3444]

That's a beautiful guitar

[@marekzimolag346]

Van Morrison - Fantasic music !

[@patriciathewisher2315]

A master at work

[@HansBranderhorst]

VAN IS DE GROOTSTE EVER!!😎😎😎😎😍😘

[@georgeivanfan]

There is simply no other word for this: brilliant! Thank you Van.

[@chrisdurant1367]

Of all his songs this is probably my favorite. This version absolutely slays

[@jamesbuchholz5340]

This is just pure talent and great showmanship and longevity I'll be turning 66 and damn he makes me feel like I'm 18 again pardon my French

[@rogerbaggett5207]

My bucket list starts with seeing Van and his full band before I move on!

[@briarstick6500]

This man just gets better and better

[@petermatthew123]

The incomparable Van the Man!

[@scottlindsay3678]

At 60 I was turned onto Morrison can't believe I missed his magic all those years

[@kieransavage3835]

Welcome to the Club Scott, it happened with me at 16 ,same age as Van,same City ...Belfast .

[@georgianapunea546]

I was luckier😅discovered him when I was 37, by chance watching a TV show/concert on Swedish TV!!!!!

[@georgianapunea546]

And love, love, love him and his music ever since👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

[@kwewitch7338]

i was 52 we must have been .......

[@xjr1300nut]

I count myself exceptionally fortunate to have had the pleasure of listening to the great man almost all my life and now in my 64 year I find great solace in his music.

[@aprils4890]

Oh man! This takes me back to the best of times in music, there's nothing like it still

[@larrymorgan8480]

The arrangement is genius

[@effiemooney8477]

Damn... fantastic, he could sing a jingle about bologna and I would melt... love him!!!

[@janemillersmith495]

This is the REAL thing, proper JAZZ improvisation 😃💋

[@petermatthew123]

Still stepping lightly, after all these years! Ladies & gentlemen, the incomparable Van the Man! 🎉

[@achimdeir]

ein wundervolles Lied von hervorragenden Musikern professionell vorgetragen.

[@hippieswereright]

Seeing van da man is on my bucket list!! Please come to America again, sir!

[@equaliser2265]

The MASTER and a fantastic orchestra.

[@patrickdonnelly5710]

This is heaven on earth 👏👏👏

[@blizzardsouth]

After watching this about 20 times, I still get chills. This has to be my favorite of all this great man's live performances

[@dirkvandermerwe8444]

Judy, I fully agree with you. This is just absolutely superb!! I have to listen to this at least 2-3 a week - and the more I listen, the more I hear! That surely was a magnificent concert!

[@timsadinski6142]

It may not be live but, Caledonia Blues give it a whirl... don't wait for 7 years

[@fitness..moveyoullgetit5832]

Agreed, the first time I discovered it a year-and-a-half ago I played it every day for a few months.. and then at least once a week for a long while..and now I still go back to it every so often.

[@xjr1300nut]

I agree with Tim Sadinski, Caledonia Soul music is a next level tune, oh to have been there to witness it’s inception

[@beyondalpha1072]

Very few get better with time

[@jeffreyscott4564]

Van has stood the test of time. Long after he's gone people will still be enjoying these wonderful works. His music is pure, original, and a gift we should all be grateful to have. This song in particular is beyond amazing.

[@dannyphillips3311]

I I r

[@Mariopiana-bw5yy]

Ballerina,un canto,poesia infinita di Van the man,un autentico fenomeno,unico nel mondo il suo genere che ti cattura l,anima,il cuore con emozione,son passati 5 decenni da Astral wheaks ma sei con noi il mondo ti ama Van con un abbraccio infinito.

[@pedroeltink141]

Got in contact with his music in 1990 working in Belgium . Since then We hook up at night pretty much every day

[@cathyanderson4645]

Van just keeps getting better with age like a fine aged wine🌈🦋💜

[@douglaslypka8225]

Could any song be greater than this!

[@evelynoconnor3062]

SUCH A MARVELLOUS SONG.AND MUSIC!---.A TRULY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE!

[@thorstenvanselow7192]

One of the greatest Musicans we have ever had on earth! Thank you for that Van 😊🙏

[@tonimcconnel2170]

Nobody seems to comment on the amazing gifted musicianship of every member of that ensemble. So I'm doing it. 8-)

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

Toni McConnel agree! but then he's always had outstanding musicians with him. like seeks like

[@karenbellah860]

I take cds out, then turnaround and put them right back in🤔 Why did I take them out in first place?🥜 I guess! I hope & pray that I can see him someday! I live in Michigan and work a job at a warehouse. I hope that I can someday get to!💋🙏🏾🌹

[@bobinnh6552]

@@JohnnyCatFitz he always has...Johnny Scott, Matt Holland, Candy Dulfer...the list is endless

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

He has always had excellent backing musicians like Bob Dylan

[@andrematulich2091]

No matter the grumpiness; the best attract the best. Listen to the result. 😌

[@rolandbosley1174]

Some people go to church....the rest of us listen to this man!

[@francescurran3986]

I do both😂

[@dougtatom]

Me to

[@petermatthew123]

Some of us do both! :)

[@sjheiffus]

Some do both!

[@democracymontano]

Amen, allejuyah, Ojallah!!!!

[@sbbinahee]

I'm no great orator so the best I can say is that Van and his music takes me off to a spiritual plane, to a place of pure musical and spiritual joy and enlightenment. This performance is sublime.

[@pincopallino1224]

Absolutely the best artist of the last 50 years! Thank to exist!

[@psychobuzzard]

this is truly and most honestly one of the greatest songs ever composed and recorded in modern times in the English language....the original Astral Weeks version has had me levitating for almost 50 years.

[@janicehadwin8285]

LOL.

[@blissfulbaboon]

Agree

[@janeczaporowski1172]

This is truly an awesome song. It moves your soul.

[@mariahewitt9787]

I absolutely love this!

[@marybarratt2649]

Me too

[@ladyfaye9811]

You hold my heart. Thank you.

[@Orthon]

The video was uploaded in 2012, we are in 2020, and I feel responsible for 1 million visits. It doesn't tire me. I like Mucho.

[@huwking-jones4957]

Moondance was my introduction to the mighty Van and I’ve backtracked thru Astral Weeks etc and thru to Them and I’ve still listening to him going to work

[@carolweidig4689]

me LOVE MUCHO Orthon too, and so does the crowd.

[@monpayscanada]

@@huwking-jones4957 My husband played a decent guitar and would play Van endlessly to copy. He couldn’t sing a lick but he could sure play a decent cover.

[@Konaquin]

Yep.. still a favourite X

[@simonedevlin7710]

Subtlety of Celtic majesty reigns supreme. "Ballerina" is a love charm of Belfast.Thank you Van Morrison !

[@JoJo-hl4tz]

The sexiest song ever...