Jon bought the whole guitar, Jon is going to use the whole guitar.

My guitar watches this video when I'm out of the house.

10 years and this is still the most beautiful composition I’ve heard

Anyone in 2024 ?? 🇧🇷

Jon: *changing the right strings tuning while singing and playing* me: *changing the tuning of the B string while picking the G string*

What I love most about this song is that the dude literally wrote it for a plant he grew in his backyard.

Here 10 years later to say this song has stuck with me since 2011.

I genuinely did not expect this man to sing. Everything else that was going on was too complex. I was just watching his hands and then I heard his beautiful voice coming through my speakers. My god.

This is the definition of someone who mastered their art.

This is still one of the most unbelievable things I've ever seen.

12 years on & I still come back regularly for a listen & watch in amazement. Beautiful song.

This man could pinch a diamond into dust with those fingers.

Getting back to that song again and again every couple of months. Everything about that is just perfect. A legendary masterpiece!

It's exactly 5 years since I uploaded this video. I remember after the first week I was really excited because it had reached about eight thousand views. Then: people happened. People all over the world, each having that sweet, private moment of discovery, and then telling everyone they knew, on their social media and blogs. A few weeks later, celebrities from Stephen Fry to Tommy Lee were sharing it. (They always catch up eventually!) Next thing I knew I was sitting on the couch on national TV breakfast news, nervously explaining why I was happy for the love but actually, no, I didn't want a record deal! Eleven million views later, this video has taken me all over the world, from Australia to Mongolia. It's been like floating through Willy Wonka's tunnel at a million miles an hour, until every sense is overloaded. Now, I am calm (relatively) and settling into a new life with my baby, but writing new songs and getting ready to take them back on the road next year. To me today, this video is a symbol of what we can do together, our minds and wills linked by technology. We can sink down, sure, we can post mindless abuse, we can seek petty confrontation from the safety of our sofas. But, we can also raise up, we can use our collective power to raise up other people, people we believe in. We can transform democracy, our societies. Direct action to change our world is no longer something we have to start alone, cautiously seeking out allies. When the media tells you the internet only empowers predators and terrorists, it's because they are afraid. We don't need them any more, telling us what to think, who to hate, what to buy, how to vote. I am small, but we are legion. Weakness is not your weakness.

This video came out on my birthday and I'd just started playing guitar back then. It was such a huge inspiration that I started learning more and more about music. We're now celebrating ten years of this song (and my 27th birthday ahaha), I got a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, I recorded and released my own album and got my Master's in Music Education. This song truly changes lives.

Lyrics: Born in your tiny prison cell A million times smaller than you are One single drop and you're risen up Afraid of the dark You crack up through the pavement, In super, super slow-motion Though your back is gently breaking You reach for the light We can see everything We can hear everything Weakness is not your weakness You are what you grow into You're not what you were

I was already mystified and then he started singing too. Holy shit.

I'm often racked with self-doubt. Which means I find compliments hard to receive: I get embarrassed, and part of me never truly believes them. So, sometimes afterwards I worry that I probably seemed a bit weird. But... You may feel that music gets you through tough times, or helps you find your own inner strength. But it's a circle: your reaction to their art does exactly the same thing for artists, it's what gives them the strength fight their insecurity to keep creating, and gives that creation meaning. So. To everyone who has followed and supported me and my music throughout 2014: THANK YOU. I can't wait to get out on the road again, and meet as many of you as possible in 2015.

This man deserves more than any pop stars today. Like seriously This is art right here

First heard this when it barely had a few thousand views and I come back regularly, what a masterpiece.

It’s finally happened: I’m on Spotify. I’ve made a brand new version of Passionflower, working with my new producer Andy Sorenson, and record label Kscope, my new home. Put on your headphones and find me on your preferred streaming platform by clicking here: jongomm.lnk.to/passionflower Step inside this sound, get a feel for it, we’re building more of it every day. And then come to the launch show, broadcast live from my home studio. Sunday June 14th. You need a ticket, but they’re Pay What You Want, including free. Tickets here: jongomm.com/gig

"You are what you grow into, you're not what you were." (Thank you for reminding me so beautifully ♡)

Laughed out loud when you started singing because I couldn't believe you were actually about to sing. How the hell can you even concentrate on everything you're doing with the guitar and still sing at the same time...? Incredible. Amazing song.

This guy is seriously so unbelievably talented. Enjoying this piece of art for the first time.

"weakness is not your weakness" is one of the most powerful lines of lyric I have heard in years. hits me super hard

My dad is a talented guitarist and I sent him this video a few years ago. He said, “I already wanted to throw my guitar out the window and then he started SINGING. Incredible song.” High praise from my father. I’m still blown away by this song every time I hear it.

This is by far one of the most intricately beautiful compositions on guitar ever written and performed. 12 yrs later this still blows my mind every single time I watch and listen.

