Xavier Rudd - G.B.A. (GOD BLESS AMERICA) DVD

[sunshine51288]

@MythicShot I was referring to previous X.R. albums. Koonyum Sun is the only album with the two African guys. Dave performed many shows with Xavier jamming on the drums. Three I saw.

[MythicShot]

Anyone that thinks this song is a pro US war effort song a la Toby Keith and his red white & Blue doesnt know Xavier Rudd's music very well...

[GnarwhaLlife]

this guy is a musical genius

[massfussion333]

GBA actually stands for George Bush Administration... Since this was made in 2006, it was directed towards him. Listen to the lyrics closely, it makes sense...

[HugooKap7]

God Bless All for the meaningless comentaries! Just enjoy, don't argue with your stupide country pride! One Earth!

[mikey2u469]

his lyrics r relative to shit existing around the globe!!! he may come from Australia but his music is global!!!

[botchnizzle]

it's such a shame that all this shit exists, here on this earth, this magical place

[cogsaon]

you yanks fkn wow unbelieveble reading some comments its just astonishing how u can believe what you do be free and happy with life and yet u still wanna fight and argue fkn useless listening to this beautiful music and still an agressive prick hands down go fist youself

[crawltoWALK]

i'm very distracted by his cuteness in this vid. :D

YES, he's an incredible artist, seems (not having MET him) like a beautiful person etc....

But, I'm loving this luscious long blonde hair.

[theowlseyes]

It doesnt matter where you're from ~ music is Universal ~ enjoy the song for what it is

[pavehawkdown]

@theowlseyes ....exactly! all these people bitching about which country this and that...look at the bigger picture: one planet, one people

[treehuggingaj]

I love how Kurt Cobain's style has changed over the years

[saucybatwing11]

Who gives a shit whether you are american or australian... xavier rudd is an unbelievable musician and half of what he talks about in his songs is peace... i live in america and yeah its messed up but so is the rest of our world.

[COOLDUDEDB]

this song is about how crappy america is and how screwed up it is

"It's such a shame that all this shit exists

Here on this earth, this magical place"

[petersm69]

Anyone know what tuning he plays this in?

[chowderflaps]

@petersm69

his own

[DrKanada]

Americans think they're the only country with problems, delusions of grandeur.

[ib7tka]

j'adooooooooooooooor tro bon

[acousticsouljah]

heya cooks!! I'll bet ya he had ALL in mind when composing this master peice. GOD BLESS ALL.

[ib7tka]

super artiste....j'adore!!

[murds92]

if it is god bless america, its probably titled ironically.

[ib7tka]

super...!!!en + tu fé de tt......

[tohellwithpurplepeop]

this is no question about the USA - like NO QUESTION. there is no 'close' listening needed - this is a political bash against the USA and its obscene look at things on a world stage. and its wonderful. the poor people of america being led around by idiot after idiot - people blame AMERICA - as if its the people - but they are the same as the rest of us - they had a dictator for a leader for nearly a decade - and it angered 'aware' people worldwide - thanks xavier for writing and informing !

[monkybizzness2u]

giggity bad ass = GBA. obviously. duh ;)

[supermanhealth]

It's about anybody. From anywhere. It's about standing up to the big guys and not letting their wars get to out of hand. Even when you live amongst them. Especially when you live amongst them. And considering what I have incurred in my short 34 year life and being that I'm from America, I think I have a valid perspective. Personally, Mentally, Spiritually, Emotionally, Collectively and Conditionally...Ouch!  God Bless Everyone! No Exceptions! Thank you Jesus! M. Manneback

[Spiffynator]

3 instruments at once and singing, whatta champ!

[goosecock75]

Yup Your Right... Is It Just Saying That They egotistic? And Yet They Have The Power To End The World?

[goosecock75]

It's God Bless Australia...Seeing He Is From This Great Country.... Not Everything Is About America Ya Know... Fools!

[YidakiDave]

@goosecock75 I have actually had a conversation about this song with the man himself and it is America. Sorry to say. Listen to the lyrics REAL close. It will all make sense.

