Far too often an artists music suffers when they get sober. I believe Ben's has not only endured, but has possibly gotten better. Kudos to him and Ashley for the hard work they have put in to make this awesome music for us to enjoy and relate to.
I was reading a retrospective about Townes van Zandt and at one point his first wife was talking about when he first started writing his own music in their closet. She talked about how he'd go into this closet and tinker away for hours a day until one day he came out, sat down and told her he finally wrote his first complete song with music. It was called "Waiting Around to Die." She was... disturbed.
and north Georgia. its the high mountains looking at the sunset and hearing the frogs and crickets in the summer night. not having anything to entertain you but the instrument you or your neighbor has. the way we speak and think. the music the older people share. the free spirit and feelings of religion and pride. the drug abuse in the Appalachian mountains.
Going to see Ben in 4 months. Most excited I’ve been for anything, mostly because I’m going to meet the man who saved my life. Thanks to you folks for putting this out there, and thanks to Ben for saving me from the barrel.
I watched him perform a while back and it was something magical. Seeing a man you look up to live in front of your very eyes. I hope you enjoy the show.
I can totally understand that Hoss, it is therapeutic listening to someone sing who has been in 'that' place, that dark and lonely place, I have never heard anything that hits me like he does. Tell him i said G'day would ya
What a song. One of his best. I love what he touches on with the acceptance of his own destructivity and selfishness, the "f-ck it" element of addiction, knowing that you're not a good person but finding it easier to just accept your fate. "Using Again" goes there too.
Always look forward to hearing anything by this man , not alot currently comes close to his music for me , personally. Enjoying from the UK , a beautiful song.
Lyrics i got so far. Can you give me all I need, the innocence and purity I crave I've been climbing desperately to a mountain top I haven't seen for days An honest life I simply can't sustain, coming home today And all that's left inside of me couldn't bring an heirloom seed to bloom I've only kept enough to plead for something that I can't believe is true And my goodbye may not when you choose, coming home soon Follow me through empty streets and bridges burned for hell to head my fate I never wanted you to see the evil I could never keep erased Impatient like a diamond in the slate, coming home late And something pulls me from the clay, I can't make another day alone And I cant even speak your name, are you just a thing to claim and hold Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home
Hey man! my family has been in a rough spot. I won’t go into details but it’s certainly been getting me down. Anyways i just wanted to say how much your music does for me. I always try not to show my emotions at all. But your lyrics almost put my thoughts into a song. You have saved me a lot of grieve because I always feel like no one will ever understand what I go through and it is a very amazing feeling to know there are people who are also going through rough patches in life. Thank you for everything man
I have only recently begun exploring the country/ folk genre and find myself drawn to artists like Ben & Cole Chaney for their poignant, clever lyrics & songwriting. Ben's tone is different but what they seem to have in common is a kind of genuineness & clarity that i really enjoy. Thanks, Ben.
I don't know why Ashley was so upset. This song is clearly about Frodo Baggins and his inability to live in Middle Earth after his journey to Mount Doom.
Very few, very very few songwriters can write songs that feel so real and honest. He makes it look so god damn easy too, but writing a song like this in concept alone is amazing, the way he tells a story without the need to actually narrate it, he’s super gifted, and I hope he knows how glad I am to be alive to see it.
Made a channel to just let day that Ben has helped me though the hardest times in my life, I've had addiction problem for yrs but this music has helped more than any clinic or doc could ever. Keep me asking this music that helps so many
Can you give me all I need the innocence and purity I crave I've been climbing desperately to a mountain top I haven't seen for days An honest life I simply can't sustain, coming home today All that's left inside of me couldn't bring an heirloom seed to bloom I've only kept enough to plead for something that I can't believe is true My goodbye may not be when you choose, coming home soon Follow me through empty streets and bridges burned for hell to heed my fate I never wanted you to see the evil I could never keep erased Patient like a diamond in the slate, coming home late Something pulls me from the clay I can't make another day alone I can't even speak your name are you just a thing to claim and hold Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home
Guess I should have subscribed if I wanted to hear this sooner. Thanks for the upload. The way this guy appreciates songwriting is a true blessing. There's very few that can write as he mentions. Lots of songs but few songwriters that can reach the depths of our souls . And they do it so universally it's just mind boggling. Super honest in all they do is my guess. Idk how else you could achieve that level of insight. Love it !!!!
glad to hear new music from you. i know its a long shot to ask but would u ever consider covering moonshiner again? i asked why it was deleted and i respect the reason they gave me but i really enjoyed your spin on it
Benjamin, you are my brother....thanks for the sad songs that have helped me along with God to get through these last 2 yrs of unspeakable trials.. I am at peace and strong for the first. I Will Rise, I did rise.
