Yvette Young at Secret Sky 2021

my set from Secret Sky, April 24th 2021! Thank you so much ‪@porterrobinson‬ for having me participate in this. It was a true honor!
Adventure Spirit: 0:00
Blossom: 4:26
Fortress: 9:49
A Map A String A Light pt 1: 12:20
A Map A String A Light pt 2: 19:38
yvetteyoungmusic.com/
Thank you to Filipe Motta for helping me film this ^_^
IG @truckstopgravedigger

[@UnthawedGuitarist]

Following Yvette for years really feels like having a big sister just following her calling in life and just vibe along on the journey.

[@iaoshua]

ajumma

[@yukiakiyama9419]

I feel the same. She's the reason that I felt the need to pick up a guitar years ago.

[@matter9]

💯

[@rockandrollisyourmom]

I'm not crying you're crying

[@zamzam2188]

@@iaoshua ajumma wae??

[@BillyBadass]

My favorite part starts at 0:00 and ends at 24:57

[@KittenPhilosophur]

:)

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

You win the best comment award 🏆

[@tatewinters5565]

Me too

[@bradydyson65]

The fact that she can do all that intricate picking work and still sing with so much soul is... something!!!

[@joelstephenson8017]

FR. I'm still reluctant to sing while playing regular barre chords.

[@clownshoes19]

Well there was clearly some overdubbing. All the vocals were probably redone. See ~7:00 for evidence of that. This is expected of course as long as it isn't someone else's voice. The guitar also seems rerecorded given the quality but her playing in the video seems to match perfectly. She's a great artist don't get me wrong but I dislike this trend of faux live performances. Doesn't seem a wise choice when the lion share of your fans are musicians.

[@bradydyson65]

@@clownshoes19 You know that actually makes sense. I've watched some gear reviews and interviews and things with her, listening to just her guitar (in a context where she can't really take a dozen takes) and it doesn't seem quite this clean. Yeah, it is disappointing.

[@orrissirro]

@@bradydyson65 Crazy, I saw her with Covet live and she CRUSHED Shibuya. Pretty obvious she has a really good studio setup but she's still a monster of a vocalist/guitarist in person.

[@mvargasmoran]

@@joelstephenson8017 just go for it man.

[@grayaj23]

That was amazing. I can't really explain to people what it's like... "You just have to listen. Relax. Let it happen. Don't fight it. You won't be humming her music later, but if you listen to it enough, you'll immediately jump on anything she publishes." I think the first time I heard Shibuya I put it on repeat for an hour or so and it was different each time. Music students in 500 years are going to be doing thesis-level compositionaL work on Yvette's music.

[@steve7745]

In 500 years? I've already written about her work in some of my coursework!

[@SirLied]

Speak for yourself about the humming!! lol

[@aabracadavra]

@@steve7745 You're a man of refined taste, Steve.

[@Kevin-me2dz]

Very well put. If I ever talk about Yvette to anyone I can never describe the feeling I'm overwhelmed with. I just say "You have to listen to it yourself. Put on headphones, sit in a dark room, and close your eyes."

[@grayaj23]

@@steve7745 I meant that in 500 years, they will *still* be talking about it.

[@shawnwasabi]

so here for this :')

[@jayaflower]

:3

[@yvetteyoungmusic]

actually so stoked for you and proud of you!!! Crazy growin up seeing Rocket Chip shows hahaha

[@auraofdeath423]

@@yvetteyoungmusic have you ever tryed russian 7-string guitar tuning?

[@yungcrystal1186]

shwan wasab

[@helpy8973]

Oh 2 legends for the price of 1

[@yeeeeeeeee_e]

two videos a week and one is almost half an hour long, we have been blessed

[@aturtle8695]

What a great time to be alive

[@alchemistcat4877]

Indeed!

[@juuli.4310]

i've been feeling numb for about a year now, but yvette's playing manages to make my heart beat faster

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

im numb too but yvette is an absolute tonic to my depression. im instantly moving and expressing my self when ever i here her music. Head banging, arms Flailing, feet tapping and kicking. she gives me a type of joy i cant physically hide.

