WLT - Absynthe Minded - Envoi

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[@LouThomasson]

I'm back here after 10 years. Amazing and timeless performance.

[@julienbader3518]

Agree dude. One of favorite songs ever.

[@gabieeefreshh]

Same. These WLTs are classics.

[@arnaudthepgm]

❤️

[@stephendowling2453]

12yrs back now. I won lol 😊

[@Tom_Wesse_Visual_Storytelling]

So Glas wlt still exists❤ to Dokument this great live peeformances

[@Paintjeezy]

This song has haunted my memory for a decade. Love to bring it up and show my friends. Great video.

[@peterfranken6792]

This is a Homage to the writer, painter, director and more Hugo Claus who died in 2008. I had the honour to met him once and I read his book `de Paliter`- my first flemish ever. He ended his life in 2008 - suffering of Alzheimer and Absynthe Minded made this beautiful song for him. You have to read to understand! They are all dressed in black because it funeral music for Hugo Claus. I want to have the same.

[@elainevanloo6613]

Isn't 'de paliter' a book of Felix Timmermans and not Hugo Claus?

[@beefcoupon]

Found this song 5 years ago while I was tripping shrooms listening to new (to me) music on KZbin and this is still so GROOVY

[@debbiemoreira8854]

By clicking a random video on youtube's sidebar you find great music :)

[@jm3275]

Best acoustic solo iv ever heard AMAZING!!!

[@jm3275]

Hay have you ever heard of .... belle and sebastian- fox in the snow . Its very different from this but always reminds me on envoi. Let me know what you think

[@nikolaynikolov7823]

perfect sound and harmony between the instruments. love it especially when the leading guitar goes to backsound without losing any of it's touch and the leading became the second one without making it solo, just briliant. Great band nothing more to say. Love every bit of it: instrument sounds, voice, lyrics just perfect.

[@ooGasMasKoo]

Damn, I'm really impressed by this song, band & performance. I really have no clue what the song is about but I believe them.

[@yvesvd3109]

Actually it's an adaptation of a poem by Hugo Claus. Arguebly one of the most important Flemish authors. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Claus The poem itself (in Dutch) and the lyrics of the song (which are only partially a literal translation of the poem): wouter7.blogspot.be/2009/11/envoi-hugo-claus-absynthe-minded.html

[@ooGasMasKoo]

Thanks you for the info ! Ik had de tekst namelijk opgezocht omdat ik grip probeerde te krijgen op de songteksten. Hier kan ik mee verder nu. Bedankt Yves.

[@driesduyck469]

My verses stand gawping a bit I never get used to this They lived here long enough Enough! I send them out of the house I don't wanna wait Until their toes are cold Enough! I wanna hear the humming of the sun Or that of my heart Hardening Enough! They don't screw classically They babble commonly And bluster nobly Enough! Enough! In winter, their lips leap In spring, they lie flat at the first warmth They ruin my summer And in autumn, it's girls and a broken heart For another 12 lines on this sheet I'll hold my hand over their head And then I'll kick them out Enough! Go and pester elsewhere, one-cent rhymes Find somebody who cares Enough! Go now on your high feet This is where the graves laugh When they see their guests Enough! One corpse on top of the other Go now and stagger to her Whom I do not know Enough! Enough! In winter, their lips leap In spring, they lie flat at the first warmth They ruin my summer And in autumn, it's girls and a broken heart In winter, their lips leap In spring, they lie flat at the first warmth They ruin my summer And in autumn, it's girls and a broken heart

[@jacobmyers4919]

Bless you

[@musicfulleann]

He sounds like a modern day Bob Dylan, I like him!

[@peterfranken6792]

They dressed in black because it`s funeral music for Hugo Claus!

[@thatsnotmyname69]

i love the whole nonchalant head-nodding & dreamy eyes of the lead singer. absolutely adore this; summer anthem.

