Sam Beam is a poet. He tells beautiful stories through intimate music. One of the greatest talents of the last decade. That voice is no accident, either.
I remember this video when it came out. I used to leave it playing in the background as I fell asleep. I was lucky enough to see iron and wine live for the first time about 4 years ago. Still one of the greatest performances I've ever seen. Moved me to tears.
Iron & Wine delivering an awe-inspiring performance in São Paulo last 2nd September is going to be one of my fondest memories ever. Hearing his voice feels like home. I was so overwhelmed that I hardly noticed the bloody mobile/camera freaks and pissing Twilight Saga twats taking stupid selfies during the concert (there should be a law against these people even breathing). But Sam is a perfect gentleman, so he rose above it. He played for 2 hours straight and that was the case when just a man and his guitar suffice to transcend. I’ve been a fan for 10 years or so but only at the concert did I realise the prodigiously gifted (and yet kind and humble) instrumentalist Sam is. Sometimes, when playing a bluesy tune, he’d go into a solemn trance-like state, meaning every word coming out of his mouth. That was sheer awesomeness! But he had fun as well, cracking jokes now and then. So I can hardly wait for his next Brazilian tour.
100% love him unplugged. thats how i prefer him as well, most of my covers are his songs, every camping trip and hike i get compliments because of this man.
This is only further proof that Sam can do whatever he wants musically. Whether it's a throw back to the older days (like this session) or bringing a new spin on his words like he does in Kiss Each Other Clean and The Sheapards Dog. It never ceases to evoke emotion and thought.
I don't even want to hear the album versions; I want the album acoustic like this. I can get so much accomplished with him in my ear. Edit: Nine years later I have to say that I’ve heard the album versions and they feel overproduced. I still come back here for the truest expression of these feelings wrapped up in the cloak of song. 😢
Good quality music can be mellow without being sappy. This is one of the few "singer/song writer" music that I can listen to without wanting to throw up.
I think hes where he wants to be in the music industry, hes well respected by a TON of people who see meaning in his lyrics and he never sold out. As soon as youre on the radio people only really know your chorus and its almost like your songs lose meaning in being overplayed. Which clearly, his lyrics mean alot to him with how well thought out they are.
It's an amazing thought that I have this man's signature hanging on my wall and that I have seen him in person. At the same time, it's extremely humbling to know he is just a man with a fantastic way of expressing his thoughts. He has forever changed my life and is my inspiration in most things I do.
I've watched this video atleast 100 times, and this time, to my abject horror, I saw the dislike button highlighted blue, must have done this blasphemous act by accident, quickly amended it to it's rightful thumbs up!
So many musicians i listen to who do these acoustic sessions and just fucking blow me away. This is one of them. Why not just release the albums like this in the first place? Who the fuck needs drum and bass?
I saw Sam live in Amsterdam in Paradiso more than a year ago, he was on the other side of the place, but you felt like you were sitting next to him, singing his song as if it was for one person. With this the same, the quality is fantastic (that helps too) but I feel exactly as then. :)
I'm so gutted his acoustic concert is sold out. I'll be at the one the next day (full band!) but I would have killed to see Sam sat there on stage, on his own with his guitar.
Got front row seat for his solo gig and the second night with his band in nov in london..without doubt the best musician around at the moment..(though after this ill be def lookin forward to his accoustic set alot more,gonna seriously unappropiatly charge the stage if he does sodom south georgia..you with me?)
Little children, the wind is whipping Short hands on a clock still ticking Both the egg and the red fox grinning His belly full for the day Someday we may all want nothing And all together we'll get what's coming Someday I'll say the world was something That we just couldn't change
Do you truly beileve the masses will all relate and love this like we do? I meant no harm with what I said, I was just saying how I'm starting to like the fact that at least some people realize what good music is.. Bt I'll never NOT share it.
![Iron & Wine - The Shepherd's Dog [FULL ALBUM STREAM]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kw_dCRhWeTw/mqdefault.jpg)
Those blue-eyed birds he was talking about have the coolest dad ever.
If Sam came out and said he was the second coming, I would struggle not to believe him.
Thats funny..
I have been listening to this consistently for 8 years. It never gets old!
Me too. Listening, 2 September 2023. Saw him just recently in Kingston, New York.
0:06 Tree By The River
3:34 Biting Your Tail
7:07 Big Burned Hand
10:01 Half Moon
12:57 Upward Over The Mountain
mvp!!
Bless your soul
Big man
He really needs to do a remake acoustic album of every last one of his songs
shoot me a message for some amazing soundboard recordings if you're still interesting in this years later :)
@@jamesriley72281 heya I need these! Hope years more later isn't too late.
