M. Ward : "Requiem"

[TheEmma23p]

this reminds me so much of my grandfather RIP to a great man

[electronicspark]

this song always reminds me of my hero. my grandpa...i love you grandpa!!! "he was a good man, and now he's gone." rip dennis!

[sidnomis1]

@electronicspark me, too! listened to it over and over after the funeral... miss him dearly.

[furi0usfungus]

this video is absolutely fantastic

[hreichle14]

zoey who? 

[Ilmuto94]

Why isn't he more famous?!

[takenbytrees22]

It's no wonder why he got with Zooey.

[dannyman4444]

drunk off cheap wine, hittin' replay for the 20th time. I FEELS YA BRO

[jackrowet1234]

Glorious, call it what you want, I hear Blind Joe Death in deh... hahaha sweet.

[koolfriend69]

a buddy of mine just took his own life. in trying to wrap my head around this whole shitty ordeal I've been blasting this song. thanks M Ward

[WESSYS]

This just made me cry!!!!:-(amazing thou...

[Dissitt]

Hipsterest song in the world but at least it's pretty alright.

[TheBigmacification]

@Dissitt fuck you. hipsterest? hah. how does something become... the "hipsterest"

[Dissitt]

@TheBigmacification When something is the most hipster. :3

[TheL8rGamer]

R.I.P. Sam we miss you!!

[silyi]

great song!

[tehwakokiid]

this has got to be my favorite m, ward song

[theindieitch]

i heard these guys and i thought M Ward Fans would approve.... go to reverbnation . com / thehumanorchestra

[23shortt23]

Ian somerhalder and paul wesley sent me here

[updownunrewind]

I love music videos like this that actually tell a story, not just show the singer/band playing

[digitaldown]

@brightyoungman i'm 41 and i would cry too. this song touched me. let it out, buddy

[abbyanything]

I actually played this at my Grandpa's funeral last summer. I barely got through it, but it was the perfect song to remember such a good man. I wish I had let him listen to M. Ward when I had the chance, it's the kind of soulful music he would have appreciated.

[ScreamingInTheCalle]

I always have the greatest eargasms listening to M. Ward's voice. (And I never fake it either.)

[sysphus13]

@ScreamingInTheCalle lol



[ThePeckerwood310]

whoaaa i was just like the maddest / sadest person and i listend to this and now i don't remember what i was mad or sad about lol

[skateHEAVEN1212]

@ThePeckerwood310 M. Ward's music usually cures that.

[nicholasanhalt]

This song reminds me of my dad.

[valverdista]

There's no doubt this video was shot in Barcelona.

[MonarchHill]

This is amazing. I love this guys voice.

[reilidee]

the rockin accordion :)

[iloveoreos15]

Awesomeness

[MrMcsmokey420]

win

[harelipnoteeth]

good fucking stuff right here!

[tayluhdagreat]

I want him to cover "Imagine" so bad.

[BadlyDrawnGirI]

aw, gramps is so cute

[sidnomis1]

i don't understand why there's not 336,712 likes... boggles my brain!!!

[MaxFillio]

M. Ward, Conor Osbert, Jeff Tweedy, Sufjan Stevens and Osvaldo Paese are the best songwriters of today.

[heyjude97]

@MaxFillio Oberst. (and yes.)

[micaiahtheman]

@MaxFillio you forgot Jarrod Gorbel (ex-singer of The Honorary Title).

[WhiteNacho]

Please play this at my wake!

[paddlequest]

Amazing video, great work!

[mrpillis]

awww that made me feel fine.

[chloeisbleu]

digging the old man's glasses.

[raels22]

thats a rockin accordion...fuck yeah

[BAZOOKATOOTH32]

Don't we/ haven't we all known a person like this... an awesome human being... excellent song.

[bzona555]

Very nice music video, bravo!

[jamesz5000]

Wow! The tone he uses for the solo sounds like the solo in Revolution. Love it. Love this song. Love M. Ward.

[CaseyLovesBrightEyes]

Conor wants M. Ward to be president.

