Brother Wind -- Tim O'Brien with Darrell Scott

[shanegilroy]

I have a habit of finding a song I like and overplaying it to the extent that it no longer gives me that awestruck feeling that accompanies hearing greatness at work.

I have listened to this song enough times in the last couple of months to add a significant figure to that view count. I'm still getting that awestruck feeling that accompanies hearing greatness at work. It's a fantastic rendition of an amazing composition.

[cubedude99]

I can play this every day and every day I stop what I'm doing to listen. It clears all the junk and noise out of my head. Unbelievably clean, expressive, lyrical, lonesome, unforced. Superb. Thank god for Tim and Darrell.

Great production by BBC. Long Time Gone ...Keep You Lamp Trimmed and Burning ...

These guys are great American poets.

We all need something to shoot for.

[blogward]

Nice song beautifully played, but fiddle player's chin muff - hmm.

[cuchulain1207]

How can someone with so much talent on many instruments also have such a classic voice! Amazing.

[GumatzPotrzebie]

Transatlantic Sessions was one of the best music series ever. I sure do wish some network would rebroadcast these gems. Another beautifully performed example here.

[videogeek32]

Tim is an amazing singer. simply

[cheesusfreak]

Simply amazing...

[patchuss]

Fantastic about sums it up.

[1garoutte]

Tim and Darrell's singing on this piece leaves goose bumps!

[SugarShaySherry]

He sounds like a Tumble weed in the first verse , kind of a folk music , huh?

[MsMoviestar1]

GREAT GUITAR PLAYING AND MUSIC

[martin081980]

Hey funboy 15, don't suppose you could send me tab/chords for this? Been looking for ages! Would be much appreciated

[wuffpaw]

@martin081980

This song is in F. Basically Bb-Dm-C, Chorus is Bb-F-Bb-F-Dm-C-Bb. I can't figure out the time for the life of me, though, it's one of those weird splits that Tim is so fond of and that always drive me nuts trying to count! What a gorgeous song.

[passinItOn]

Reminds me of Ram Dass: Fierce Grace for some reason...Tim is the Man.

[jaydubthedrummer]

They put out an album called "Real Time" which I highly suggest to anyone. They set up some recording equipment in the living room and just started jammin in "real time" hence the name. Good stuff/

[CGiordano464]

i love at how like 1:15 everyone harmonizes and how Darrel's eyes open up. so damn cool! wish i cud be jamming with these guys

[allinacan]

so relaxing, wonderfully beautiful

[MandolinTory]

This song always blows me away. God damn Tim O brien is AMAZING

[mobilechief]

@MandolinTory Very intense , Very nice!

[wuffpaw]

thank you tim. thank you thank you thank you! you sing right into our hearts

[FunBoy15]

i learnt this on guitar

[bluegrassman776]

my friend says so bluegrass guys don't use a mandolin capo , but they make them why would they make them if no one used them.

[bwilley1]

The most talented guys in Nashville. All "triple threats." All can write, play and sing. I love this town...

[mythsay66]

I agree and need to get myself to your beautiful town.

[Lesolin]

This song is incredible. So glad I found this video. Thanks for sharing!

[Utoober67]

Music! Such beautiful, sweet, REAL music!

[lowlyric]

weeping

[usernamedananda]

these guys are all stars

[mherons]

Check these guys out Awsome

[321soulsurvivor]

Writes the best songs ever

[peterguit]

I forget to mention; a great singer. My favorite!

[gail53]

So much talent in one place, just takes my breath away!!

[peterguit]

Tim is a great musician and songwriter. But he delivers his music in such a detached manner... As if its just another day at the office.

[Leslonius]

But what an office.....!

[pdl4a]

it was this video (and the Hector The Hero rendition by Jenna Reid and the Julie Fowlis footage) that made me go and harass a little record shop over here in faraway Belgium to order this DVD for me, and after a very long 2 month wait I finally got hold of them... thank you so much for posting this music and keep up your good work!

[graciemuldoon]

oh garsh.. who doesnt love these to BG heroes??!!!

