Gregory Alan Isakov - Suitcase Full Of Sparks - CARDINAL SESSIONS

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  • čas přidán 12. 11. 2014
  • Gregory Alan Isakov is a Singer/Songwriter living on his ranch in Colorado. His latest record 'The Weatherman' was released in 2013. His folk-music songs are both fragile and strong, packed with beautiful melodies and great lyrics. We met him a few days ago in Cologne on his European tour together with Steve Varney on banjo on a sunny afternoon. This one is off the recent record and it's called "Suitcase Full Of Sparks".
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  • @CardinalSessions
    @CardinalSessions  Před 6 lety +16

    📌subscribe to our channel for new sessions every week. and if you have artists you'd love to see here, send them over :)

    • @kellywarrillow9751
      @kellywarrillow9751 Před 6 lety

      CardinalSessions
      do yous ever come to the UK I'd book tickets in an instance I'm near Glasgow xxxxxxx

    • @teresalynntipping664
      @teresalynntipping664 Před 6 lety

      folk music lulabye series

    • @samuelwalkingstick2949
      @samuelwalkingstick2949 Před 5 lety

      Probably my favorite thing to watch, keep up the good work

    • @thismakesmehappiest
      @thismakesmehappiest Před 4 lety

      Travis Puntarelli

    • @rarecannabis5784
      @rarecannabis5784 Před 4 lety

      Just subbed...
      Because of this beautiful music..
      Love from Ireland
      Check out some irish folk music
      "Christy Moore"
      LOVE FROM IRELAND 💚💛💚

  • @sarceexplores
    @sarceexplores Před 4 lety +116

    Steve Varney's background vocals and banjo really adds magic to this song. This version is better than almost all renditions of this song, including the studio one

    • @deanadartt1641
      @deanadartt1641 Před rokem +3

      ah man agreed love me some steve varney

    • @Pilafcg
      @Pilafcg Před rokem

      Which version is better though? "Almost"

    • @chrish4522
      @chrish4522 Před rokem +3

      Varney is a gem.

  • @mandybuehler9471
    @mandybuehler9471 Před 4 lety +114

    Still listening to one of my favorite performances in 2020. Who's with me?

  • @tracyhouser4100
    @tracyhouser4100 Před 5 lety +69

    I pulled up the lyrics to sing along with accuracy, and boy.. What a well-written song. Not a line out of place. Not too bulky nor lacking. Just enough color to paint exactly the right picture, without dashing the whole thing out with over statements. He's really got a nack for this, and we're all richer for it.

  • @indieguy412
    @indieguy412 Před 8 měsíci +5

    That thumb up-strum at 0:46 is so well timed!

  • @StuON22
    @StuON22 Před 4 lety +8

    Every time I hear someone say "Theres no good music today" I direct them to GA Isakov

    • @sandinista2218
      @sandinista2218 Před 4 lety

      StuON22 their is always good music around. An I am a 60 year old scouser iou

  • @barbungus
    @barbungus Před 9 dny

    I love this still to this day! Thank you!

  • @LetsGo-LoveYourself
    @LetsGo-LoveYourself Před 9 měsíci +3

    I heard this song for the first time after coming across someone sing this in downtown Denver today. I sat for hours listening to him sing and play. Now I have a new favorite song ❤🥹 thank you

  • @eveflyaway
    @eveflyaway Před 5 lety +17

    Gregory Alan Isakov, you've been blessed with a beautiful voice and talent to play guitar and write beautiful songs! Please, keep making great music and sharing it with the world and stay humble and nice.

  • @cletusdeletus
    @cletusdeletus Před 9 lety +153

    He's one of the most beautiful souls I've had the pleasure of seeing live and meeting. He's so humble and genuine, and is truly blown away by how much people love his music. :)

    • @terrytibbs5678
      @terrytibbs5678 Před 5 lety +4

      you blew Gregory when you met him? Wow! A real fan.

