I can do without the Black Power salute. One of the main reasons racism against black people still perpetuates is because of this divisive 'f##k' you attitude. The current generation is not guilty of the sins of their fathers - let it go and move on!!!
Such a powerful performance. Sends tingles all over me, and Id me moved to tears if only I wasnt conditioned by society to think as a man I should hold back my emotions haha... Oh well, one day ill let go! Amazing. Inspirational.
@DrMcSex it's not totally a capella.. but you can say it's a capella as long as there's only percussion. and the bass is really just in the background.
"The bass is really just in the background"... Plus the textbook definition ( and really the word itself) sais that acapella means "without any musical accompaniment". I see a bass, percussions (they are in fact instruments) and drums.
I watched this live a lot of times since 1996 very very very good performance of ben harper and when he pushes away the microphone waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw my heart rises !
When he pushes away the mic @ 1:40 the performance only gets Stronger..An amazing Man, or as I like to Tell, a Man among men..."Peace whenever possible, Anything is..." Medley
I can do without the Black Power salute. One of the main reasons racism against black people still perpetuates is because of this divisive 'f##k' you attitude. The current generation is not guilty of the sins of their fathers - let it go and move on!!!
carlacostantino 2 months ago
maya angelouu
moogletotema 2 months ago
i love how not a single dislike
rejctsociety 5 months ago 3
@rejctsociety you jinxed it dip shit.
higgies82 2 months ago
Stand TALL, Mr. Ben.
jimithingjames 6 months ago
THANK YOU VERY MUCH MAYA ANGELOU FOR THIS AMAZING POEM AND THANK YOU BEN HARPER FOR BRINGING IT TO A NEW GENERATION MUCH RESPECT!!!
RozalynnM 7 months ago 2
@RozalynnM Well said...WELL SAID!!!
1motorpsycho 6 months ago
Strictly speaking, this ain't a capella, but eh, close enough.
Jabbereris 9 months ago
wow thats all i have to say. WOW
MrCrywolf999 9 months ago
straight freedom
niclarosa 11 months ago
This was my introduction to Ben. This part is SO powerful.
CadillacL 1 year ago
Such a powerful performance. Sends tingles all over me, and Id me moved to tears if only I wasnt conditioned by society to think as a man I should hold back my emotions haha... Oh well, one day ill let go! Amazing. Inspirational.
1800smashed 1 year ago
wish there was a love button :)
Ellaaaa92 1 year ago 3
How is that a capella?
DrMcSex 1 year ago
@DrMcSex it's not totally a capella.. but you can say it's a capella as long as there's only percussion. and the bass is really just in the background.
funkyoutoo 10 months ago
@funkyoutoo xDDD
"The bass is really just in the background"... Plus the textbook definition ( and really the word itself) sais that acapella means "without any musical accompaniment". I see a bass, percussions (they are in fact instruments) and drums.
DrMcSex 8 months ago
@DrMcSex, well, the focus definitely is on the voice. so it might not be acapella-by-book, but i get it why "the owner" wrote acapella..
funkyoutoo 1 month ago
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Prophecy23JC 1 year ago
Maya Angelou prayer. Thank you Ben Harper & his musicians. Beautiful performance as always on this song !!!!! Still rise !
MysticSteve 2 years ago
I watched this live a lot of times since 1996 very very very good performance of ben harper and when he pushes away the microphone waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw my heart rises !
vipelere 2 years ago 5
His voice and words are so powerful, they both make me feel that much more complete. I'll Rise I'll Rise I'll Rise, Rise, Rise.....
usacitizenjournalist 2 years ago 9
When he pushes away the mic @ 1:40 the performance only gets Stronger..An amazing Man, or as I like to Tell, a Man among men..."Peace whenever possible, Anything is..." Medley
1787patriot 2 years ago 4