Van Morrison - Astral Weeks / I Believe I've Transcended (live at the Hollywood Bowl, 2008)

[@joehannan6966]

My brother & me listen to this album all the way to Woodstock 69 & all the way back. My brother James Hannan pass in 76 @ age 28 but I am still rocking at 72 Van is the best!!

[@wotzupdoc1]

That is young for anyone to die Joe, but at least James got to have Astral Weeks , and a brother like you part of his earthly experience. Keep on rockin' Joe. Keep venturing into the slipstream.

[@joehannan6966]

@your right, he loved that album!

[@kerry1344]

My big brother passed aged 22, I promise you from first hand experience they never really leave us ❤️ energy doesn’t and can’t ever die ❤️🙏🏽✨

[@sartainja]

I bet that was an experience. Great story. You need to write about your adventure at Woodstock.

[@joehannan6966]

@@kerry1344 brothers never die!!

[@loboblue5441]

Van Morrison, pouring me a glass of wine, on a rainy and foggy night, fireplace crackling, then, he whips-out his acoustic guitar and begins to serenade me. Whew! A girl can dream...

[@jahensley1795]

😁🎸🎶👍

[@marilynsheffield612]

YES! 😊

[@thejoyofmusic72]

I will pour some wine. It has still been cold & rain here in 05/2023. Going to light some candles with my fireplace on & listen to his music.Good enough for me. Ive been lifetime fan.Thanking him for all the music. This is a wonderful God continue to bless Sir Van Morrison & his family.🙏🤍💚💛

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

The music of my life.....Astral weeks, such a masterpiece. This live version is sublime. I was at the Albert Hall for the London version of this concert......one of life's highlights for sure. Play on Van. . . . . . Another time, Another place, another space

[@simoncawsey4028]

transcendence way up high caledonia way up

[@simoncawsey4028]

Lucky you

[@CarryTrainer]

Well said

[@keithdickens1395]

Astral weeks one of the best albums of all time,been listening to it since about 72,this concert outstanding

[@industrialdrama466]

This is the music you hear as you walk toward the light.

[@margaretmager7643]

Oh my yes. I got goosebumps when I read your reply.

[@lfitzgerald0624]

When that fiddle kicks in the transcended really starts. Thank you Sir Van

[@pprokopowicz]

Who was that player?

[@damienhunt4264]

What a band! He always has a super tight band.

[@noelbattaglia734]

👍

[@classygary]

I dig Vans music but I question how difficult is it to play tight to two chords and @ times a good deal of little more than posturing.

[@damienhunt4264]

@@classygary This explains why we have all heard of you and not of Van Morrison.

[@janhensley3617]

😂😂😂

[@janhensley5410]

Please God, give Van Morrison a long, healthy life. Sir Van Morrison is your vessel and he glorifies you. We all love you Van Morrison. Your music is timeless and beautiful. The world needs beauty now more than ever. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🎸

[@slwtgf]

Omg we’ll put. Rediscovered him in 2019- flat out amazed at the sheer volumes of material, I’ll never discover probably a third of his material

[@4theLord1]

Amen! 🙌🙏💞

[@melissawilliams4801]

He is the best- no one comes close - BRILLIANT every concert is different and every time he appears in concert it should be captured on film as it would be a monumental shame to have any of his live performances lost forever- there is no one who can arrange their songs so differently. Van - you play the best live music ever produced.

[@volkerlinz7214]

My beloved brother passed away recently after 20 years of suffering from MS. I had a hard job caring for my parents by the age of 88. Not that easy. But whenever it comes to crisis: I believe I`ve transcended! Love and peace to you all!

[@Jimt-s5p]

Wow lovely share man so sorry for your loss/troubles, you are not alone my friend that I've never met

[@sannimcable]

That orchestra is out of thisworld

[@trudidick4018]

Loved this concert! 3rd row center, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Made a trip to Ireland in 2013 and saw him again at the Europa in Belfast. Worth every penny. He's the best!

[@janemcgrath4907]

Trudi Dick Iwas at the Europa concert.Iv seen him live over 50 times.My children have been rared on his music and now my grandchildren.Sir Van Morrison is part of our family life.Thankyou Sir.

