Michael Kiwanuka - Solid Ground (Live at the V&A)

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    Michael Kiwanuka performing Solid Ground taken from the Mercury Prize winning album 'KIWANUKA' live at the Victoria & Albert museum in London.
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    Video Credits:
    Director / DOP: Raja Virdi
    Production Company: PHASE
    Production Manager: Katie Cooper
    Focus Puller: Rhys Warren
    Steadicam Op: Beau Pritchard-James
    Gaffer: Jonny Boomer
    Spark: Oscar Whaley
    Audio Engineer: Anthony Leung
    Programmer / Audio Mix: Tom Campbell
    Tech: Sean Davenport
    Monitor Engineer: Michael Njugana
    Colourist: Connor Coolbear
    Colour Producer: Oliver Whitworth
    Grading Company: Electric Theatre Collective
    Event Manager: Caroline Newton
    Synth: Kadeem Clarke
    Strings: Clifton Harrison
    Strings: Elodie Chousmer-Howelles
    Strings: Blaize Henry
    Strings: Kwesi Edman
    Vocals: Simone Daley Richards
    Vocals: Emily Holligan
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    #Kiwanuka
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Komentáře • 707

  • @not1fromyourworld
    @not1fromyourworld Před 3 lety +429

    Did anyone else notice
    This man is INCREDIBLE , I have found absolutely nothing to complain about any songs I've been blessed to hear from him , absolutely wonderful artist

    • @mikefeddersen2476
      @mikefeddersen2476 Před 3 lety +7

      It's like going through life without hearing, and then one day GOD opens your ears. "Soft and sweet, the song repeats".

    • @sionyevans
      @sionyevans Před 3 lety +2

      Ahh I know I love this recent discovery of his evolution and dedication to his craft..."Cold little Heart" in studio got me hooked

    • @strangewayfaringstranger
      @strangewayfaringstranger Před rokem +2

      To think he was gonna collaborate with Kayne west lol I feel like that would've been bad for his career.

    • @justynak3867
      @justynak3867 Před rokem

      indeed, yes

  • @anthonycaldwell3283
    @anthonycaldwell3283 Před 3 měsíci +11

    This isn't music....this is the divine truth

  • @frankgleon
    @frankgleon Před 2 lety +98

    Never heard of this guy, heard one song and now 6 songs later I am still listening. Incredible talent.

    • @lindacarroll10
      @lindacarroll10 Před 2 lety +2

      I thought for sure this was Nina Simone. I heard it while watching All American and almost plugged in Nina Simone, Solid Ground and plugged in only Solid Ground and his name came up.

  • @TheLajandro
    @TheLajandro Před 3 lety +217

    The violins sound is like an answer to his voice.

    • @moodydude519
      @moodydude519 Před 3 lety +2

      U'r high aren't u

    • @RyanKoriya
      @RyanKoriya Před 3 lety +7

      Yes buddy, you could say that. They are having a melodic conversation with the vocals. Beautiful arrangement.

    • @kwesiedman
      @kwesiedman Před 3 lety +4

      @@RyanKoriya It was fun to play!

    • @RyanKoriya
      @RyanKoriya Před 3 lety

      @@kwesiedman you played in it?

    • @kwesiedman
      @kwesiedman Před 3 lety +7

      @@RyanKoriya Yep. I'm the cellist in it. And 'Light'

  • @hmgriffin
    @hmgriffin Před 3 lety +7

    Like someone said in another comment, this is the kind of song you need to listen to in a car with an ashtray.

  • @serifosland
    @serifosland Před 3 lety +227

    Theres no doubt that he is the most talented artist in our time.

  • @youngw1ze
    @youngw1ze Před rokem +9

    When my wife and I first split....I listened to this song over and over again....and cried and cried... it didn't fix anything but it started the healing process....this man's music is powerful...

    • @barbarachipman9436
      @barbarachipman9436 Před rokem

      i hope you find your soulmate someday. I never did for reasons beyond my control.

  • @nedarezapour1048
    @nedarezapour1048 Před 2 lety +6

    Finally I found some talent on the internet

    • @thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897
      @thejoyofthemusicinmylife7897 Před 5 měsíci +1

      There are so many more great artist that can be found on the internet who do not get the attention they deserve in this Taylor Swift music world. If you like I can make a few recommendations to you.

  • @miguelcantu4199
    @miguelcantu4199 Před rokem +10

    Can't stop listening to his music. I'm late to the show but I'm staying.

