Van Morrison - Philosophers Stone

[@michaelscott7462]

As a black man, Van has the unique ability to transport me back to my Baptist church roots and memories. There is something sacred in his delivery and music which makes me grateful for air in my lungs. My tears are my frequent proof.

[@robbiemontgomery581]

Amen brother x

[@pamzavada5269]

Van is Irish

[@michaelscott7462]

@@pamzavada5269 Thank you Pam...Van is Irish. I am black and grateful for his existence and his artistry.

[@pamzavada5269]

@@michaelscott7462 Yeah, what you were saying makes TOTAL sense to me now. How the hell did I miss the OBVIOUS!?!

[@michaelscott7462]

@@pamzavada5269 From a grammatical perspective, I should have rearranged my wording. Regardless we are both clearer which in itself is encouraging:).

[@UKBROOKLYN]

What is this guy talking about.. Van Morrison overlooked !! He is one of the most respected musicians alive. If he was being overlooked you would not be calling him a legend... Fame is fleeting.. Legends last forever.. rave on Van Morrison

[@sooz9433]

I do not care how many times I watched this it will always move me. This is one of the most amazing songs I've ever heard.

[@terryjross1184]

True

[@JuniperCo]

❤

[@joaocorreia4546]

So do I!

[@martinmcdonald4207]

What a performance with a great big band.

[@zoedaria]

The guitar solo by the legendary Mick Green is the best ever and will never be surpassed

[@thedude5395]

He had it in him didn’t he

[@paulmancini-sb9qn]

Love it too and was awesome all The way thru .. just beautiful tone, notes, precision, timing and emotion all rolled into one Solo .. a true professional guitarist

[@davidrickett9272]

Totally agree! I knew Mick well. He had no idea he was expected to solo and had to make it up on the spot (or so he told me!). You knew you were next if Van turned to look at you. I remember Mick saying he thought it was over but Van was still facing him so he knew he was expected to go round again and decided on his traditional ‘choppy’ style for part two. How cool is that! RIP Mick.

[@dijkb]

There are 874 best ever guitar solos.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

The late great Mick Green met Bryan Ferry on that special night and Ferry was so impressed he asked Mick Green if he would play guitar for him on his up and coming world tour, which suited Mick because he had just finished a world tour with Van Morrison. Mick played guitar on Ferry`s `Frantic` album ( 2002 ) and his guitar abilities are truly on display here. Passed away n 2010, R.I.P.

[@sooz9433]

Everyone on that stage contributed their piece of elegance to this legendary song. I've loved Van Morrison since I was a teenager and at 72 I just keep finding more and more reasons for that love to grow! Van Morrison, one of the composer's to the Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

[@jacolynsorchids1361948friends]

Me too 74 Still Great and Loved Van

[@martinmcdonald4207]

The sound of your youth and every year since. Godspeed you and Van The Man.

[@BackToTheBlues]

Excerpt from a tribute written by Mark Hagen after Mick Green's untimely death: 'He played a solo on The Philosopher's Stone that was so gorgeous, so fluid and so spine-tingling that I've never been able to watch it again for fear of spoiling the memory. When I asked him about it afterwards, Mick was typically self-deprecating. "Oh yeah" he said. "I wasn't expecting that; Van just pointed at me and said "play"".'

[@griffer999]

can you imagine when Van points at you........and says.....play...........excellent.....

[@lyndamcardle4123]

I like that third inversion C chord strum/riff that he plays after that solo....it really does bring it to a close.

[@barrymitchellretroman]

I love how Van asks for the piano intro one more time. You can tell that it wasn`t rehearsed. Such a Van Morrison thing to do.

[@sandyfields9933]

Jools Holland wouldn’t need a rehearsal 🤗

[@bethmacpherson9918]

It dont get more sacred than that...Love you Brother

[@martinmcdonald4207]

It`s a hard road jelly roll. Godspeed Van The Man.

[@paulatkinson7416]

Mick Green’s solo is amazing RIP

[@pamzavada5269]

Yes, I'm addicted, keep coming back for my fix of some Van THE MAN.....I don't wanna kick it either!