[alexou33]

@YidakiDave america needs more to be blessed by god than australia :D

[psychopathicgenius]

@YidakiDave could you upload the studio version of this please

[deanzed]

@YidakiDave yeah sorry goosecock75 i don't think america deserves it either but i believe its aimed at them, he sings of the earth & egos with minds,games & power to end our days & having the funds,size & power to make some change... i just don't think us aussies possess that kind of global strength... which is unfortunate cause the ones that do are FUCK'N IT UP

[frederwick1]

@YidakiDave Corporatism

[GnarwhaLlife]

@YidakiDave awww yeeah! that fool thought he was all cool trying to be anti america haha!

[Caleb4551]

@goosecock75 HA! Bitch =D America is the Super Power even ur residents write songs about America =) even in our bad times we could still beat anyone!!!!

[goosecock75]

@Caleb4551 Nice troll effort.. but pretty sure our dollar just went past yours...? not much of achievement though really, cause at the end of the day America is really just a thrid world country.

[Caleb4551]

@goosecock75 lmfao...u say i had a nice troll effort...well i that that award goes to u sir...Youur dollar prolly did pass ours but still doesnt change the fact if we went to war with u all wed demolish u in a few hours...lmao third world country...HA no comment required...its good to be the best...

move here

give your Australian. citizenship up

and come try it...

its nice =D no need to respond...i won this argument

[Caleb4551]

@goosecock75 Ha...you said i had a nice troll effort...i think that award goes to you sir...Im sure your dollar did pass ours...our economy sucks im the first to admit...Yet it doesn't change the fact that if we went to war with Australia wed whoop your ass within a few day...Third world country...HA...no comment required cuz thats just outrageous...No need to comment back i won this argument...

Its good to be the best

give ur Australian citizenship up

and move here and try it

its nice

[TheUniquelyfreaky]

@goosecock75 The Opening Lyric: "I know, i see, i feel and yes i fear it everyday

These ego's there minds and games." -GOD BLESS AUSTRALIA!

[TheUniquelyfreaky]

@goosecock75 "I know, i see, i feel and yes i fear it everyday

These ego's there minds and games."- Opening lyric. Sounds like Au in the beginning def., but the rest of the lyrics refer to America and our silly power. You know that awful power that protected you guys (not that long ago) from the Japenese when your own mother country England wouldn't. Stick that in your didgeridoo and smoke it!

[InflatableAnchor]

@goosecock75 Specially since all the lyrics are ridiculing a piece of land. I find America more like that than Australia myself.

[peoplecracy]

@goosecock75 ya but this entire website is from America so put that on the barbie and smoke it...USA! USA! USA!

[goosecock75]

@peoplecracy even though it's from america only 1 of 3 of the co founders are actually american...

typical american comment really...

[kungfuzzzz]

@goosecock75

No, it's God Bless Antartica! 

[sunshine51288]

@goosecock75 The man who uploaded this album is the drummer on a lot of Xavier's songs. I'm sure he knows that it is America.... Did you even listen to the song???

[sunshine51288]

@goosecock75 The guy who uploaded this video, is the drummer on a lot of Xavier's songs. I'm sure he knows that it is America.....Did you even listen to the song???

[Powellnmfn]

@goosecock75 fuckin doosh

[mattiabonisolli]

outstanding

[davintwat]

What does G.B.A. stand for..............all i can find is game boy advanced :(

[YidakiDave]

@davintwat It stands for "God Bless America"

[davintwat]

@YidakiDave Ironic...........thanks

[tanti81]

@YidakiDave i think its god bless australia since he's australian.. makes a bit more sense... its mostly americans who like america anyway

[YidakiDave]

@tanti81 hey tani81, I assure you that its A=America. The lyrics speak volumes about the States

[sagewah]

@YidakiDave : "It's such a shame that all this shit exists here on this Earth, this magical place".

If there was ever any doubt, that should seal it: its about the US of A :)

[Powellnmfn]

@tanti81 u fuckin doosh

[Candoract]

@YidakiDave funny, isn't XR an athiest? nevr hear him speak of god. First lines of some people kind of state his stance.

[aussievoter]

@Candoract Its about the US. Its about "for god and country" and how that is a load of BS. That the most powerful nation on earth is f'king it up. God Bless America... its sarcasm... and its written on their money.... IN GOD WE TRUST. Praise Allah, and all that other religeous crap.