    • @adelajsund3451
      @adelajsund3451 Před 4 lety +2

      Yup! He totally is! He is. my friend and like family to me. He played one of his songs at my moms second wedding that I was at in Scotland! I love and miss you Gregory!! (: I hope we can go to Scotland again sometime soon!! By the way.... I am in 7th grade, and he is like family to me and my mom and of course Tyler Knott Gregson.

  • @sarceexplores
    @sarceexplores Před 3 lety +3

    Greg Isakov and Steve Varney, what a fantastic duo!! ❤️

  • @MSYNGWIE12
    @MSYNGWIE12 Před rokem

    I have a park down the block, trees are trees, wish Gregory was there and people could live in unity too...

  • @balleberry6678
    @balleberry6678 Před 7 lety +73

    when my anxiety is high I listen to Greg It always goes away

  • @echo_43
    @echo_43 Před 3 lety +1

    Probably the thousandth time Ive listened to this version, and I could listen to Gregory and Steve a thousand more times.

  • @GrimVanhall
    @GrimVanhall Před 7 měsíci +2

    Always makes my heart beat faster. It wants to love again ❤

  • @MrMrhull
    @MrMrhull Před 3 lety

    Finding these 2 bros in a park singing this song is exactly what 2020 needs.

  • @JPTexas
    @JPTexas Před 3 lety +1

    Listening to Isakov on dark lonesome dirt roads taking pictures in the mountains sort of sums up my 2020

  • @Sean.A.F
    @Sean.A.F Před 5 lety +5

    Went to my first office job today for data entry, came home listened to this and broke down crying. I'm literally doing what I swore I'd never do.

  • @francoissavoye6950
    @francoissavoye6950 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this guy! While listening this this, the world could stop...Thanks for these 4 minutes out of time.....

  • @caramason56
    @caramason56 Před 3 lety +1

    Simply Beautiful🌹🎼🎶 The best place to play music is in nature

  • @hannahharris7341
    @hannahharris7341 Před rokem +1

    I love Gregory's hat! And this song!

  • @gmbzi
    @gmbzi Před 7 lety +53

    Have listened to this version tons of times. By far my favorite. Steve Varney absolutely kills the harmonization on this version and every subsequent version since he has linked up with Greg. What a treat to have these two musicians playing together.

    • @abefors8176
      @abefors8176 Před 6 lety

      Colten Steve Harney is amazing what luck for these two to link up.

    • @paulylah
      @paulylah Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for that. Was astounded by how good the Banjo was harmonically and didn't know his name.

  • @kuldeepsarkar6938
    @kuldeepsarkar6938 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is best version ❤

  • @caseymorgan2235
    @caseymorgan2235 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just plain glorious!

  • @WarlockSpellcaster
    @WarlockSpellcaster Před 9 lety +27

    There are people with angelical voices. There are angels who sing. And then there is this guy.

  • @abefors8176
    @abefors8176 Před 6 lety +17

    Steve Varney kiiiills it. Both of them . I love Steves understated but brilliant banjo but I came for the harmony

  • @missmarshall500
    @missmarshall500 Před 6 lety +9

    I love his soft soothing voice.

  • @tuurbow
    @tuurbow Před 7 lety +29

    you can tell by that old and very well used guitar, this guy is nothing but genuine and a REAL musician.

  • @russellescritt
    @russellescritt Před 4 lety

    Thank you for brightening up my Monday. It's week 8 of lockdown in 2020 in the UK & listening to some great music on CZcams. I saw Gregory play in London a couple of years ago with Joe Purdy and it was a great night. I was also fortunate to meet someone sat next to us called Alex who goes by the name of Our Man In The Field. He's worth checking out if you love this kind of music.

  • @coffeeandcake
    @coffeeandcake Před 8 lety +61

    The vibe in this one, the banjo and the harmonies and that sunshine through the trees is just magical. I absolutely love it. So hope to see this guy live sometime. Thank you, Cardinal Sessions, one of my new fav places to hang out.