[@hyacinthwarren8385]

This lyrics was originally a poem in Dutch by Hugo Claus, one of the most famous Belgian writers.read more » ENVOI LYRICS [Verse 1] My verses stand gawping a bit I never get used to this They lived here long enough (Enough!) I send them out of the house I don’t wanna wait Until their toes are cold (Enough!) I wanna hear the humming of the sun Or that of my heart Hardening (Enough!) They don’t screw classically They babble commonly And bluster nobly (Enough! Enough!) [Chorus] In winter their lips leap In spring they lie flat at the first warmth They ruin my summer And in autumn it’s girls and a broken heart [Verse 2] For another twelve lines on this sheet I’ll hold my hand over their head And then I’ll kick them out (Enough!) Go and pester elsewhere, one-cent rhymes Find somebody who cares (Enough!) Go now on your high feet This is where the graves laugh When they see their guests (Enough!) One corpse on top of the other Go now and stagger to her Whom I do not know (Enough! Enough!) [Chorus] In winter their lips leap In spring they lie flat at the first warmth They ruin my summer And in autumn it’s girls and a broken heart

[@eustaquioneto2947]

U

[@MissFathomSir]

This never gets old

[@willlloyd9480]

6 years later I can confirm it still hasn’t got old

[@fabers92]

I remember watching this, and everything else on your channel when you posted it. It's been almost a decade but I've found my way back

[@asbeen1]

I know at least 200 of those views are mine. Maybe more. These guys are amazing. And I have such a ridiculous crush on the lead singer.

[@amelie2667]

Same

[@willlloyd9480]

Il take 500

[@davidd8511]

by far the best version this group has done.

[@stevecooke4974]

Stumbled on this because a band from my hometown, Hey Rosetta, which is Newfoundland Canada, were on WLT. Probably the best song ive heard this year, been listening to it constantly the last couple of weeks. Just a beautiful song and version, thanks!

[@francelibre26]

J'aime ce rythme, sa voix, ses yeux. YES I love you, boy

[@arnaudthepgm]

Un vent frais ❤️

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[@Sophh001x]

the lead's voice is so sweet, glad i found this

[@RennRaeubervideos]

Awesome piece! Repeat it over and over.. 💫✨🎧🎶

[@losroftheday]

I can't get enough of these guys... I'm NEVER gonna get sick of this song...

[@hiro13o6]

I’m still here after 12 years

[@tkdpower3]

This song ***TOUCHES me. You seem like a brilliant bunch of Belgians too! Thank you for writing this song. Thank you so much.

[@elijoby]

love these guys... its almost like they just dont care what they are singing about ,,, sooo original they dont need to be told :)

[@chungmanaudz]

had watchlistetell for a while now, just wanted to say thanks for gathering all these acoustic tracks

[@jmsbwrs]

I’ve been looking for this for quite some time, fantastic song, excellent performance.

[@chungmanaudz]

had watchlistentell for a while now, just wanted to say thanks still go on it to re-listen to tracks, life in film, chief and villagers

[@JulietCapulet13]

this song will always remind me of summer, this song made my summer. the lyrics are absolute perfection.

[@Divianne]

I fall in love with life everytime I come back to this video. Thank you.

[@SchoensWelt]

Can't stop listening to it ... some really good Music. Yes, THAT'S what I call Music!

[@Intz51]

I love everything about it, your camera and audio work, this band and that awesome song they've done. 5+

[@Phonosheet]

I was really happy to hear this song on a swiss radio Yes FM after discovering it here :) This is the perfect song. Amazing artists! Thank you sooo much

[@funkyzfreshparisen]

i think i'm in love. this is beautiful!

[@Digest1218]

This is 'in my opinion'The best band of the world, Amazing

[@msfrankie]

so CLEAN. love the bass. love the strings. well done.

[@vivacuervo360]

The song is awesome and that fender acoustic in the background is sooooo cool.

[@OnsLena]

Belgian proud! Love to see this on one of my favorite channels.

[@ranrinker2457]

Cause I can hold the guitar by myself!!

[@arnaudthepgm]

Un vent frais comme une brise matinale me traverse quand je reviens à cette chanson

[@shikanglu]

So DAMN W O R D!!! one of my FAV this year! lyrics and beats are too damn good!!

[@trcharles7]

Every time the rhythm kicks in after "and in autumn it's girls and a broken heart..." I go nuts

[@BeanzMeansHines]

Watchlistentell should release a CD of all the songs they've filmed but without the introductions at the beginning!

[@batshijg]

The fender of the guy on the right is flippin' awesome.

[@123456789aron1234567]

all "watch listen tell" videos are awesomen. I like it!

[@Korn1holio]

I can't get enough of this song

[@MrJoe2395]

These guys are amazing! So glad I've found them

[@duquet71]

WOW! These guys are outstanding!!!

[@Phonosheet]

wow sounds very good! beautiful sound! great harmony!