I am blown away by the sheer talent required to pull off something this mechanically difficult, AND sing beautifully at the same time

Holy shit, it's like we're not playing the same instrument.

I rarely use the term masterpiece, since it's a watered down term people throw around carelessly. I found this song the year it came out and it planted a seed deep in my mind. Whenever I feel down, like the flower that seed grew into is withering, I come back to this song and it waters the soil, giving life to it again. It's a calm, beautiful but also extremely exciting song. To me, a masterpiece.

You have forever WON the GRAMMY to our HEARTS ❤

10+ years and still unbeatable

My child will be conceived to this song.

And he sings too! Sweet jesus!

I play this with my headphones on , love it, he’s so embarrassingly brilliant. Play on. ✌️

I first discovered this in probably 2019..I come back each year. I have been a drummer since 5yrs old, 34yrs old now. Nothing I can do comes CLOSE to how much love and joy is in this..what an artist my goodness.

One of the most beautiful guitar compositions I have ever come across. In my honest opinion, you are probably the most original guitar player of our time. Your playing is so full of life and spirit, and what's incredible in my opinion is that, even though you have tremendous technical abilities, your music never strays into that "look at what I can do" territory, to which so many players succumb. I salute you, my friend. I am envious as heck, as well, but I am eternally grateful for the inspiration and the beauty you keep providing with your music.

Playing 2 melodies + drum beat + awesome singing = Jon Gomm. Simply amazing~!

10 years later I am still amazed at this masterpiece.

I’ve been playing guitar for 40+ years. Never heard of him. Might be the single greatest guitar performance I’ve ever seen.

You area truly beautiful human being. Thank you for existing! In a day and age where inspiration is becoming harder and harder to find, you are an oasis.

Born in your tiny prison cell A million times smaller than you are One single drop and you're risen up Afraid of the dark You crack up through the pavement In super, super slow-motion Though your back is gently breaking You reach for the light We can see everything We can hear everything Weakness is not your weakness You are what you grow into You're not what you were

I've never heard another song like this in my life. The composition of it alone is genius. Everytime the song ends, I just need to hear it again. Thank you for making this beautiful work of art for everyone to enjoy.

10 years later... I still love this song!!! remember when it had less than 100k views!!!

I remember seeing this for the first time. I was blown away. I've seen you live since. Shook your hand after. Met your Mrs. All that one. But watching it again is such a pleasure Jon.

I held in a piss for 6 minutes to watch this. Worth it.

This song makes me feel things. Good things. Bad things. Beautiful things.

As a once reasonable guitarist, (I'm nearly 70) one of the most jaw-droppingly awesome performances I have ever seen, not excluding Clapton, Jansch, May or Beck... And an excellent song. singing at the same time! Get outta here! Some of what you, Jon Gomm, do is impossible - the hammer on fretboard sequences alone are just ... well... listen again. On repeat ...

this song opened a 6th sense in my brain

Seeing as that cover has been going viral, maybe now would be a good time to share the original with your friends. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pL9netFy1py-nqs.html This song is Passionflower from the album Secrets Nobody Keeps, available from jongomm.com/music and all the usual online stores. If you want to learn to play it like Alexis did, you can get the Guitar Tab from jongomm.com/store

I remember when this came out and I felt that it was a reinvention of how you can perform as a solo-artist without a loop pedal. I came across it again on a top acoustic guitar songs list. It still rings true and deserves credit for inspiring a new generation of musicians.

When a beloved passed, I would search all his playlists, after he was gone.. And I would find this treasure by Jon Gomm. Ever since then I've been listening to this song and every time it transforms something else in my life. So I'm giving thanks to both of you, passing so much into my soul. The deep gratitude I feel can never be put into written words alone.

I have watched this so many times. Its just so amazing in every sense of the word. Every single time it blows me away. I have been playing guitar for 25 years now and have been told that I am good.....sometimes I feel that its even true...then I see this and know that there is so much more. Maybe another 25 years and I'll be half as good which honestly...I would be happy for lol. You sir, are an inspiration and I thank you for sharing such beauty with the world.

Holy shit man... I've been playing guitar for 11 years, seen all kinds of amazing guitar players in my lifetime, impressed by many, idolized a few, but this is the first time I've ever seen a guitarist incorporate constantly tuning and detuning keys in the MAIN riff of the song with such precision that the notes are not a single cent above or below the note.

This video was posted almost 10 years ago and it's still one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. I absolutely love this song so much, and the video really shows how much passion was put into it. What an incredibly talented human. 12/10 every single time.

When you write something like this, you never have to write anything ever again and you'll still be one of the greats. This is beautiful, a contribution to humanity

Music is literally flowing through this man. He’s just a vessel. This is godsend and a level of talent that you see maybe only a few times in a lifetime. Amazing doesn’t quite describe this. This is damn near superhuman.