[undwegvids]

@YidakiDave God Bless Australia ;)

[gthayerdc]

fantastic. love this tune and xavier in general

[FriendlyFantom]

HOLY SHITBALLS

[onyachamp]

one can only imagine the shit he's playin in twenty years as he matures.musos like this bloke only get better with age.music with a message was the reason music was written in the first place.

[Godlessism]

Amazing talent. Sounds like Eddie Vedder quite a bit too.

[musesoad]

game boy advance ? :p

[munkeychunkey]

Yeah i thought this was like a nirvana song.tried searching GBA and all i get is Game Boy Advance lol....pfff...

Hands down this dude has pure talent!!

[wearethedestroyer]

this man is a total genius, hands down.

I've been playing both guitar and didge for a while now, but never together, not forgetting he's got a stomp box too.

Total genius

[nubfaceforthelose]

This man has the best sense of rythm like.... ever

[RIVOTHEAD13]

Sometimes people come around once every few decades and remind the world why living is beautiful.. Thank you MR Rudd for being that person

[23nopo]

guilty by association mutha funkas

[Hannibalde2de]

think this is one of his best songs...

[jkoonks]

this would have to be one of the best songs. Thank you

[manbearpig5000000]

that 12 string has such a sick sound!

[gabeon]

MERVEILLEUX Xavier Rudd , quel Talent !!!!

[projectalice09]

xavier is so talented and its awsome how u have gba its such a gooder :)

[cashewdose36]

BEST song

[TheTruth2012]

This is amazing. Mad Talent.

[pajarocachimba]

this song is not in ARES

[YidakiDave]

buy his cd

[soopaninjalo]

buy his dvd

[YidakiDave]

ARES is a file sharing site that people steal music from. That what I was replying to. Buy his dvd as well

[mokuso666]

file sharing sites are not totally bad, its how i first found xavier rudd, but the stupid thing had no name on it, so i had to play it on a local radio show, nobody knew, then they played it on the national radio station and a guy rang up (who happened to be my woodwork teacher) and told me who it was so from there i bought his cd's dont have the dvd yet but i intend on getting it once i finish of the last payment on my new guitar :) thans for the upload :)

[YidakiDave]

I know you are just playin'  Its all good!!!

[prjctcivilian]

seeing him twice this summer!!!!!!!

[WhoSaidKiwisWontFly]

Saw this at Luna Park in Sydney. Brilliant!!!

[klsmithy2]

:O. When did he perform at big top :@

[jmaikranz]

Saw him in BC 2 years ago..Effing AMAZING!!

[jmaikranz]

or was it 3..lol..regardless, this guy is awesome

[yofaceisface]

THE ENERGY SONG is just as amazing. take my advice listen to this stuff. will change your life.

[yofaceisface]

that was sick, anyone who says anything otherwise knows nothing a about anyything. wicked. listen to THE LETTER by xavier rudd. sick song.

[ianquintao]

BRASIL!! XAVIEER ROOOOOOOOOOCKS!

[andersonecoi]

tem gente do Brazil aki !!!!fucking amazing guy !!!!!

[shoehunny]

This man is insane! Love it. Keep doing it. Please go on tour again!!

[crotation]

stunning utterly stunning

[jenn16z]

like it;P

[MONIWOW]

me encanta Xavier!! es fantastico!!!

[DRJAYUS716]

AMAZING ONE-MAN JAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gesika66]

Gotta love Game Boy Advance. Tee Hee

[arkataka1987]

so strong....best vibration of the world... viva australia viva xavier rudd

[cagossi]

can i know the name of this live? thanks a lot! XD

[BetterToBurnThenFade]

Amazing song.

:)

[wrules]

AWESOEME SONG

[drummerdudex017]

Man, I can't wait to see you live again man. Best wishes to your boys and your wife.

[Hannibalde2de]

i love his shoes, he has the same as me =P flat fleets!

