Pearl Jam - Release (Arnhem '06)

[jlillymoon]

This song is special and one of my favorites I also love crown of thorns u should check it out

[macca2097]

This has to be one of the most powerful songs ever! It's magical, all the elements of the song from the guitar notes to Vedder's melodies just transport me into another world....called heaven! :D

[celine28011976]

la perfection existe !!!!

[83gfunk]

1:59 that sounds just as great live

[MrRagusa76]

Howcome, after hearing PJ over an over again for twenty years, i still get emotional...?

[TallyVanWyngarden]

this song is amazing, and it makes me cry everytime I hear it. Thank God PJ exists.

[DWDave67]

Best song PJ have ever done. This song is so powerful.

[drumsmetalheavy11]

Man Eddie Vedder has the most beautiful voice ever!

[Hodji91]

this song and alive are the 2 fucking more powerfull songs to watch live in the concert . just awesome

[DeanGoulding]

The PJ20 film was AMAZING.

[Medusafern]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written...by a man so infused with Spirit he might just be a little like Jesus, as he sings his whole soul to us, he, incandescent, plaintive, raw, with God in every breath, shows us the depths to which Love can transmute anger and loss...and cradle us home as we rise...

[donniedarkodevotte]

Come on now. Comparing Nevermind to Ten is just nonsense. Nevermind was, by Kurt's own admittance, nothing more than Top 10 Bubble Gum rock. Eddie Vedder actually put his life into Ten. Makes a huge difference.

[Stevo290378]

0 dislikes with over 59.000 klicks. Epic. Best concert of my life. :-)

[Mirabella777]

Feels like a sacred song of surrender to Father God. Ooooommm... Oooooommm...

Thank you for sharing your heart with us Bodhisattva Eddie V <3 <3 <3

[randyman228]

gndc402 you are an absolute legend! thanks for a couple years of youtube happiness

[zloungeact]

This song is completely ethereal

[Smith89123]

Such an Epic song.

[Hodji91]

i listen 2 times live this song and cry with chiken skin both times , it realeases all bad vibes x)

[gsoltis29]

I just watched this 5 times over...is that bad? Jesus this is wonderful.......

[PaulDavidScott]

Best performance of Release. Classic blue lights

[2112deadsky]

verry powerful probbly one of the best songs ever, verry hard to sing i love it

[Doritohottie09]

Eddie Vedder is my epitome of a perfect man :). I WANT TO DATE HIS CLOOOOOOOOOOOOONE

[mgchato]

50772 views. 239 likes. No dislikes. Not even the freaking royal wedding is as popular as Pearl Jam. I LOVE THEM.

[Airmsu]

I saw PJ at the Breslin Center in East Lansing in the late 90's. They opened the show with this. Who has the gonads to open a show with a slow song. Pearl Jam has the 'Nads

[MakeupNeverSleeps]

This song makes me cry. It's that good.

[staygo1d]

epic goosebumps

[dupfsu1]

Best Pearl Jam live performance of a song of their's I have heard thus far. Freak'in rocks!

[MrSiblio09]

I will ride the wave...WHERE IT TAKES MEEEEEE!!! Glad there are others that think this song is a masterpiece. It's one of those songs you remember the first time you heard it...

[cathrasher1974]

20 years and this song still moves me to tears every time I hear it

[a87094]

METAPHORS-EDs vision/ world/THRU Gods window/ truth&purpose/Children&creatio­n Eds spiritual.Diverse intouch w/ God&nature Listen w/ur heart Release/me- Is A prayer&praise to the LORD.O'Dad(GOD)Tears(PAIN)See, we Destroyed ur world.NO time left. I Wait&pray,LISTEN&RIDE ur WAVE(GUIDE)Usome how(Perform miracles) 20 yrs/We've been blessed w/ (Eddies vision).he was given a gift&didn't abuse it.Ed isnt perfect but humble&selfless.Revere GOD not ED.O'GOD Save Us from ourselves REALEASE us Forgive us

[Noisespreads]

Eddie is a real man. The perfect image of a man. He seems strong when you look at him & when you hear him sing.

[ohmajhee]

Thank you Eddie...hope all dads r listening...release em !

[JamesCecilia]

That's a special band. Glad they were here in my life time.

[BJZnRPZ]

Can't believe he wrote this so young and it's still means something to me, music is timeless and peal jam is a CLASSIC rock band. they were one of the main culprits in my obsession with music. still rockin, beautifully. They need to be acknowledged as one of the greatest rock band up next to Led Zeppelin. rock is rare these days, good rock anyways.

[Earthjunky79]

Chills...fave song ever. Thanks dude!!!!

[vigilanteghost]

A Larger Than Life Performance. Imagine the pain you have to have inside to be able to sing it like THAT. There's the reason why he's still around today in the music world. Passion and heart.

[buggaryoo]

Will try again - 1st time I saw this video, there was an opening in which Ed turned to each of the other 3 [Matt, Stone & Jeff] as if asking to be let off from singing the song, It was very effective, telling us that this song is a stressful experience for him. So i want to know why the video now shows only Ed moving towards Jeff, then back to the mic

Many other vids have also had moments of tension or drama cut out. Why is that?