[@MrChee53]

Same here :) Her music has some soothing and calming tone

[@MrThiagoCianci]

I was having a panic attack just now, got my cellphone and started scrolling like crazy until I updated it and this video showed up. Watching Yvette play and listening to these songs brought me peace... I can’t thank and admire you enough for dedicating yourself to your art and sharing it with us. I sing, and hope to one day be as inspiring to someone as you are to me.

[@Jsssddfgffghshdhdhusjsjd]

nice gappy pic

[@era1442]

I'm actually having a semi-anxiety attack, not even sure why. Feeling really overwhelmed right now. Somehow seeing this comment I feel a bit more at ease

[@MrThiagoCianci]

@@era1442 We`re not alone =] I hope you're better now, I send all my best wishes through this comment

[@MrThiagoCianci]

@@OGecalien Thanks for caring and saying it, dude

[@mrfifi52]

It actually was so sick being a fan for so long and of porter Robinson and seeing these worlds collide. Shit was crazy in vr!

[@ohwhatsarcasm]

This set brought me to tears of both sadness and joy more than I've cried this year. May you always be able to find your way forward Yvette. I'm sure a lot of people including myself owe it to you and the art you make for the emotion you evoke in the listener. Thank you so much.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Thank the fricking universe for this girl! Being quite old, it gives me hope that someone so interesting to listen to, exists in this world of superficial flim flam! What a player and voice! Not often a performance brings a tear to my eye and lump in my throat and goosebumps, forget about it! Thank you Yvette 😍

[@ASenna]

From what I've heard, I feel Yvette is scratching the surface of her ability. A gifted musician and composer, she unfortunately may have been born at the wrong point in time.

[@Turnpost2552]

No there is a place for her. I mean we heard her music here right.

[@calebmccardell7030]

It's like a grown up version of the Midwest emo stuff I was raised on. I love it.

[@mobuildsstuff]

exactly that

[@matter9]

💯!

[@mattg5461]

This absolutely threw me back to the way I felt the first time I heard Adventure Spirit in like 2016. That song changed me so much as a musician and this set gives me that same wash of feeling and inspiration, and at a time when I needed it most. Fuck yes.

[@WHYARETHERENOHANDLESAVALIABLE]

Sometimes I hear certain melodies and soundscapes in my head but they’re not songs I’ve heard before. But when I listen to your music the songs sounds familiar and unfamiliar simultaneously. It’s like deja vu music. It blows my mind, drives me insane and makes me feel nostalgic. Anyways thank you, Yvette. 🕊

[@chamberpunk9787]

"trust in new beginnings faith in something better hope is a lantern in these dark days so hold hope close" ; _ ;

[@robint22]

Yvette has a way of playing that always makes me want to play something new and really try hard at it. That's not something I say lightly. She gives my soul the massages💚

[@TheSonG1989]

Not sure why, just started crying while listening to this. Beautiful talent thats all I can say. Don't stop playing 🎸

[@dmnddst]

im not crying, your crying!😭 this is beyond beautiful, how does she even write these stuff

[@raindel420]

Yvette! Oh my god, i can say with pride that you are one of the most artistic guitarist, and artists in general! You are so fantastic at what you do with your own style and emotional playing. I look up to you and many artists that are just like you. You are so fantastic at this, with every note you play you put all of your soul into it. I absolutely love the creativity and the feel into your playing. It’s absolutely inspirational and entertaining to watch. I wish there were more guitarists and people like you out there. This is fantastic, and keep doing what you do Yvette. 💙💙🎸 -Rain

[@chancethewizard2336]

6:50 - 7:30 Literally the best vocals I've ever heard and I can't get this section out of my head.

[@eggmansizzle]

She is easily one of my favorite guitarists of all time. Just incredible.

[@LX7music]

what about san?

[@PaulVRo]

yep she's beyond

[@steelshepherd6843]

It really doesn't get much better than this.

