Wow... when I feel weird, lonely, strange, in love, mad, sad, blue, I listen Daniel Johnston work, and is like magic... then I dont feel more lonely or weird or strange or in an impossible love situation (cause love is inside me not outside or something). Dan is a real artist, it´s true and pure. I love science, objetivism, reason... but I think this is magic!
My song has a similar lo-fi sound. Wear headphones. Follow the link on my page on the bulletin. It is reminiscient of Johnston. Please. I couldn't post it on youtube for some reason so it's on metacafe.com, just click my channel. and the link is there somewhere.
@Gwahanglwyf Llandaff fields , sophia gardens and surrounding area pretty much has it , walking distance from where I used to live basically , most of this was shot on mornings walking to work in Cardiff. The angel is a miniature in a darkened room with a phone providing the light .. talk about lo-fi !
why are morons spiling out filth instead up shutting up and enjoying the splendor of this music??.. i have been so tempted to cover this song but i know it wouldnt be as good and i couldnt make it sound the way i wanted it to to my liking.. so ill just continue writing my own songs.
@ApplwPiw I actually did cover this song along with "true love will.." and combined them into one song. You're right you can't make it as good as him, it makes it so hard to cover. It took me many hours of frustration to finally finish it, enough where I was okay with it. I decided no one can sound like him so I made my cover very different sounding from his. If you don't mind i'd like to get your opinion on it. It's my only video on youtube. I made a slideshow of Daniel to go along with it.
ANYWAY back on the subject of the VIDEO... nice filming, accompanies the music well. I love this song of Daniel's. It's beautiful. Gets me every time. I sing it everywhere I go now. Thank God for Daniel Johnston. I love that man.
Wow. Haven't checked the video for a while and I see a bit of a 'full and frank exchange of views' going on ;) . Anyway, yes, it's all about the music isn't it? Thanks for bringing it back , I tried to do the visuals and editing in a way that would fit the song. Still a huge fan of DJ, and this is still an amazing piece of music . I really need to do another one.. however please check out my other vids if you all have time, thanks. Db
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oh no, a set back. You still are fighting so hard for that last word. Listen dope...when you said you would "rather be"...it only makes sense if you are referencing yourself. Otherwise, you are just saying it for no reason. Why would you say you would rather be a hypocrite? At the very least you imply the term applies to you. Silly.
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you missed the point entirely. That is your opinion which means shit. You stated a fact about yourself. You said you are a hypocrite. No amount of backpedalling can alter that. you made yourself out to be a chump. Cut your losses, lick your wounds, and stop trying for the last word. It is really pathetic. I will keep writing back to try and help you cure this need you have to prove yourself on youtube. (are you a frustrated artist? student? retard?)
so you admit to being a hypocrite. I refute each name you call me so that is just your opinion. As it stands, this exchange has shown that you are indeed a hypocrite. (and that you said fowl...still cracks me up)
FOWL language?! haha. FOWL refers to birds my fine feathered friend. You meant foul. Oh wait, that is just an insignificant spelling mistake right? Funny how stupid people use that excuse to justify their lack of education. Looks like you are the sucker, chump. You also stole my original format from my last post...in your attempt to get the last word. What a hypocrite. A stupid hypocrite.
retort formula: (enter an axiom, inspirational quote, etc) (follow it with a female name, preferably one that is unique or associated with elderly women or girly girls). It is comic gold and will make you look like a smart alec of the highest order.
you are stupid. I used caps on a message you already responded to. You responded to that same message...even though I sent a subsequent one. I guess you are not as smart as you thought you were. Glad I could shed light on things.
I have it on reliable authority that I also managed to shoot most of this video around Cardiff's Gay Cruising spots !!! , flipping 'eck, it would have been a whole different show if I'd been there after dark :0 - anyway, almost 30000 views, thanks everyone, you've probably seen my other vids but check them out if not. Now working on something for an Italian song that I love - "L'appuntamento", but Daniel is still a legend. More vids soon :) Dave B , Cardiff, Wales, cymru am byth.
Walking the Cow is about having to trudge through life with an enormous weight on your shoulders, and i'm guessing the lyric here applies to the same meaning.