  • @dentednj
    @dentednj Před 2 lety +56

    I wish he'd get a James Bond opening song. It's such a wonderful full sound with a slow build to power.

    • @edwardhudson815
      @edwardhudson815 Před 2 lety +2

      Exactly man I thought that exact thing after accidenally finding this song whilest searching for the lyrics to another song, within the first 5 seconds.i was like, yeah one of these modern James bond intros for sure

    • @darrenfelsman2975
      @darrenfelsman2975 Před rokem +1

      He's on Animal Kingdom soundtrack.

  • @Jada89
    @Jada89 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Thankyou all American for introducing me to this masterpiece

  • @redemsong7719
    @redemsong7719 Před 3 lety +108

    The undeniable beauty of the MK minor chord progressions.

  • @VeVeJT23
    @VeVeJT23 Před 2 lety +10

    There is this really rare quality to his voice that almost reminds me of Nina Simone. Truly beautiful.

  • @antunahuel
    @antunahuel Před 3 lety +64

    Real music for our souls.. more original voice you won’t find in this wasteland of autotunes artists..
    Incredible artist my man🎶

  • @BoxocardsProductionz
    @BoxocardsProductionz Před 3 lety +7

    One day I will make wonderful films and I will happily say I have been moved by the emotions this man’s music has brought to me... I hear his songs and I can just see it.

  • @Sara-eb8fo
    @Sara-eb8fo Před 3 lety +133

    The performance the cinematography... astonishingly beautiful!!

    • @Fkjmusic
      @Fkjmusic Před 3 lety

      Your words are perfect 👌🎷👍

  • @mysticalbeauty40
    @mysticalbeauty40 Před 3 lety +22

    this guy has a beautiful soul. His songs show that!

  • @Peter1Edwards
    @Peter1Edwards Před 3 lety +33

    Brilliant - and the social distancing in the video is such a poignant reflection of our times. Song gives hope - a better and solid tomorrow is coming.

  • @TheIamtheoneandonly1
    @TheIamtheoneandonly1 Před 3 lety +8

    Hands down, this is the best song I’ve heard all year. Just saying.

  • @johnp4100
    @johnp4100 Před 3 lety +28

    This man is freaking AMAZING! Extremely talented!

  • @Liminal-Scum
    @Liminal-Scum Před 2 lety +6

    I haven't been able to enjoy music much in so long for mental health reasons, but every song by Michael Kiwanuka feels like a masterpiece that I'm just barely present enough to recognise and it's one of the few things keeping me feeling like a human right now.

    • @MrRoots974
      @MrRoots974 Před 2 lety +1

      take care beep beep ! your message speaks to me ! may you feel better and found what you are searching for

    • @Liminal-Scum
      @Liminal-Scum Před 2 lety

      @@MrRoots974 Big love bruvva

  • @florian.s5327
    @florian.s5327 Před 3 lety +95

    With all the uncertainty that is going on in this world, you able to bring us back some solid Ground for our Hearts and Minds.
    Thank you Michael Kiwanuka and your band for this beautiful Performance.

  • @charliblake8551
    @charliblake8551 Před rokem +4

    Gawddamn! This made me feel actual real human emotions🥺🥹

  • @harrisfamily3583
    @harrisfamily3583 Před 3 lety +16

    This song hits every part of my soul....headphones in and this just takes you to the clouds!!

  • @jamesbeatty5429
    @jamesbeatty5429 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Heard this from the movie Kandahar. And I was like, I gotta find this song. This is beautiful

  • @iboqueen43
    @iboqueen43 Před 3 lety +4

    Although we are physically apart from one another because of COVID 19, we can be together collectively in mind and spirit that way we will never be alone...One Love!!!

  • @johngallacher
    @johngallacher Před 3 lety +20

    I'm embarrassed to say I only heard of Michael today when mentioned for the Mercury prize. This is the first song I've heard of his and it's not very often after one listen does a song strike me like this!
    Absolutely beautiful! I'm now going to spend the rest of today listening to him. I'm onboard 👍🏻

    • @RyanKoriya
      @RyanKoriya Před 3 lety

      Welcome John.
      You are in for a treat!! Literally my top albums of the year each time: Love and Hate AND KIWANUKA. Just brilliant!!

    • @donniehanway5876
      @donniehanway5876 Před 3 lety +1

      you will not be let down

  • @go3119
    @go3119 Před 8 měsíci +3

    His voice is so pure.