[spearmintythang]

i am so proud of the fans of this music. you know why? most videos on youtube, you will go to and everyone's complaining about pop artists. pop artists are pop artists, yea, whatever. if you don't like pop music you won't like pop artists.

but i come to this video (i love this song) and i see people actually debating about two legit artists in the same genre. it's an actual debate! it makes me really really happy! so yes, please talk about m. ward and conor oberst~

[loudanov]

@Everybody, let's stop bickering about mr. Ward & Oberst. We should be glad they found eachother in music, and their music found us.

[spitefulpom]

I can't get enough of this fucking song.

It makes me wanna do a bunch of shit for the hell of it.

[wasabihansen]

the first second, i thought it's gonna be "loser" by beck

[TheSchoolsux345]

man what kind of guitar is that in the beggining

[julianzfarm]

@TheSchoolsux345 wardian guitar

[Dynamaso]

Forget the UN or any other international consortium of politicians. Keep it simple and vote for M. Ward as the first International President of the World. He is truly the first great musician and voice of the 21st Century.

[makewhatyoucanofme]

@Dynamaso I think you have forgotten about Connor Oberst

[Dynamaso]

@makewhatyoucanofme - no, I haven't. Connor is good but M. Ward is so much better IMHO - if you like either, you should check out Aussie Dan Kelly too - he is very, very good.

[mwtillotson]

@Dynamaso

I can agree to disagree if you prefer M. Ward's style over Oberst's, but if we're talking about substance, Connor is untouchable.

[LivesUnderABridge]

@mwtillotson

Substance? Still subjective. M. Ward's "Chinese Translation" impacted my life in a way that none of Connor Oberst's songs have been able to do so far. That's not to discredit Connor as an artist, because I'll be damned if I don't love the guy, but there's no need for an arguement over who's the best.

[mwtillotson]

@LivesUnderABridge

Of course it's subjective. I love "Chinese Translation," but I find nothing upsetting about stating my opinion in response to others'. I'm not looking for an elaborate debate--I'm happy to see others with great taste.

[Dynamaso]

@makewhatyoucanofme - no I haven't. Connor is good but M. Ward is so much better IMHO. Check out Dan Kelly too - he is brilliant also

[wmoorman91]

@Dynamaso conor has more poetic lyrics for sure... modern day bob dylan.

[isolationeitheror]

conor what now?

[aCtivesh00ter]

well this song helps you face death and remember the good days

[makewhatyoucanofme]

When I die, I want to be worthy enough for this song to play at my funeral.

[darbyHash]

such a beautiful tribute

[txjred]

cant get enough

[rwanda4all]

Sick

[LenMacHarStaBEAT]

i absolutely love this song

[Mooch1124]

HIS HEART WAS STRONGER THAN A HEAVY METAL BULLETTT

i fucking love that part

[sidnomis1]

@Mooch1124 dude, i like the first 2 minutes and 48 seconds of it!!!!!! ;)

[shawn270]

@Mooch1124 this fucking made me laugh

[azurenscens]

i love listening to this song and reminiscing on the good times i had with my buddy.

this is the best requiem i have ever heard.

[rps5891]

great video! There is somethin so hopeful about his music

[CaseyLovesBrightEyes]

This video is amazing too!

[CaseyLovesBrightEyes]

M. Ward for president

[BurntByTheMoon44]

ha, indeed. Conor said that right?

M.Ward for president and Conor Oberst for vice president. ha

[TheCage132]

@BurntByTheMoon44 what did conor say?

[BurntByTheMoon44]

I can't remember when it was, but there was this live performance with Conor and M.Ward and Conor randomly screamed out "M.Ward for President!"

[ArareFISH]

you got my vote

[blackballoonbabydoll]

woah woah jack johnson is a fun to listen to musician if you're just chillin and nothing else is on but a genious like M Ward should never be compared to beach comber music.

[distratuat]

Hey all you humans that are uninformed of the spiritual enlightenment that will come in 2012, this is something you should pay close attention too......