Cheers everyone, I made the final shortlist of Swansea Bay Film Fest 2007, and there will be more to come. also check out some cinematic orchestra tracks, I've got one in my sights ;) Db
There is a great CD called Daniel Johnston Discovered Covered. It's a 2 cd set with him performing his songs on one and well known artists doing the same songs on a separate disc.
it's wonderful to see daniel's music set to video by fans especially something like this which captures the tenuous and intimate beauty of the song as well as adding another dimension through visual interpretation. kudos.
Story of an artist would be a good one to try to do justice to.. hopefully I should get round to another one before the end of the year:) Thanks for all the kind comments I'm just glad to be able to get this out there.
i really like this video and will be looking forward to some more (i think a video for story of an artist would be really cool). daniel is so inspiring.
i like to think that the two people who negged this just accidentally hit the wrong button...
jargandargan 1 month ago
que buen tema
ffelipedj 4 months ago
It's all about the message,
one
matthewgroen 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Daniel Johnston
his best song, i think
codenamehiddenmeadow 5 months ago
Thanks for putting this together. There's never enough Daniel Johnston.
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ATPTheMovie 8 months ago
i like his voice
Fefesk82 9 months ago
simple. pure greatness by dj
quotratrip 11 months ago
Tonight I had a loss of inspiration. this brought me back to pace! I love you Daniel Your the best !
jesuscat29 1 year ago
I wonder what Bob Dylan would think of Daniel Johnston if he were to hear him sing and play.
keatsblake100 1 year ago
best song anyone could write telling there friend to marry there x girl friend dan's the best even got the cow in it such a good artist
vauxhall908 1 year ago
lovely
seapockets 1 year ago
nunca había llorado tantas veces al escuchar una canción... gracias Daniel
DiegoGoVegan 1 year ago 2
me encanta!
fcocabr 1 year ago
As great, as deep, as meaningful as any song written by better known artists in the last forty years. Incredible and touching and bittersweet.
BellyBlues 1 year ago 2
Not many artists affect me the way Daniel Johnston does. Thanks for the beautiful feeling this songs gives. One of my favorites.
BellyBlues 1 year ago 5
best daniel song
arehumansgood 1 year ago
Wow... when I feel weird, lonely, strange, in love, mad, sad, blue, I listen Daniel Johnston work, and is like magic... then I dont feel more lonely or weird or strange or in an impossible love situation (cause love is inside me not outside or something). Dan is a real artist, it´s true and pure. I love science, objetivism, reason... but I think this is magic!
racpembertondual 1 year ago
My song has a similar lo-fi sound. Wear headphones. Follow the link on my page on the bulletin. It is reminiscient of Johnston. Please. I couldn't post it on youtube for some reason so it's on metacafe.com, just click my channel. and the link is there somewhere.
urmacdonahue 1 year ago
To understand and be understood is to be free
cid90 1 year ago 5
this is awesome and the sparklehorse/flaming lips is great
gbryananderson 1 year ago
Roath Rec, Llandaf Fields, Sophia Gardens and surrounding area. Where else? Where's the angel?
Gwahanglwyf 1 year ago
@Gwahanglwyf Llandaff fields , sophia gardens and surrounding area pretty much has it , walking distance from where I used to live basically , most of this was shot on mornings walking to work in Cardiff. The angel is a miniature in a darkened room with a phone providing the light .. talk about lo-fi !
dbeefy 1 year ago
why are morons spiling out filth instead up shutting up and enjoying the splendor of this music??.. i have been so tempted to cover this song but i know it wouldnt be as good and i couldnt make it sound the way i wanted it to to my liking.. so ill just continue writing my own songs.
ApplwPiw 2 years ago
@ApplwPiw I actually did cover this song along with "true love will.." and combined them into one song. You're right you can't make it as good as him, it makes it so hard to cover. It took me many hours of frustration to finally finish it, enough where I was okay with it. I decided no one can sound like him so I made my cover very different sounding from his. If you don't mind i'd like to get your opinion on it. It's my only video on youtube. I made a slideshow of Daniel to go along with it.
PrairieDon1021 2 years ago
fucking beautiful...
