Jason Isbell: "If We Were Vampires"

Jason Isbell: "If We Were Vampires" - Part 1

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6 жыл бұрын

Jason plays his song "If We Were Vampires".
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@Harvestersz 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great songwriter. Here is what he told Paste Magazine about the process of writing this song: "I started to examine my own notions about mortality, when I realized that to write a love song, you have to write a death song. Love doesn’t mean as much without death. If I agree to marry someone, that’s a big risk, because I only have one life. If I lived forever, what would it matter? But because I’m only going to live till 85 or thereabouts, I’m giving her the most valuable thing I have: my time."

@alexanderterezakis4916 5 жыл бұрын

Guess I'm a softie but reading this comment to that music made me tear up

@elironan2686 3 жыл бұрын

a trick : watch movies on Flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

@oscarangelo9776 3 жыл бұрын

@Eli Ronan yup, been watching on flixzone for since december myself =)

@ayaanemerson2533 3 жыл бұрын

@Eli Ronan Definitely, been using Flixzone for since november myself =)

@melindaheath8680 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❣️

@TheSkintBachelor 6 жыл бұрын

This tune wrecks me everytime . That tells me something so it's good

@twheeler1980 6 жыл бұрын

"I'll work hard to the end of my shift"... dead. So good.

@haikucoyote 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@charlesbolton8471 3 жыл бұрын

Tyson Wheeler My favorite line is the one before that one. “Maybe time running out is a gift”

@kathrynnee7460 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Absolutely on board. It wrecks me every time.

@sethie_shots 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@edwarddavenport9881 Жыл бұрын

This is my favourite song of all time. Most underrated gem of the music industry. Bold statement I know. But this is musical genius in its purest form.

@BaronK69 6 жыл бұрын

The best songwriter on earth right now.

@AlbertCoRecords 6 жыл бұрын

that is a broad statement but try as I might I cannot refute it. Isbell is a giant - no doubt.

@BaronK69 6 жыл бұрын

There are only a few of the “younger” songwriters who really gets to me like Isbell. His song just hits me hard every time.

@BaronK69 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Martin yeah, and Chris Stapleton. But Isbell hard to beat

@Ads2509 6 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth

@bradstribling 6 жыл бұрын

He’s a special talent. But as long as Kristofferson is alive, everybody else is still working to sit in the 2nd chair.

@kylelewis5280 Жыл бұрын

I love this version. So raw, and its a little higher than the studio version. Shows off Jason's range a little more

@kathrynnee7460 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the host sits there in complete AWE during this song. Made me cry.

@interrogator13 6 жыл бұрын

Often enjoy this show. Was listening to this one night while working late...who the hell is this guy? Then he sang this. Oh. Then I checked out some songs mentioned in the interview. Then I bought the album. Then concert tickets. What a gift to have stumbled upon this particular episode. Thanks, Sam and Jason, for improving life.

@MikeInABQ 5 жыл бұрын

I love the "who the hell is this guy? Then he sang this. Oh.", but then I love monumental understatement.

@GuitarBeard 6 жыл бұрын

Underrated thing here is he’s playing it a full step higher than it should be and he still doesn’t miss a beat.

@johnsonguitarstudio 5 жыл бұрын

Weird flex, but ok. If a major second makes a difference, you suck.

@Quwichison 5 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonguitarstudio Try singing a song you play and sing all the time in a different key one day without practicing it first or messing up the pitch at all

@johnsonguitarstudio 5 жыл бұрын

@@Quwichison I wish youtube had haha reaccs 😂 I have done exactly that plenty of times. Unless you're pushing to the limits of your range to begin with, transposing up a major second doesn't make a difference.

@Quwichison 5 жыл бұрын

@@johnsonguitarstudio It is not particularly difficult, I actually did it at a show last week cause I didnt have time to tune down. That being said, to do it off the cuff for a video interview that will be posted that could introduce tons of people to your music is a bigger display of trust in your talent than in a bar that no one cares if you mess up

@GuitarBeard 4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Johnson Hmm, I don’t think “weird flex” applies to someone pointing out that an adult male is spontaneously singing a song a whole step higher than what would already be difficult for many adult males to sing. I think it applies to a guy trying to make himself seem like a smart musician by “well ACTUALLY”-ing in a KZfaq comments section though 🤘

@matthewhoult7641 4 жыл бұрын

A very very clever and phenomenal songwriter, and one of the best in the last 50 years👌

@barriolson312 3 жыл бұрын

This song means a great deal to me. Lost my wife of 41 years last month. Truth. Thank you Jason. Thank you.