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

It’s like balm after being burned from the sun.

[@misterhanimal]

I just played for my friend tonight who was having a rough night. She left, and now it feels like my turn to be taken care off. Thank you. Can't wait to catch one of your shows someday.

[@benjammin9369]

I just recently found out me and my wife are expecting our first daughter. I'm so glad she can grow up in a world where she can look up to players like Yvette as role models so she knows she can be anything she wants to be. I hope she is as inspired by this beautiful music as I am.

[@cynjones2126]

Congrats

[@reformedfridge9578]

All of this... Just wow. That's all I ever have to say with any of her performances. THIS is musical showmanship at its absolute finest. Keep wowing the world Yvette.

[@because7768]

Well hippity hoppity I certainly will never skip this boppity

[@oscar-cm4rc]

[@PorscheJon]

LOL

[@joesatchton212]

So Yvette Young rightfully blows up during 2020, one of the worst years for the planet in memory, not just receiving the wider recognition she so obviously deserves, but also being one of the true bright spots during the most miserable of times. And now, here in 2021, as we all look desperately to waking up from our collective nightmare, here is Yvette continuing to bring us sublime music and emotional release. Yeah - we love you Yvette. And we might not always deserve you but please - don't stop. Ever.....

[@Carpentron]

rose in this wasteland for sure

[@lostitoto298]

It's hard to imagine that this sound is coming from only one instrument

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

🥰Y💓V💘E💓T💞T💞E 🥰

[@PaulVRo]

yeah, her soul

[@joeh858]

two

[@sikkbeetz8541]

One person

[@im_Spade_]

@@PaulVRo 🥹 That was actually a genius comment. I nearly teared up lmao thanks

[@DatHombre]

Blossom literally always brings tears to my eyes and endless chills lol. Absolutely amazing, prettiest songs ever.

[@MrPokermaster12]

You know exactly how to express your soul's essence through music, if you start teaching the world your perspective on music, this generation and all the rest will be in good hands.. Thanks for being there Yvette and keep doing what you do!

[@ryansusoev5272]

Not enough can be stated about her musicianship. She makes me want to practice guitar 8 hours a day.

[@nicoleschroeders9635]

yeah i feel the same way my sister sent me this and I have been trying to find a main goal to set with guitar and now my goal is to be able to play somewhat close to this

[@Mr.Meowgical]

As someone that has been repeatedly inspired by her and others and practices for multiple hours every day, I say _do it._ If you've got the itch, scratch it. It's worth it.

[@yardy88]

I got in a groove last year of practicing like that and tbh don't do it if you shred you'll get injuries. My hands are back to normal now but it's better to practice consistently over years and decades than to burn out because you went too hard.

[@ARCANICA19]

Ling Ling 40 hours

[@justicegutierrez6847]

@@fancychannelname While it's good to be yourself, I learned a lot about guitar from learning a lot of Yvettes stuff tbh. It never hurts to have an inspiration.

[@MrKaMiKaZit0M]

Your music grounds me. It puts everything in perspective; thank you.

[@codycouch9994]

These songs at their purest forms, they are really special. I truly appreciate you sharing these with us. The rawness and the soul in these recordings can't be replicated in the studio while adding other instruments. Thank you again

[@colemcdaniel5468]

I closed my eyes, and was in heaven for awhile. Thank you Yvette :)

[@domtom010]

I can’t describe how much your music just scratches all the itches on my musical brain! And it’s just the smallest things you do too. I wish I had the understanding to describe it better, but you just play how my brain would want to play if it knew how haha

[@demonicsweaters]

You truly are up there among the great guitar performers like Michael Hedges and Pat Metheny. Love hearing more vocals now too. Amazing.

[@XixisII]

Soon as i heard this set on secret sky i became a fan. I'm so glad you were one of the performers, and happy i found something amazing.

[@theriddler497]

I literally am blown away by her playing no matter how many times i see or hear it. I truly believe she may be the best guitarist out there today

[@beanpie9000]

Sooo damn beautiful, thank you Yvette for the acoustic performance.

