Shayfer James - Under The Willow (Official Video)

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024

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  • @mob6632
    @mob6632 Před 3 lety +136

    8 years, still hearting and replying to comments, legends. absolutely underrated legends

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety +37

      Thank you my friend. It seems rude not to comment back ;)

  • @rollofthedie7624
    @rollofthedie7624 Před 5 lety +101

    “Should you lay under the willow, thunder will shake, your father shall punish, and yet your lover shall find you”- Macarison Adonias this is a quote told to me by one of my auditory hallucinations based off your song and it is as beautiful as your voice.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 5 lety +20

      🖤🖤🖤🖤

    • @belugaval144
      @belugaval144 Před 3 lety +17

      @@ShayferJames im in dark mode and got confused as to what those were for a moment lmao

    • @peppermine
      @peppermine Před 3 lety +5

      Who is macarison adonias

    • @justalilchilly8501
      @justalilchilly8501 Před rokem +3

      @@peppermineseems like this person has auditory hallucinations (hearing things that aren’t there) and heard a fake person say this to them

  • @ShayferJames
    @ShayferJames  Před 12 lety +42

    An incredible compliment. Truly. Thank you so very much. - Sj

  • @Crilic3
    @Crilic3 Před 8 lety +78

    Good grief how do so few know you??!! you're one of the best things I've ever found off Pandora!!

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 7 lety +10

      Sorry I missed this comment. And thank you!

  • @eudorajade5780
    @eudorajade5780 Před 6 lety +56

    Your facial expressions add a whole other layer to the song and I love it

  • @lucianinnit7539
    @lucianinnit7539 Před 4 lety +23

    The only song I can sleep soundly to. Absolutely amazing song by an amazing artist

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 4 lety +3

      That is a beautiful compliment, thank you 😊

  • @sigmajay
    @sigmajay Před 3 lety +11

    This fills me with such melancholic joy I cannot describe. Truly an amazing hidden gem. Too good of a song.

  • @maple4248
    @maple4248 Před 5 měsíci +1

    this entire album is still, after all this time, our favorite album. every fallen feather is our and our partners song. this is the song that got us through our last breakup, from our abusive partner and the long term torment they put us through. i don't care if this is read, let along liked or commented on. sometimes the best thing to do is scream to the void

  • @brimwild4454
    @brimwild4454 Před 9 lety +20

    By my life I love this song, get famous faster so I don't look like a hipster when I have every album you've ever produced on my shelf.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 9 lety +1

      darth gamer So wonderful to read. Thank you. New EP out September 22. Keep an eye out.

  • @wormsinsdirt
    @wormsinsdirt Před 2 lety +13

    Thank you for putting an end to many of my sleepless nights with this song :)

  • @gabrieldavis4434
    @gabrieldavis4434 Před 4 lety +10

    DUDE. YOUR VOICE. My GOD you will become a legend.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 4 lety +3

      Why thank you my friend :)

    • @gabrieldavis4434
      @gabrieldavis4434 Před 4 lety

      Shayfer James “L.V.S.” makes both my best friend and I absolutely bawl. Hope to see you live someday. Best wishes ❤️

  • @haileyliberty2777
    @haileyliberty2777 Před 9 lety +14

    Oh your music is so beautiful, it would be impossible for me to have a favorite song of yours because they all hold something so special, Cx I know almost all of your songs by heart keep making music you have such a wonderful voice and it needs to be shared with the world

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 9 lety

      Hailey Liberty I cannot thank you enough for this. Truly. Made my afternoon. New EP is out September 22!