@Mackie17 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss.

@barriolson312 Жыл бұрын

@@Mackie17 Thanks much Adam,

@loritaylor1097 Жыл бұрын

My deepest sympathies for your loss. May the good memories sustain you through your grief.

@carlykingbadabing 4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. This song captures love and loss in such a unique way. I just released my cover of it. ❤

@kellifisher6156 3 ай бұрын

There are no words… only breath.

@chad_dawkins 2 жыл бұрын

“Maybe we’ll get 40 years together” line gives me goosebumps every time I watch this.

@78awhite Жыл бұрын

I just need to remember that when I hear this song, I'm going to cry. Not super convenient just before a call on a work day🤣. Good work on this one Mr. Isbell.

@theblessing33 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes i use this song as a contest with myself, to see if i can make it all the way through without crying.

@soulachristopher9550 10 ай бұрын

Tears me up every time. A perfect song and a masterful songwriter

@bradcothren5494 Жыл бұрын

Even on the best day this song will pull some tears. Guy is phenomenal writer.

@edgerat 6 жыл бұрын

The only thing that beats this is this song sung with his wife and the harmonies she adds.

@douglasmcintyre3297 6 жыл бұрын

You are so right, Isaac. Their voices blend seamlessly and their onstage chemistry is magical and unforgettable. I could watch them perform all day long.

@laurahi869 5 жыл бұрын

Is there any video of this performance on KZfaq?

@eduardwalhout1740 5 жыл бұрын

@@laurahi869 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKxkaNirybbLlGg.html

@delewan 6 жыл бұрын

I know my mother would love this song for the beauty of it, but I hesitate to share it - she lost my father after 40 years of marriage. He's gone and she's spending this time alone. This song is very real to many of us.

@160kknight 6 жыл бұрын

Real, man. Real.

@nugginfutz 5 жыл бұрын

OOF...that smarts man...

@Juliequeen771 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it would touch her heart... there could be healing in that. Sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻

@eddiep2323 3 жыл бұрын

29 very clueless people out there, this Is a masterclass in song writing

@denniscarroll3164 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is Dylan level.

@pianox0195 3 жыл бұрын

34 as of now

@robertcronin6603 2 жыл бұрын

37 now... I never understand dipshits that give a thumbs down to something like this...like, if you're not into it just go somewhere else 🙄

@domfraissard2425 2 жыл бұрын

An astonishing number of his songs are a master class.

@jamesreynolds3759 2 жыл бұрын

Man you left this comment over a year ago. Even though I've never seen it until now,, I'm very familiar with it. Been telling everyone the same thing for years now. Lol

@Zophedus 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched this video at least a thousand times and I'm still in awe like I first watched it. I'm about 20% into learning this on guitar now, I just can't get it out of my head. I can see myself playing this to my wife at our 40th anniversary with our kids around us. Powerful song, powerful message.

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking of learning it considering I grew up playing indie music and learned an alt way to pick. Now that I’m trying to learn straight up Travis pickin’ I thought this would be a good song to learn cause it’s not too complicated outside of keeping the picking pattern.

@joedian1399 7 ай бұрын

Wow big undertaking. This is a hard song to learn. Good luck!

@bluestratos1901 5 жыл бұрын

Uuuuugggghhthis mans talent in lyricism and melody is phenomenal..can't wait to see him next year.

@daveybigtechsno1fangurl518 10 ай бұрын

This song is poetry. Beautiful

@action3865 6 жыл бұрын

Id never heard this artist before- what a gift to listen to

@theHumanBryno 6 жыл бұрын

Check out Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - The Nashville Sound. Great album from top to bottom. I think if you like this tune the rest of the album will appeal to you.

@marksc1929 6 жыл бұрын

...definitely worth following....a songwriter's song writer...

@timphillips3873 6 жыл бұрын

Check out the NPR tiny desk show he did here on KZfaq. That's where I found him.

@sethtate2079 6 жыл бұрын

His three albums before this were spectacular. Especially southeastern. Best artist to come out in last ten years in my opinion.

@andrewkling9530 6 жыл бұрын

Southeastern belongs in the Smithsonian

@erickeplinger6080 6 жыл бұрын

I dedicated this song to my mother when my father passed away. After 54 years of a perfect marriage, she is now spending that time without him.