This really is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life.

To say this blows my mind would be an understatement. So would saying Jon Gomm is an incredible artist. Alas, I have no other words.

Jon gomms music is the only music being put out today that makes me feel something.

Every so often I come back to this video and am amazed all over again.

Are you kidding me? This level of coordination is beyond my imagination. I haven't seen such an impressive peace of art in a long time if ever. Your brain must be an interesting companion.

Still one of the greatest acoustic players to ever live. ❤ this video really did change my life musically.

Truly one of the most technically and sonically beautiful song written this century. Still leaves me in shambles and awe every time I listen. Thanks!

The most encouraging and discouraging thing I've ever seen. Fuck.

*Lyrics* Born in your tiny prison cell A million times smaller than you are One single drop, and you're risen up Afraid of the dark Bloom Bloom You crack up through the pavement In super, super slow motion Though your back is gently breaking You reach for the light Bloom Bloom We can see everything We can hear everything We can see everything We can hear everything Weakness is not your weakness You are what you grow into You're not what you were Bloom Bloom

This song encapsulates why I love music

This is still one of the most outrageously beautiful pieces ever composed on a guitar. Most songs can't even compare to your love of this passionflower's beauty. Thank you Jon, genuinely.

ASTOSHINGLY beautiful and amazing. WOW.

This sounds like what my therapist's office smelled like.

The mother of my kids introduced me to This about 7 years ago when we got together ( I play guitar and piano myself- and we spent the early part of our relationship sharing music ) we’re no longer together but amicable and share 2 amazing children. I’m eternally grateful for everything.

Gomm is such an underrated player. Not only is he technically good, but he puts the feels into it too. Effortlessly

Still the best composition i ever heard

What the f man, Cant believe there is something as beautifull as this song. Put me in peacefull trance

It gives me great comfort knowing that this will always be here for me to revisit time and time again. We are truly blessed to witness and experience such a genuine piece of music. I am absolutely at a loss for words. Thank you.

à partager même après 12 ans, quelle technique, plus que jamais au gout du jour. Magnifique la guitare.

“You can’t be in a band with yourself” John Gomm:”Hold my beer”

Jon Gomm is yet another amazing musical talent that I would have not discovered had KZfaq not been around.. Cheers!

Just a reminder that this piece is still one of the greatest percussive acoustic songs of all time and Jon is a fucking legend.

"Weakness is not your weakness" one of the most beautiful lines ever

people dislike because they can't relate. That's why they have something missing in their lives/souls or they're bitter and jaded having tried and failed to become artists thus not wanting to acknowledge uniqueness and naturally gifted/blessed people such as jon gomm whom are sharing love as oppose to spreading hate.

As I'm writing this, I'm still in loss of breath. This entire song is the most beautifully done and breath taking place of mind I've ever had. wow. very very well done.

watched it 11 years ago...watched it again today... Amazing....

11 years and I'm back here with the same smile and feeling same chills ❤

I have listened to this tune, consistently since I first heard it. Is that a problem? It is literally the soundtrack to my life right now.

This guy is FIRE. I'm speechless.

thank you coremaster and desync for bringing me here

More than just impressive .... the melodies, the harmonies, the percussion .... all masterfully composed on the guitar. Absolutely beautiful.

Im watching this on shrooms and it is quite literally the most amazing thing i've ever seen

Born in your tiny prison cell A million times smaller than you are One single drop and you're risen up Afraid of the dark You crack up through the pavement, In super, super slow-motion Though your back is gently breaking You reach for the light We can see everything We can hear everything Weakness is not your weakness You are what you grow into You're not what you were Bless you!

I still come back to this song 12 years later. Absolute masterpiece. Greatest acoustic song ever written IMO.

There’s so much going on it feels like a gimmick, but ten years later I still love this song. It’s just beautiful and playful.

Went to see him live yesterday, I can honestly say it was one of the most captivating concerts I've been to.

I sat three feet away from him as he played this...

the TEXTURE in this song is what makes it so addictive to me. i can't explain it.

I've had this video saved for years and am still stirred by deep and profound emotions as I watch both the talent and skill this gent possesses. This video is now 11 years old, and although Jon Gromm isn't a household name, he's a name I'll remember for this incredible musical experience that he brought to life.

How is this even possible

Here we have the union of virtuosity and passion. Extremely rare to see this today...

The version on spotify doesn’t cut it close to this recording. Jon was in the MOMENT with this one! The energy and the passion in this recording is just magical and irreplaceable, honestly

Okay.... I found this by searching the most unique music. Oh my god I'm so glad I clicked on this! This is one of the most beautiful songs that I've ever heard! The way Jon plays the guitar is not like anything I've ever seen before! I'm so..... in love with this song., instant fan I just wish I had found it sooner!