  • @budgiespat7883
    @budgiespat7883 Před 3 lety +5

    From day one I listened to MICHAEL KIWANUKA i loved this artist inside out - a master of music from the deepest depth of his beautiful soul ! GOD bless you, Michael. Always an indescribable joy to listen !

  • @mariacatherine3621
    @mariacatherine3621 Před 3 lety +8

    The string quartet added so much to this song. As well as all the other musicians. They are all shining bright with the song

  • @trissanchez1060
    @trissanchez1060 Před 2 lety +6

    Animal Kingdom brought me here . I recognized his voice from Cold Little Heart.

  • @not1fromyourworld
    @not1fromyourworld Před 3 lety +10

    This still put tears my eyes no matter how many times I listen ,it still absolutely moves my soul ! If you can't understand that , you have no feelings !

  • @roscking9305
    @roscking9305 Před 3 lety +22

    Can't wait to see him Iive next year

  • @jt3532
    @jt3532 Před 3 lety +7

    Solid ground? No, solid gold! This is simply beautiful....

  • @mcfabb
    @mcfabb Před 3 lety +7

    The finest, authentic, heartfelt music in the world. Truly beautiful.

  • @IsisHembe
    @IsisHembe Před 3 lety +21

    i am your biggest fan from Angola. Jah bless

  • @gennyc6900
    @gennyc6900 Před 3 lety +38

    Thank you!!! Ive been on my own for a long time. Theres no solid ground. Thank you for telling me im not alone. There are many of us searching for solid ground!

    • @vsausageonabike7232
      @vsausageonabike7232 Před 3 lety

      I was on my knees in October, things can change so quickly. Hope you’ve found some solid ground 💚

    • @gennyc6900
      @gennyc6900 Před 3 lety

      thank you, I will not give up. I wish you grace.

    • @Miss_cookie_jar
      @Miss_cookie_jar Před 3 lety

      🙏❤

  • @fred4kevin
    @fred4kevin Před 3 lety +145

    How does it feel when it's quiet and calm?
    And will I be denied?
    How will it feel when it's time to move on?
    Mother says kneel and pray
    When it gets hard, I will roll those sleeves
    Life can be so unkind
    I will be found on the edge of the world
    Where there'll be no one around
    Oh, solid ground
    Solid ground
    Solid ground
    Solid ground
    How does it feel to be on your own?
    No one to understand
    I know I'm here and I don't belong
    I'm on my knees today
    When it gets dark, I will know no fear
    Life can be so unkind
    Hanging around on the edge of the world
    Finally no one around
    Oh, would you help me?
    I don't understand
    Is it over?
    Am I losing solid ground?

  • @JasonsJukebox
    @JasonsJukebox Před 3 lety +11

    My favorite Michael Kiwanuka song - he absolutely is amazing live. Here's hoping those days return!

  • @maritzavargas5680
    @maritzavargas5680 Před 3 lety +20

    Love this song, love his voice, love the words.

  • @VeVeJT23
    @VeVeJT23 Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of those songs that I feel in my bones. I can’t imagine how anyone can hit the “unlike” button.

  • @Mettyunuabona_
    @Mettyunuabona_ Před 3 lety +15

    PUT SOME QUALITY HEADPHONE ON FOR THIS ONE!

    • @willowwatts
      @willowwatts Před 3 lety +1

      This song wants me to invest in a good headphone..

  • @LorenzPTews
    @LorenzPTews Před rokem +3

    how lucky to record in that location. in front of the victoria&albert museum i used to sell ice-cream to the tourist in the seventies.

  • @emilybeyer1815
    @emilybeyer1815 Před 3 lety +9

    I got tears in my eyes
    This Song is a real Master peace..

  • @vvsvvs7761
    @vvsvvs7761 Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastic contemporary soul-black-music!! 😇😇👍👍🥰🥰

  • @heatherbarnes1655
    @heatherbarnes1655 Před 2 lety +9

    Such a masterpiece. I was completely taken over and transcended. Moving at best! 👏🏻

  • @jbonez7456
    @jbonez7456 Před 3 lety +26

    Another great song, music and arrangements from a great songwriter/composer.

  • @martycrow
    @martycrow Před 3 lety +3

    So happy that Michael Kiwanuka is getting the recognition he deserves. First heard him almost 10 years ago and was blown away. He was so good, I almost wanted to keep him my little secret discovery. Glad I didn't and now everyone knows! Love and Peace!