[@mtease9247]

Man I envy you !!! Must have been sublime !

[@beths7367]

❤❤❤❤

[@eoindeegan7809]

If a genie ever appears, wish one is to go back in time and go to this concert. You lucky duck!

[@marcosmontalvo7573]

Recently I've come full circle with Van Morrison. Actually it's been a few months and I must confess I kinda am blown away. I know Bob Dylan, I also know Neil Young, Jackson Brown and a few others but for the moment or should I say this new season with Van Morrison has been quite an experience. That's all I'm going to say about that.

[@eduardomota2429]

Tim Buckley is other amazing journey !

[@maryraines9633]

I love listening to Van Morrison! I also just discovered Jacob Banks. More great music!

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

💃😎..ha-ha!!💖🎺...go on and 'say IT'.".Mr. Van Is The Man"...KING OF SONGS-IN-THE-KEY OF LIFE..🏆🌿🔥..😎..sure you right!👍💞

[@JeffSchreiber99]

Funny you mention Neil Young who has just made a statement that he wants to see information about medical freedom censored. Van on the other hand is one of the few great musicians of my generation (along with Clapton) who is speaking out for freedom. This scamdemic has really shown me a lot about where people stand.

[@mtease9247]

@@JeffSchreiber99 We all have the right to individual opinion. What I liked about Neil Young’s stance is he stood up for what he believes is truth. And now he is also being rewarded monetarily for it. And I say good for Mr Young !!! I’ve loved Van’s music my whole life & always will. I also tend to disagree with his Covid stance. But I would fight to the death for his right to express his views. Long live freedom of speech & Van Morrison !!!! 🍀👏👍✌️🌅💕

[@Marco_Venieri]

the instruments dance and the players express harmony and a great love for life and rebirth. Pure ecstatic joy

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

Van & his music is a Revelation. Been enchanted by van's music from the 'Them times', but he was given his gift when he realised his worth and really started shining. The ride has been a total trip. May he be with us for many more years. 🎉😊❤

[@omansnowball8027]

There is no man like the Van The real deal

[@otyikondo]

Pure, concentrated extract of joy. A classic, quintessential part of the soundtrack of my life, a song I know inside out, taken and polished and teased and tickled into something else that actually raises the hairs on the back of my neck, even at this distance. Bravo!

[@kieransavage3835]

Love your comment From Belfast same age as Van and a life long fan.Kieran.

[@johndee1653]

same

[@Marigold976]

Love this comment

[@brently2009]

Truly, Van has no equal!

[@davidkeith7131]

God, I wish I had been there. One of the best venues there is on a summer night.

[@blizzardsouth]

DO buy this fantastic CD. DON'T play it in the car. The music enters your bloodstream making it difficult to concentrate on the road. At times you get weak in the knees, making it harder to hit the brake. Listen at home, in the dark with a few candles burning. Then swoon with pleasure.

[@ronniehutson6571]

He never made a disappointing song!

[@bobsteinzig]

I was lucky to get DVD before Van pulled it

[@huwking-jones4957]

Hmm if people get in my ute guess who they have to listen to ,along with other Van options

[@marilotta]

I always like to hear Van Morrison live in my car :D Love it.

[@nightwalk.mp3]

ty for advice

[@bettiemccall9671]

Can't help but be transcended when you hear Van's music!!!!!!💚

[@max45309]

An absolute, unique masterpiece... and the very beginning of my love for Van the Man, aeons ago. Happy birthday, mr. Morrison, we all love you.

[@jimkeeling]

One of my favorite singers .At 74 never got to see him in concert. Hope I will before I'm gone!

[@RobinAtkins-w6z]

Love this band ✌️♥️💡😇💯

[@JackDeTate]

Tight band. This is a cosmic performance.

[@sannimcable]

the best present i can give my dad

[@brianholmes849]

The rhythm of my life. Thanks Van.

[@sannimcable]

Astral weeks is a fantastic album

[@JaniceRNZ]

In my opinion, it is his best album!