You will know. You're gncd, who knows everything about PJ

Thnks

[buggaryoo]

Hi! When you 1st posted this, Ed went from Jeff to Stone, to Matt b4 facing that he had to sing the song. Very dramatic & effective, Why has it been made less than it was?

Same has been done to other videos - .eg - Porch at the O2 in London in 2009. Ed was exhausted & could not lift mic stand. Liz came to side of stage & looked at him with great love. Then he found strength to lift & throw the mic stand. That beautiful moment has been replaced with guitar jugglng & flashing lights WHY?

[theStubbsy]

@buggaryoo What?

[billysboobula]

This is my favorite song. It has so much meaning to me. They are amazing. That's how music should always be.

[SteveSteamerson]

thank you for posting this!!!!!!!

[kalyred]

perfection....

[Righty101]

Greatest singing voice.. Ever.

[SuperTripps]

this is a great version..as good as when they played it in 93!

[amill146]

this is beautiful

[patjes1972]

I was there and i often think back at this moment. I have seen PJ many times but this was the most powerfull moment ever. Tears came to my eyes and all the people aroud me.

[tommiesaysso]

A moving song. Nice melody. Like the tension / resolution even though there are no minor chords in the song. Essentially he is picking a Dmajor chord, Dsus 2 and then to a B then a C during the "chorus." I listen to this song every day at least once. It kind of puts things in perspective. It's amazing how essentially a 3 chord song can be so great. Something to think about for writers. Eddie's da man!!!!

[electpoet69]

I experienced this song when it 1st came out, I have never experienced a song quite as deep as release.

[ouluvme2]

headphones. loud. chills.

[ouluvme2]

some people are just supposed to sing!

[DWDave67]

Damn this song is so strong... They opened with this song with candles backlighting them back on the VS tour and it was in my top 3 concert experiences in my life.

[libbypage68]

This video gives me chills. And makes me bawl, not sure why, but it is so moving and powerful. It has something to it that i can't put my finger on, but i love it. it reminds me why i love music so much. very refreshing.

[Welker95]

i was singing this song on rock band and it was awesome......one of his best vocal performances when it comes to holding notes

[Almina1231]

Maybe the greatest opening song of any band.

[Msjune74]

this was my first PJ concert and this was the opener..... is was amazing, still give me chills when I watch this video. Thanks for posting!!

[ebtje]

I was in Arnhem on that day.... I'm glad I was. What a powerful voice Ed has, this song is a perfect example for that.

[dupfsu1]

Appropriate and moving song for difficult times in ones life. Thanks Pearl Jam!!!

[jpprr]

@dupfsu1 I heard that dude

[thelmaflauto]

Oh my God this is so beatiful!

[AngryCPU]

You got it thelmaflauto, this songs made an impact in my life that is pretty much life-saving.. this band has helped me through some dark days.. this songs light is what brought me to feel the way i do now and forever.. peace~

[thelmaflauto]

This happened to me too!That's why I love PJ and Eddie Vedder.They bring me back to myself!

[frtanmartin]

fly over the oceans with this song.release me

[lGusaFas]

Happy New year mates PJ 3ver !! :D

[aguire69]

ill hold the pain... release me.......... bella cancion

[Annonymus121]

wow vedder still has it his vocal range is ginormious

[Annonymus121]

agreed

[ellroy28]

i ride the wave where it takes me!!!

[brunoganya]

i love this song, please  COPME TO PERU!!!!

[PaulDavidScott]

best pearl jam song

[dzek777]

Amazing  !!!!!!!!!!

[AngryCPU]

speechless and a natural inner peace with this one.. amazing.. can see why it had ya gndcd402.. peace..

[jlkrocks2112]

They opened with this song in 1997 in East Lansing, Michigan. I found myself tearing up through this song, and many others through-out the entire show.

[theseduction1]

watching this again makes me cry, I was there, yay! best day of my life, for sure.

[Sawadee73]

the most powerfull song of PJ!! gives me goosebumps everytime i listen to it!!

[1971alicat]

Me too..I have them now!

[deeteetwo]

Perfect.

[PJgermany]

Reconciliation needs mourning.

That`s what I think about the lyrics.

Great song.

[mickser23]

Love it!!!

[reissoscienny]

They opened with this in my hometown and blew my mind!! Great band and people!!

[cjttruelife]

This song basicly just epitomizes life and the overwhelming pain that accompanies it, but also the deep desire and need for something greater than ourselves. I think this song is Just Ed in his most open, real broken state crying out to God. I cry and i cry out when I hear this and lift my hands to the Lord. Jesus Loves you all !~

[broheeb420]

srry to break it to ya but eds an atheist. and for good reasons. google it.

[schiltzt24]

well he could still find god, he's life would drasticle change and he's music would become greater than it already is. I believe ed will find god in the near future he seems open minded

[Umberto2]

What does that even mean? How do you know he hasn't found his own version of God by now anyway?