  • @nightram6164
    @nightram6164 Před 3 lety +2

    I dont know why i keep coming back to this song but im not complaining, its a good song to listen to.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety

      Whatever the reason, I’m happy to have you

  • @nothinghere2885
    @nothinghere2885 Před rokem +2

    This is still such a wonderful song to listen to

  • @spectenix
    @spectenix Před 2 lety +2

    I am the bastard and the fool for not paying attention to this song in favour of others in the album. It's so nice and relaxing. Same thing with Have A Seat Misery

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for giving it some time ✨✨

    • @spectenix
      @spectenix Před rokem

      @@ShayferJames Also I WAS 8 YEARS OLD WHEN YOU RELEASED THIS AND YOU'RE STILL REPLYING TO COMMENTS

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před rokem

      @@spectenix seems rude not to :)

    • @spectenix
      @spectenix Před rokem

      @@ShayferJames This man is unbelievable.
      Merry Christmas to you ❤️

  • @idontgiveaflyinflip
    @idontgiveaflyinflip Před 2 lety +2

    Omg! I can't believe I have gone my whole life until now not knowing that you and this amazing music existed. this is a Masterpiece.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 2 lety

      You’re right on time. So glad you found it

  • @Gubbedly6647
    @Gubbedly6647 Před rokem +2

    God I absolutely love your voice in this and when combined with that amazing piano in the background it just makes the perfect harmony for voice and music for me.

  • @Qahnarinnn
    @Qahnarinnn Před rokem +2

    I do love this so. I love all your music so. It’s like a melancholic lullaby. Very calming in a way that resonates within you. And your voice, your voice is just incredible. Very very breathtaking and beautiful. If I may, I thank you for making such extraordinary masterpieces.

  • @honeypots8787
    @honeypots8787 Před 3 lety +3

    Getting into this man's music was one of my better decisions 😌

  • @meadow7229
    @meadow7229 Před rokem +1

    this song is wonderful, thank you so much for bringing this piece of music to the world!

  • @tanisha7
    @tanisha7 Před rokem

    I discovered this song a couple of months back, and I keep listening to it on loop.
    Absolutely beautiful, the emotions I feel listening to this are indescribable. Happiness, serenity and a dash of nostalgia all thrown in together, what a wonderful piece of music.

  • @mirandalopezmegancitlali857

    I just love your voice and style, I wished you have been known by more people, you, sir, are such a great artist 🤎

  • @bneve7963
    @bneve7963 Před 4 lety +19

    Damn this is an extremely underrated song I will do my best to do my part and share it to the best of my ability if you have heard of Annapantsu discord this is most likely gonna have a couple more views at least I hope a debt I cannot repay, Many people say this but you have truly helped through my life all of your music has.

    • @bneve7963
      @bneve7963 Před 4 lety +3

      I have done what I can ^^

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 4 lety +4

      This all means the world. They my music has been a thread in your life is more to me than how ever many thousands of plays. Thank you for sharing.

  • @literallynotevenhere
    @literallynotevenhere Před 3 lety +2

    Counterfeit Arcade came up in my recommended on Spotify a week ago and this is by far my favourite song on the album! I came looking on youtube and I'm surprised by how few people have discovered this truly incredible song/ album/ artist! I'm shocked I'm only now just discovering you eight years later but I'm so glad I did :)

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety +2

      You’re right on time :) welcome to my world

  • @BATTttab
    @BATTttab Před 2 lety +3

    tu musica es la mejor, tu eres el mejor! bendiciones para ti :)

  • @ethangoddard4592
    @ethangoddard4592 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I commented on another song of yours talking about the style maybe a few months ago but since then ive been looking at more of your music and i can say with certainty that you are one of the greatest musicians ive ever heard. it combines so many styles of music to produce some of the most gut wrenching and heartfelt melodies i have ever heard. you are an absolute gem in the music industry.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 4 měsíci

      I cannot tell you how much this means. New album in the works.

