Vincent

[7Lukibi99Tore7]

What a beautifully sad tribute to one of the greatest artists of all time. I love your paintings Vincent. RIP Vincent van Gogh.

[season54]

@7Lukibi99Tore7 Is is, and will always be my most favorite artist. He deserved praise and success.

[NAPSparanormal]

He was an epileptic. Great artist. x

[NAPSparanormal]

He was an epileptic.

[MsPurplehawk]

Thank-You so much--Beautiful!!

[StrawhatxLuffy]

I learned recently that Van Gough originally shut himself out from the world and painted amny... "dark" pictures"...

only when once he was lying on a bed in the hospital room(0:42), then a nurse offered to open the window for him. (first time someone showed kindness to him - i THINK) then he saw the beauty of the outside world, he saw the beautiful flowers (0:07), the big wide and open meadow (0:13) and started painting beautiful pictures.

[WantsFangForHerself]

What painting is it at 0:19 ? This is a great video, wonderful art wonderful music. <3

[russianfantastico]

He wrote this and American Pie!? OH MY GOD. This guy is crazy awesome.

[peppermintpaddy]

The last of the Van gogh line was murdered in holland by a muslim fundamentalist not so long ago,what a nice world we live in..Theo van gogh,the grandson of vincents brother-rip Vincent and Theo

[vonunu]

So beautiful & so sad

[Ultima3129]

NoFX's cover of this song is soo good!

[aAquaAurora]

nice music nice video

[kingmusgrave1968]

and i should know kimboll...well into the second gallon of scrumpy now !!!!

[kingmusgrave1968]

he wasn't nearly as mad as some of the people posting comments here !!

[kimboII]

I'll drink to that...

[saneuker]

JUST

VINCENT

[RobertGary1]

There has been talk about possibly digging Van Gogh up and trying to see if they can determine what type of metal disorder he had. There have been lots of opinions, from a form of VD, to poison from the paint.

[ssfoga]

Do you have a source for this information, please?

Van Gogh did ingest paints, chalks and other tools of artistry; it's likely he had some lead poisoning. However, his excessive consumption of absinthe, which also affected his perception of yellow-green colors, is probably far more to blame for his hallucinatory behavior (i.e. lopping off his ear lobe).

[ssfoga]

It's a known fact that a lesion on his brain from childhood caused temporal lobe epilepsy. Eyewitness accounts, Van Gogh's own writings, the fugue states that preceded the grand mal seizures all point to the major brain dysfunction as TLE.

Van Gogh also had bipolar disorder, a disease not uncommon among artists or his own family.

[ssfoga]

I am curious as to why anyone would spend the time and money to disinter an almost 118-year old corpse to prove what is already known and what does not really matter at this juncture anyway.

Thanks for your comment.

[RobertGary1]

There are no known facts with regard to Van Gogh's health. There have been many theories as to his mental disorders. In addition to the theories you've laid out some suspect he had Hypergraphia, syphilis, absinthe poison, etc.

[RobertGary1]

BTW: Additional possibilities experts have put forward are acute intermittent porphyria, temporal lobe epilepsy, schizophrenia, xanthopsia. Again, experts have spent a lot of time tryin to guess what Van Gogh suffered from.

[kimboII]

This is great information. Thanks for posting. Do you know any more info regarding occurrence of bipolar disorder among artists?

[vonunu]

Leave him where he is.

He had little peace in life

Should he have less in death?

[leonidafremov]

this is great

[imvl63]

I just love it! Vincent was a great artist. He suffered a lot because he didd´t belong to this world. He was a poor depressed man, but a genious! Only depressed people can understand this video...it "says"so much! Thank you for this tribute.

[KelC210]

I agree with everything you say except 'Only depressed people can understand this video'! Don't be silly, a beautiful song and that beautiful art speaks to everyone, although some people will refuse to listen.

[RendezvousSam]

Can't get enogh.....keeps coming back for this song and Video!