[@zed6338]

No... The greatest album ever made. From God to Van's Lips

[@linoleumbonypart385]

Of course

[@Anhorish]

@moscowguitarman It is timeless and will be played forever short of the collapse of civilization. And I don't think that is hyperbole. I think the EU is some form recognized it as one of the masterworks of 20th century European culture.

[@mtoscano343]

Not just yours….many attribute this as the nadir of his work

[@MegaFount]

I was at this concert and cherished every wonderful moment.

[@simoncawsey4028]

forget everthing you know this performance alluminates all

[@patriciakimbrell3734]

Love the music of Van Morrison ♥️♥️🎤🎸♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟⭐️💫

[@christhyfrancis521]

Mr. Morrison, you are truly great. I am a fan of your, while listening to you, always feel I've had not enough, heavenly music, thanks Sir, I wish you a long n healthy life, we are truly indebted. I am Christopher from Chennai, southern india

[@marybrownmiller]

I love the improvising...that's part of what makes it ART.

[@karencuyler8333]

Love astral weeks. If I went to a desert island and could only have one song I would bring this one

[@joanwhite4786]

Just beautiful

[@joehannan6966]

I would listen to this album on my boat away from the island?

[@sannimcable]

You can't get better than this song

[@lesvitraux]

A Van Morrison love song. If I went on an astral journey through the universe. waaaaaay up in the heavens -- as I can't even help but go -- "could you find me? WOULD you ... ?" I've been listening to this song and this album for decades now. It's still jolting, soulful art. "Take my hand ... "

[@Brianna13Rose]

Perfect for lifting up my Spirits during the COVD-19🤗❤️🙏☀️🌻🎸 🎶

[@zackzallie8735]

Lol very ironic to talk about COVID-19 in a Van Morrison video.

[@ijustgotreallystoned638]

@@zackzallie8735 why?

[@bernardocallahan]

@@zackzallie8735 no more lockdown.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I will declare hear and right now that my 1st cousin Van is one of the greatest guitar players of times, he must be because he plays his guitar on some of the most stunning, brilliant and meaningful songs of all times and has done so over the past 60 years or so .

[@mintertaining]

imagine a life so low that you would give this a thumbs down. Pray for them.

[@sannimcable]

now thats what i call Music

[@terriejohnston2379]

He ...and i do mean VAN,,,plays it any way he feels like playing it. He knows what the hell he is doing and HE RULES! Amazing Man Amazing Music

[@sannimcable]

What a classic 👌 👏 🙌

[@mickkennedy1344]

Van, acoustic band, double bass -- skipping and rumbling, magical, soothing, hypnotic.

[@MSJsoul]

Drums, way deep in the pocket

[@roblamb1467]

Heard Van live on Boston Common in early 70s. There is none better.

[@bobbybob2573]

Did you know Van was living in Cambridge when he wrote astral weeks songs? Some say on Greene Street near the Plow and Stars

[@donarmenta4464]

Love That Van & His Music. ...

[@ednasoaresbrasil3040]

What a beauty of presentation and orchestra. Congratulations to Van Morrison for bringing us this wonderful show!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️

[@BlueLightDiet]

VAN THE MAN

[@aaronprice8474]

Stellar opening version of the track Astral Weeks! the best.

[@michaeldonovan4793]

lower voice...still rich and bold...greatest album...top five all time...

[@ralfmeese3510]

Jedes instument erzählt eine geschichte, ich könnte studenlang zuhören. Fantastisch!

[@dennisa1530]

First time i ever heard Astral Weeks was in 1969. A guy who claimed to be the heir of the throne of Prussia or Russia (i forget) told me to lay down and listen to God's music. We had already dropped a bunch of acid, but hell, for God's music, we did more. Now, in my 60's, i still think of this as God's Music. I've never heard a better album than Astral Weeks. I would have given a limb to have been at this concert.

[@ahjaanhugh]

Hey Dennis ditto for me. September 1969 on 9 upper in the Saugeen - Maitland residence of UWO. I have since purchased every commercial release by The Man. No acid but we were smoking weed at the time. I have seen him three times when he played Toronto.