ApplwPiw 2 years ago 11
nice one ! thanx
dbeefy 2 years ago
love dan's voice on this one nobody sounds quite like him back then and nobody got it
vauxhall908 2 years ago 3
Such a beautiful song. Never get sick of it.
Poss. my fav song by Daniel.
CaptainPillowMusic 2 years ago 3
ANYWAY back on the subject of the VIDEO... nice filming, accompanies the music well. I love this song of Daniel's. It's beautiful. Gets me every time. I sing it everywhere I go now. Thank God for Daniel Johnston. I love that man.
colleenr825 2 years ago 3
Wow. Haven't checked the video for a while and I see a bit of a 'full and frank exchange of views' going on ;) . Anyway, yes, it's all about the music isn't it? Thanks for bringing it back , I tried to do the visuals and editing in a way that would fit the song. Still a huge fan of DJ, and this is still an amazing piece of music . I really need to do another one.. however please check out my other vids if you all have time, thanks. Db
dbeefy 2 years ago
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oh no, a set back. You still are fighting so hard for that last word. Listen dope...when you said you would "rather be"...it only makes sense if you are referencing yourself. Otherwise, you are just saying it for no reason. Why would you say you would rather be a hypocrite? At the very least you imply the term applies to you. Silly.
Dollarbob 2 years ago
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you missed the point entirely. That is your opinion which means shit. You stated a fact about yourself. You said you are a hypocrite. No amount of backpedalling can alter that. you made yourself out to be a chump. Cut your losses, lick your wounds, and stop trying for the last word. It is really pathetic. I will keep writing back to try and help you cure this need you have to prove yourself on youtube. (are you a frustrated artist? student? retard?)
Dollarbob 2 years ago
so you admit to being a hypocrite. I refute each name you call me so that is just your opinion. As it stands, this exchange has shown that you are indeed a hypocrite. (and that you said fowl...still cracks me up)
Dollarbob 2 years ago
FOWL language?! haha. FOWL refers to birds my fine feathered friend. You meant foul. Oh wait, that is just an insignificant spelling mistake right? Funny how stupid people use that excuse to justify their lack of education. Looks like you are the sucker, chump. You also stole my original format from my last post...in your attempt to get the last word. What a hypocrite. A stupid hypocrite.
Dollarbob 2 years ago
retort formula: (enter an axiom, inspirational quote, etc) (follow it with a female name, preferably one that is unique or associated with elderly women or girly girls). It is comic gold and will make you look like a smart alec of the highest order.
Dollarbob 2 years ago
you are stupid. I used caps on a message you already responded to. You responded to that same message...even though I sent a subsequent one. I guess you are not as smart as you thought you were. Glad I could shed light on things.
Dollarbob 2 years ago
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it is in your mother's cunt..you left it there last night after you fucked her in the cunt
Dollarbob 2 years ago
YOU MEANT PASTE
Dollarbob 2 years ago
Wow, I hadn't heard this song of his before... I think it's officially my favorite. My mind is blown. This is fantastic.
colleenr825 2 years ago 2
i <3 danny
knobolder 2 years ago
beautiful
deimiitsu 2 years ago
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squeaky voice...sounds like porky the pig...ableet ableet ableet thats all folks.
Dollarbob 2 years ago
Just an AWESOME SONG
He should be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!
AustinJohnson07 2 years ago 5
I have it on reliable authority that I also managed to shoot most of this video around Cardiff's Gay Cruising spots !!! , flipping 'eck, it would have been a whole different show if I'd been there after dark :0 - anyway, almost 30000 views, thanks everyone, you've probably seen my other vids but check them out if not. Now working on something for an Italian song that I love - "L'appuntamento", but Daniel is still a legend. More vids soon :) Dave B , Cardiff, Wales, cymru am byth.
dbeefy 2 years ago
such a coincidence,,,Cant be only chance right :-) so funny.
And i think the people also understands, one human to another one. Both very fragile, searching.
poddel 2 years ago
So unbelieveably tear jerking..and i am like Bukowski, I never cry.
dylanfan1969 3 years ago 3
The best song, and a great video. Please, never take it down. <3
Valerian1 3 years ago 23
@Valerian1 it's definitely staying up !
dbeefy 1 year ago
Great video.
ninfilms 3 years ago
Beautiful song. I love Daniel's drawings and music. He has such wonderful lyrics in so many of his songs...