@Loki_Dokie Жыл бұрын

I found him on NPR talking about his struggles with alcohol and the Southeastern album when he was sober. I was recovering at that time and it resonated with me and I am blessed to have run into this beautiful soul's path.

@jamesgarley4728 8 ай бұрын

First time I heard this song awhile back I cried my eyes out.

@alexkemsley5054 3 жыл бұрын

If I was in the interviewers shoes I may cry! To be that close hear those notes in my ears would be an awe inspiring experience! Get it Isbell

@spokaneman8750 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Isbell has is now in my Top 5 Singer/Song Writers list. The depth and beauty of his lyrics and melodies (this song on the top of that heap) are truly astounding. I want to play this song to my wife so Jason can speak my thoughts vicariously for me. I’m just waiting until I’m confident I won’t break down into a puddle when I do...

@theheartofablackbird2109 5 жыл бұрын

I never really listened to Isbell before this...great song. Notes of Townes.

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 жыл бұрын

There’s def some Townes in there. Isbell does a great cover of “Pancho and Lefty” as well.

@rah1884 4 жыл бұрын

WOW real life in a song! Gives me chills ever time I listen

@trevorcassidy8115 6 жыл бұрын

He's also playing and singing this song in a different key than the album version. Jason Isbell is a fucking boss

@no834 4 жыл бұрын

Jeez what's sadder this song or Elephant. Both amazing and beautiful songs.

@lagaman11 6 жыл бұрын

Proof positive that there is still good music being made out there...

@espenb.larsen1184 6 жыл бұрын

Telling stories like this in a 3 min song is an art, and Jason Isbell is a true artist.

@songsfromspringcreekave821 6 жыл бұрын

This song is hard to listen to every time. One of my all time favorites!

@MikeInABQ 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, isn't that strange! Certainly my favorite song now, yet SO hard to listen too. Sure, I COULD do it without crying, but why? Why struggle to miss out on the full weight of the gut-wrenching message just to avoid embarrassment?

@framelessfilms 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve only been a Jason Isbell fan for a couple of days now, and I just found this tonight. Just beautiful!

@peted.762 3 жыл бұрын

Just tonight myself.. Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃.. 2020

@jagarfi 6 жыл бұрын

i absolutely adore and deeply admire this man!

@Abasha2003 2 жыл бұрын

The man’s a special genius.

@JohnvanGurp 2 жыл бұрын

This song is so enormous and moving… I can’t sit through it without tears especially now in my 61st year looking at my high school sweetheart and faced with very real reminders of our mortality…

@ralphieralph9176 Ай бұрын

one of the most beautiful songs I´ve heard

@zeeknollie 6 жыл бұрын

I think that is some genius finger pickin there. Wow.

@jarvis400 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, one of the most devastating love songs ever! Never seen this studio live before, I'm glad I did. Many thanks!

@judsonh1949 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Jason Isbell ... most particularly solo on an acoustic (or backed by Amanda) ... The 400 Unit is a great band, but IMHO honestly, most of Jason's stuff is better acoustic without all the noise.

@macwax31 6 жыл бұрын

Judson Hair Agree totally. We attended a concert recently and much of his wonderful lyrics were drown out by the overly loud band.

@wesleygantt6170 6 жыл бұрын

Judson Hair idk his songs with the Drive- By Truckers are the tits & they get pretty loud

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I’m still waiting to see a straight up Jason Isbell solo acoustic set. Aint happening anytime soon. Should’ve went a saw him back when he released “Southeastern.” I’m a big fan of a songwriter and their acoustic. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen was John Moreland. Dude killed it.

@markwood1943 4 жыл бұрын

He is making a difference in the world. God Bless this man!

@erichkraemermusic6677 2 жыл бұрын

What a amazing song !

@ayezapamintuan984 6 жыл бұрын

I am so addicted to this song.

@SolitaryMan41 5 жыл бұрын

What a piece of music , all of it . Masterpiece.

@leevespa4564 6 ай бұрын

Only discovered this guy,deep river blues with tommy emanuell...this lad has got an amazing voice,and his guitar playing is phenomenal....nearly brought me to tears....its one of them songs,you just get lost in the music....brought thoughts of me mum,we lost her a few years ago to cancer....the music is and his voice are lovely....certainly listen to more of this amazing musician ❤

@erickeplinger6080 6 жыл бұрын

He's simply the finest lyricist in the business.