[MrOutland]

unf.... believable i was one of the lucky ones who was present that night wat a performance by ed. Such emotion in his voice. can't get enough of this version

[telejammerb]

Brilliant....easily one of the most beautiful pieces of music I a have ever heard. Thank you Pearl Jam! Just pure beauty....

[enfieldcc4eva]

if you can find me someone who can sing this song as effortlessly as that id love to hear it

[gndcd402]

::raises hand:: i can!

[nnjjiittss]

@gndcd402 sweet, would love to see it!

[66SmUrF66]

@gndcd402 me too

[Annonymus121]

i can sing it :D ! its extremly fun

[ouluvme2]

@enfieldcc4eva I CAN! FOR SOME REASON, I can hit all these notes...chills everytime

[Emanusmell]

@enfieldcc4eva same here

[AutumnEllice]

@enfieldcc4eva It is powerful yet I know why...but I can only apply this to my current situation...I am alive...yet my most loved have left this world...they will not leave me...and I really want to just to "ride the wave"..and LIVE my life not without their memories but without them.

[Choefoe]

glad the sound of the video turns out to be good ;} good have fooled me the first few seconds ;}

[ebtje]

September 2006, Arnhem, Holland... I was there, and as long as I live, I will never forget this opener of the concert. Might be the best performance of Release they ever did. It just consumed me, that voice of Ed gave me the chills... The concert: legendary. I was priviliged to be there at all. Pearl Jam 4 Ever!

[Stevo290378]

By now I have seen hundreds of concerts from diverse bands, but this live performance of PJ was the best ever. This day was one of the finest in my whole live. After they started to play with this song, they captured my emotions immediatly and hold them captive until the end of the last note. Unforgettable, phantastic, surpassing. Thank you Pearl Jam!

[sukiyaki113]

So gorgeous

One of the most beautiful songs I have EVER heard and an amazing performance

[mikejr000555]

This beats the Atlanta 94' version. Amazing. Thank you for this!

[PJ17MKD]

Raw to the bone, pure emotions!!! Watching and hearing this for who-knows-how-many-times!!! Thank you Gary!!!

[Emanusmell123]

Oh dear dad

Can you see me now

I am myself

Like you somehow

I'll wait up in the dark

For you to speak to me

I'll open up

Release me!!!

[green69light]

just BEAUTIFUL...

[Mariekesone]

Vocal perfection......

Love this performance.....He just gives it all....

[kecolon]

Not even in heaven you'll hear perfection like this.

[Butterfliesandzebras]

This is the best version of release i've ever heard, unbelievable.

[yotan18]

Wow... Ed, i mean, how can you sing with SUCH PASSION MAN?! HOLY SH!T... I just can't say anything...

I have no doubt in the greatness of Pearl Fucking Jam...

WOW...

[lumipifeslb]

this is probably one of their best perfomances of this song ever. and the concert was one of their best in 2006

[amoergosum3]

Word!!!

[amoergosum3]

I was there!!! This performance was incredible. Pure soul.

[sukiyaki113]

This is an INCREDIBLE performance of my favorite song. Eddie has such soul. WOW.

[amentveddergossard]

Wow,. Who says Vedder doesn't have the same voice as back in the day. That crowd were priveledged.

[bascherry30]

The voice of Ed...it makes me cry soooo beautiful!!!!!!!!

[FeelItRising]

Great, Great version

[grungeera]

Thx gary master and slave:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Chrissy5000]

I hear ya Curls....I saw them in Edmonton in '04 and when they opened with Release,started cryin'!! Love Pearl Jam!!!!

[JACOI3ES]

omg so amazing

[Curls1971]

Thanks for putting this up. I was there - the concert was a turing point in my life and Release always brings tears to my eyes!

[jamaya699]

ridiculous

[snancy2008]

"Tearing up" Well...

His scream is so deep, he goes everywhere in the body. Haven't you a thrill?

For me it's like the wolf scream, or the eagle scream, magestic, imposing.

He pierce your soul. All songs are linked, animal, echo,...

[Elbereth84]

Finally a good quality release video. thank you so much for this! ... pure magic.

[iamthejer]

goosebumps!!!!!

[michaeljamesmccabe]

Whoa! That was breath taking.

I have listened to Release more than any other Pearl Jam song. To me, the "Master/Slave" hidden track was basically my definition of Pearl Jam for most of the early years.

This might be one of the best live performances of it that I've ever seen. I've heard this one before, but to see it is incredible.

[AgoniadoStickMan]

This is more than music.

[gndcd402]

couldnt have said it better...this song is life! the rises and falls, the pains, and the triumphs...

[AgoniadoStickMan]

Yah , i think thats what i like most about PJ , its that their music can take me places and even produce feelings .. without even being high :P

[Pizzahproductions]

@gndcd402

Agreed

[melloreefer]

g.... i cry when i see this stuff! honestly, i thank you!

[lehtinel80]

Jup, amazing stuff! This was the first Pearl Jam gig for me...and man, do they rock!

[khateeb85]

the first time is the best ... I remember getting high off of the music. It was incredible.

[Butterfliesandzebras]

this is truly incredible! amazed.

[Pearl10]

Phenomenal...

[OlympicPlatinum]

Flawless...