[@MJ.71]

Aug 20 I keep finding myself back here, then I'm listening to it repeatedly for days.... Oh well here we go again 😁

[@siporter7367]

I'll never ever tire of listening to this , 6 minutes of therapy for my ears

[@carolweidig4689]

Van Morrison, I love this one too; the words, the singing, the muscians, Mick Green's solo.

[@davidrickett9272]

I had the pleasure of becoming good friends with Mick Green in later life. He taught guitar in schools while I taught kit drumming. We jammed many times and even did a show at the Queens Theatre, Hornchurch. The look on the parents faces after several lame songs about crossing the sea when three 11 year old guitarists walked out, plugged in and blew the roof off with The Ventures ‘Walk Don’t Run’! Mick and I were on rhythm section and cranked to the max, I will never forget it! It must be well over a decade since we said farewell for the last time. Mick you were legendary!

[@IsabellaHale]

wow. :)

[@WolfeTone66]

One of the best live performances ever, with everybody on top of their game..Stunning 👍

[@sandyfields9933]

Every time I listen to this song I realize once again that Van Morrison really is turning lead to gold! God bless him!

[@martinmcdonald4207]

That`s what he does. Godspeed Van The Man.

[@gerardmccavana4905]

A beautiful tune from Van...Great soulful playing from Jools. For my brother Colum...a lifelong Van fan ❤🎶 🎵

[@charlesskeen8684]

God have mercy on me, im still searching

[@BlooRattie]

Man, that sax solo gives me the chills each time I hear it =)

[@cmc6112]

Leo Green...great horn.

[@marcy3127]

My sister Kathy was his biggest fan, she passed away this week 8 years ago. RIP Kathy, always in my ❤️ heart

[@gregorystegman2990]

With my backpack on walking the various Camino's in Spain and Portugal, I play this song each day. Somehow I'm connected to it.

[@terrysilver89]

One of the most mint things on KZbin

[@salvatoreralphnotaro3026]

From a player's perspective, watch the musicians look to Van during key points/solos. The respect they have for him, and the approval they seek from him is seldom found in todays musical world. Always known as a task master, and often hard to work with, Van, none the less, elevates the soul and playing of everyone around him. He is THE MAN!

[@eamonnryan8623]

the man, the man, the man

[@reginachamberlain429]

thats because if someones fucks up the public isn't going to say Gee that instrument player in Vans band really sucked, they'd say Van sucked last night so yeah-he demands perfection and doesn't suffer fools lightly

[@Bluebellkid1954]

The Maestro!!

[@midgeburleigh5694]

He's not called Van the Man for nothimg. Peace for from ayrshire scotlamd

[@stevewynne5145]

Salvatore Ralph Notaro true that one !

[@MsBibliocat]

OMG what can one say? The "Man" is a frickin genius!

[@garymcpherson899]

What a guitar break. Lovely

[@paulinebryan3575]

Van at his absolute best, he can do no wrong in my eyes , fabulous band what more can you need

[@milkcookies887]

Being UNKNIGHTED VALiDATED MY LOVE FOR VAN THEMAN MORRISON

[@inverterville]

Its official I can honestly say I absolutely love this man

[@terencelewins1715]

One of the best live performances, ever , musicians at their very finest, wow !!🎉

[@reneebergeron3004]

This live performance is flawless. Van is like fine wine he just keeps getting better with time.

[@laveritaforza108]

The look on the sitting saxophonist's face while listening to Van's sax player's solo is classic.

[@pipeandslippersman]

the tenor sax takes one. mick green. van starts really testifying and takes it home with a harmonica solo against the horns. soul music. it just is.

[@21411962]

The sax player sets up the guitar solo perfectly and, boy, does Mick Green run with it. Understated perfection.

[@bobsteinzig]

leo green sax and mark isham trumpet

[@dannyjarrold4870]

Fantastic that’s why I love his music

[@BackToTheBlues]

Edward Atterton - Lovely solo, isn't it. I'm not really a Van fan, but I am of Mick Green, and I found out about Mick's solo when I was reading a tribute Mark Hagen wrote after Mick's untimely death. Here's the excerpt: '...he played a solo on The Philosopher's Stone that was so gorgeous, so fluid and so spine-tingling that I've never been able to watch it again for fear of spoiling the memory. When I asked him about it afterwards, Mick was typically self-deprecating. "Oh yeah" he said. "I wasn't expecting that; Van just pointed at me and said "play"".'

