this performance made me quit my job and take up shoemaking in Patagonia

1:56 - Stay In The Shade 4:55 - Lovestain 7:44 - With The Ink Of A Ghost 13:33 - Every Age 17:08 - Abram 19:16 - Cycling Trivialities 26:14 - Stories We Build, Stories We Tell 29:11 - Killing For Love 35:14 - Line Of Fire 49:58 - Open Book 53:23 - Crosses 56:24 - What Will

Just heard "Line of Fire" for the first time a couple of weeks ago, it couldn't have come at a better time in my life. A truly profound, raw and truly ethereal lyric-driven song with a melody that only added to its weight. incredible song!

The sound guy should get a raise ..

man this guy can tune a guitar

one of those rare instances where an immensely talented guitarist also has a proper sense of restraint. incredibly nuanced playing.

This crowd is sooooo respectful and remain QUIET while he's playing. Very rare these days!

Jose Gonzalez is modern mix of Silvio Rodriguez with Nick Drake... nothing bad can come out of those super singer-songwriters.

For anyone who mistakes complexity and exhibitionism for talent and art, I submit the humble enchantment of this man’s music. It’s too bad that the charts rarely reflect the stuff that makes gods weep. Thank you, Jose Gonzalez.

I’ve likely heard every song Jose has written from my ex girlfriend playing his music constantly. I always liked his music but never let the need to listen to him on my own time since he was always there with us. Now she’s gone, on an island on the other side of the world back where she came from, and I’m here with Jose, and that’s alright. Some things you just can’t shake.

Love hearing him tune up. I appreciate this rather than him having a different pre-guitar for every song. Keeps things real and human.

the way he sings almost makes the lyrics sound like an internal monologue. really beautiful.

I can imagine this master guitarist collaborating with Ben Howard! The 2 of them singing and playing together? !?!?

Guitars: González plays an Alhambra classical guitar onstage and Alhambra, Esteve, and Córdoba classicals while recording. Amps: for live performances, a Fishman Prefix Pro Blend in the Alhambra. When performing solo, he also plays into whatever condenser mic the venue supplies. Strings: La Bella polished nylon, high tension. Capo: Shubb C5 partial. Picks: González plays only with his fingernails, reinforced with a nail strengthener.[15] González consistently uses 'altered' guitar tunings in his tunes, de-tuning the 6th (E) string down to D for all his songs, with the 3rd (G) string altered between F#, G and A from tune to tune (e.g. A in his cover of Hand on Your Heart and F# in Heartbeats.) He does the retuning himself during live performances rather than using three different guitars on stage.

Obviously super late to the party. But whatever. This guy is spectacular. Doesn't feel like the music is composed -- it feels like it just pours out of him.

I would complain about who hated this video, but as I listen I can't seem to hate anything....

Something I wrote while listening to this performance: It is nice to plan the future, you’ve done it for so long. You loved planning everything that was going to take place in 5, 10, 15 and 30 years… You know that there is no need to keep doing that, right? . You’ve failed for so long that you’ve forgotten how to live feeling successful, feeling like you don’t need to prove anything to anyone else anymore. . You should start to look up to the sky. Every day. Enjoy the trees, the flowers, your family and your cat. Enjoy your guitar and singing practice. Create with love and not with desperation. Leave anxiety and all your fears behind. Be grateful for this specific day that has given you so much. You live with comfort and peace. . Back in my past I used to reconsider my whole life, every week or may be every two days. I knew I was not living the right life for me. It took me more than a decade of trying and quitting to figure out a way to live a life that suited my soul. . If you are reconsidering your life, I believe in you.

How is it that all KEXP versions sound better than the original no matter who is playing. You guys are amazing. Thanks for this channel and for every video you put up so meticulously recorded.

Bello como siempre, una voz bellísima y unas letras que a mi me conmueven, cuestionan y me hace creer en lo posible.

Mmmm...this sounds so good in my headphones...thank you sound guy!!!! Melty velvet.

Thank you mom and dad for paying for guitar lessons for me and my brother. 59 now and still playing. This guy melted me with his heart-felt soulful buttery voice and playing. Was able to play along

I was looking for some relaxing music to listen to while working, but this performance grabbed my full attention and had my heart hammering in my chest the entire time. He's so amazing.