Sang with passion, Painted with expression, United in Heaven !

I'm a man, but this song still brings tears to my eyes every time I listen...........

[mariachristinabadet]

Definitely a perfect song for Vincent Van Gogh..

[saneuker]

para MK

[stand49]

thank you for opening my eyes .

[folkman123]

my favourite song.

[1aaronwaugh]

Lust for Life

[pollypaul]

What an outstanding video!

[KFFOFFOCORPORATION]

a música em si é perfeitaaaaa

a letra nem se fale...

d++++++

[enseisthyn]

nice touch showing the grave at the end.

[Shadopheonix]

This song is amazing to me...so beautiful...

[ocelot16000]

PLs dont listen to this song when youre depress. suicide is contagious.

but the song is great. I always listen to this. one of my favorite song.

[enseisthyn]

yeah it's a depressing song.

[soniam2o]

Maravilhoso!

De excelente bom gosto...

Vincent Van Gogh foi um gênio da arte e está vivo até hoje nas telas que criou. Sua visão da vida é singular e a homenagem que o autor e cantor dessa música fez é perfeita. Sua história me remete à frase de Raul Seixas que diz: "É pena eu não ser burro! Assim não sofreria tanto!". Sua genialidade que tanto o fez sofrer nos presenteou com essa maravilha que temos hoje como referência da arte. Parabéns ao criador do clip.

[zeujyos]

perfect

[wecanallchill]

this world was never meant for one as beautifull as you....

thanks to whoever posted this

[WhereEaglesDareUK]

But Still your Love was True....................

[WhereEaglesDareUK]

Touch of Class from the best...............

[DJSTOTT70]

Excellent!

[lovelylady1299]

I have suffered with depression and have had a loved one to commit suicide from severe depression...This song is such a Beautiful song written for this artist who also suffered for his sanity....And what a great artist he was!!!!! thanks for the video ss....

[carmenyjohn]

as an ingnorant 21 year old my girl friend dragged me to see a Vincent exhibition in London, boring paintings i thought on my way. But whne i saw them i was inspired, his vivid, energetic paintings captured that christic force that brings life to every thing, that is with in everything from man to stone. The song is a beautiful ode to a man that Don greatly admires, loves, respects etc. a lovely song to a wonderful artist.

[flamingoefarms]

Thank You, it was beautiful the way you put this together with the paintings, thank you again!!!!!

[Nelle68]

My Dad suffered from depression for years and years, and used to occasionally say "Starry starry night." Just like McLean, now I understand what he was trying to tell me. I wonder if Dad knew just how meaningful those words would become to the family who are left. We miss you so much, Dad. Please be at peace.

[ssfoga]

Nelle, your dad obviously knew of Van Gogh's painting because that is precisely what depression is like. As a psychiatric nurse, I've dealt with a lot of depressed patients and we have many many ways to treat the disorder. I am sorry your father passed before he could know peace in his soul on this earth, but I am certain he knows peace now. And I like to envision him meeting Vincent Van Gogh, shaking his hand and sitting down for a long talk. They surely have a lot to share.

[DanDerMan2]

my condolences to you.

[classicalhawk]

I'ts a pretty song.

[FinCroweman]

Vincents career was the shortest but most intense in the History of art.He died by his own hand at 37 years of age,only four years after he discovered his style and eight years after he began painting.A great human being in the other hand.R.I.P

[tacair3]

i spent most of my life listening to Vincent and McLeans others. I put two and two together recently when my 10 year old daughter studied Van Gough and is a very good painter. after doing research i listened to the song for the 1,000th time and it came to me. " thats the Vincet he sings about". It's as beautiful as Tery Jacks " Season in the Sun". another song that is sang from the heart.

[Susie5623]

You know, I'm shocked at how many people don't know that "Vincent" refers to Van Gogh until they either learn it from their kids or here at You Tube. Of course, it makes me wonder what I'VE missed, like what the heck is "Innagoddavida" about? Or Paul Simon's "Mother and Child Reunion", what's up with that?