I love Ben’s work. Don’t worry Ashley, Ben is always coming home to you. You two have such a deep history. It shows through your music, your stories have depth and heart. (Shame about the camera work. I don’t understand why they didn’t use a tripod or do a lighting test before filming started.)
Best Artist to scribe lyrics since Dylan in my opinion, what makes Benjamin better is his clear crisp voice that is soaked in emotional reality...soul...hard to explain, all I know is his songs hit me right in the feels everytime
Dude. I am a metalheadl Liking this guy was the f****** last thing I would ever want to f****** do But I can tell you with open honesty This m*********** repositioned my whole life When he sings his songs he tells the truth In the most open and honestly ways you would ever want to f****** So personally I would like to tell you man thank you for making me see a different
Just want you to know you've been my boy since the beginning using again Babylon Grandfather Destin Long gone One shot to wake And my personal favorite who I am And recreating my boy On this mountain Dude you're the shit And I always wait for your new And I always wait for your new s*** do your f****** thing
@@joeyfuller4645ave you heard the Lost Dog Street Band first (maybe) record? I think it's called Sick Dog (edit: I just looked & it's called "Sick Pup"), it's on CZcams but I've been digging through that one lately & it's really good too. I'm with you though, I used to be metal and punk but I've been getting more & more into Prine, Townes, Blaze, and some really good younger American folk music. Maybe it's just bc I'm getting older but it's the good, honest music I've been wanting. ✌️
I want to go see him in NC but I don't want to go alone. Not many of my friends listen to this type of music and the ones that do I haven't spoken to in years. My girlfriend doesn't like this music much because she knows I only listen to it when I'm sad. Ben's music has helped me so much though and I've cried many tears to his voice.
@@jpmartinofficial I own a National and a bunch of other reso's look like Nationals; and yes it does look like one. I pulled up the more recent vids of Odea's and it does look like his; i know they are good friend's but don't live in the same area so i was doubtful when i first read your comment that is was his ; but the lighter spot under the strings where one generally strums/picks looks like Odea's in the vids i just looked up; so very well could be his. Thanks for commenting and giving me a good guess.
I really like this style, I think your storytelling is so unique, I think your voice and musical skills are fantastically matched with your song s. I don't want to belittle your talents by making comparisons, but a great many come to mind, a few I will throw out there: Guthrie, Prine, Cash, Springsteen, Dylan. Sorry Ben, couldn't help myself.
Not to be a hater.....but. I feel comparing him to any save for Dylan is absolutely belittling to his art. The rest wrote to be 'the next big thing' and congratulations to them, they accomplished just that. The reason I leave Dylan out that group is he wrote for the poetic and political side of his art. Not the audience. So, I feel, does Ben write for the storyteller inside himself. Not for the listener. There is a huge difference between an artist that writes for the audience and the artist that writes for his or her self.
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Far too often an artists music suffers when they get sober. I believe Ben's has not only endured, but has possibly gotten better. Kudos to him and Ashley for the hard work they have put in to make this awesome music for us to enjoy and relate to.
I agree I dont think I could write if I couldn't drink
there is a sweet spot of focus between despair or distraction that yields good lyrics
Is he sober?
Proud of them, hope they continue to choose the right path. I can only imagine how hard it is. They are both strong.
Or actually I’m not sure if she ever used, so proud of him. But if she did then I’m proud of both of them! Much love, thanks for the content.
I think about this all the time 😂
“I’m writing about someone else’s life” man that whole bit was the most accurate thing I’ve ever heard
Dude, for real. This is exactly what I needed to hear for my songwriting.
I thought "liar"
Yes this man is incredibly talented. I'm happy to see his anchor is still down. Please keep 'em comin
I was reading a retrospective about Townes van Zandt and at one point his first wife was talking about when he first started writing his own music in their closet. She talked about how he'd go into this closet and tinker away for hours a day until one day he came out, sat down and told her he finally wrote his first complete song with music. It was called "Waiting Around to Die." She was... disturbed.
Who GIVES A FUCK?
I love that song❤ Benjamin Tod is underrated for sure I heard both and I like tones Van Zandt is awesome as well
One of the best song writers out there. Kentucky has something special in the water when it comes to music.
It’s called poverty.
Scots-Irish have a long history of song writing. But the one comment got it right, being poor will help you sing the blues.
and north Georgia. its the high mountains looking at the sunset and hearing the frogs and crickets in the summer night. not having anything to entertain you but the instrument you or your neighbor has. the way we speak and think. the music the older people share. the free spirit and feelings of religion and pride. the drug abuse in the Appalachian mountains.