I saw Jose Gonzalez at The Triple Door in downtown Seattle in 2008... Been a KEXP supporter since 2005 even after that city broke my heart (Matthew Steele) and I moved away in 2013 💔🎧😪

There will never be a time or situation that I will not enjoy this voice. -Ron Swanson

53:24 ♥ love forever!

Is KEXP the new way true artists get heard? In the late 60's, this guy would have been at Woodstock and been very popular. Now it's on the internet and the experience is empty and lonely.

Whoever disliked this needs to be ashamed and clear their ears. This is pure music.

One of my first musical loves. 16 year old, queues outside in the cold Manchester rain to get to the front of one of his gigs. Brilliant memories. I agree as well, he’s a humble artist never shows off, just turns up and does the job and melts faces.

Life is strange introduced me to this guy. Thank god it did 🙏🏻

Is indisputable that we are cycles, we go into the loop over and over. I dont know why i am talking in english because im Argentinian. Whatever, José thank you.

I re-watch this performance allot. Imagine a world without the great influences such as Nick Drake, Gandolf, Sharky and Slambovian Circus of Dreams.

His voice is like a combination of Silvio Rodriguez and Arthur Russell. Love it.

A great example of talent. A lot of people can play, but this is an artist.

This is the 4th time I enjoyed this performance and José is definitely a convincing character.. There’s something in his simplicity and also even visually that reminds me of Cat Stevens..just wondering if anyone agrees

This guitar sounds so good it's almost criminal

How one guy with one acoustic guitar can make so much music is beyond me! Fantastic!

I wanted to press the "Like" button after every song he played, simply amazing guitarist and a unique voice.

Los que crecimos en los 80´s en latinoamerica, José nos rememora al trovador cubano Silvio Rodríguez. Es dulce, tranquilo y amable

How did people not scream and clap their fool hands right off after he did Ink of the Ghost!? I would have been freaking right out! SO AMAZING!

That outro on "Killing for love" was perfect

My gosh, this man is an instrument.

Outstanding musician and songwriter!!

With the Ink of a Ghost is a masterpiece! What an amazing song, gives me shivers every time.

I'm super impressed by how quickly and accurately he tunes his guitar. I've been a fan for 15 years now and the man still inspires me. I hope you've used the pandemic to write some new stuff Jose! Your fans are eager!

I used to often listen to Jose’s music on long walks with no destination in mind. This specific performance seems to remind me of those walks

I danced so hard that I broke my foot at a Junip concert in 2011 at Outsidelands - roughly 11am. He's right about this music having different effects on people!

This man is god's gift to mankind

His voice is like food for my soul. I return to his music whenever I am feeling low. Without fail, his music uplifts me. I feel this connection to something bigger!

loving Cycling Trivialities at the moment, lovely track.

Good news, a couple days early 😃 I know what I'm going to be doing today. Listening on repeat! ❤🎵🐿️🎵 ♥️

Cycling Trivialities= John Butler Vibes = Good thing :)

I love how the deep sound of the guitar combines with the sound of his pleasant voice! Such a warm sound, dreamy mood.

Спасибо KEXP! Вы открыли мне очередного интересного исполнителя) с приветом из России❤

How a single act, can overflow your emotions while using such restraint and grace. This performance is captivating. I have been lifted, yet again. Every time I come back here.

I see this guy sometimes here in Gothenburg. He's really genuine and humble and doesn't bother showing off fame at all.

Makes me feel like it's worth living. Love this music.Thank you.

For all the guitar players out there who watch videos such as this, you can slow down the speed of the video. I just figured this out so I had to say something.

I listened to this several times during and after birth of my second child. Had to feel grounded in a hospital atmosphere...this kept me calm and centered

i swear surfing you tube has it's rewards!

Too few naylon accoustic guitarrists in the indie industry... he is a fantastic writer an performer.

I'm glad I enjoy this with my mom/mum before she died...'A sky full of ghosts'

This interviewer 100/100 ! Such meaningful questions!

