Athlete - Black Swan Song - Acoustic in Arnhem

[Antdog5]

Good performance

[daguitarmon64]

What an absolutely amazing song, there are songs put down as classics but this one should be in that catergory for the depth of its lyrics and the meaning of them to, one more thing i can't believe someone put a dislike on this obviously no music taste at all

[YourMumJC]

Had me in tears mate and i dont cry much

[MrPibbs100]

im lucky to have Athlete Discography.

[iloveathletexxxxx]

amazing! i'm learning this on my guitar, you have inspired me joel :)

[martindeserdio]

How could we europeans, supposed "first world", "civilized", start such a terrible episode in history. It makes me feel so sad when I walk on places where I know people fought to death against their equals. We forget too soon the meaning of war. I live in Spain, the place where Europe made the "training" before WW2. We did not go to WW2 because our country was previosly devastated on a war of brothers were germans, italians, british, etc practiced with their bombs. Never more. Love btwn nations

[kenkenka]

he's so sexy

[Kris58Letang]

amazing Joel :)

[karlohull]

today november 14 th rememberance day and this song says it all i say no more just listen ?

[hannahmrforan]

Amazing song, the video to this song (actual video) is really moving, amazing voice too (:

[hation100]

Amazing to see an artist who sounds just as wonderful without the studio tools. Thank you, Athlete. You truly are something.

[DavidParkinPhoto57]

A fantastic song, a fantastic story and a fantastic performance.

I like athlete a lot, seen em 3 times so far and hope to see them in Newcastle upon Tyne again soon.

[drummaboi19]

every time i listen to this song i'm amazed again at how absolutely gorgeous it is... one of my favorites.

[fraxinnelle]

i really like this version, raw but very real.

[richardedkins]

Thanks BBQPeanut :) Joel does have a great voice eh!

did you see the doc film, Black Swan Story, on youtube - watch?v=aTHwri9Rn4Q

or shorter 11min version on vimeo 7289822

[BBQPeanut]

This is so amazing, when I saw them in concert I was like, wow, his voice actually is the same unedited, it's just that fucking spectacular.

[DoAPooAndThenGambole]

not quite as good as thom yorke's black swan song!!

[spacemonkeygod]

incredibly touching.. like dying of thirst and being given water.

One of the best songs ever

[tearsofmars]

I as I listen, I am weeping!

[soundcanal]

One of the best bands out there. Just beautiful music.

[hubert97]

this is such a quality song! its better than the recorded version, just amazing! brings me close to tears

[mce161]

Amazing.....

[12cabbageman]

This video is amazin. Joel has a quality voice. (2 the men who fought) Well done lads and good luck 2 our boys in Afghan!

[richardedkins]

thanks cabbage man

the full doc film is now at

richardedkins(dot)co(dot)uk

[tigercat1966]

great better than recorded sound this is top dog

[ImTakingYouWithMe]

ahw, r.i.p to your grandpa.

pretty song.

[signpo890]

Thanks for pointing me towards the Black Swan theory.. whoa heavy stuff, but still none the wiser as to the conection with Arnhem.. maybe be I can"t see the woods for the trees as they say, but cheers all the same.

[signpo890]

Brilliant performance brilliant song, but can i ask, why is it called black swan song?

[richardedkins]

I think Joel took inspiration from Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book The Black Swan and The Black Swan Theory

read more at their site athlete(dot)mu(slash)band

[wolfieuk2000uk]

ur grandpa will be very proud!! RIP ur grand dad and all who fought with him!!!! athlete rule !!!! ;-)

[richardedkins]

Documentary film about the story behind the song can be watched at vimeo (dot) com /7289822

[thereverendreeves]

thanks that was very intresting:)

[karlohull]

Love this song gonna order it now hope you do too as all monies are donated to the royal british legion

[tcthatsme007]

Your grandpa will be proud (:

Cant wait to buy my copy on 9th of November :)

'Lest we forget.'

x

[jumpman19900]

Love this song..........R.I.P to your Grandfather

[rhysdad]

beautiful.....

[ryansaffery]

this is absolutely fantastic - hopefully now Athlete will get the recognition they deserve.

11/11/1918 - We will always remember - thank you for your sacrifice - RIP

[NwMagic]

Song of the year, amazing.. this is my fav version to

[talkemotome]

This is amazing.

[08003004]

i love athlete

[ailime1000]

You have the most beautiful voice. It made me cry listening to you sing this song. Really great. Thank you.

[WOM8ATSZZZZZZZZZZZZZ]

love it totally awesome

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[trebor6153]

Just read his story from WW2, what a soldier! All credit to you for this tribute.

[MD20066]

Thanks for putting this up absolutely brilliant.

[bergjagger]

Incredible song what a great tribute to his grandpa!

[mallyt2001]

wow this is beautiful :D