    • @knubbelidoo
      @knubbelidoo Před 8 lety +4

      If you go see him live sometime, make sure it's one of those cozy, intimate venues for

    • @coffeeandcake
      @coffeeandcake Před 8 lety +1

      +spreagadh I could really imagine that. He actually played a super intimate gig here in Copenhagen a couple years ago but I didn't know him then. Really bummed. I guess I could always set my sails for the states sometime and try to catch him there. Either way its gonna happen.

    • @NatureWalkerMusic
      @NatureWalkerMusic Před 7 lety +4

      that whole band is amazing. I saw him in Charlotte NC last year. They play one of the best concerts i have ever seen. GO SEE THIS GROUP

  • @lyriclovercrafts
    @lyriclovercrafts Před 9 lety +56

    Most incredible musician. I love him....

  • @rivrunnr1
    @rivrunnr1 Před 6 lety +4

    Man. Steve’s banjo play is so great

  • @Bfolks84
    @Bfolks84 Před 8 lety +54

    one of the few talents who sound as good live as they do on their album.

    • @ianwilliams8873
      @ianwilliams8873 Před 8 lety +4

      I think he sounds even better live than on record. I've seen him live 3 times.

    • @jamesbuttram4011
      @jamesbuttram4011 Před 7 lety +2

      I can attest to that. GAI is totally legit live.

    • @Bfolks84
      @Bfolks84 Před 7 lety +1

      +James Buttram I saw him live last month! Amazing experience.

    • @jamesmorrison-knight3477
      @jamesmorrison-knight3477 Před 7 lety +3

      I'm about 99% sure this is the version on the album :)

    • @Bfolks84
      @Bfolks84 Před 7 lety +1

      James Morrison-Knight nope this is a live version... but it's still good!

  • @alftorrisi8795
    @alftorrisi8795 Před 4 lety +2

    I discovered Gregory with this song. What an introduction into an amazing talent. This version and the banjo/vocal accompaniment is pure magic.

  • @sheristover3515
    @sheristover3515 Před 7 lety +4

    That's gold right there!!!

  • @anahata77
    @anahata77 Před 3 lety

    The subtleties in his singing, playing, and lyrics add up to sheer perfection.

  • @crystalivyschramm1043
    @crystalivyschramm1043 Před 8 lety +8

    I need so much more of this in my life.

  • @peterhammerschmidt2726
    @peterhammerschmidt2726 Před 8 lety +9

    A gift. Incredible talent.

  • @minnaaraj
    @minnaaraj Před 4 lety +1

    Soothing to the soul

  • @pogeegitz
    @pogeegitz Před 9 lety +14

    Must learn to play this banjo part!

  • @freestyleimperial
    @freestyleimperial Před 2 lety

    Love, Love, Love this song! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @riffhouse9013
    @riffhouse9013 Před 6 lety +1

    It was because of this song, this exact video, I tried my hand at folk music. I couldn't have finished my album were it not for Gregory and his music. Nothin' but pure admiration for that soul right there.

  • @Barstoolmtn
    @Barstoolmtn Před 5 lety +7

    He writes about dirt, sky ,water and love. What else is there?

  • @lowroar5127
    @lowroar5127 Před 5 lety +1

    I love that hat

  • @eligoodwill5460
    @eligoodwill5460 Před 6 lety +1

    Herd Him on roadies one time and was immediately hooked on his voice since my discovery of him I've taken the time to listen to a soiled portion of his work and I was not disappointed in a day and age when music all sounds the same this man sounds completely different from everything else and I love it

  • @dowevibe1896
    @dowevibe1896 Před 2 lety +2

    The last two stanza are close to me .Threw my bottle to the ocean she never wrote me back " seems like he wants to communicate with his long lost love, just like people used to write down their wishes, put it in a bottle and throw it in the ocean . He puts forth his feelings but doesn't get an answer thereby the "she never wrote me back " spending all of his time in anticipation of her reply is harsh on him and after all this time "all the countless days along the sea of blue " he just wants to move on with his life but finds it difficult . Without her answer to his proposal he feels he needs to be content with the thought that no matter where she goes in the the end they'll both die and will be buried close to each other "I'll meet you in the graveyard" with "winter trees" and "stars" above them where they'll lie peacefully forever showing his eternal love for her . Even after all this self-deluding he catches himself hopeful, craving to know the possibilities of what life could be if she were with him. " Let's open up this suitcase full of sparks " Moving on can be very tough .

