"How normal all the tragic feels, and tragic all the normal is". What a beautiful line!

When a man bares his soul and an orchestra just so happens to be in attendance...... Utterly enchanting.

Whoever did the mix on this deserves an award. Everyone could spin in place with their arms outstretched and not touch the fingertips of the musicians around them. One of the best songs from the new album, given the respect it deserves by some intensely talented composers and engineers. Top marks.

IT IS PEOPLE IT IS PEOPLE IT IS PEOPLE

This song has upgraded my human software

In such dark times Gang of Youths light up the world. Simply beautiful!

Can we get a new version of the whole album like this, please? Good God this is amazing.

My Dad died two years ago and I'm still battling through the grief. This whole album has been with me through that journey and so much of it resonates. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

I am not exaggerating when I say that I listen to their music every single day.

This song is so uplifting. The chorus soars, the orchestra swims in and out of the track, and the horns bring such attention to the melody. Beautiful

This band, this album is so unbelievably good. I cannot say how thankful I am to be alive and able to listen to this.

Nearly 40 years on this planet, I’ve listened to a lot of music. All your albums are brilliant, but angel is a masterpiece. And this version of spirit boy is just absolutely stunning. Bought me to tears.

7 years ago today I suffered a miscarriage, watching this is what lifted my mood, thank you 💖

The album is magnificent. Full of wonderful soaring melodies, affecting meaningful lyrics, brilliant instrumentation and vocals. An early contender for album of the year. In short: “Bollocks to Mojo magazine!”

Gang of Youths gives me life

Can we take a moment for 2:26. ASCENDING!

I'm in heaven, the world needed something good, just now.

My Dad (the stepUP father who raised me) has been gone 7 years as of 3 days ago, the Ides of March. It still feels like yesterday. Indeed, it still feels like God has just died. I miss him so much. But these songs help it not hurt so much; they remind me of how lucky and blessed I was to have him at all.

0600 - crying tears of hope. Gang of Youths is everything. Sublime.

This album is a masterpiece.

It's just layer after layer of beauty and greatness across both this song and the album. Dave has developed into both one of the great songwriters and frontmen of this generation, and that's taking nothing away from the frighteningly talented musicians in the rest of the band.

Okay, I've had this song on repeat for weeks now, and... this version just hit sooo hard. Thanks for the reminder to give it time, guys. I needed it.

"I still believe magnificent isn't hard to find". Very true, because I've found this band, and this album. Utterly breathtaking.

Musical direction on this is exemplary, symphonic and modern simultaneously. Truly beautiful

This song is so magnificent! The entire album is unbelievable. Dave is a modern-day poet, songwriter, and performer. His voice exudes pure emotion and beauty. A throwback who is moving rock and roll music forward. I love this band!

Absolutely living for these orchestral versions!

thank you for another unbelievably beautiful rendition; this whole album deserves to be called a masterpiece !!

Simply stunning arrangement of a faultless song. Love seeing the expressions on the musicians faces.

Spotify please!!! 😍

Just take all the music awards ever created by man to acknowledge your bands hard work , creativity and sound you deserve it all!

I'm 68,my son got me into them,one of the best,if not best I've heard, brilliant

A few months ago when you said the band were going in a different direction, I was a little concerned. THIS….is definitely the right direction! The whole album is a true masterpiece. Well done.

SPIRIT BOY God died today And left me in the cold He stumbled down a path And He died upon his knees On the way to the commode God died today He skid in pouring rain With His feet up on the dash Right off the Chelsea bridge, Lord Was hardly seen again The gigs were overlong And most of them mundane And the weather climbed to twenty-something centigrade And I, I've never been in London this time of year It's nice, but I couldn't wait to slowly disappear He died today And He did it with a smile Threw His body in the bag Threw on the ITV, Lord And laughed a little while In a kind of way It makes me feel at home Superfluous as shit Digestible and free, Lord Within reach and my control Throw the kettle on The gigs were overlong And none of us got paid And the weather climbed to thirty-something centigrade And Christ, you ever been in London this time of year? It's nice, think I remembered why I liked it here Tuia i runga Tuia i raro Ka tangi te titi Ka tangi te kaka Ka tangi hoki ahau Ko te timatanga te kupu Ko te atua te kupu Ko te atua ano taua kupu i te timatanga E pa e manakitia matau E nga hou e wha moana nui a kiwa He aha te mea nui o te ao He tangata He tangata He tangata You raised me up now And pulled me out my mind And filled me with significance I cannot describe The tunes were overdone The well was all but dry And I still believe Magnificent isn't hard to find And I'm convalescing slowly day by day It's nice, I'm still in London, living by the way And I wanna live it like it's worth something In time, gotta give it time, give it time, give it time How normal all the tragic feels How tragic all the normal is thereafter The laughter The real Enraptured But anyway, I plan to stay Attend the weekly football game Thereafter Thereafter Tagaloa cried and said "Though part of you is dead Don't waste a minute of this thing you have left" And he picked me up just like a father And carried me southeast Where the city was calling

Who arranged this? How do you get so many instruments to sound so beautifully in sync with each other, a true musical triumph! What a band and album, genius!

i'm crying.