[@bonfireblu]

Wow!!!! If their is a such thing as Angels I would believe she is one sent from the Heavens to bring Love and Happiness to the dark World we live in through her songs...

[@ProwersEdits]

This was an absolutely brilliant set. Honestly I didn’t know much about Yvette until secret sky and she kept me completely and totally fully entranced for 25 straight minutes. Absolutely brilliant stuff. New fan here for sure.

[@KivoiEdits]

Newfound respect for prowers music taste

[@ProwersEdits]

@@KivoiEdits yooo kivoi lool

[@tweexican]

Blossom is amazing too. Watch the video on this channel

[@carlvargas7911]

You were so amazing!! I only wish you did the outro melody for A map, a string, a light pt2! That is literally my favorite melody ever created 🥰

[@louisbburrows]

I love your acoustic stuff Yvette!!!! Covet's also amazing!! Your voice though accompanied by an acoustic guitar is just *chef's kiss*

[@ether2006]

6:14 that modulation was so sweet

[@TacoInvader69]

I guess its more modal interchange

[@ether2006]

@@TacoInvader69 ohh word.

[@PeterHollingshead]

I love when your own rhythm noticeably takes your own breathe away. I love your music so much!

[@soulofash2112]

So this dropped on my Birthday, but due to work, I've not been able to watch it until now. Glad I saved it. I need it today more than ever. Thank you for this beautiful gift, Yvette.

[@GhostAdder_]

I was waiting for an upload of this, thank you so much! amazing as always

[@mctapoutos7426]

Yes my favorite song of all time A map A string a Light , love you Yvette,sorry for bad English 😁

[@barneyrudkins-stow7140]

I remember seeing you open for Chon in 2017, and not long after that was one of the bleakest points in my life. But your music was there for me (and still is!). Hearing these songs brings back so many memories, good and bad. It's so cool to see you get bigger and better, keep it up Yvette!

[@manassehcohen379]

I love you, Yvette! You're my biggest inspiration on music nowadays. Everything you do is fantastic. Thanks for existing.

[@skylarwentz4170]

This is exactly what I needed right now, thank you!

[@halapenopepper]

This was such a wonderful set, thank you so much for performing!

[@szion7567]

You have no idea how much I was vibing to this in the concert

[@CityGirlMusic]

YES

[@ashmasterson314]

tears rolling down my cheeks.. only listen when I need to. yvette is talented. beautiful music!

[@Kevin-me2dz]

Anytime I'm struggling in life I always come back to your music and it levels me. Thank you for your contribution to humanity.

[@coopermakescasksandbarrelsP]

aaaaa i recently covered a map, a string, a light (pt.1) and seeing you play this just made my day. this song holds a special meaning for me and i can't stop imagining the blue sky and mountains where i first heard it

[@andrewsalyer6283]

Music that calls to the soul. Sometimes we need this to reflect and appreciate everyone and everything around us.

[@rambogilligan6894]

I only found your channel and music just last night, but good lord! This is some of the most beautiful stuff I've heard!

[@mustaard_cat]

It’s always a pleasure watching you play Yvette ❤️ this is my twelfth time watching, it’s so good 😭 Thank you

[@ParnasoCultural]

This is the best of any that I've heard from you or your band without a doubt, sounds so real!

[@angelherrera-cavazos3066]

I’ve been waiting for this to re uploaded after secret sky! So amazing and now we get to listen to it all over again.

[@Danieltellodrums]

Thanks for uploading it!!!!!! I could not watch it live and was sad for missing it.

[@The_danyoe]

Perfect timing needed this, thank you

[@soundslikerayneofficial]

This set still lives rent free in my head. Thank you so much for this.

[@phildiciano9180]

Thank you. You never fail to take me out of my mind, even if just for a few moments. Absolutely amazing.

[@Insanalyst]

What a great way to wake up this morning. Thanks.