  • @tweetydiditforeal
    @tweetydiditforeal Před 3 lety +1

    This is one of my favourites, reminds me of my childhood

  • @IAM_NOTOKAY_
    @IAM_NOTOKAY_ Před rokem +1

    Dude, your music means the whole world to me, and your collab with will wood, damn, my whole body gets shivery every time I hear that song ! 🤣 your music is something spectacular, it’s just unbelievable,I wish the whole world knew you, but I guess, some people just don’t deserve to hear such a beautiful voice !! Makes me think about just how lucky I am 😂💕 so yeah, thanks for existing! I am genuinely grateful 😇

  • @ImsoFslurrn
    @ImsoFslurrn Před 3 lety +3

    God this song is so underrated, I wish you got more attention. You very much deserve it.

  • @JoieGrandbois
    @JoieGrandbois Před 9 lety +1

    One of my favorite songs for sure.

  • @netwicks1126
    @netwicks1126 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello mr shayfer mercy down has been stuck in my head all day

  • @anitaaustralia
    @anitaaustralia Před 12 lety +8

    Hey Shayfer, Just wanted to say that you're my biggest influence musically right now. Song writing wise mostly, and I love your videos too. :)

  • @pivs
    @pivs Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible stuff, really.

  • @oldschoolcollodion
    @oldschoolcollodion Před 5 lety +4

    Amazing 🖤 I just discovered Shayfer via a fanfic site.

    • @quadirmoses1494
      @quadirmoses1494 Před 5 lety +1

      This fanfic site? What fic?

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 5 lety +1

      Ooooooh

    • @oldschoolcollodion
      @oldschoolcollodion Před 5 lety

      Quadir Moses it was a sequel to the Gaston Leroux version of the phantom of the opera. Sorry I don’t remember the title, but it was such a wonderful read.

    • @quadirmoses1494
      @quadirmoses1494 Před 5 lety +1

      @@oldschoolcollodion I'll try to find it then

    • @quadirmoses1494
      @quadirmoses1494 Před 5 lety +1

      Jesus I'm getting inspiration again ....ok back to writing Prison!Haddock

  • @nightfly758
    @nightfly758 Před 3 lety +2

    You are literally amazing I love your music so much!!! It feels like I'm a main character in a story it's so cool. You better blow up soon cuz you're amazing

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so so much! 🖤❤️ means the world :)

  • @bonnisaurus
    @bonnisaurus Před 3 lety +2

    I come from the future! It is Tuesday, November 24, 2020. After watching the animatic by double0doodles, I truly fell in love with your music. I decided to come over and listen to more, and here we are! I do hope you continue to sing. You have the most wonderful voice I've ever heard. It's a shame people only listened to Peace, and never listened to anything else. It bothers me when they only stick around because of something else, instead of staying to admire work.

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you new friend. I continue to sing and indeed I am releasing new music in January. Next year will bring MUCH content I promise you. In the mean time enjoy my catalog as it exists. Happy digging ;)

    • @bonnisaurus
      @bonnisaurus Před 3 lety

      @@ShayferJames
      Can't wait! I'll be sure to listen to most, if not all of it by then! :)

  • @janitordel6296
    @janitordel6296 Před rokem

    I discovered this channel back in November but never commented until now. Decided to comment on UTW since it's my favorite, next to Godspeed, WotW, and Grind My Bones. Though if I must be honest, I think the fact there's this old railroad that goes through the forest by my house in Norwich with a bridge just like that adds to my love of the song, heh.
    Such a diverse music style. Mercy Down (which I admit is a bit too political for my tastes), UTW, Devil's and Rebels... If there was a cover for each sang by different people, you'd have no idea they were made by the same guy! Unfortunate that you don't have much of a following, but I suppose that's what a lack of standardization does.
    Keep making the good stuff, mate

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před rokem +1

      Thank you my friend. Can’t stop won’t stop!

  • @asterixcalicorose5389
    @asterixcalicorose5389 Před 3 lety +1

    Ahh love this

  • @mtastics
    @mtastics Před rokem

    Really hits my heart

  • @mmariaaac
    @mmariaaac Před 3 lety

    I dont understand how underretad you are, like you do a really great job with this music, and I can't stand this, its very good!!!!

