Ani DiFranco - Self Evident

[Fragglerocker2013]

Ok. . I'm normally not picky - but it's DiFranco - one word not two.

[vingle]

@Fragglerocker2013 point.

[MidnightMoon0011]

Ani has a very capturing voice, her lyrics make you think, and her music is beautiful.

[thedanielmjames]

Does anyone know where I can get this song?

I used to have the Peace Not War CD with it, but it disappeared...

[vingle]

@thedanielmjames You can get it from iLike docom for 99 cents - can't seem to post the link..

[LynsyOi33]

Thank you for not swapping in a bunch of pictures from 9-11. I love this video. Leave it to Ani to be able to capture emotion like this.

[LukePerssonskater]

Take away our playstation's and we are a 3rd world nation

[mbluescat61]

She speaks from her heart, but everything is timing was one of her best lines.

[SaraPelerin]

does anybody know any songs similar to this?

[absiczek]

Ani DiFranco's Fuel e.g.?

[shovingwords]

this the best song I've heard/thing I've read in response to "9 11". I saw her a few years ago at the ABC in glasgow. great gig. the woman can play guitar! and the lyrics are astounding, even though some of them made me feel bad because I have a cock.

[lumpagogo]

And we thought Garrison Keillor was the worst OAT.

[khalithistle]

what's OAT?  im presuming its a uncomplimentary abbreviation

[lumpagogo]

"Of All Time"

Ani

Amy Mann

Lily Allen

Tori Amos

Alanis Morrisette

are 5 of the yuck of OAT. Please add some more, khal-thie.

[khalithistle]

sheryl crow? dixie chicks? pink?

[lumpagogo]

Personally like Sheryl Crow a lot. The D-Chicks are ok.

Pink is purely bad news---is definitely number six. May we add Jennifer Hudson?

[strawberrygirlxD16]

robpost3, please stop quoting Jefferson and say something relevant. The whole point of a comment box is to comment on the video, not to preach. I personally think that this woman is a fantastic poet and should be commended. She clearly is not afraid of saying what she thinks, and thats a true and valuable rarity in todays society. I love this video, and those of you who are only commenting to see yourself type, need to get a life,

[SpreadingLoveAround]

isn't this koyanniasqatsi? how's meldawn? unity prestigious, ty ty. in diversity nola 9/12 project Sofar

[220Media]

yawn

[noodles1428]

Wow so how long have you known her personally?

[robpost3]

MIT trust fund baby...never gets her knees dirty toiling in the earth...she loves the revolution but takes part from an upper class safe room...Like Lennon writing imagine from a coke filled Rolls Royce safe as a passenger... the true freedom fighter suffer the oppressor and rebel from straining breaking backs...not expensive studios and sushi bars...

[noodles1428]

where do you come from that allows you to be so dismissive? the mockery i understand

[robpost3]

it should be self evident...

I am sorry but apparently if you have a differing view here the clan down thumbs you...I think musically she is grand but her views are not backed by action, her wiki page is filled with self gloating and adoration and not any actual field work toward change. So it would be better if she backs her music with words that she is practicing in life; like more atheism, independent recording and bi-sexualism but perhaps it would not be so appealing then...

[missivonmcgowan]

what are you doing about this then? sitting on your computer, typing insults on youtube like a 10 year old.

[robpost3]

don't project your own answers to life on me...

about this? I have left it behind like my response two months ago...if she is so hating life stateside she can leave...I myself find these truths self evident we are all created equal...go say that in a fascist society...otherwise you may email and see what I do with this land, growing and tending...you may just need to remember how innocent a 10 year old is when they express themselves...

[PurpleCrayon7]

This is her own way of change. She may not take physical action but this is her way of fighting and changing and creating awareness.

[darcyquinn2]

actually you're quite mistaken. example- she spearheaded an effort to save a historical church from being demolished in buffalo. spent millions on her own money to renovate it and turn it into a top of the line performance hall, art gallery and rehearsel area... that may not seem like much to you, but many ppl in the city of buffalo were quite grateful. and if you knew much about her, you'd know that "MIT trust fund baby" is rather off the mark.

[DemonicNoodles]

robpost3, you do need to get down off your high horse, or at least get a smaller horse... It is not fair to reduce John Lennon to a rich cokehead. It is also ridiculous to compare Ani DiFranco, a reasonably famous performance artist to one of the most famous people in history and is remembered as a peace icon... there are some people who can do more by taking advantage of their ability to raise awareness...... I don't know her work, but her suggestion that 9/11 was retribution is obsurd and cold

[robpost3]

agreed..absurd and cold...I am sorry if I come off as arrogant...I am far from it...Lennon is who he was but it seems that many of the icons who stir the pot walk out of the kitchen to safety when it boils over...again...I find DiFranco works and style nice and melodic in a whimsical why, like Christine Lavigne (sp.?) but not deeper....

[cheerupemo654]

How is it even possible for someone to have such a poetic mindset? Shes absolutley amazing with words. I have to meet her some day!

[kbfirepagan]

Reagan, Kennedy, FDR, Lincoln would never ever let this happen. Obahma will keep an eye on this situation and not let our government be secretive about anything anymore. let freedom ring and get this country back to where it belongs. By the way, the constitution needs to be followed religiously. Too many political asses have destroyed it. Especially our law enforcement. Believe me a new age is dawning and it willl never set on us again!!!! So Mote It Be!!!! congrats Pres Obahma

[zolgharn]

" Glorious " !

[jester2603]

a new-age prophet she's a great singer-songwriter-performer !!!!!

[Retrospective18]

Ani is amazing.

Great vid.

[facadesbanned]

Great match cut from the Challenger Explosion to the cemetery. Kudos on your video skills.

[radiofuse]

I love this poem but the clips of the London protest distrubs me. It's not because I disagree with it, the soundtrack in the background just has a haunting effect. But, overall, this video is amazing.

[DemonicNoodles]

fuckin' yeah it's haunting. It's Philip Glass. He's an incredible composer when it comes to haunting stuff like this. If you enjoyed this music, check him out on iTunes (although they only have a fraction of his work)

[thomasc3uk]

That was insanely crap. That elevated crap to whole new levels of crap, where it ceases to be just crap, and becomes Crap.

[avalonandon]

at least she is saying what she means. tell us what this makes you feel. what about it don't you like?

[fossilvivo]

go and watch britney spears or something more suitable to you. ani di franco it's a little more demanding then your no brain music crap.

[mrdraconix]

This is my favorite video of hers

[MEATLOAFFUCK]

She is fucking amazing. All true folks. "An almost too perfect day..." weather weapons man. They probably made sure everyone had a good view of the burning WTC... scum.

[ResearchX]

This is incredible. Man Ani is very talented. I hope to see more vids like this from her. Thank you vingle for posting it.

[1d10cy]

It goes deaper than just one puppet though

[margroove]

one great poem against hypocrisy from amazing Ani.

[XgummybearloveX]

God I love this poem. Ani is amazing.

[hoctor]

remember her famous words, and GWBush is not the president, no shit

[Darkstar1138]

Thanks Ani..

[mstarfriend]

Wow....It always makes me still.

Thank You!

[FlickZenovka]

Superb! well done

[robot4001]

Love you Anni...Brilliant!

[shiraazgabru]

Great, love it

[mosconi]

beautifull !!

[Julespsych]

Amazing poem by Ani DiFranco; she is so fucking awsome and tallented!

[goldenboy762004]

??? what the hell is that?

[EricIndiana]

Very nice.