  • @MacFalko
    @MacFalko Před 3 lety +10

    Still searching for solid ground too...Beautiful composition and lyrics, great live performance. Excellent choice of the historical location.Thank you so much.

  • @mtaeckens4086
    @mtaeckens4086 Před 2 lety +7

    So beautiful to me in every way. Man what a genius!

  • @jannarutledgecook6937
    @jannarutledgecook6937 Před 2 lety +4

    I love this young man! Finally someone in his generation to bring art back to music and song. Each song is so powerful. Keep songs coming.

  • @mariacatherine3621
    @mariacatherine3621 Před 3 lety +16

    You've just made my day better. Thank you
    You should come to Brazil

  • @lovelyme8403
    @lovelyme8403 Před 3 lety +23

    This was so beautifully done. Everything came together perfectly.

  • @brilliantmasterfultranscripts

    Look how bloody clean this visual is praise the camera person for knowing what bumbuclart camera to use this is truly a work of art
    Clean clean clean

  • @DeepMasterFunk
    @DeepMasterFunk Před 9 měsíci +2

    How the hell isn't this is a complete blown up song

  • @dudi5316
    @dudi5316 Před 3 lety +52

    Been a fan since day one, still amazes me every single time!
    saddens me to see that this performance has only 25k viewers when some tekashi 69 or some other low quality musician gets to a million viewers in less than a hour, when all the respect and views should go to lyrical and vocal geniuses like Michael and others.
    keep on putting this amazing pieces of art!
    Those of us who understand and respect real music will be here any single time!

    • @Icarmzzy
      @Icarmzzy Před 2 lety

      so a hear later same the views went UP quite a bit 🎹🎵🎶🎼

    • @carolynfager5045
      @carolynfager5045 Před 2 lety +1

      Well, I watch it about 20 times a day, so I'm doing my part!

  • @Chrisdrau
    @Chrisdrau Před 2 lety +2

    Heard this guy's music in Atlanta. Had to hear more.

  • @dentednj
    @dentednj Před 2 lety +1

    I just heard this in the soundtrack of an Australian tv series and thought it was a Nina Simone I hadn't heard before. I searched CZcams and found this. This really has the sound of Nina. Lovely.

  • @robindunford
    @robindunford Před 3 lety +5

    Hope he wins the The Mercury Prize this evening.

  • @montserratcosp2027
    @montserratcosp2027 Před 3 lety +6

    His voice and music touches the deepest inside...like celestial.
    This background excellent!
    Go on please.
    Never give up.
    Thank you very much!

  • @vanitamitchell3419
    @vanitamitchell3419 Před rokem +2

    This is my all time favorite song by him the lyrics hit hard and true for most of us I’m thanking God for having me back on solid ground🙏🏿🙏🏿🥰❤️

  • @acough07
    @acough07 Před měsícem +2

    An absolute STAR, you just seem to get lost in Michael's lyrics and outstanding musical talent...... Thank you sir...

  • @psp2851
    @psp2851 Před 3 lety +5

    ❤🎵🎵🎵 the setting, the music the artist, the voice the lyrics everything is perfect

  • @ShatteredLament
    @ShatteredLament Před 3 lety +15

    I just heard this song on the late late show with James Corden. I have NEVER IN MY LIFE been so moved by a piece that I felt chills and had goosebumps. This song... My god. It's so beautiful. Thank you. You gave me that experience. I'm sitting here on my couch with tears just freely streaming down my face and such a deep feeling of appreciation, I don't really know what to do with myself. You're absolutely amazing. Such a simple melody, Such little involvement with the left hand-- after four years of studying the piano and being unable to do complicated things.. THIS is a song I can learn to play. A beautiful, moving masterpiece. And I can learn it. Music means so much to me. Thank you so much, just for existing. Producing something so wonderful is just an added bonus.

  • @Carolina.R.
    @Carolina.R. Před 3 lety +14

    PERFECT 💖💖💖💚💚💚🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @ktrn1971
    @ktrn1971 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm already a BIG fan of his!! But tonight, I decided to watch a Netflix movie & chill. The movie was The Beautiful Game and ya'll it's so moving. This little gem played in the background on one scene and i watched the credits to see the name of the song. I saw his name first and knew I was in the right place. Beautiful song 4 a Beautiful film!!❤❤❤

  • @Carolina.R.
    @Carolina.R. Před 3 lety +20

    Genius 😍😍😍💜

  • @jaschana2220
    @jaschana2220 Před 3 lety +2

    Blissful... Nothing less.