    • @andrewspivak9378
      @andrewspivak9378 Před 2 lety

      Great analysis. As someone who moved to the west coast after a breakup I can relate to the “countless days along the sea of blue” line. Good job.

  • @joeycalvey6023
    @joeycalvey6023 Před 7 lety +2

    he's on my list of bands to see, just waiting for him to come to town.

  • @MFJoneser
    @MFJoneser Před 7 lety +3

    a harmony fer the ages

  • @brittanyhill8431
    @brittanyhill8431 Před 4 lety

    My favorite song. Reminds me of my favorite love

  • @gingthedigger5046
    @gingthedigger5046 Před 7 lety +4

    this is my last real relationship in a nut shell good shit

  • @stewartmaclennan4557
    @stewartmaclennan4557 Před 3 lety

    Great sound. Heartfelt lyrics and delivery..

  • @adandeabajo
    @adandeabajo Před 4 lety +1

    Love his voice and his guitar!!

  • @stephaniewarren-marley7022

    Like his voice. Very unique voice.

  • @kassimkhankhan3875
    @kassimkhankhan3875 Před 3 lety

    such smooth mellow vocal skills. I'm loving the awesome lyrics

  • @nicoleauclair59
    @nicoleauclair59 Před 9 lety +1

    I love that guitar

  • @randocitizen6114
    @randocitizen6114 Před 2 lety +1

    That Oklahoma sky

  • @nicolasf.988
    @nicolasf.988 Před 8 lety +3

    So beautiful!!!

  • @Stefanosr
    @Stefanosr Před 4 lety

    Fantastico !

  • @ProgRockDan1
    @ProgRockDan1 Před 5 lety

    Enjoying your music

  • @eusouomaximo
    @eusouomaximo Před 7 lety +3

    Just wonderful! Hug from Brazil.

  • @thomassheffey9514
    @thomassheffey9514 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful

  • @SarahZunigaMusic
    @SarahZunigaMusic Před 9 lety +8

    Amazing. So so good.

  • @guillermocarceles3467
    @guillermocarceles3467 Před 2 lety

    sos un capo!

  • @MNZGamin
    @MNZGamin Před 4 lety

    3:21 something about that progression on the banjo there that he does a couple of times during the song is just mesmerizing

  • @berriesmatty5660
    @berriesmatty5660 Před 8 lety +2

    Love this man

  • @michellefallman1522
    @michellefallman1522 Před 8 lety +2

    Love this song! Beautiful!

  • @LubomirFotev
    @LubomirFotev Před 5 lety

    beautiful

  • @laszlolenart3795
    @laszlolenart3795 Před 9 lety +1

    yesss!!

  • @lynnnorris1302
    @lynnnorris1302 Před 4 lety

    This is just the best thank you so much for doing what you do love this session

  • @RaymondLopezaleman
    @RaymondLopezaleman Před 6 lety

    This just feels good, Thanks Gregory

  • @jfoobs
    @jfoobs Před 5 lety

    This version is so good it gives me goose bumps!

  • @mhglass
    @mhglass Před 6 lety

    mesmerizing

  • @paulylah
    @paulylah Před 8 lety +1

    :'( so beautiful

  • @marinatziara6888
    @marinatziara6888 Před 5 lety

    This is so perfect...

  • @marinesoares8721
    @marinesoares8721 Před 2 lety

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @paulylah
    @paulylah Před 7 lety +3

    So. Fucking. Good

  • @LisaCannizzero-nv4ol
    @LisaCannizzero-nv4ol Před 17 dny

    I FOUND U💜💜💜

  • @Crackspiritguide
    @Crackspiritguide Před 9 lety

    I like it too ;)

  • @lourdesalejandradominguez4304

    Siiii!!