@@dakotacrowson5021That hit right the fuck at home lol
Fresh water thats what they got living water
Watching a legend evolve in real time. Keeps improving and hitting harder. This music helps me get by.
Listening from Sydney, Australia. I hope he knows the words he sings are relevant worldwide. Story telling like no other.
God dammit, he does it once again.
Real awards that mean anything are in the hearts, and the souls of us out here hearing. Reckon there’s enough of us to fill a foyer or a pole barn.
He’s definitely progressing as a songwriter as a whole. Everything is getting better IMO. Damn good job, Tod.
Benjamin,
thank you! for writing this song
It’s amazing how much this artist has evolved since i first became aware of his music.
Best song writer in the world. Beautiful melody too.
Going to see Ben in 4 months. Most excited I’ve been for anything, mostly because I’m going to meet the man who saved my life. Thanks to you folks for putting this out there, and thanks to Ben for saving me from the barrel.
I watched him perform a while back and it was something magical. Seeing a man you look up to live in front of your very eyes. I hope you enjoy the show.
I can totally understand that Hoss, it is therapeutic listening to someone sing who has been in 'that' place, that dark and lonely place, I have never heard anything that hits me like he does. Tell him i said G'day would ya
Saw him and Matt Heckler perform in a church in Austin, TX about a year ago. One of the best shows I've ever been to; quite the spiritual experience.
How'd it go!?
@@thinkthenscrewup mannn it was awesome
I’ve been dying to hear something new from Ben love his work
What a song. One of his best. I love what he touches on with the acceptance of his own destructivity and selfishness, the "f-ck it" element of addiction, knowing that you're not a good person but finding it easier to just accept your fate. "Using Again" goes there too.
When i hear this song i hear it from parents to their children. Hits different.
thank you Ben for helping us understand this crazy thing called life
pour man from ky that has more than most. hits me in the feels man
We will look back someday and realize we are witnessing one of the greats. Thank you for what you do sir.
This man's music help me and still does to this day been listening for years
Always look forward to hearing anything by this man , not alot currently comes close to his music for me , personally. Enjoying from the UK , a beautiful song.
Lyrics i got so far.
Can you give me all I need, the innocence and purity I crave
I've been climbing desperately to a mountain top I haven't seen for days
An honest life I simply can't sustain, coming home today
And all that's left inside of me couldn't bring an heirloom seed to bloom
I've only kept enough to plead for something that I can't believe is true
And my goodbye may not when you choose, coming home soon
Follow me through empty streets and bridges burned for hell to head my fate
I never wanted you to see the evil I could never keep erased
Impatient like a diamond in the slate, coming home late
And something pulls me from the clay, I can't make another day alone
And I cant even speak your name, are you just a thing to claim and hold
Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home
Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home
couldn't bring an heirloom seed to bloom*
it's kinda a joke because heirloom tomatoes are insanely easy to grow
@@gavindavis5557 good ear, i hear it now.
what about the part at the end? I cant hear anything in my vocabulary for that.
@@thedukuv just as lost as you on that one, I'll do some research and check back in
I heard it as notarize my deed?
@@mistressmorrigan1 that sounds right to me.
Hey man! my family has been in a rough spot. I won’t go into details but it’s certainly been getting me down. Anyways i just wanted to say how much your music does for me. I always try not to show my emotions at all. But your lyrics almost put my thoughts into a song. You have saved me a lot of grieve because I always feel like no one will ever understand what I go through and it is a very amazing feeling to know there are people who are also going through rough patches in life. Thank you for everything man
Keep your head up man and live it the bad parts can sometimes end up the greatest miracles of all.
This is so good. Thanks Ben for the music you share with us. Thanks Hippies and Cowboys for recording this its awesome.
Thanks for the appreciation!
We love you Ben. Thanks for this!!
that zoom in on forearm.... reminded me i need more pearl snap shirts
Perfect!
I have only recently begun exploring the country/ folk genre and find myself drawn to artists like Ben & Cole Chaney for their poignant, clever lyrics & songwriting. Ben's tone is different but what they seem to have in common is a kind of genuineness & clarity that i really enjoy. Thanks, Ben.
try Logan Halstead too 🙂
@@kpsmith4241 Jason Evans & Tony Logue too!
Drayton Farley too
Beautiful as always. Thank you for making music.
I don't know why Ashley was so upset.
This song is clearly about Frodo Baggins and his inability to live in Middle Earth after his journey to Mount Doom.