Meeper27 3 years ago 4
Love.
If it was translated into a song, this is what it would be.
ModestMousekateer 3 years ago 8
mmmmmmmm peace. This song is wonderful
welostone7 3 years ago
"Someone once said life is like is like a cow, but I don't know how that applies...." XD
narozzz 3 years ago 2
Walking the Cow is about having to trudge through life with an enormous weight on your shoulders, and i'm guessing the lyric here applies to the same meaning.
dylanfan1969 3 years ago
What tuning is this?
Is it CFBEGF to the low side of EADGBA?
quantumdriven 3 years ago
Standard chords, doesn't matter what tuning.
a G's a G... G
SomeoneImportant 3 years ago
capo on 1.
youtubinfool 3 years ago
yes capo on 1, and then it's most of the time G - C - G ...
rafaelmadferit 3 years ago
Scroll down after the lyrics and there are the tabs
C-G-C-...Em D, and keep the 1st and 2nd strings fretted at 3, except when playing D.
Simple yet awesome.
ModestMousekateer 3 years ago 3
Also btw, for those who get stuck at the G/Gb, it's 220003
ModestMousekateer 3 years ago
also, for those who get stuck at the G/Gb, it's 220003...just btw, and just in case
ModestMousekateer 3 years ago 3
I don't care what anyone says, this song is certified pop genius.
lenstonbain 4 years ago 32
@lenstonbain no one said it wasnt retard
davidconstable666 7 months ago
Awesome.
gougeaway777 4 years ago 8
:):):):):)
Ubermensch18 4 years ago 6
I love this.
jwvile 4 years ago 9
this is brilliant. my friend hates Daniel Johnston, call him day or night and tell him he Dan is the Man! 714-926-0436. do it.
pirateale 4 years ago 6
Cheers everyone, I made the final shortlist of Swansea Bay Film Fest 2007, and there will be more to come. also check out some cinematic orchestra tracks, I've got one in my sights ;) Db
dbeefy 4 years ago
Hahaha!
sateliteoflove202 3 years ago
Amazon, HMV, or Virgin Megastore
cheese102 5 years ago
his lyrics are beautiful
adp1510 5 years ago 3
does anyone know if any of his stuff has been put on cd, i would love to get some i cant find anything of his anywhere?
casbaccus 5 years ago
There is a great CD called Daniel Johnston Discovered Covered. It's a 2 cd set with him performing his songs on one and well known artists doing the same songs on a separate disc.
veauxsot 4 years ago 2
thanks!
casbaccus 4 years ago
Oranges and apples :-) Nice....
ginareynolds164 5 years ago
wonderful!! A video for casper would be coo too. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers
ryanmiera 5 years ago
whoa, that WAS my childhood playing in those parks- pontcanna and llandaff fields, i remember those trees. flashback or what. thanks to david!
tomtheflow 5 years ago
it's wonderful to see daniel's music set to video by fans especially something like this which captures the tenuous and intimate beauty of the song as well as adding another dimension through visual interpretation. kudos.
juliano66 5 years ago
Story of an artist would be a good one to try to do justice to.. hopefully I should get round to another one before the end of the year:) Thanks for all the kind comments I'm just glad to be able to get this out there.
dbeefy 5 years ago
Genius!
Gilberto16 5 years ago
i really like this video and will be looking forward to some more (i think a video for story of an artist would be really cool). daniel is so inspiring.
Ruinfun 5 years ago
Well,there it is. that special thing that no one can teach.
ProtoCosmos 5 years ago
i don't know why, but this reminds me of my childhood.
magog1138 5 years ago
what a fucking great songwriter!
doctortaylor 5 years ago
I love this.
And it's one of my favorite songs by him, too. <3
meowrunner 5 years ago
thanks so much - daniel writes such beautiful pop music
timlooney 5 years ago
i love it
ipoonu 5 years ago
many thanks ! stay tuned folks for more daniel johnston videos from me :) Also short films, screenplays, etc..
dbeefy 5 years ago
very cute.
nathew 5 years ago