[trolltrumman]

This is the first I ever heard with him, and I keep comming back to this clip again and AGAIN... I think it is the best he's done of what Ive heard (limited to YT-clips sadly)

I just LOVE it... and he's a fellow barefooter ;)

[Nosaj2285]

I personally think Xavier has been givin this talent.....only through the gods and the spirits, sorry to get crazy on you here. But the aboriginal's of his country have been givin the time, and he is the investor. A great all around experience for the ppl that love what it is and that are trying to love it. God bless Xavier.

[DestructionVsOrder]

I too agree that Xaviers Australian background has a major influence on his musical message.

his song messages is a clear example of his concerns with australia and its conservation 'For this sacred land

It has seen many hands

It has wealth and gold

Yet it is fragile and old

etc etc

'

however, he might be speaking on a global scale as yikadi stated, but i really believe xaviers main priority is for australias native culture the aboriginal people to be given respect they deserve.

[YidakiDave]

I totally agree with you. You see the aboriginal people of Australia have a very similar (errie actually) history as the Canadian aboriginal people. Yes Australia's aboriginal culture is far far older but the way our governments treated them is almost identical right down to an apology.

[trolltrumman]

And again with Scandinavia and the Saami.

[lainey500]

yidakidave thanks for ALL the video posts ,in the space between youtube and 3 weeks i have collected all xavier's albums..thank you .

[jshkt]

thanks for the upload mate

but his nationality does have a big influence he's playing the didgeridoo? and he has said many times he is proud to be australian so am i :)

fuck america

oh shit they might put me in guantanamo bay

[YidakiDave]

I didn't mean to say that he is not a proud Aussie, more that he tends to be inspired musically more on a global scale. Being Canadian, I share similar views of the States as Australians, and what they could do over what they end up doing.

[tyghbvc]

im guessing but i think it stands for god bless all

[YidakiDave]

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[tyghbvc]

hes australian. why would it stand for god bless america?

[YidakiDave]

I know, I see, I feel and yes I fear it everyday

These ego's there minds and games

With all their power could end our days

Still the sun it shines and the moon it sinks with grace

It's such a shame that all this shit exists

Here on this earth, this magical place

I'm doing fine

[YidakiDave]

Yes you have the funds and size and power to make some change

What you have will break their smiles

so many people so many ways

each Child who walks their line

should be free to run their race

it's such a shame that all this shit exists here on this earth, this magical place

I'm doing fine

[YidakiDave]

His nationality has very little influence on his musical message.

[missfede]

bella sghì!

[croutondavis]

can someone please let me know how i can get my guitar to this tuning because i know its potentialy bad to tune ur guitar up so i was wondering if its possible or if i have to use a lapslide, also i know i can tune down to an open d but i want this tuning if its possible

[NokesMusic]

dig

xavier is the man

[ashypantz]

this is my favourite of his songs... had to go see him 3 times before he played it but it was worth it!

[beachhobo1991]

what does gba stand for??

sick vid... doin what my idol does best!

[Nagasherion]

Grievous Bodily Harm...

[TurnerFilmsINC]

That'd be GBH surely?

[jayjayjigsby2]

is this on a dvd?

[hurricaneheiko]

anybody knows the tunig of the 12 string? i believe, its not E A D G B E...

[stephanjames]

its E B E G B E

[hurricaneheiko]

thanks mate!

[Quankus]

thats a really cool tone he gets out of that 12 string. love the riff too, gonna go learn it now.

[poocrapper]

Hey Xavier, any relation to KEVIN? Ha ha. No seriously I heard he's like your grandad...

[PatMurph245]

But wait, did he just say shit?

[PatMurph245]

He Is The Reason i'm Proud to Be Australian.

[DerekJ3031]

SOOO GOOOD

[mamakinz]

We're so lucky to see Xavier in the states - Tonite is the kick off, for tour info visit... myspace(.)com/xavierrudd

[Inkahootz]

Xavier is an amazing mucician and performer with a heart of gold. Great to see him again at Bluesfest this year.

[SonicBlastMan]

god has come to earth and his name is xavier rudd

[lapslideman]

Nice. I've got to get this dvd.

[TurnerFilmsINC]

thanks for putting these up. When I saw Xavier live it was the greatest thing I'd ever seen/heard. So awesome and such a nice bloke. 'Good Spirit' indeed :)