Very few, very very few songwriters can write songs that feel so real and honest. He makes it look so god damn easy too, but writing a song like this in concept alone is amazing, the way he tells a story without the need to actually narrate it, he’s super gifted, and I hope he knows how glad I am to be alive to see it.
can't stop listening
He is a real troubadour! Not many like him. He has a six string and a decent voice and some of the most powerful song writing skills of anyone ever.
I've seen y'all on Z's streams. Nice to see Ben on your channel. ❤
Ben is a master of his craft. Love his work.
4th of July I'm in my camper with my dog, thanks for this bud
I seriously love this song so much. I listen to it at least 3 times every day!!!
Made a channel to just let day that Ben has helped me though the hardest times in my life, I've had addiction problem for yrs but this music has helped more than any clinic or doc could ever. Keep me asking this music that helps so many
Thanks for sharing ben, another beautiful song
This sounds awesome, loved the interview too!
So good!
Fk I love his music so much I wanna go see perform one of these days
It's all about the Honesty! He's brutally Honest!
I’ve been listing to you for years man. I sure hope our paths cross even more so that it already has. Amazing as as always
Can you give me all I need the innocence and purity I crave
I've been climbing desperately to a mountain top I haven't seen for days
An honest life I simply can't sustain, coming home today
All that's left inside of me couldn't bring an heirloom seed to bloom
I've only kept enough to plead for something that I can't believe is true
My goodbye may not be when you choose, coming home soon
Follow me through empty streets and bridges burned for hell to heed my fate
I never wanted you to see the evil I could never keep erased
Patient like a diamond in the slate, coming home late
Something pulls me from the clay I can't make another day alone
I can't even speak your name are you just a thing to claim and hold
Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home
Notarize my deed and watch me go, not coming home
Oh man. My heart..
Thankyou for sharing this the lyrics are unbelievable
Mindblowingly amazing.
Guess I should have subscribed if I wanted to hear this sooner. Thanks for the upload. The way this guy appreciates songwriting is a true blessing. There's very few that can write as he mentions. Lots of songs but few songwriters that can reach the depths of our souls . And they do it so universally it's just mind boggling. Super honest in all they do is my guess. Idk how else you could achieve that level of insight. Love it !!!!
Man I love your music please keep it up you got me through many bad days
I love you Ben!
Ive never commented on CZcams until now. But i can't help it. This is an amazing piece! Its perfect brother.
Ben always writes songs that hit so close to home
Ben you sir are a Legend!
This one hit my stoned-ass hard. Like when you find out the Jiffy is out of Hostess Apple Pies
Love you Benjamin. You are doing great and I'll always appreciate and support you. Congratulations on your journey.
Excellent
Writing about someone else's life is right...mine. Damn these lyrics hit way too fucking hard.
Favorite band
It's a beautiful song
Hey man looking great…like you’re back to September doves! You’re music always hits me in the gut. You’ve got a gift and thanks for sharing
Hell yea
20k in 13 days let's go ben cant wait to see you & matt in LA
would love to see these guys live
Love this album 💿
Songs I Swore I’d Never Sing 🎶
Love ya keep it ☝
True, honest, music. No BS
I see why she was worried!! Great song Ben!! Ashley don’t worry. Your man is coming home!!
Couldn't sleep. Finished two poems while listening to this awesome song on repeat instead. 10/10. Would sacrifice sleep for art again.
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#1
Lightning Chased by Thunder
If I never fall in love again
Only deeper in love with you
It will be as natural as summer
Like lightning chased by thunder
Going deeper until I go under
If I never fall in love again
Only deeper in love with you
©Timothy Paul Carroll
5-11-2022
#PaulOnMars
#2
Fallen From Heaven
On the holy mountain of God
I walked among the stones of fire
Now I ensnare the sons of disobedience
I’m the Adversary, Accuser, and Liar
I was beautiful and splendorous
The wonder of all cherubim
The Day Star of Old that-
Angels dare not disesteem
There’s glamour in my dragon scales
I have the patience of a thousand ages-
The voice of desire refined seven times
The cruel cunning of a thousand sages
I’ll make a war in the heavens
Roaring like a challenging lion
I’ll raise a great horde on the land
And turn them loose upon Zion
I fear only the returning Dayspring
For my head He shall surely bruise
I’m ancient, but running out of time
I’m powerful, but destined to lose
©Timothy Paul Carroll
5-11-2022
#PaulOnMars
*For those interested, you can find my poetry books by searching my name, Timothy Paul Carroll, on Amazon/Kindle. God bless you all.
love it
The kids just good. ⚡⚡♥️
Damnit man. That was killer
Not My cup..but I love the genuine words...he sings it like it's his message 💯
Lets go ben 👆
Yep...been there and done that
The picking style reminded me of Towns van zants ( I'll be home in the morning)
🖤
Went from sleeping on grainers to sleeping in air bnbs
glad to hear new music from you. i know its a long shot to ask but would u ever consider covering moonshiner again? i asked why it was deleted and i respect the reason they gave me but i really enjoyed your spin on it
I love Air BNBs in Wisconsin! haha.
