Words, Gregory Alan Isakov

[@jadriandurbin]

I can't believe it took me 7 years to find two of my favorite artists playing together. First saw Bonnie in Nederland in 2008, and then Isakov in Nashville in 2016. Good things in life sometimes come in far increments. It is 2020 and I know these two need to pair up more soon....that's only if they stand on common grounds?

[@rhonamccoll1826]

7 is a good number....

[@Blueswailer]

Most human things worth reaching for in life come in increments, small or far ones. Never without doubt, pain or tears but also bursts of joy and self-realization. Mastering an instrument, an academic study field, honing one's body to its perfect physical potential, devotion to a cherished career etc. I am in the process of finding that motivation to incrementally improve again, and just went on this ramble based on that single word on your comment. Apologies about that. You however, I'd wager, have a great taste in music, just based on these two being examples of your favourites. Thanks for a very positive "trigger-word" to remind me why I keep trudging on.

[@flaviusfloarea3562]

it took me 10

[@valerievention]

This version reminds me of the show “Over the Garden wall” mostly since the saw instrument is used in a lot of the show’s soundtrack

[@Grace-24601]

Yes! OTGW and Gregory Alan Isakov's music have a similar feeling to them :)

[@MatthewGrahamsworld]

She is definitely playing a saw.

[@joeghamilton]

Only other time I’ve seen a saw played was Neutral Milk Hotel (In the Aeroplane Over the Sea)

[@mediocrecyclist]

man, this dude needs to chill. holy smokes he's so good. glad to be around to hear this stuff

[@renanlima8469]

Man, I don't have words to describe the beauty of this Lady, Jesus!

[@pennycas]

"Words" Words mean more at night Like a song And did you ever notice The way light means more than it did all day long? Words mean more at night Light means more Like your hair and your face and your smile And our bed and the dress that you wore So I’ll send you my words From the corners of my room And though I write them by the light of day Please read them by the light of the moon And I wish I could leave my bones and my skin And float over the tired tired sea So that I could see you again Maybe you would leave too And we’d blindly pass each other Floating over the ocean blue Just to find the warm bed of our lover And I’ll send you my words From the corners of my room And though I write them by the light of day Please read them by the light of the moon

[@stephenschuster9929]

I had never seen someone play a washboard until Bonnie when she was with Elephant Revival. She is so talented.

[@caramason56]

Absolutely beautiful lyrics and a awesome music artist ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrwizard6787]

My God, she is fucking beautiful and so is this melody

[@turnstyles7485]

Wonderful song. Excellent job by Ms. Paine. It seems the saw can be used to make music, not just ghostly sound effects. That's a rare accomplishment!

[@sonkun7688]

searched for 40 mins and worth it

[@Tickerbomb76]

So beautiful. Thank you so much. Made my night.

[@yustinedudney]

Ahh...thats really gorgeous :')

[@whipy9203]

Breathtaking version... Coincidentally, I did a cover of this song myself on an open mic night recently. Those who are interested can find it on my channel. I met Greg and Bonnie last month when they were on tour in the Netherlands. Just as breathtaking then... Thanks for existing you guys: I feel like it gives me a reason to exist as well. Love, Jo

[@SawLady]

It's a saw. I hope she comes to play at the NYC Saw Festival one summer.

[@mytimebox1]

I’d love to hear Bonnie Paine cover this with GAS singing backup.

[@colinduffett9487]

Unbelievable!

[@kappalord8666]

Need tabs I love the song

[@babazji]

is that the standard tuning of the guitar ? if hope can a kind soul walk me through. which I'll raincheck and send across the song :)

[@TheMick1792]

tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/g/gregory_alan_isakov/words_crd.htm

[@babazji]

my friend bohra, thank you for this. guessing you might like the mahogany sessions, wave of good music and the ruby sessions. some lovely music there. hope to cover this song soon. cheers from India.

[@AprilNicole25]

thank you iHeart Radio

[@benchollen]

Sad but so calm

[@inexplicablyblatant6646]

quite wonderful

[@bryndechastelain3445]

Anyone know the chords used here, or those used in the official version?

[@slayinniggas]

she's playing a saw if you guys didn't catch that

[@bobafett8243]

It looks like a C + third fret on low E, and then move it all up a string. Just look at what he's doing with his fingers and copy it.

[@MrTheenglishproject]

I think shes playing a saw???

[@kennethmory1803]

Let me introduce Bonnie Paine, one of the most wonderful musicians to hit the stage in many years. Look her up with Elephant Revival, specifically Ring Around the Moon, for more of her magical saw and heart rending voice...

[@jeffmiller5543]

For the people who were asking, I'm pretty sure she is playing some kind of Theremin.

[@stevefarha8058]

Negative. That sir, is a simple saw and bow. That's right, the rusty old thing in the shed used for cross-cutting wood by hand. Turns out a well-rosined bow makes all sorts of fun noises when you bend the saw in your lap... pretty clear in the 2:30 range...

[@jeffmiller5543]

+Steve Farha thanks!

[@MrTortugaa]

You can imagine what those 2 did after playing that awesome song.

[@Blueswailer]

MrTortugaa Yes I can, they probably played more awesome songs.

[@MrTortugaa]

Blueswailer cant deny it ;)

[@terrytibbs5678]

yes after playing the saw, she definitely played with another tool.

[@pageofcups2144]

they went to church im sure.

[@rodrigo.avalos]

It 's a great song, but I think a cello could have been a better mix with the guitar, nonetheless this song is beautiful!

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

Cello = $$$$ Saw = $

[@martlommers4367]

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[@dissilymordentroge5818]

How I hate the saw as an 'instrument' . For anyone with perfect pitch it's absolute torture to listen to.

[@kennethmory1803]

I have perfect pitch, and the ethereal sound of her voice and her saw is what originally drew me to Bonnie Paine. Her body of work is incredible.