[WillBraden]

god, YouTube is such a great depository for wackos, I love it!

[surfer390111]

M.Ward and Jack sound NOTHING alike. M is more folk where Jack is surf. Lay off on the Jack Johnson shit. If you want to hate someone, how about Lil Wayne?

[shadrussell]

Jack Johnson is a douche - plain and simple. Matt Ward is a talented musician who plays more than power chords over a broken up 8th count. But Elliott Smith was greater than either could ever hope to be.

And before anyone feels the urge to debate me, stop now, it'll do you no good, I'm simply posting this as a matter of opinion.

[yaygrapes]

elliott smith is king.

[Jaken213]

I like all three personally. :D

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[Moleskineman]

This video makes me look forwards to being old :)

[thtsritesun1212]

um this is an amazing song and video. I just wanted to point that out in the midst of all the arguements.

[surfer390111]

There's a million singer songwriter making music. Why are you kids hating on Jack? They sound NOTHING alike.

[banjotune22]

I saw m. ward beat the crap out of jack johnson back in 2000. true story.

[Lifeisamazing]

whaaaa?

[superbagman121]

Conor oburst > M. Ward ... Lyrical wise... Musical wise, M.ward. Musical and lyrical wise, M.ward..

So I guees in the long run M.ward> conor oburst

[NaomiLovesDifferent]

i dont listen to people who cant spell oberst or guess.

[MrKennethGrant]

i just can't agree with you there

[TheBerserkpanda]

who the fuk is jack johnson ?

[ClassicCarter87]

if i ever see Jack Johnson mentioned in the same sentence as M. Ward again i will be forced to kill myself, Jack Johnson is a talentless arse

[dsleeperhold]

JJ is a king of guitar, his lyrics are some of the most touching and aesthetically potent words to be sung...ever. and that can be said of M. Ward just as much, these two need to tour. I saw Mward last night. They both rock, you should check some brushfire fairytails

[shadrussell]

THANK YOU!! - M. Ward is a total throwback to the greatness music use to be, and could be - fuck Jack Johnson... can you say major chords?

[adalsi]

I love this song. And he's here in Salt Lake today. YES!!!

[jsorensen23]

Great tune. I just wish he was an athiest...

[Samzo]

this song makes me cry like a baby

[thirdescalante]

That sounds like a song Jack Johnson sang, or err played that guitar thing. I dunno what to call it. mehehe

[cw32]

sitting waiting wishing?

jack johnson's not even good

[thirdescalante]

oh. i think it's that song.. yeah..

[DominocS]

I just came home from Roskilde festival in Denmark, and M.Ward was playing. But I missed his consert GOD DAMN IT!

Brilliant music. Im going to make it once!

[turbojetsgo]

this song is brilliant and it never gets old

[v2rocketman]

Who is this guy and why is he not a household name?

[micahdferraro]

Favorite m ward song. Makes me cry when I hear it as it reminds me of my best friend and cousin Isaac who died in 2007. God bless m ward and all who appreciate his music

[bjmarciano]

A person on a messageboard introduced me to this on IMDb (I made a thread basically asking folks to introduce me to some new stuff since I have a very eclectic music taste that pretty much includes every general genre.)

I favorited it before the song was even over. :)

Love it. <3

[muahahaha101]

I recently found M. Ward and my life has become that much better! I wouldn't be suprised if after listening to a few more songs he gets promoted ot my "top 5" list =)

[shadrussell]

I wish more people had motivation to make music like this - thats why Portland has such potential - I hate all the mass produced crap that comes out - long live originality

[omgitsclassical]

great music!

[ilovebannu]

incredible.

[UberFrederick]

Beautiful song. It reminds me of my Grandad. He's incredible, no argueing that.

[electronicspark]

this song really helped me with my grandfather's passing. such an amazing song.

[YoHuckleberry]

I never heard this until just now. This is pretty rockin'. It's a little heavy for Mr. Ward though. Great song though.

[clntmagee]

Incredible.

