David Keenan - Lawrence of Arcadia (The Great Escape 2018)

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    And me, calling bards in. Bards who died young, old bards who lived up upon the tightrope of life, swapping verses for unmade beds since the beginning of time.
    Why ? So that they might listen, if only for a time to my story wrapped in a song.
    For that is all I have, stories wrapped up in songs and it is through Lawrence that I learned how to speak for the very first time.
    Free from the chains of apprehension X
    Lyrics:
    I have just realised my mind has been asleep
    My past lives in a mausoleum
    I sell postcards of Spain outside the GPO to remind us of sunlight in winter
    It's a thankless job but poetic tendencies just will not pay in my mind
    On these scorched streets, I praise the gods, I open my mouth, and see what heaven sends
    I am calling all the bards in
    To illuminate me now
    And if I lean towards the trigger you say
    "You can't kid a kidder, no"
    No you can't kid a kidder, no
    I am Lawrence of Arcadia, who exactly are you anyway
    You're looking at the last known bar stool prophet to retire early from the trade
    I'm going fishing for pearls of wisdom
    I'll be dancing through the pissing rain
    You're welcome to join me young annoyance for I find you quite amusing all the same
    I am calling all the bards in
    To illuminate us now
    And if I lean towards the trigger you say
    "You can't kid a kidder, no"
    No you can't kid a kidder, no
    I must consult Christie who's selling bin tags from his liberated bicycle of gold
    Oh if there is answers to be sought out, sure it's him that knows all that's being told
    Or the eat your dinners of my shoes barber outside his hungry door
    And well I know I'm taking notes but tell me, who it is that's keeping score
    I am calling all the bards in
    To illuminate us now
    And should my words flow like the river, you say
    "Oh he can't kid a kidder, no"
    No you can't kid a kidder, no
    No you can't kid a kidder, no
    No you can't kid a kidder, no, no
    No you can't kid a kidder, no

Komentáře • 67

  • @JC-rs5st
    @JC-rs5st Před 5 lety +49

    Listening to all types of music for well over 50 year's and this is one of those fantastic times that, by chance,I find something really special. My ears think they won the lottery! Beautiful piece of music!

    • @sihnar8360
      @sihnar8360 Před 5 lety +2

      right? I stumbled across his work on a random Spotify playlist. Just amazing.

    • @bendyman_72
      @bendyman_72 Před 5 lety +1

      Joe I thought the exact same when I heard him for the first time. I thought I just won the Music Lottery!

    • @bendyman_72
      @bendyman_72 Před 5 lety

      @@sihnar8360 Amazing.

    • @adennehy
      @adennehy Před 4 lety +2

      Well said Joe Collins. I remember when I heard Astral Weeks 50 years ago.I think Ive been smitten even harder this time.

    • @patdoyle7748
      @patdoyle7748 Před 3 lety +1

      First time I ever came across David Keenan was at Other Voices in Dingle a few years ago. As someone who was used to appreciating only to the best of music for 50 years, I was dumbfuunded by what I was listening to, unable to grasp it. What an extraordinary, totally original musician.

  • @doctor19741
    @doctor19741 Před 6 lety +20

    John Martyn, John Smith, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Paul Brady, Richard Thompson....all rolled into 1 blend of superbness..actually, no, just David Keenan..great stuff!!!

    • @clipside2
      @clipside2 Před 5 lety +2

      He stands alone and is fantastic in his own right tbh though you have mentioned many other greats

  • @davis0730
    @davis0730 Před 3 lety +17

    I would like him and Hozier to put out an album together. I'm interested in what the album would sound like

    • @peterlaverty9397
      @peterlaverty9397 Před 3 lety +1

      That would be amazing. I think David is equelly as tallented. I saw him support Hozier in Germany. He blew me away.

  • @abhainnbeag
    @abhainnbeag Před 4 lety +13

    Found this guy on a mahogany session by accident bloody hell now I just need to buy me some tickets to see him live . Long live youtube I'd wait a long time to hear about him on commercial mainstream radio !

    • @bendyman_72
      @bendyman_72 Před 4 lety

      It's never too late to bathe in the magic. :)

    • @stephanielee1954
      @stephanielee1954 Před 2 lety

      He's playing with David Gray in Musgrave park June 18 2022

    • @abhainnbeag
      @abhainnbeag Před 2 lety

      @@stephanielee1954 thank you

  • @rorybannerman8929
    @rorybannerman8929 Před 3 lety +2

    certainly the greatest talent that this 57 year old music lover has discovered in the last 2 decades, 'genius' is not a word to use loosely but it fits this young man's bill.

  • @sionnachmacbradaigh1010
    @sionnachmacbradaigh1010 Před 4 lety +6

    It's rare that you come across someone with a genuinely unique approach to music. This is certainly as unique - and incredibly moving - as it gets!

  • @joywarburton5719
    @joywarburton5719 Před 6 lety +11

    This is one of my favorite songs, ever. Merci!

  • @carhomie7739
    @carhomie7739 Před 4 lety +4

    Ah, tis poetry, sung with passion

  • @sineadrushe4568
    @sineadrushe4568 Před 3 lety +1

    An absolute icon for the modern era. God bless you David Keenan. I'm Lawrence of Arcadia. Who exactly are you anyway?!!!! :)

    • @deec33dk
      @deec33dk Před 3 lety

      I am the last known bar stool prophet - to retire early from the trade

  • @keithogrady7381
    @keithogrady7381 Před 6 lety +7

    This was the first song I heard you sing on today fm and I've been hooked since🎵🎸🎶🎤wishing you every success. Come back to clonmel soon please 👍

  • @carhomie7739
    @carhomie7739 Před 4 lety +4

    Top stuff, puts all other current singer/guitarists on notice, superb!