Anybody? Anybody know?

See? Nobody knows. I'm glad you enjoy the music, I do as well.

[bnprenaissance]

Is scarborough fair in USA or England?

[palmcoasthoward]

innagoddavida, as i learned, was always supposed in be IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN but when sung either drunk or high became what we know now.. not nearly as inspiring :)

[heroigoni]

wonderful

[poet1978]

i have recently read about Van Goughs life and am amazed he was a tortured genius and this song is fitting beautiful words and beautiful imagery starry night alone inspire me to write i honestly recomend anyone to read about Van Goughs life it was something else

[ssfoga]

I do not believe in deleting comments. I have many blogs and three websites, but I avoid forums.

I note some flaming here. In this case, I will delete the flaming comments and hurt your feelings in other ways. A young person has done lovely work and needs the support of adults, not criticism. Van Gogh is public domain but THIS forum is mine. You cut on a kid, and you're out. Any questions shuld be sent to me privately. dammit.

[evenindeathilive]

this is one of the best songs ever just beautiful!the melody is so nice and relaxing and great lyrics

[BlueTeddyBear1873]

yea the lyrics seem to be sung effortlessly. excellent combination of words fitted into a truly beautiful song.

[sunipa262]

simply superb.song,lyrics and compilation.bravo.very complimenting.

[cfmegaman]

hey nice video of VVG.

go check out mine.

[ssfoga]

cf, your work is VERY good! I really enjoyed seeing it, please keep up the work because talent should be nurtured.

I'm also glad they're teaching VanGogh! Lots of people my age don't know who he even WAS!

Good luck, kiddo, I'll be watching for more from you!

[Obelisk2290]

Don painted a picture as beautiful with his words and music here worthy of the work he celebrates here

[simpsons12000]

im oing about him in art at st augustines

[VanGoghsDream]

One of my favorite song !

[ssfoga]

PART ONE: PLEASE READ THIS!!!!!!!

Oh, the perfect opportunity has arrived for me to say what I must say.

If you spam me with this shit about forets and some chick named Mary and not being pretty and getting murdered via a mirror, I have hereby met with a Shaman, a Rabbi and a Priest and through prayer and devotion, we arranged it so that you will die within seven hours of something very painful and a great deal of blood is involved.

[ssfoga]

PART TWO:

Do not copy this or you only get four hours.

Anything you don't get here, dfghhgfd01? You just let me know, hon, cuz I'd LOVE to do a demo.

[Wandalandowskaya47]

Excellent video ande beatiful song!! thanks, ssfoga.

[Wandalandowskaya47]

I love Vincent and ssfoga...

[folkman123]

abosolutly the best song in the world i wish was as good as don

[asiucha32]

miodzio

[RendezvousSam]

Tears within my eyes for a beautiful loney painter and a lovely song!

Thanks again ssfoga!

[ssfoga]

marketasmalldollci, I highly suspect that the "best" college girls are not making lurid videos and looking like 50-year old used up prostitutes.

That's my opinion.

Find one that passed calculus. You will be much happier in the long run.

[ssfoga]

PART TWO: The word count is limited so I'm on part 2.

Let's see if the powers that be pick this up: the song is at home period. Then it is at earthlink period. It is at net slash and then the little squiggle that is next to the number on your keyboard (use capitalization to get it, it's this: "~") and then palacepuppy (all one word) then a slash and then id17 period h t m l. (NO SPACES, damn this software) (it booted the four letters so I spaced 'em)

[dr00bs]

piss mark you gay spammer, this is here for appreciating amazing art work. if we want porn, we can just google it >_>

[twitty2000]

Can you send this song to me? Its so pretty... It makes me cry..

[berjudit]

Thanks Van Gogh, Don McLean, ssfoga! Thank, tank, tank!

[RendezvousSam]

Thanks ssfoga, it's a great collection of Vincent's work. The song brings tears to my eyes! Is soooooooo emotional !!!!! You're a darling!