[@AlexDeLarge1]

That's a nice story. Two days ago I took an 8th of mushrooms and listened to the Astral Weeks album in its entirety while sitting at the lakeside in the park in this neighborhood. I don't think I have ever experienced a more beautiful day. It's like he pulled this music directly out of the world's natural beauty in the most concrete and perceptible way. Dylan's music comes from somewhere within his person, but Morrison's music seems to come from the heaven that is a sunny day.

[@stevecrell9633]

You are so right, an really acid isn't a requirement.Two glasses of wine an a shot whiskey...now I hear it

[@ericsfreshfishmarket5560]

I totally missed this album during when it came out. Knew of it, but wasn't open enough to recognize his sheer brilliance. Rediscovered an in '90, thankfully, by then I was ready. My brother sent me the Enlightenment CD which I at first didn't like but put it on one day at work, got busy and couldn't change the music. Four hours later it'd played through several times and became a sound track for me I could not ignore. From there I consumed every Van album out there (CDs by then), bought them, got lost in them. And in '09 my wife and I flew to NYC to see this concert performed live and Astral Weeks in its entirety. Not a bad seat in the house. I could read the drum set insignias from our seats (and they weren't the $$ ones either). Felt like I was born again, totally reborn into a moment on high, venturing that slip stream, way up in the heavens, transcending breathing in and breathing out Caledonia with all the saints and sages . . .

[@damonarvid3548]

Wasn't Putin busking in Paris, by any chance?

[@cormacsheehan1734]

Perfection, his entire oeuvre, never to be repeated. I long to see a live performance. Some day I dream. Thank you Van. Genius.

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Hurry......im seeing him next week. More than 40 times now!

[@michaelrooney331]

" I ain't nothin but a stranger in this world " He said it best

[@sheilabarron5532]

Just FANTASTIC I don't know how to type all fancy I don't know how to spell that well I get messed what I'm going to type,but hearing the sounds of of Awesome instruments I SURE can follow that Van and the Band BRAVO GodBlessLovePeaceToAllNations

[@terencewinters2154]

Hes transcended genres and categories by listening closely and integrating into his own self instrument that is his gift from God inverting and dispersing it.

[@kerry1344]

He was my favourite artist when I was 15 in the mid 90’s 😂 ❤️🙏🏽✨🎶

[@andrewdanger2830]

incredible-please keep him alive!

[@sannimcable]

One of my favourites of many

[@sannimcable]

Just close your eyes 👀 and listen and you'll transcend

[@cintajj2749]

Perfection 😇

[@frankmunich1881]

heals my soul mr morrison since a long time thx

[@kennedydewitt3219]

keep coming back to this one I cannot get enough of it... Van the Man!

[@Apexi99]

I love these comments. My appreciation of Van grows with respect reading them. So far, his live performances from the 70's quickly became my fav., thanks to KZbin but.... Looking forward to Miami, 2/8/18. ✌🏾✌🏾

[@sonny_toronto]

Love how funky it gets around the 4-5 minute mark! The MAN!

[@jimkeeling]

Nothing but pure CLASS!!

[@jimmy8806]

Soulful! Sublime! Brilliant! It's not the same as the studio version but who wants it to be? He feels the music like a jazz musician and lets it go where it takes him.

[@karenbellah860]

Beautiful

[@JoseMedina-sv8uy]

Van Morrison es uno de los músicos de rock que más mu gustan y Astral weeks una de mis canciones favoritas. Muchas Gracias pir compartir. Saludos desde México.

[@HansBranderhorst]

GROETJES UIT HOLLAND!!!😍😍😍😍

[@barbiedoll120866]

Ivan. Kindred. Your songs have made me. Changed me. My Lion lies with my lamb. Some day soon we will talk just for the pure fun of it.

[@brianwilson1845]

Spectacular orchestral production pieced together...genius!

[@dejonsmall9886]

VAN IS DA MAN!!!!!!