@jamesriley72281 if you ever see this, yes please. That would be a treasure.
Exactly
one of the best lyricists of our generation
Sam Beam is a poet. He tells beautiful stories through intimate music. One of the greatest talents of the last decade. That voice is no accident, either.
I remember this video when it came out. I used to leave it playing in the background as I fell asleep. I was lucky enough to see iron and wine live for the first time about 4 years ago. Still one of the greatest performances I've ever seen. Moved me to tears.
Holy shit upward over the mountain is probably one of the few songs I cant listen to without shedding a tear. Beautiful music
Ten years later, I’m back to listening to these songs. I missed how I felt when listening to his music.
Iron & Wine delivering an awe-inspiring performance in São Paulo last 2nd September is going to be one of my fondest memories ever. Hearing his voice feels like home. I was so overwhelmed that I hardly noticed the bloody mobile/camera freaks and pissing Twilight Saga twats taking stupid selfies during the concert (there should be a law against these people even breathing). But Sam is a perfect gentleman, so he rose above it.
He played for 2 hours straight and that was the case when just a man and his guitar suffice to transcend. I’ve been a fan for 10 years or so but only at the concert did I realise the prodigiously gifted (and yet kind and humble) instrumentalist Sam is. Sometimes, when playing a bluesy tune, he’d go into a solemn trance-like state, meaning every word coming out of his mouth. That was sheer awesomeness! But he had fun as well, cracking jokes now and then.
So I can hardly wait for his next Brazilian tour.
I prefer Sam's acoustics over the electronic mixed into his studio songs. That being said, still an amazing artist regardless!
x2
Acoustic goes natural with the heart rhythms :) love and life thought 💭 beautiful sounds- I love Acoustics and drum circles:)
100% love him unplugged. thats how i prefer him as well, most of my covers are his songs, every camping trip and hike i get compliments because of this man.
Editing guy: "Oh my god, check out this angle. Now this one. Now this one. Lets put 3 in every second."
It was on beat to how he was singing
I know right? It really took me out of the music. When I play this video, I always have to listen to the audio by itself. Otherwise, I feel queasy..
biting your tail is amazing when it's acoustic!
Indubitably!
I can't even listen to the version of this song on cd after hearing this!
Yes
Big burned hand just blows me away. Listened to it a thousand times. Like a sirens song.
His songs are so vivid, even with just an acoustic!
This is only further proof that Sam can do whatever he wants musically. Whether it's a throw back to the older days (like this session) or bringing a new spin on his words like he does in Kiss Each Other Clean and The Sheapards Dog. It never ceases to evoke emotion and thought.
The acoustic versions of these songs, with Sam Beam solo, resonate SO much more with me.
I don't even want to hear the album versions; I want the album acoustic like this. I can get so much accomplished with him in my ear.
Edit: Nine years later I have to say that I’ve heard the album versions and they feel overproduced. I still come back here for the truest expression of these feelings wrapped up in the cloak of song. 😢
Agreed!
Absolutely!
Good quality music can be mellow without being sappy. This is one of the few "singer/song writer" music that I can listen to without wanting to throw up.
by far my favourite of the 4AD sessions
You make sleeping a friend who's sick and can't sleep.
I love this session.
This is some truly great song writing.
So glad I got to see him live, need to see him play again...
Tree by the river, what a beautiful song.
Wow, can't get enough of these songs. Sam Beam is such a genius.
I think hes where he wants to be in the music industry, hes well respected by a TON of people who see meaning in his lyrics and he never sold out. As soon as youre on the radio people only really know your chorus and its almost like your songs lose meaning in being overplayed. Which clearly, his lyrics mean alot to him with how well thought out they are.
Amen brotha
Zach Galifianakis sings like an angel! :)
Thanks for fighting for me, and my freedom.
May your burdens be light, and your mind lighter
Lol he was at my house yesterday. His daughter is my Bestfriend. I just met her a while ago, and I had no clue her dad was famous!
Awwwww yesssss dude I missed you so much Sessions missed you so much !!
can't stop listening
Stunningly masterful in creativity and it's simplicity helps with grace of understandment.
well... if that wasn't perfection I'm not sure what is. I've watched this video countless times
Dear Sam Beam, you have touched my heart. You make me want to be a better human. ♥
It's an amazing thought that I have this man's signature hanging on my wall and that I have seen him in person. At the same time, it's extremely humbling to know he is just a man with a fantastic way of expressing his thoughts. He has forever changed my life and is my inspiration in most things I do.