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Edward Atterton I think don't think it was understated at all. I got it and you are right it was perfection. Not unlike the Band on the Last Waltz track....'It makes no Difference.'.Brilliantly sung by the late Rick Danko. Funny because I always thought Van the Man was the best that night. Pity for rest! God Bless Van the Man.

[@Dermot2927]

I love hearing a solo get a round of applause, as the sax player does here. Martin Barre always gets one after his solo in Aqualung, and there's a great example on Little Feat's live version of The Fan on Electrif Lycanthrope (sic) when the band cooks up a storm then gets a well-deserved ovation. Van's huge band here, every one of them, deserves their own accolade. When even Van appears to be enjoying himself, you know something transcendental is going on.

[@MsTemporaryMadness]

Sometimes Van Morrison has all of the answers. Even as I ask the questions silently. Thank you for posting this.

[@doubleotwentyone]

I keep coming back to this, a wonderful performance, Van's really 'on it' and the icing on the cake is that guitar solo by the one and only Mick Green (R.I.P.)

[@michaelduffy1425]

medicine for the soul

[@gemagutiez7361]

❤❤❤preciosa canción

[@elnetdelacastellana]

@@gemagutiez7361 muchas gracias por Tú comentario Gema 🌹

[@stickman40paul]

the most fantastic singer/songwriter of all time.....he just takes you on a different spiritual journey every day with every new song i listen to... thank you Van for bringing so much joy, peace and love into my life, i feel blessed for sure listening to your tunes.

[@acd483]

+Paul Smyth Could not have said it better.

[@harleyhoney]

Anthony Dumville I totally agree.. Such depth and just spiritual experience with Van and his music. So blessed to have been turned on to him & his music yrs ago. I traded in the Van Morrison Yahoo fan club & got great cds from all over the world... Lots of boots but proud of every one..

[@justamusta]

I agree with everything you wrote.

[@michaelxz1305]

Dylan is pretty good at songwriting too... singing.. not so much...

[@christopherhelton6999]

You got that right! Even lately, as old as he is, the man has been putting out two albums a year, each one a gem! His "Miss Otis Regrets," for example, is definitive!

[@kirst542]

I love this song, me and my dad had tickets to see Van Morrison after listening to his album driving through Florida on holiday with friends. he didn't show at his gig for whatever reason, but I still love this song just wish me and my dad got to see him live before he passed away in July after suffering with cancer, This was our song love you always Dadx

[@rapshabs]

The one and only..... brilliant

[@kingofstoneage1987]

My dad was always into his blues, and went through a phase of playing this every single Sunday morning. I hated it due to the repetition and my poor taste at the time. Only now, I realise how great it is. Should have been one of his funeral songs, really. I regret that.

[@filled_soda]

I hear ya. I remember my father offering me a ticket to go see Van at the Opera House in Belfast in the 1980s. I was a kid. Wild horses couldn't have dragged me there. I now regret not going. Van is my favourite artist, and I love his 80s output.

[@LeondraL]

Loved Van for decades. I wish we will hear more like this.

[@lluiscomamalasala2697]

Morrison. You´re the greatest. Your music fills me with joy. From a young age i follow your music

[@MonikaMechler]

Listen to the lion......❤

[@KingKook]

I used to revere VM, thought he was some special kind of rare entity, a transcendent being. But now I realize he was and is a gifted, sincere, precise artist. That's still a decent thing to be, a human being, if you spend your time and energy searching for beauty like he does. I listen to "Astral Week"s or "Into the Mystic" or "And It Stoned Me" and I am dissolved in beauty. Just completely dissolved, oblivious.

[@terryjross1184]

Van searched for the sacred chord He hit it

[@chrismchale6113]

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[@chrismchale6113]

Absolute genius and a legend forever

[@grahamcousins3243]

What a solo from the late great Mick green.incredible

[@DrMariaHarrietStackTV]

Sir Van Morrison is another genius of song writing and songs and Sir Van Morrison is also a great musician .his musical understanding is unparalleled anywhere in the world..