  • @willowofthewind8645
    @willowofthewind8645 Před rokem

    Ive only been following your music for a year now, and theres deffnitly plenty i still have to listen to, but i just abslotly love this song. It really just hits me in the heart and i cant quite put a finger on why but it deffnitly makes me feel
    Thank you for your amazing work, and i cant wait to discover more 😊

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před rokem +1

      It’s a very special song to me so I’m glad you you enjoy it as much as you do ✨

  • @iam4everlulu
    @iam4everlulu Před 6 lety +5

    How are you not everywhere??

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 6 lety +5

      Aren't we all everywhere? haha. TBH I haven't been so wonderful at marketing myself. Always felt a bit self indulgent...but I'm adjusting that now. I appreciate your support so much. Spread the word!

  • @bobthebuilder5285
    @bobthebuilder5285 Před 4 lety

    This sounds so beautiful and melancholy

  • @sketchky
    @sketchky Před 2 lety

    dear god this song means so much to me i love it so much

  • @annuka2409
    @annuka2409 Před 2 lety +1

    Well, hello, it's about time I left a comment on at least one of your music/videos! I come back at least annually to this song specifically, plus Tiny Gods and Carnival in Harlem, just dang because they've become my comfort songs!! Maybe one day I'll have the energy to dedicate animatics to your songs abskshdj
    I hope y'all are doing well :'D!!

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 2 lety +1

      Doing quite well! And yes to animatics!! ✨✨

  • @axeldude7051
    @axeldude7051 Před 2 lety

    My younger sibling introduced me to this song, and I have to say they have excellent taste! :]

  • @sarahk3295
    @sarahk3295 Před 3 lety +1

    Your music is so good!

    • @sarahk3295
      @sarahk3295 Před 3 lety

      Also, I love the Edgar Allen Poe reference in For the Departed👍

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety

      🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @jamesthepupper2311
    @jamesthepupper2311 Před 8 lety +9

    wHEEZES WHY ARE YOU CUTE.

  • @ToxicPK_YT
    @ToxicPK_YT Před 2 lety +1

    shoutouts to my homie for helping me find this guy. amazing

  • @thecheck968
    @thecheck968 Před rokem +1

    I love this song so much. This is admittedly a shot in the dark, but do you have any sort of sheet music to it? I would love to transpose a version to play on cello. If not, I'll just have to continue listening to this song on loop, lol

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před rokem +2

      No sheet music yet but within the year select songs will be available

    • @thecheck968
      @thecheck968 Před rokem

      @@ShayferJames Awesome news, I look forward to it!

  • @from-a-venusian-closet

    This one hurt to listen to. I don't know if that was the intention, but I got very emotional listening to this.
    Thank you

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před rokem +1

      It was an emotional one to write as well. Glad it resonates 🙏✨🖤

  • @peppermine
    @peppermine Před 3 lety +1

    Okay didn't see any one else say this so here it goes
    I interpreted this song as a man is under a willow tree and hears thunder, and indicator of lighting. The tree is struck with lighting and he dieds. He sees a wise man which is some sort of afterlife vision or deity. The whole song is basically him talking/thinking about his family and loved ones. Also this means this is awfully sad because he believes he can still be redeem even though he is dead.
    Just thought I would say some Crack pot theory for funnies not really for meaning
    Nice song though

    • @ShayferJames
      @ShayferJames  Před 3 lety +1

      I love theories like this! Thank you for sharing 🖤✨🖤✨

    • @peppermine
      @peppermine Před 3 lety

      @@ShayferJames thanks! You really are more active in the community than I thought too.

  • @erniemitch9922
    @erniemitch9922 Před 6 lety +2

    Your voice > everyone elses

  • @de1168
    @de1168 Před 4 lety

    This song feels nostalgic paired with the video but I dont know why

  • @yassineedahmani6671
    @yassineedahmani6671 Před 3 lety

    Where did you get the inspiration for this melody?