[sneakerfreaker111]

by far one of the best songs by M. Ward!

[ElectricPlayground12]

This song reminds me of my grandfather, it's kind of a amazing.

And the cinematography is really well done.

=)

[j3tsKi94]

i agree he did a great job

[davedunlap77]

wow. this song is flat out amazing!

[twiggyruns]

love this song...and yes fi that old man is so cute!!!

[FiFiFOC]

What a cute lil old man :L

Grace thinks he's quite the ole hottie!

[pontepolentepontepi]

WOW : GREEAT !

Tons of stars...

[LucyHenriettaJane]

very cool.. especially loike the drumming

[JulieLindemann]

my cousin did a cover for this song and dedicated it to my dad, about whom the words just seem to speak. i'm a fan of the lyrics.

: )

[mrfresh9900]

muey bien!

[AlishLee]

valla

graciias

me gusta m ward

[sunnyolive]

GREAT video - love the effects, love the song, love MWARD!

[CaptBlackSheep]

Beautiful song. Beautiful video.

[eliaurquiza]

es buenísimo.

[FUNKEYED]

Hypnotic Brass is better

[mgalin1]

More people need to know about M. Ward. DP Jose Luis Pulido has some beautiful images in this music video. Great song, too.

[spaceoreo]

Amazing song, amazing artist, beautiful video.

[liberty1913dreams]

M WARD FOR PRESIDENT GBD!

[theonlybyrone]

GBD? God Be Damned? If so, I like it!

[gotbass7]

after obama

[bactract]

What a fine fine musician. And a finer songwriter.

And that's why I dedicate this song.

[baltimorestyle007]

I LOVE this song... M. Ward is one of the greatest artist out there!

[MafaRu]

Nice Song*

[barbales]

Este video esta talega

STY, tres bon

[zuriku]

Good bideo.

[TieBackMatches]

I think its cool dis song is bout a soldier or sumthin

[Moleskineman]

lol omg yer ur so rite lol

[latinking74]

Genial, el video.

Enhorabuena!!

[chaddauphin]

great song

[tgs6733]

i love how it escalates from acoustic guitar, to drums, to electric guitar. and his voice gets a little more rough and then you find yourself just jamming!

excellent song in so many ways.

[teamlock]

muy buen tema, me gusta el estilo q tiene este grupo..

salu2.

[lulakirby]

M. ward is great. I'd recommend his album, Post War, to anybody.

[angeled12]

i dont know who do this but i have only one thing to say its perfect, i really like it a fuckyn lot really. keep going.

[Nooreazy]

When i get a job i am SOOO buying his album XD

[RdKurama]

Ditto.

[thecro21]

rob it, go into a shop and say to the guy at the desk...im a goin over there an' robbin' me some matt ward....;)

[Ranaldo20]

I love this song! Makes me miss my pop!

[Mooch1124]

this song/video are fucking incredible

i want this song played at my funeral

[orangesoda182]

by far on of the best music videos my eyes have ever had the pleasure. i am sorely tempted to recreate this video

[jerrykramer]

Beautiful. Almost brought me to tears.

[Armenianbohemian]

Ill fuckin video.

[mansyoh]

Hello M,

Just wanna say I have a hangover and you sound great at this stage of the day... also was wondering if you would like to get married ? have been waiting four years for this opportunity please dont let me down Ward !! :)

[sandywebb]

ARe you desperate or what!!! What a terrible thing to say that someones music is great with a hangover. You sound like a total balloon.

XX

[mooseybwoy]

I don't think it's a terrible thing to say at all, it just means the music is soothing and relaxing!

[Amundeville]

LOL mansyoh. Whatever to --- miss sandywebb's message. I felt the same way this morning. Marry him if you wish, but don't take it personal if steal him from you every once in a while ;). Kidding. Let him just play to us while we cure our hangover's....

[aaaSilviaaaa]

Thanks...very beautifull!

[rozijuhasz]

amaizing

[satenru777]

ive been angry the whole day but this song calmed me down