The Cycling Trivialities outro will forever be my favorite thing to play, I can just repeat it for hours and not get tired of it.

29:10 Listening in quarantine 2020 :)

Stay in the Shade is absolutely transcendental

Jose is the reason I learned how to play classical guitar. I remember hearing his recordings and being so sure that he had multiple guitar tracks cuz there was no way someone could play all that at the same time. Then i saw a live performance and I was blown away. He's so amazing

"Line of Fire" blow my mind. Thank You.

I first heard Jose from Red Dead Redemption, but FELL IN LOVE with his music after discovering him again from the breaking bad finale trailer. Been a fans since and actually bought an acoustic guitar because of this amazing artist!

First time hearing this man play and I'm a fan now. Wow what a show.

With the ink of a ghost is a beauty.

insanely good tuning of the guitar - probably a signature of josé's sound.. very warm d realms.too humble and one of the greatest artists alive.

Perfect musician for reflecting on oneself.

Man I love this version of Line Of Fire.

I love his very meditative, reduced set of chords. The repetition makes it ...

Que Nuestro Padre Celestial te bendiga y guarde a todos sus hijos en la tierra, que Dios nos fortalezca en estos tiempos difíciles. Así es amén, sin Dios nada somos

I come here every week and I would be happy just to hear José tuning his guitar. Brilliant performance, and super inspiring for someone learning to play the guitar :)

I discovered José Gonzáles in a different country while traveling across Europe, and I instantly loved the music. Amusingly, after playing his records for years, I learned we both kinda lived in the same block... Apparently he doesn't make much noise at home! Ain't the world a really small place?

I play him at the clinic where I care for dogs before and after surgery, his music calms them down

Who are the 495 maniacs giving this a 'thumbs-down'? This is incredible.

Chega ser absurdo de tão linda que é essa performance! José González, come to Brazil, man!

I remember Revo nr9 outside Malmö Sweden, being 18, watching the perfect blue. I was completely high on José after his performance. To me he had a shade of Dylan in his young face. Very modest, alluring introvert. Bright and sensitive.

im listening to this music for my friend Helen who passed in 2016 she loved Jose G

Yo lloré dos veces cuando lo ví en vivo. Además me lo encontré afuera del teatro con su familia y fue súper amable. Nunca me había sucedido algo así, gracias José!

The guitar in the bridge of With the Ink of A Ghost is just magical.

The ending of 'What Will' is absolutely incredible. It grooves so damn hard!

Of all the bands and people i have seen i my live, im glad i have seen him play. Such a experience...

Sencillamente, magnifico.

Thank you Jose and KEXP. I need this to help me get through COVID-19.

"Cycling Trivialities", I had to stop what I was doing to watch the video with my full attention while my back goose bumping... Thank you José.

Jose, you are blowing me into another dimension, and for that, I am completely and utterly with you, for which I now understand why a fan of an artist would feel an intimacy worth exclaiming "marry me!" without a second thought, "I love you" effortlessly, a thank you, wholeheartedly. I wish I could write songs with you. Make music with you. Love.

What a terrific mix. Very appropriate for the music and sensitive to Jose's album sound.

eve if he makes a mistake he's so fantastic!! or maybe cause for that he's just wonderful

Stay in the sun!!

This host is so enthusiastic and wonderful! "Ill marry you again Amy!"

The first album I ever bought was a José González. That was back in 2003, and its amazing to see a video that is the culmination of his work between then and now. Just beautiful

Thanks For Your Concert In Copenhagen About 10 Years Ago :-) ( Our Car Broke Down In Sweden On Our Way Back To NorWay :-) ) HAPPY EASTER-PARADE :-)

Nick Drake vibrations. . . I Love this beautiful relationship with the guitar. and poetry. So very beautiful.

This is the most fantastic performance of his I can find. So clean and he is much better as a solo act than a whole group. He should leave that with Junip. He also plays my favorites here. Cycling Trivialities and Killing For Love are amazing. If only he played Teardrop...

cleanest guitar playing. beautiful

I dont know why, but everytime I hear the firsts chords from Crosses, they hit my heart painfully...