Stumbled across this album and haven't stopped listening. Blown away

Just lovely. See y'all in Texas soon!

simply lovely, can't wait for november!

Such a beautiful arrangement of an already amazing song. Please do a full orchestra tour next🖤🧡

What a voice, what a sound... Enchanting....

Have just discovered this band, the album is brilliant and this track is amazing.

Well I thought the album version was amazing but this is just simply stunning. You guys can do no wrong.

Oh wow. This is artistry at its finest. Although really sad to see Joji move on, Dave, Tom, Don, Jung and Max create a really beautiful composition. If you want music that means something and feels something… watch this then stream their discography. Incredible, meaningful and heartfelt music. Love ya fellas

Omfg!!! That was amazing!! My heart ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Your voice is amazing and really hits the soul. Love when you include the orchestra in your songs. Just Beautiful!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

It's always awesome serendipity to find a music album where you love each song! Great stuff guys!

so gorgeous.

This song is getting more beautiful everytime I hear it. Thanks for this amazing version of the song

Sends shivers down the spine!

You are light!!!

Goosebump tackle that. The album is still playing all day everyday. It’s a masterpiece.

Out of this world. It already was my favourite song atm, but now even more if that’s even possible. Love you Guys so much. Can’t tell you how much I look forward to finally seeing you guys in the Netherlands!

It's very difficult to adequately put into words just how unbelievable good this song is! The inclusion of the orchestra is a masterpiece! David Le'aupepe has an amazing vocal. My favourite GoY track. Wow, just blown away by this version - I've played it so many times - never gets old. Every song on this album oozes out with an emotional connection - you can really feel David's pain from losing his father and the celebration of his life and legacy. Full respect - bravo.

I've been listening to the track since morning and thought of looking up a video of a live performance! And my, what a pleasant surprise! Thank you, Gang Of Youths! Am considering this my Holi gift. :)

Different class......

I'm so totally immersed, re-engaged in this song over and over 💎🌟

one of my favourite albums ever - couldn't be more perfect. It's on repeat in my head. This was the first song I heard from it.

just stunning. thank you, the orchestra, the production team, for this, and the record. both made me feel human in a terribly beautiful way.

Yoooooooo...what a masterpiece

An achingly beautiful rendition of an already achingly beautiful song. I am truly, truly floored.

I can't put into words how beautiful this song is

Hauntingly crisp and beautiful voice 😍 ❤️

Having recently found them I find myself listening to them incessantly and posting the material to all my friends and they will do the same.. Spirit Boy is just pure joy to listen to ❤️

Bloody hell lads 😵🤤🤤

Beautiful Song.

Absolutely fantastic! The greatest thanks to the lads and the orchestra for bringing us this beautiful thing ☺️

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata...

Beautiful song, beautiful album. Love from Germany

Mmmhhh...I love it.

is this the best yet from the boys, wow! thank you.

An absolutely fucking fantastic orchestral version! Lots of love from South Africa, GOY!

Just beautiful…

My favourite song off an amazing album

Beautiful version of a really great song!

Just beautiful …. Shivers 💫

So beautiful 🧡

In every hard or sad time, your albums are there to lift me up & inspire me. This one is no exception. No other group brings such an exquisite meaning to life, love & loss. Thank you for helping me navigate these times. ♥️

Absolutely stunning

Wow. Shivers and goose bumps. What an amazing version.

This song was already one of my favorites. But now, it's top 3 easy.

Simply beautiful.

Connected more with this piece of music than any other artwork I’ve ever experienced. Thank you Dave and friends :)

you stumble down a path, most is in the mundane, you deal with a smile and then laugh a little while... YES, we all do. You never been in LOVE? I still see magnificence is hard to find... 😇

Throw the kettle on,as My English Mum would have said,God rest her,Just sheer brilliance are these lyrics,they touch my heart my soul my whole being

Top song on an amazing album

this version of spirit boy is so astoundingly beautiful, the orchestra adds even more magic to it. easily one of my favourite songs of all time

Brilliant

Pure deliciousness

This is pure perfection!

Beautiful 😍

This... This is nice.

Just absolutely amazing! Wowsers!

Whoever did the mix on this deserves a raise 👌🏻

How beautiful is this such a masterpiece 😍 ❤️ ❤️

Such beautiful arrangements, so many layers, just stunning. Bravi!

I always connect to my heart with your music.

What an incredible arrangement for one of the most beautiful songs on the album. This is songwriting at its finest.

Stunning!

Wow what a beautiful version of this song. Magical! This reinforced my conviction that the album is one of the best I've heard in a long time.

It's 2022, let's see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece

This is stunning. Saw you guys live for the first time ever in Brixton the other night and it was musically one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen. This and Tend The Garden we’re stunning! Cheers