[@LeoPerantoni]

Omg this was SO BEAUTIFUL. Thanks a lot Yvette, made my day so much better.

[@rjiputra529]

thank you so much for uploading this, ngl < 3

[@Sneakerz95]

Thank you so much for the beautiful music! Always brings me up when I'm feeling down

[@TraneFrancks]

That was beautiful. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@potionsmeller4845]

These are really beautiful arrangements that really speak to my heart. Thank you for sharing them here.

[@deep0148]

Full of soul. Thank you.

[@craftistic82]

I've had a really hard week. I just found this upload. And it's everything I needed. Thank you so much.

[@ericsmith1737]

This is absolutely excellent and I could listen to this all day, thank you for sharing with us.

[@PANFLETIN]

I'm really digging this acoustic vibe you're doing on your late videos, also those vocals, damn! perfect for calming everything before to sleep, keep it up!

[@oldguyrips535]

Just... Wow... This is exactly what I needed to hear after a really tough day at work. Absolutely fantastic!

[@WillHain]

Just discovered your music. This video, your EPs and all of covet's albums have been on repeat for weeks now. I love it. I'm really into bands like tiny moving parts, and it's so nice hearing more complex math guitar in a different context!

[@garryowen3342]

What a treat to witness three fantastic musicians perform, a rare and greatly appreciated experience.

[@gianlucav2083]

Before Secret Sky I had heard of your solo work but I never had time to listen to it. After having heard the whole set I can definitely say that I was missing out lol, the songs from your set are so good

[@everytongueconfess]

Just found you and this was the inspiration I was searching for ❤ thank you. Beautiful playing/singing

[@MaTTheWish]

I just googled a synonym for beautifully masterful, and there are no suitable words in the English language to describe this performance. So I will use the word ineffable to describe the emotional landscape of this performance. Lovely Yvette.

[@marajmusic7072]

This acoustic set was amazing! So happy listening to it in Porter’s virtual world yesterday with 1000s of others

[@rafaelmarques8121]

My absolute favorite. from time to time i aways come back to you. Thanks for everything 💚💚💚

[@ruokunshi9236]

It’s so beautiful, im watching this in a subway and don’t want to pause it. Hope to watch your live show someday in Shanghai

[@Davi-sc5wn]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you ❤️ your music inspires me so much and helps me deal with life every day... I hope I get to experience it live one day

[@shaynola1]

Oh god how I love this. Saw your part in the sweetwater catalog I get, fangirled so hard! Making strides as always Yvette!

[@platolau7365]

beautiful masterpiece! calm and lovely!

[@Joshua.M.S.]

Your hands are so freaking fluid. This is just what I needed right now. Also this solidified that I'm going to have to emulate your style as well as my other musical heros now.

[@WillJacksonNW]

Still come back to this and it picks me up every single time. Thank you..

[@WhiteCranK]

This must be a piece of heaven. Beautiful, thank you

[@camlongfellow]

This set is a gift. Thank you

[@spencercameron8436]

I’ve never felt such intense feelings of calm and hype at the same time, but it’s so powerful to feel both. this is insanely good

[@andreaskonstantinidis-kypr9316]

Cannot thank you enough for the wonderful music you're giving us. Just beautiful.

[@MrUlf1337]

so i was reading a romantic reunion scene with this music in the background. And OH dear, did my tears fall. such great music! So soothing and relaxing.

[@groovelord_nito]

This music honestly sounds so free. i love it every time i listen ❤️❤️❤️

[@aristeujnr]

Great music and skills! Thank you for the video.

[@jwmcneelyIII]

Absolutely magical. Her music makes me cry every time. Wow.

[@daveydzel1014]

You are without a doubt one of my favorite guitarist. You have a really unique style that makes some of the most beautiful and exciting guitar parts I have ever heard. I have spent hours trying to learn some of your parts. You have truly inspired me to be a better guitarist and play outside my comfort zone. Also you have a beautiful voice and great job on your set

[@erin6207]

Ooooh I’ve been looking forward to this! Amazing 😘