  • @MrRoots974
    @MrRoots974 Před 2 lety +3

    Michael Kiwanuka thank you for everything you put on your performance with that pure soul ! God bless you ! Hope to see you one day

  • @mrlennoxbenson
    @mrlennoxbenson Před 3 lety +73

    𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑢𝑙.

  • @boxzedge93
    @boxzedge93 Před rokem +1

    Kandahar got me searching for this song! So beautiful!

  • @rhitakyookyo
    @rhitakyookyo Před 2 lety +3

    I can't really explain the feeling when am listening to his songs!

  • @GiancarloFloyd
    @GiancarloFloyd Před 2 lety +2

    I love how haunting this song is.

  • @A.Rose.G
    @A.Rose.G Před 3 lety +2

    Yep. True gift. His good soul is there to see, and it reaches mine💕

  • @zimcanit6647
    @zimcanit6647 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm heartbroken, I'm made whole, I'm born again.

  • @melissapatterson3218
    @melissapatterson3218 Před rokem +1

    It's rare that every single performance of a single song can become it's own masterpiece by the same artist -- just. he really is... just that good.

  • @Shaun32887
    @Shaun32887 Před 3 lety +3

    Dear God. I have tickets to see him in Madrid, and it keeps getting pushed further and further back, but I can't imagine it won't be worth the wait. This is incredible

  • @oliverhunter9367
    @oliverhunter9367 Před 3 lety +7

    CRIKEY absolutely stunning.

  • @guillermouribe1169
    @guillermouribe1169 Před 3 lety +2

    Kiwanuka continues to knock it out of the park. Beautiful rendition of Solid Ground

  • @troyputteet8026
    @troyputteet8026 Před 3 lety +6

    my favorite artist right now for real mostly everything he does is just DOPE flat out this was EPIC as well

  • @barrywilliamson3978
    @barrywilliamson3978 Před 2 lety +1

    1 thing that I'm not happy about is that I've only just discovered this genius music ...My loss until now ....

  • @LoveDrunkHearts
    @LoveDrunkHearts Před 2 lety +1

    Doesn’t get any better than this.

  • @angelcitygirl
    @angelcitygirl Před 3 lety +2

    There really are no words for this guy except two. THANK YOU.

  • @indianangel39EarthAngelTyee
    @indianangel39EarthAngelTyee Před 6 měsíci +1

    💜💜💜 Hanging around on the edge of the world 🌎
    Such a deep song Amazing as Always and with headphones it's so Amazing

  • @-saltanatdevlog
    @-saltanatdevlog Před 3 lety +5

    Какой же он шикарный))))

  • @annebanga5832
    @annebanga5832 Před 3 lety +3

    Talent at it's finest

  • @VCGCHILE
    @VCGCHILE Před 3 lety +4

    🎶♥️🎶✨
    Thank you so much🙏✨🎶
    I love your voice.✨It Is a beautiful song✨🎶♥️🎶✨👏👏👏
    An affectionate greeting to all of you from Chile♥️
    Take care🌈🍀

  • @Mohawkany
    @Mohawkany Před 3 lety +3

    Sounds like the introduction of a good ass movie or show...I love it!!!!

  • @carollong7956
    @carollong7956 Před rokem

    I wonder if the designer of this museum had any idea how perfectly it would also serve as a performance space? Incredible!

  • @oliwiavang9348
    @oliwiavang9348 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for your music. It moves in me the strings of the soul which remain still on a daily basis.

  • @munsmail
    @munsmail Před rokem +3

    M.Kiwanuka + L.Einaudi....Let's make it happen!

  • @yoelisantos9089
    @yoelisantos9089 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow!!🤩 🎶

  • @artbart7990
    @artbart7990 Před 3 lety +1

    💚

  • @sara78889
    @sara78889 Před 3 lety

    So beautiful!!!

  • @MubsFronel
    @MubsFronel Před 3 lety +2

    This dude is got talent,I salute you Michael Kiwanuka listened in from Uganda. Love your calm serene soothing music you create.

  • @jansport0409
    @jansport0409 Před 3 lety +1

    I love his voice

  • @vinayakkrishnan1509
    @vinayakkrishnan1509 Před 3 lety +3

    Something magical!!!!

  • @Mike-ce1li
    @Mike-ce1li Před 3 lety

    Chills

  • @sukrame5331
    @sukrame5331 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This music is so beautiful... and his voice!!!

  • @jesseharp6987
    @jesseharp6987 Před 3 lety +9

    Unreal!