[RendezvousSam]

Beautifully presented, I visit this site everyday!

[ssfoga]

Sam, please check your email. I tried to post a response but was denied. Probably all the nudity.

nah, it was just a glitch and it's in your mailbox, k?

[BrentAlanBeck]

Can anyone upload the brilliant & over looked song, written by Don Mclean, Crossroads?

[ssfoga]

Don McLean wrote that???

Whoa, I'm shocked.

I do have it, I have E. Clapton doing it. Do you just want the mp3? I'd share it.

wow, Don McLean wrote that....huh.

[ssfoga]

Clearly I had the wrong "Crossroads", I have the Robert Johnson version and I looked up others, I am unfamiliar with the one by McLean.

You know, it didn't SEEM right that McLean would've written the one I know but what the heck.

And I don't have the McLean version anywhere. Sorry.

[dhildemann]

Don wrote 'Crossroads' in 1971. It's on several of his compilation albums. If you'd like I can send you the mp3 when I get back home from my trip and get back on my main computer.

[ssfoga]

YES! I WANT IT! I also want to understand the story about Crossroads, the "selling of the soul" that....Robert somebody?....did and all of that. I knew he wrote it, but it still feels odd. It's so Eric Clapton.

I just got Pink Floyd doing "Comfortably Numb" with Nine Inch Nails and David Bowie. What a combination but I love it. Nobody else can tolerate it. But it's not the MUSIC, not on this version, that I love. This version tells the story.

[joannemcclay]

vincent you beautiful man...

[RendezvousSam]

The best paintings was when he became mad!

Simple brush strokes, yet so vivid in contrast and colour!

[kikmeul8]

I just wish I could go and set things strait and tell vicent how greate his paintings are and not kill himself. But that would alter the futer.

[RendezvousSam]

Timeless masterpiece, just like the paintings! Thanks!!!!

[desertstorm911]

My favroite artist of all time, combined with a beautiful song.........Thanks!

[Telekenesis123]

I love this sideshow so much, thank you ssfoga!

[kakashi363]

I watched this show thats in chinese and this song was discribed in it when a guy whose father sang this song to him when he was small and and when he died his girlfriend played this song on the Saxaphone

[Aadchuz]

beautiful song abour a beautiful artist!!!

[Obelisk2290]

Van gogh was the classic artist, talented creative and tortured

[ChristianPLM]

great slide show, i love van gogh almost as i love this song, classic, hope i see some more slide shows from you, keep up the good work

[valland55]

very good and well presented. One or two i'de never seen b4. .....Need some more drawings in there

[ssfoga]

I agree that his drawings were significant and often amazing, but as you can see I'm going for the YouTube demographic. I have had more messages and mail telling me that people did not know who "Vincent" was in McLean's song or that they had never even heard the song (God I'm old) so I'm glad it captures a broader group. I noted a couple on your saved favorites that I want to mention, please check your messages. And thanks for watching my first and probably lame attempt at a slide show.

[563902]

i know vincent van go i made one his painting last semester in the school lol its pretty gud

[pollypaul]

It most certainly isn't a lame slide show. His headstone at the end is a really touching way to finish the song. excellent work! I beleive Van Gogh is buried in France even though he is Dutch...

[gidnastkr]

pure van gogh ...touched my heart...kudos to you...

[CptBuckRogers]

awesome, thank you so much..just amazing composition

[dreamcatcher1320]

im crying too every time.were all the meaningful song writers gone?

[queensrightelbow]

Those potential meaningful song writers have gone to watching youtubes, facebooks, playing Wii, video games instead...today we just can't enjoy and see starry nights no more. Extremely bad pollution smog around us. Let's save our planet, bring back the good old earth as seen in Vincent's eyes then.

[bobixer]

My favourite song of all time. Makes me cry every time.