God damn
Dang!
Benjamin, you are my brother....thanks for the sad songs that have helped me along with God to get through these last 2 yrs of unspeakable trials.. I am at peace and strong for the first. I Will Rise, I did rise.
No way! Where in WI? I live in far western Waukesha County/Jefferson County area.
I love Ben’s work. Don’t worry Ashley, Ben is always coming home to you. You two have such a deep history. It shows through your music, your stories have depth and heart.
(Shame about the camera work. I don’t understand why they didn’t use a tripod or do a lighting test before filming started.)
💥
she should see you keep coming home. art is about fragile emotions we all have.
Here we go music ride for today
Best Artist to scribe lyrics since Dylan in my opinion, what makes Benjamin better is his clear crisp voice that is soaked in emotional reality...soul...hard to explain, all I know is his songs hit me right in the feels everytime
Might want to get some shades for that window so the light doesn’t mess with the camera
Hooollllyyyyy shit
Dude.
I am a metalheadl
Liking this guy
was the f****** last thing I would ever want to f****** do
But I can tell you with open honesty
This m*********** repositioned my whole life
When he sings his songs
he tells the truth
In the most open and honestly ways you would ever want to f******
So personally I would like to tell you man thank you for making me see a different
And sorry man I use voice text so s*** comes out all f***** up but I do not type
Just want you to know you've been my boy since the beginning
using again
Babylon
Grandfather
Destin
Long gone
One shot to wake
And my personal favorite
who I am
And recreating my boy
On this mountain
Dude you're the shit
And I always wait for your new
And I always wait for your new s*** do your f****** thing
@@joeyfuller4645ave you heard the Lost Dog Street Band first (maybe) record? I think it's called Sick Dog (edit: I just looked & it's called "Sick Pup"), it's on CZcams but I've been digging through that one lately & it's really good too. I'm with you though, I used to be metal and punk but I've been getting more & more into Prine, Townes, Blaze, and some really good younger American folk music. Maybe it's just bc I'm getting older but it's the good, honest music I've been wanting. ✌️
I want to go see him in NC but I don't want to go alone. Not many of my friends listen to this type of music and the ones that do I haven't spoken to in years. My girlfriend doesn't like this music much because she knows I only listen to it when I'm sad. Ben's music has helped me so much though and I've cried many tears to his voice.
I can totally relate… I’m from South Carolina, we could always go together … lol. Seriously tho
I'm in NC, do you have any dates?
Bought my ticket for the 6th of July
Has he written a bad song?
Nice little guitar. Dodge used to make a pretty good old pickup truck.
In my book but he is still young
💨💙🌑
He drives a subaru wrx!! Great taste
What kind of resonator is laying on the couch.? Anybody please???... Awesome song, by the way; melody master at it again.
Looks like a national, I suspect it’s Odeas
@@jpmartinofficial I own a National and a bunch of other reso's look like Nationals; and yes it does look like one. I pulled up the more recent vids of Odea's and it does look like his; i know they are good friend's but don't live in the same area so i was doubtful when i first read your comment that is was his ; but the lighter spot under the strings where one generally strums/picks looks like Odea's in the vids i just looked up; so very well could be his. Thanks for commenting and giving me a good guess.
It’s a 1933 National and it belongs to Jason Dea West
I really like this style, I think your storytelling is so unique, I think your voice and musical skills are fantastically matched with your song s. I don't want to belittle your talents by making comparisons, but a great many come to mind, a few I will throw out there: Guthrie, Prine, Cash, Springsteen, Dylan. Sorry Ben, couldn't help myself.
Not to be a hater.....but. I feel comparing him to any save for Dylan is absolutely belittling to his art. The rest wrote to be 'the next big thing' and congratulations to them, they accomplished just that. The reason I leave Dylan out that group is he wrote for the poetic and political side of his art. Not the audience. So, I feel, does Ben write for the storyteller inside himself. Not for the listener. There is a huge difference between an artist that writes for the audience and the artist that writes for his or her self.
No one was ever “belittled” by being compared to John Prine. FFS. I understand the sentiment, but you need to get your head on straight.