[@hawkman4828]

Well said, I couldn't agree more!

[@IsabellaHale]

I own this CD and it is IMHO one his best

[@tonyv8536]

This recording is simply sublime. It's so good it makes me want to cry every time I listen to it. It really stirs the emotions. Van you are a musical genius.

[@michaelxz1305]

yeah it's probably my 2nd favourite philosopher's stone

[@inverterville]

tony same here, awesome the power of his voice and the backing band, well ,creates a whirlpool of emotion

[@Dermot2927]

Glad I'm not the only one. I didn't cry when my parents died, or my sister, or my two best friends. Yet music, when played like this, can bring on the tears.

[@laveritaforza108]

Me too...

[@ritawilliams8508]

Brilliant...magic ....everyone in the zone...fantastic solos

[@BernadetteMcGowan]

Absolutely fabulous. Thanks Van😊

[@greg8598]

This is one of my favourite Van performances.He's rockin. And gettin the whole band into it. Leo Green, superb as always. I bet he would've loved to have given us another few bars of his sax towards the end. What a rocker he is.

[@rogerdelagarza3347]

Dam good old fashion music. Fabulous musicians on that stage.

[@cesarrovel]

This is real music! Astounding performance!

[@johnmceachern5098]

Awesome version of a truly great song - and as said below, the guitar solo superbly shines and brings me back to this video over and over. .. nice sax solo too! Van in his prime simply cannot be beat for feel. groove, and emotion.

[@breezycovergirl]

Love ❤️ this song

[@crickgardens4187]

❤

[@SolomonBurke-k8b]

Much love ❤️ 😢💖💕💞. From Solomon Burke Jr. 🆒😎🎉😘😍😂😊.

[@elnetdelacastellana]

Thanks 😉💞

[@janhensley3617]

Sublime. What a band. Magnificent music. God bless Van. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@musicfanhawk4523]

This is a fabulous performance! Love the harmonica! And the Sax and guitar!!

[@reneebergeron3004]

I love this song in its own right. But when I saw this live performance I was absolutely in awe and amazement.

[@karlamclaughlin5007]

I am rejoining my daughter to get the philosopher's Stone

[@raymondgill9796]

Mick Green ....Just perfect!

[@lucioprazeres47]

Brilliant, brilliant,brilliant,brilliant!

[@timjones7547]

Great live performance of one of my favorite Van Morrison songs. Mick Green's guitar solo is sublime. Thanks for sharing this gem!

[@WelcomeToTheFreekSho]

What an awesome performance!

[@samborez]

Truly a musical genius,Van Morrison has gifted us with timeless music. From 'Gloria' to the present, He needs to be honored in every hall of fame there is. Right now!

[@samborez]

@George Ivan Morrison Oh my goodness,YES! I speak for thousands ,no,hundreds of thousands of people who have enjoyed your music from the very first days of Them to the present here in 2021. I thank you for the enjoyment you have brought to all of our lives. Saying Thank You just doesn't seem to be enough. The live performances here on KZbin are absolute gold.

[@janhensley3617]

I agree 💚🎶🍀

[@Allproshooting]

That's the best!!! gets better everytime I listen to it...Timeless

[@franciscorodriguezlopez2488]

Bello, excelso, sublime, perfecto, sorprende y emociona, siempre superándose, gracias Van

[@justpassinggeoff]

No doubt one of the greatest guitarists in England the great Mick Green

[@mikelynch5375]

Looked up "Cool" in the dictionary in 1968 & Van's picture was there...still is!

[@johndance3117]

Van Morrison and his band of great musicians ,great sound nothing else like it ,

[@karenrakes1641]

Van Morrison moves me with his rhythm and soul. Love you man!

[@neilobrien4152]

Even though I've been a Van fan for years, this is a new song for me. Amazing.

[@bobinnh6552]

as of 7/2017, there are 22 thumbs down people with no soul. His music brings me to tears.

[@PeterJones-sj3uw]

It does not get any better than this

[@sylcel]

R.I.P. to the great Mick Green.