@wesleygantt6170 6 жыл бұрын

For those who don't know, Isbell was also one of three lead songwriters & guitarist in the Drive-By Truckers for three albums before releasing his 1st solo album "Sirens of the Ditch"(which had mainly the Truckers as his backing band). If you really like Isbell you should check out "Decoration Day", "The Dirty South" & "A Blessing and a Curse", cause not only do you get many Isbell gems you got songs by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. And when you do listen to those records & realize Mike Cooley is the baddest morherfucker alive no need to come back & thank me for turning you on to him... I already know, you're welcome.

@charlesbolton8471 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge fan of both Jason Isbell and the Drive-By Truckers. Decoration Day is one of my favorite songs of all time. I really think that Jason leaving the band helped the Truckers become even better. As good as the albums are both really shine live. So anyone reading this doesn’t just need to listen to the songs they need to get out and see/hear this music live in person. By the way, I completely agree about Mike Cooley. His songs on the most recent Truckers album The Unraveling are just brilliant.

@yayayaya7708 5 жыл бұрын

This man has such a beautiful mind

@joshhoward7451 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs! God, I'm going to learn this!! Love the style, lyrics, mood!!!

@Kelc3 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how people can listen to this song without crying. It destroys me every time I hear it.

@Gryffindor8 5 жыл бұрын

Loved hearing it in a different key!

@ginnywebb9161 Жыл бұрын

One of the best songs ever written. Gives me chills every time.

@Kelleyp 3 ай бұрын

So beautiful. But it leaves a lump in my throat. Memories of my dad losing my mom to cancer way too soon at 52. Unimaginable. His heart hurt for 20 more years alone. Now they're together again.

@victorespinoza6210 6 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful song

@Champstamp83 6 жыл бұрын

I teared up a bit

@Juan_Stabone 6 жыл бұрын

Champstamp83 me too, a bit too much actually. Then I had to walk back into the shop

@indiezee 6 жыл бұрын

Love this song ❤

@retroxrecords5686 6 жыл бұрын

This is the definition of good songwriting.

@jeradatherton 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. I wasn’t ready for that. 😳 SO GOOD. 👏🏻👏🏻

@MikeInABQ 5 жыл бұрын

Kinda hits ya where ya live, no?

@nightcrawler8277 6 жыл бұрын

He should be top of the charts now with his song writing skills and performance.

@universoulistic 6 жыл бұрын

Will Edstrom I completely understand where you’re coming from but this is Jason Isbell. Not only do most people not want him to subject to that level of success and the consequences of all that, He, himself doesn’t want that. He’s doing okay. He has a couple bucks in the bank. He has an amazing family and the band he’s always wanted. He has the attention of his peers and his industry. He has the respect of peers and his living heroes. He has the loyalty and love of his fans. Most of all, he has the control over his music and his career that doesn’t exist in the contracts of the forgettable artists that fill our eyes and ears everyday. He doesn’t need a bigger boat. I hope he keeps making the music he wants to make and that I’ll never have hear that music in a Cadillac commercial and that I’ll never have to experience his concerts in huge arenas.

@mbsnyderc 6 жыл бұрын

The album was number one on the country chart when it came out in June 2017 it was number 4 on the all albums chart so was his last album.

@marksc1929 6 жыл бұрын

universoulistic ....well said ...and 100% agreed ....only a handful , if that many , like him..

@adriannasanchez468 6 жыл бұрын

Cultural Marxism wouldn't let that happen anyway. Only degenerate rap filth is allowed in the spotlight now. We can't have white folks running around making beautiful things and being famous for it now can we?

@BenJohnson0531 6 жыл бұрын

Adrianna p ugh, stop with the divisive racism. Grow up.

@REDTVCanada 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for creating this show and exposing us to artists like this. Wow! Bravo.

@jimolson8810 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful songwriting and a stunning performance.

@amitchell2009 6 жыл бұрын

Seeing him tonight in Knoxville!! Can't wait

@andykraft5819 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@pickititllneverheal9016 5 жыл бұрын

I covered this song on my channel. It took a day to learn it but two weeks to sing it all without crying. What a great song.

@japhotoguy 6 ай бұрын

En when I first heard Jason perform this song, I thought it was the greatest love song ever written. What great about this video is you can learn to play it just by watching the video. I’m doing that, adding this one to my set list. Got to see him last summer at Stanford, Frost Park. What a show.