I agree all to much, no matter how many times its played I get that one little tear
who would thought, from visual artist to one of the most talented guys in music... gives me a hope ;)
This is unbelievable, my all time three favourite songs by him are the last three here.
I simply adore the Don McLean-esque qualities of Tree by the River... Wonderful.
I've watched this video atleast 100 times, and this time, to my abject horror, I saw the dislike button highlighted blue, must have done this blasphemous act by accident, quickly amended it to it's rightful thumbs up!
he is singing as if for fun this is why i love this version because i found it when it is just right for my mood.
"Time isn't kind or unkind you liked to say, but I wonder to who and what it is you're saying today"
Just like Nick Drake, Sam sounds so much better by himself.
Yes I agree, some artists just sound so much better solo than doing the band thing.
May your love be your only religion.
preach it to us all.
This song is the definition of my life.
2024 chegando e eu aqui ainda apaixonada nessa seleção ❤
takes me back to fond memories. Thank you sir.
I love everything about this session. Upward Over the Mountain gave me chilllls.
Thanks for serving! He keeps me sane too some days.
So happy that he did them in acoustic version too :) Beautiful and pure Sam ...
I love love love Iron and Wine!!
That first song. Jesus.
+Ryne Barketts (Squatchisreel) No Sam.
I'm so happy right now
music speaks out against war but will support in peace at great lengths
How amazing is this? I cant even put it to words.
So many musicians i listen to who do these acoustic sessions and just fucking blow me away. This is one of them. Why not just release the albums like this in the first place? Who the fuck needs drum and bass?
You feed the Human soul--thank you!
Wow... he will be on the main scene within a year.
Good, good, good, good... so good really
How come i know about this guy only now? he's awesome, awesome songs.
Thats so sad but incredible at the same time.
I actually heard him on the radio the other day at a restaurant, I was quite surprised.
a laid back guitar style that works...less is more.
Love this its so nice to listen to.lovely voice
WOW this guy, never stop to amaze me
guys with beards man there just .... amazing :)
Great man! a poet and musician
monumental.
i thought i knew a feather floating down; silly me.
this feather has an intention beyond mine, clearly.
He's so gorgeous!
wunderschön 🌺
pure bliss...
I love him
So good to hear✨
sam beam paints such a picture with lyrics. i'd swear it's about me.
Vai Moscardelli! Non pensavo avessi una così bella voce...
What an artist
What a beautiful set.. great version of big burned had! Come to South Africa
I am going to listen to this version of Tree by the River for the rest of my life
Que linda voz !!!
Thanks, Andre.
I always prefer his session stuff, this one is gold.
I saw Sam live in Amsterdam in Paradiso more than a year ago, he was on the other side of the place, but you felt like you were sitting next to him, singing his song as if it was for one person. With this the same, the quality is fantastic (that helps too) but I feel exactly as then. :)
J'adoooooooooooooooooore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His voice makes me want to sit in front of the fire with some hot chocolate and knit a sweater.
This is what the last CD should have sounded like. Pure Sam Beam.
I'm so gutted his acoustic concert is sold out. I'll be at the one the next day (full band!) but I would have killed to see Sam sat there on stage, on his own with his guitar.
this man is so fucking amazing this song gives me goosebumps every time
Awesome songwriter
Wish So much I could find this version of ‘biting your tail’ on iTunes ~ all I can find there is an electronic version
This session is perfection
Got front row seat for his solo gig and the second night with his band in nov in london..without doubt the best musician around at the moment..(though after this ill be def lookin forward to his accoustic set alot more,gonna seriously unappropiatly charge the stage if he does sodom south georgia..you with me?)
0:06 - Tree By the River
3:34 - Biting Your Tail
7:07 - Big Burned Hand
10:01 - Half Moon
12:57 - Upward Over the Mountain
Iron and Wine, come to Brazil, please?
We love U*
= )
i remember Mark Kozelek from Red House Painters. :")
He's fast becoming our generation's James Taylor.
Love this... great stuff
Very beautiful session! Thanks!
Little children, the wind is whipping
Short hands on a clock still ticking
Both the egg and the red fox grinning
His belly full for the day
Someday we may all want nothing
And all together we'll get what's coming
Someday I'll say the world was something
That we just couldn't change
Do you truly beileve the masses will all relate and love this like we do? I meant no harm with what I said, I was just saying how I'm starting to like the fact that at least some people realize what good music is.. Bt I'll never NOT share it.
Fabulous.
Too fucking beautiful. music is the art that gets me.👏✌️