[beccaferrygirl]

And when no hope was left in sight on that starry starry night, you took your life as lovers often do. so true! i love this song. And i could watch the video for hours, Van Goghs work just sucks you right in! totally agree with the comment about capturing movement!! Bxx

[superstarluv]

great work

[5point0]

excellent,thx

[yayadenial]

van gogh was the greatest mind ever

[carolaox]

Really touching, made me cry... Congratulations, thanks for posting this video.

[mrincodi]

This is simply BEAUTIFUL. Thanks!!!

[Marheeren]

Thank you! I'm moved...

[arandall781]

im not even an artist, but this was an amazing video. really good job. 5 stars.

[myjibby007]

such a beautiful song

[68mercurycougarfan]

that´s very nice

[suvarov]

Wonderful song, wonderful slideshow!!!

[llteejay]

Beautiful, simply beautiful

Thank you

[daddygab]

classic , its awsome

[ericavandelay]

I wish Van Gogh could have seen his success...wherever he is now, I hope he knows.

[Infowarrior19832006]

you are the one whos sick aliddy i respect vincent van gogh and his works plus other arts also in memory of his great grandson theo he will be in a memoiries of all of us thank you Vincent :-)

[hauntboy]

I think he thought you were referring to the first part of the previous post, but it's quite clear if you read ALL the comments that you were referring to the bracketed comments at the end.And I'm sure most people endorse your view.

[Aliddy]

thats sick !!

[singupnr333]

On behalf of Theo van Gogh, the great grandson of Vincent's brother Theo: Thank you.

[the modern day Theo van Gogh - a filmmaker - was butchered in Amsterdam. While driving his bike he was shot seven times, nearly decapitated and stabbed in de belly by a Muslim, because van Gogh dared to critizise Islam.]

[ssfoga]

I am trying to get in touch with you. Would you please message me via YouTube's message system? I wrote to you but fear it did not get through. Thank you.

ssfoga

[MarryMeGerard]

Good answer, ssfoga. i did not know that

[Aliddy]

how did he die ?

[ssfoga]

He shot himself in the chest and died three days later. It was ruled a suicide. Though he was not mentally ill, he had temporal lobe epilepsy with "auras" that preceded the seizures and he believed himself to be insane. The terror drove him to end his life.

[kwgthacher]

this song is so hauntingly beautiful. I used to think it was "schmaltzy." Not anymore ... thanks for the post.

[blackmannsb]

sad and beautiful. the words of don mclean music flow so beautifully. thanks for this video.

[mserin]

this was great!!!

[lilamagritte]

Hermoso homenaje.

[jeffkahl]

lovely!

[Beckhi]

brilliant selection of paintings that show the true genius that was van gough. awesome song too XD

[uz2bcool]

Van Gogh and certain painters capture movement even when others don't notice any. Very flowing

[Sorenghe]

I never realized that Don McClean were refering to Vincent Van Go's Starry Nights till now. Vincent, Starry Night. Duh? Beautiful. I'm an artist too.....

[crawlinblind]

Takes me back to the rijksmuseum in smoketown . So much beauty so little time . Peace to all !

[mserin]

i love this it is so great!!! good music and great pictures!!!

[raymago]

nicely done - great collections of Gogh's work slideshow in Mclean's classic in the background.

[rajimuth]

Exactly my sentiments

[Diamondlover]

I am a huge fan of Van Gogh's and I love this song. I really appreciate you for putting it up. Thank you.

[LordCid]

This song means alot to me... Thank you for posting it and making me cry and bringing back good memories...

[Susie5623]

"Bad appropriation"? What does that even mean? You think she stole the paintings and photographed them at home? Maybe they were in her parents' attic. Or maybe she found them off the internet like everyone else does, huh?

[rowlodge]

the reason he never sold anything was he wasnt much of a salesmen. alot of good artist are never known because of that. in his case it was his life postumously.

[karyaazure]

great selection of his work

[tondebop]

good taste !

[photoman50]

Very well done, a true tribute to Van Gogh! Good job!