@AlbertCoRecords 6 жыл бұрын

wow, so amazing. love this dude.

@DanDDirges 6 жыл бұрын

WoW what a great song!

@nickcage3703 5 жыл бұрын

awesome dude. great musician. amazing songwriter.

@Tane_Colt45 10 ай бұрын

How does he sing this better here than on record? Still the most underrated song writer imo.

@TerryMulally 3 жыл бұрын

Love this version

@christopherbair 6 жыл бұрын

lovely song.

@tomgreeves9248 6 жыл бұрын

Unutterably brilliant.

@robinb5752 Жыл бұрын

not much to say here. „listen and weep“ as Brian Fallon once said about this song. I‘ll surely do both everytime I hear this song. Not much anyone else living and breathing and loving could add. Watching my own parents go, I realize, in today‘s world, leaving someone behind isn‘t necessarily a singular, short term event. Sometimes the transition can be months, years even. In today‘s world it‘s not always the „one day I‘ll be gone“. Often it‘s the „months I will be going, little, by little.“ Blessed are those who have truly loved through those daunting times. „Maybe time running out is a gift…“ Back to the weeping part I guess… Whatever it is, the performance of this man and his guitar is out of this world! I can only vow and hope to „work hard until the end of my shift.“. Easy it is not. P.S.: and as far as Jason Isbell is concerned, it is not the guitar that makes him look huge. It‘s the words and the harmonies that leave not doubt about him.

@cajordan8765 6 жыл бұрын

Stunning

@colinhigginbotham813 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we’ll get 40 years together but one day I’ll be gone and one day you’ll be gone. If that line doesn’t stop you in your tracks then idk what will

@albertcovington9942 6 жыл бұрын

Words as good Guy Clarke & Townes, voice as good as Gram Parsons.

@kristinemunholland8980 5 ай бұрын

God I love his voice. I hope fans understand if he drops this from the setlist for a long long time.

@lesterross1 Ай бұрын

He played it last Sunday, was a great show.

@thunderballstallion950 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing.

@deeburk6693 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy ❤😭

@mikebell7240 6 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome

@banchara 5 жыл бұрын

So down to earth.

@chiprenner 2 жыл бұрын

glad my Attention Deficit lightened up enough to really hear this song & its stellar lyrics.Just haunting.

@chrismiller1718 11 ай бұрын

"Maybe time running out is a gift. I'll work hard to the end of my shift to give you every second I can find."

@matthewmulkey2901 6 жыл бұрын

Strong like bull. He never disappoints

@AddisonRoadfan93 Жыл бұрын

Having watched both of my parents who loved each other very much die within 2 years of each other before the age of 21 and having my now husband experience that 2nd death with me this song means so much to the two of us because we are so so aware that we are not promised ANY time here and it has really affected our views on commitment and what it means to love another person... this song chokes me up every time

@kellyryan0428 5 жыл бұрын

My heart

@sparky213thousand 2 жыл бұрын

I cried

@CANNIMAGINE 8 ай бұрын

God...He is so good...

@lukasdaniels747 6 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal

@husamdogan1899 2 жыл бұрын

It's not the long, flowing dress that you're in Or the light coming off of your skin The fragile heart you protected for so long Or the mercy in your sense of right and wrong It's not your hands searching slow in the dark Or your nails leaving love's watermark It's not the way you talk me off the roof Your questions like directions to the truth It's knowing that this can't go on forever Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone Maybe we'll get forty years together But one day I'll be gone Or one day you'll be gone If we were vampires and death was a joke We'd go out on the sidewalk and smoke And laugh at all the lovers and their plans I wouldn't feel the need to hold your hand Maybe time running out is a gift I'll work hard 'til the end of my shift And give you every second I can find And hope it isn't me who's left behind It's knowing that this can't go on forever Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone Maybe we'll get forty years together But one day I'll be gone Or one day you'll be gone It's knowing that this can't go on forever Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone Maybe we'll get forty years together But one day I'll be gone One day you'll be gone

@ksid6003 5 жыл бұрын

Sick!!!

@7viewerlogic670 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@Scott-hq6pc 3 жыл бұрын

WOW PERFECT EVERYTIME

@davidboguzes9576 6 жыл бұрын

Genius.

@JammanTV 5 жыл бұрын

Isbell is fantastic, amazing song writer, great singer and guitar player. Its refreshing to see him not so good at something, ie growing a beard :) Cant be good at everything, that would be too much!