  • @Highandidle81
    @Highandidle81 Před 4 lety +1

    Such an incredible talent, we are simply not worthy to be sharing the same space time as this stellar gent.

  • @shanek1388
    @shanek1388 Před 5 lety +8

    Love stumbling across new master pieces!!

  • @NLfeistyyank
    @NLfeistyyank Před 5 lety +4

    Seen you in Boston and New York so far. Happily coming to your upcoming NYC gig as well xx

  • @carlgraham6507
    @carlgraham6507 Před 2 lety

    Go on son! Let it all out. Emotion pressed out ....to open the page to a beautifully presented dried flower.

  • @kevincallan9009
    @kevincallan9009 Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely incredible voice dave mon the town

  • @SimonAtTheegardnerhome
    @SimonAtTheegardnerhome Před 5 lety +3

    I'm a little late to the show....thank the main Peaky Blinder for featuring you on the BBC 6music show... I am so glad he did!! You're biggest newest fan....don't remember the last time I played the same songs on repeat, so much. Consider all boxes ticked Mr Keenan - keep it up.

  • @andremorgan2033
    @andremorgan2033 Před 6 lety +5

    I like your songs

  • @lissyjayne5984
    @lissyjayne5984 Před 5 lety +2

    Incredible.

  • @fionagill2224
    @fionagill2224 Před 5 lety +1

    Wath a voice that lad is going go places........

  • @jonstern7511
    @jonstern7511 Před 6 lety +6

    Hi David, I really enjoyed your set, supporting Richard Thompson last Thursday. Your singing and songs are great and your guitar sound was as full as that of a whole band. I'm sorry it was so quiet an audience. We are a sedate lot in Richmond. I did want to let out a loud "Whoooohooooo" but was a bit shy and didn't want to be the first! I would have done one of those loud whistles too but can't seem to do them so instead clapped loudly with the odd "yeah!". Anyway really great music and I will be very happy to pay to see you as headliner when you come round again.

  • @Jodieleighhayes
    @Jodieleighhayes Před 6 lety +4

    Chills. ❤️

  • @liaclayton
    @liaclayton Před 6 lety +9

    This is incredibly beautiful.

  • @naomiclardy4602
    @naomiclardy4602 Před 5 lety +7

    You are literally my favorite musician!! so talented!!

  • @jakebonner7855
    @jakebonner7855 Před 2 lety

    Ashamed to say I never heard of you before David but wow 👌 absolutely refreshing and brilliant talent 👏

  • @peach986
    @peach986 Před 4 lety

    I literally dont get tired of watching this

  • @NikoRecords2
    @NikoRecords2 Před 6 lety +3

    simply fantastic!!

  • @NAZ1301
    @NAZ1301 Před 5 lety +1

    Unbelievably beautiful

  • @wesleyferreira1063
    @wesleyferreira1063 Před 3 lety

    Tons of Laura Marling vibes in this song. Stuning! You sir, became one of my favorite artists really really fast!

  • @peterlaverty9397
    @peterlaverty9397 Před 3 lety

    Phenominal song and the Quality of this video is outstanding.

  • @talibpaone9182
    @talibpaone9182 Před 2 lety

    "eat me dinner of your shoes barber".. that really pissed me something real... well done lad!

  • @garretttremblay3293
    @garretttremblay3293 Před 5 lety +1

    Brilliant

  • @lukhanyontshona8735
    @lukhanyontshona8735 Před 5 lety +1

    Love this guy

  • @michaelhpfner5587
    @michaelhpfner5587 Před 6 lety +1

    Gets better every time i listen! Hope to see you in Denmark sometime!

  • @carhomie7739
    @carhomie7739 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey, great video tools

  • @talibpaone9182
    @talibpaone9182 Před 2 lety

    aye lad... its ur old friend talib from years past! i know its tree or 4 years late but.... can you put this masterpiece on an hour loop please?

  • @ljubaneuzilova8180
    @ljubaneuzilova8180 Před 5 lety +1

    💓

  • @xiscozapatero1914
    @xiscozapatero1914 Před 2 dny

    Mannnn....I am back to write more irrelevant nonsense...in Spanish... Uyyyyyyyyyy💚
    Gracias David.

  • @Guitorgpiano
    @Guitorgpiano Před 2 lety

    He reminds me a lot of early David Gray.

    • @patdoyle7748
      @patdoyle7748 Před 2 lety +2

      Interesting that you make that comparison. I'm going to see David Gray in Cork next month. Support act: David Keenan. (Main reason for going is because David Keenan is playing)

    • @Guitorgpiano
      @Guitorgpiano Před 2 lety

      @@patdoyle7748 Haha, that's great, I really had no idea. What a place to see a show like that, hope you have a great time!

  • @terryleskow5938
    @terryleskow5938 Před 5 lety +1

    👏

  • @carhomie7739
    @carhomie7739 Před 4 lety +1

    Too

  • @SadCoresad
    @SadCoresad Před 4 lety +1

    corner boy is the best

  • @Fortyball
    @Fortyball Před 6 lety +2

    630 views? Not for long.

  • @eveflaschka444
    @eveflaschka444 Před 4 lety

    420th like

  • @3storiesUp
    @3storiesUp Před 5 lety +1

    Dave .. once you get past all the theatrics you write beautiful stuff. No need for the shite antics. Best of luck ;)