[@purpura1153]

Es que es increíble!!!!!! Grandes músicos, el saxo me encanta.... Geniales, Van Morrison, exquisito, viva Irlanda cuna de grandes músicos, 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@HannahBaker-t9n]

Loved him since I first heard Astral Weeks, when I was 18 in ‘ 88. This is one of my all time favs of his. I can remember hearing and watching this exact versions in my old childhood home. Something about his voice just gets me…can’t explain . The harmonica too 💕💕💕💕❤️The musicians on this are something else. Having a nostalgic moment right now 🥰Love music and how it can change your mood 🥰

[@elnetdelacastellana]

Thank you very much for explaining your experiences with Van Morrison's music.

[@longboatfox]

As an “underground dj” in the 60’s San Francisco, I played a lot of Vans music; he is even better now

[@adolfodefelipecorisco1523]

Imposible no emocionarse, más que perfecto.

[@Jaggersgirl1]

He's the Man, this is the best sound even on a laptop. Love you Van M....

[@JoseMedina-sv8uy]

Muchas Gracias por compartir esta obra de arte musical del legendario Van Morrison "The Man".

[@dmsmith72]

I think this is the best performance of the this great underrated song I've seen

[@javierlabianodomeno6123]

Absolutely.

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

There are others, but this stands as one of those top versions for sure

[@jhongigolo4]

Damn! What a perfect live performance. That's music. That's good music.

[@barbaraodaly8782]

Van the Man melts my troubles when I'm feeling a bit blue! Music always gets me through tough times and also elates me in the best of times. Keep singing and keep that impeccable timing...Every note sooths my soul....Van the Man you are always in my top ten performers....I'd saly number one today....Slan, Daddy-O...

[@soulsinger18]

I saw your dad with Van in NYC! I had third row seats and it was one of the best Van concerts I've ever seen out of the fifty I've been to! Your dad was great. May he RIP!

[@raglan44]

Mick is outstanding in this set, sublime cool dude, solo and rhythm just blends uniquely, it's his trade mark, Rock on Mick, you're the Man

[@oldpcgamers7450]

Van always 'Fills my heart with gladness and takes away all my sadness"

[@OakHillSoulman]

Beautiful song and epic performance by Van and fantastic group of musicians. Can watch it over and over. Awesome!

[@carljeffrey82]

Van was , is and always be the man. blessings.

[@davidbeveridge2374]

On Friday 31 August 1945, was born "Friday's child". Listen to the loving and giving.

[@mrceq]

Congratulations. I didn't know about your dad and just read of him. You must be very proud of him and also of you and your brother!!

[@ozeskiman]

@George Ivan Morrison You are the great troubadour, thanks for the music that's been with us all these years. Thank God for Van the Man.

[@JuniperCo]

Thank you 🙏🏽 🎤🎵🎸💚 Brilliant live version xxxxxx

[@dercarsus]

Pure genius, this man can do no wrong...

[@carlandersen3275]

dercarsus

[@nofritzy]

I agree. Those who know about these things him as one of the greatest singer / songwriters ever.

[@km2gthr]

Van just lays his heart open and the words in our souls spill out....He's always had this gift and it never fails to move me. Van says what I can only think..but never put into words....His music is timeless!!

[@bobbyron9746]

Two wonderful solos in this- the sax and the guitar.Lets hope real music lives on.

[@douglaslynch7480]

Unfortunately it is all run through a computer. All the singers sound the same and there is no soul in the recordings. The only singer of substance for is Lady Gaga.

[@JL-hc8uw]

Love Van. MAGA

[@gh21159]

This is the greatest songwriter/performer of our time love him hate him get him or not his body of work IS and continues to be unbelivably awesome I am thankful To have had him in my life for so long and I wish I could thank him myself.

[@thaddeusconti1754]

THE SAXMAN HAS A BUCKET OF HEART GOING DOWN TO THE PIT

[@zoedaria]

Again the late and great Mick Green with one of his best guitar solos/ rip

[@livewireguy]

Van Blows all others outta the water. He is honest music making at its best. Living in the moment! Kick ass!