[@Jlggim]

OH MY GOD THIS IS SO GREAT. CHILL!!!! great combination of instruments!!!!!

[@muir_kat]

Love the word-play in the name of the band ;) And this mix of instruments is really fantastic~I love the bass and the violin! -Katie

[@jayboi1991]

Fantastic - really talented group

[@furelli]

gorgeous, big luv! pls tour the UK some more

[@fatandharry]

So beautiful. I adore this song.

[@LexMassive]

Exceptional song. So beautifully constructed.

[@JDean240]

Probably one of the best songs on watchlisentell ;-)

[@TheLonelyJuan]

You guys should make a movie about traveling around finding bands with great music, I would watch it for sure. Just to listen to the music.

[@NiGhTeMpEsT]

the way you arrange the song is particular, and the singer reminds me of Rust of True detective. Like it

[@fozzyfoster]

great song.... got to see them live

[@redavide1]

Beautiful tune, great, soulful performance . . . What else do you need?

[@kerranjj]

i cant stop listening to this song

[@palomine55]

They are big in belgium. Saw them live. Good show.

[@catherinederain691]

j'adore ! vu à Maubeuge au Folies. génial.

[@Setenay95]

saw them live and they were amazing!

[@LOVEntk]

LOL. That nonchalant way he says "from time to time we cross the canal". Hahaha. I wish it was that easy for me to go to London.

[@yazturan]

the chorus makes me feel warm inside.

[@garrethdavis]

brilliant!!! it would be a dream to get on watchlistentell

[@TheTheoldgit]

I´ve just shared this on my facebook coz its such a cool song

[@billightful]

Best band name I've heard in a long time!

[@vssquirrel]

quite amazing song, love the voice!

[@Jurodrix]

So catchy! Great band, great song!

[@DaysofChris]

just the word 'love' would be enough. 'cause i love them.

[@BremTV]

@Poneggner It actually is a poem of a wellknown writer in Belgium. Absynthe minded translated the text from dutch to English. Envoi is french for envy, yes (:

[@ara3s]

this is amazing, man... i can't believe it

[@SuperMikeyLive]

The lyric, "In spring they lie flat at the first warmth." from Hugo Claus, reminds me of the parable about the plants growing rough by the wayside or lush in good soil, verily. I believe it's in the book of Mark.

[@FrequenciesMusic]

Surprisingly amazing bass line

[@DarynaKot]

this is SO GOOD

[@jokarles]

Awesome & Lovely... !!!**!!!

[@marleysalemmango88]

It's amazing how a bit of violin can totally make a song. At least for me anyway, what a tune.

[@dickinson234]

these guys are fresh great music

[@francelibre26]

I Love it

[@h1jack__]

It just gets better. Well done Dave Tree (:

[@timotayh]

first time ive ever heard of this band - fucking amazing song.

[@anthonyhayes7719]

That ggg tar solo is legend

[@converse3764]

hahahaha look at the guy at the back just staring at the camera! scary bananas!

[@GNR214]

Love this song!!!

[@TheGarbageQuiltGirl]

The musicians are WICKED!! I'd listen to an instrumental version of this song...

[@dickinson234]

thease guys are fresh great music

[@abigailjoytracy]

His voice is so smooth, and sexy. the whole thing is just perfect. l love watchlistentell....

[@SophieLikesCakes]

damned. Soooo great. My whole body just wanted to dance. :)

[@mknorske4015]

Love them!!!!!

[@xr3volv3r]

I've viewed this 343434747.0 times. And I'll view it 15651354861231.11111 times before this month is over.

[@Theibogaineeffect]

the way this is shoot and there clad reminds me alot of the movie flame and citron (i know that there Belgian and the cats in flame and citron where danish) i like the music and the way it was shot

[@KingChrisGriffiths]

From time to time I also like to cross the Canal too!

[@hayami7]

Absolutely! good subscription indeed!

[@daliksheppy]

pistole shots ring out in the barrooooom nigh.. wait no wrong song

[@ewetoob100]

♥ so cool and in the groove ♥

[@QuestoDomini]

Raw with a melodic hook, made me tell the waitress to come back after the song was finished.

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Watchlistentell is probably the only subscription I have that I check regularly to find stuff. Best channel.

[@joseignacioquisperojas5379]

WOOOW I LIKE YOUR MUSIC !!!