[@jayatkins43]

will share this with my band tonght words cannot xpress how i feel about Ivan, n his music, Gods' music i dont know but i do thank the Most High for allowing me to come in contact with this Lucky Charms so long ago

[@bobsteinzig]

Look to your higher self

[@bobsteinzig]

do Ancient Highways from Days like These (where everyone knows what I mean) a vocal Tour de Force

[@joehannan6966]

What's the name of your band? I started playing with Shanana at Woodstock 69. Miss the stage.

[@measententia3473]

Wow...superb!

[@SandrinaN]

Gorgeous!

[@evelynoconnor3062]

OUTSTANDINGLY MARVELLOUS music!---- SUPERBLY MAGNIFICENT songs,! A TRULY WONDERFULLY ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE! ---- LOVE---❤️ Evelyn O'Connor

[@jillcopeland237]

There is nothing indecipherable about THE MAN hes given me ALL my musical hits for lst 40 ish years bar none he is genius writer musician a legend and i loooove every note and word he produces jill copeland

[@susigubisch7634]

omg. you top it again and again. thank you ivan soooooooooo much for your contribution

[@judyjudy51]

One of the truly great songs

[@sannimcable]

I missed that concert

[@geebud1880]

Got the original vinyl album - it has been a joy since then - this recording, with this crew... sheer bliss, swing, teasing and pleasing and challenging, .. virtuosity to live. Thanks Van & Heaven too :-))

[@lisamcmahon5246]

Magnificent. Thank you Mr Morrison.

[@JohnBoyd-jw9uv]

NOT BAD!!!!! 'Beside You' ,my favourite song. Great Show.

[@judithjohnson2458]

Masterful! Pure awesomeness!

[@alexiapoly9318]

Its my biggest love ever, VAN the man!!! ....what means P O E T R Y and the music really stays me alive..:;))))))and I think ,.. not at yt

[@alexiapoly9318]

iam again listening and it is grandios!!!..where are the others ??? listen one time ...thats it ??? since 7,,or more years they are not interested, i cant believe ?? its not a hot dog , just to eat ..and then it s finished..

[@kennedydewitt3219]

this is perfection

[@frankabney5850]

This music never fails me, never lets me down...

[@tatiana5654]

Эта музыка - сплошное наслаждение❤

[@sannimcable]

I really hope this concert happens 🙏

[@lightningstrikestwice6302]

Just awesome! The fiddle work or violin work is superb. I know nothing about music. But this is fantastic.

[@chrissnyder6787]

Think I read somewhere (in VM video comments) that this is "celtic violin" style.. No nothing about it, but it's in a lot of his music. To hear much of violin/string licks (in a GREAT song) listen to Tir Na Nog.. never knew he did anything like that - think is about a mythical Irish place of peace.. can see images by artists of it on inet.

[@karenbellah860]

I❤️your heart

[@barbarafriedl766]

Super super super schön, wow❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉

[@jahensley1795]

Much love ❤️

[@im4out]

magical...just.. magical.

[@chrissnyder6787]

This version and the band are great. Just started getting into his live performances and 'more obscure stuff' (like instrumental "Scandinavia") about a year ago. Now I know why his fans are so enthusiastic.

[@thomastrotman5043]

the most prolific (with consistent excellence) of ANY of the RnR poets....

[@benwilliams2679]

I love 'It's Too Late To Stop Now' don't get me wrong, and everything Van has done has been absolutely incredible, but this is how Astral Weeks should be played. The musicianship of Astral Weeks, as well as the incredible imagery, it what lifts it to the greatest of all time.

[@simoncawsey4028]

best ever where the water runs crystal clear transcended

[@louisemariediemer7402]

Kudos. The musical instruments with the flute and the musical arrangements blended nicely. Very Telaximg

[@cameronsmith1970]

I was very fortunate to attend the Hollywod Bowl concert of the full Astral Weeks album. I have seen VM many times, in many cities and years through my life. This performance was unique, exquisite- and stands alone-the band was one with Van and the beauty of this early music with the musicians here - Check out the full concert video from the album!

[@barbarafriedl766]

Eins der allerbesten lieder❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Wow

[@drstevie]

Beautiful. All the way.