  • @CelticPinkFloyd
    @CelticPinkFloyd Před 7 lety

    very cool

  • @sarceexplores
    @sarceexplores Před 4 lety +1

    The Oklahoma sky was "shining blue" and not "cutting through" 😆😋 Maybe Greg got a little distracted with the beautiful weather in which this video was shot.

  • @ptuffgong8504
    @ptuffgong8504 Před 7 lety

    See you at Red Butte garden in SLC in August, the best venue in SLC. Of 30-40 shows I'm seeing this year, this is the one I am most excited for. With Blind Pilot, who is also amazing. Maybe I'll luck out and meet you.

  • @Singyourstyle
    @Singyourstyle Před 3 lety +1

    Traveling through the graveyard with a suitcase full of sparks
    Honey, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    Lit up every campfire I found out in the dark
    Oh, I cut down all the cottonwoods
    I picked up all the arrowheads off buffalo trails of the Indians
    The Oklahoma sky was cutting through
    Along the tracks with the Runaway,
    He just talks and talks and talks
    Honey, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    I quit counting stars that night in the cold by the satellite field
    And I quit panning gold,
    Digging holes
    Yeah, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    Swam across the Poncha
    Took a train to Cataloo
    Opened up my guitar case and all the songs were blue
    I haunted all the alleys
    Lord, I drifted down the valleys
    Honey, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    And I quit casting hooks off the California coast we held so dear
    And I quit flashing smiles, and running wild
    Yeah, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    Threw my bottle to the ocean,
    She never wrote me back
    All the countless days along the sea of blue
    Learned the language of the Mockingbird
    She took and twisted all my words
    Yeah, I'm just trying to find my way to you
    And I'll meet you in the graveyard
    With the winter trees and stars
    Oh, we could open up this suitcase full of sparks

  • @chadtamayo1714
    @chadtamayo1714 Před 7 lety +2

    Better than the original

  • @stephanierochemont945
    @stephanierochemont945 Před 7 lety

    Oh. My. God.

  • @charlottem6877
    @charlottem6877 Před 5 lety +5

    this sounds like a five
    person band and it is TWO PEOPLE

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 Před 3 lety

    "If your love requires fear for it to exist then it isn't."
    ,dan'

  • @janhunt9114
    @janhunt9114 Před 2 lety

    Love this.. learning banjo are there tabs for banjo so I can play back up on this song

  • @JaskaranSingh-vh5sk
    @JaskaranSingh-vh5sk Před 5 lety

    Virginia Minnesota anyone!?! 👹

  • @asayudhistira4745
    @asayudhistira4745 Před 8 lety +38

    This song was in The Blacklist

  • @charlottem6877
    @charlottem6877 Před 5 lety

    THE HARMONY IM BROKENENNEN NN ITHE HARMONY

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 Před 3 lety

    "I am valueless and a steal."
    ,dan'

  • @r4wkst4r
    @r4wkst4r Před 3 lety

    Honey I’m just trying to find my way to you 💚

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 Před 3 lety

    "Don't be right there."
    ,dan'

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 Před 3 lety

    "Shoe the shewed fly."
    ,dan'

  • @whereisthecatsoup
    @whereisthecatsoup Před 5 lety

    Juli♡

  • @johnrademacher6175
    @johnrademacher6175 Před rokem

    That hat is only useful if the sun is directly above you.

  • @ceren8466
    @ceren8466 Před 3 lety

    Seni seviyorum.
    Seninle hayatımı paylaşmak, bir olmak, evlenmek, eğlenmek, bakmak, durmak, her şey. Her zaman yanında olacağım sevgilim.

  • @harlekin8116
    @harlekin8116 Před 2 lety

    What brand of banjo is this?

  • @danthompson5264
    @danthompson5264 Před 3 lety

    "The knews."
    ,dan'