[grazininthegrassLu]

Tim OBrien is wonderful in this! Thanks Tim GrazinintheGrassLu

[Freakster1970]

Get ready for some new vids The Transatlantic Sessions start again on Sunday !! I know one of the guest is James Taylor.

[lorehal]

can't you but it in internet?

[potatoehead54]

gorgeous as always

[mmmcustardpie]

Nice one - Frank Burkitt does a 'mean' cover!

[Utoober67]

It was following my introduction to Darrell Scott's music that I subsequently discovered Tim O'Brien, (and Paul Brady).

These guys are what is best in music. Know your instrument(s), play and sing with passion and pride. What price a ticket to Scott/O'Brien/Brady/Molsky? I'm sooo there.

[botulizer]

do i see a capo on a mandolin there?? i thought i was the only one with the dark secret that i own a mandolin capo!!! :) i leave it at home if im going to a bluegrass jam though.

[Calaloo94]

What a dream crew! Beautiful!

[JJG1952]

absolutely, just .... great !!

[cricketssoundproject]

Absolutely love the Trans sessions and Tim and his song is first class !!!

Lovin the song, always

Pete

[flatpick650]

perfect.

[newgrass69]

where can I buy the transatlantic cd?

[Lucarius1]

try it on Amazon.

[JAZEleal]

Great voice

[ellezeebub]

He is awesome.  I shook his hand at the Kate Wolf Folk Festival a couple years ago ... he was riding a bike around and catching the music. I just about died though cuz I'm such a fan. He was really gracious.

[hagtar12]

I bought the cd this tune is on. Though I had to get through the music of scotland. This cd isnt sold here in the USA. Tim seems to tour alot in europe. I really dig he and darrell scott.

[patchuss]

Saw Tim in london last month. great as usual. I love his music. Cant wait to the next time.

[ladymciver]

Iv just seen him live in Liverpool on friday, he was brilliant, got to chat to him and some signed cd's, really nice guy

[yaisum]

his voice is absolutely beautiful. He's a great player of course, but what a singer! heartbreakingly good.

[bmkfa]

sometimes you see the singer struggle other times you are just spellbound. take centre stage tim easy ness comes with confidence and you ooze that

[sharomari]

Does anyone know where to get the mp3 of this version? I bought the mp3 from Amazon, but the tempo was much faster than this. I prefer this slower version by far.

[SMASH26T]

another wow.

[KNQuail]

I've heard a little of Tim's stuff, but not this song. It's great! Love Jerry Douglas on dobro too.

[DD5975]

Stunning!

[menatol]

is this his song or does anyone know how to get it on guitar tab such agreat singer would like to see him live but being from the uk probably wont

[marjoriem2]

He'll be at the Cambridge Folk Festival on 2 August! And yes, this is his song and the lyrics etc are available at his website. You can find the website easily but I tried to provide the info here and my post was rejected.  Just google "Brother Wind" and you'll get a link. There's a forum at the website, and I'm sure you can get help with a tab for this song there. By the way, I was able to get my own 27 June gig covered so I will get to see Tim in less than a week, can't wait!

[menatol]

thats great thanks alot mate, much appriatated...enjoy the gig....

[bluegrasslovely]

you really have to be on the look out : I'm a big fan of Tim O'Brien and was lucky enough to notice he was playing in london in feb this year. I went to see him in this tiny venue in camden for an evening of solo performance, and even had the chance to chat with him. He was amazing, an experience I'll never forget.

So being in the UK doesn't mean you have to miss out !

[bluegrasslovely]

just thought I'd let you know, Tim O'Brien is playing in the UK in November. He's doing 2 gigs in London and you can get your tickets online. It's quite cheap and it's definitely worth it, so check it out ...

[menatol]

thanks a lot mate cheers for keeping me posted...must appreciated....i assume your going..

[bluegrasslovely]

Yep ! I wouldn't miss it ! I just wish other bluegrass artists would come over to the UK and play such intimate gigs at such affordable prices ...

[menatol]

does anyone know how to get the guitar tab for this song would love to know

[lilzeelee]

damn noice

[nbatara]

i heart darrell and tim

[hairyhands35]

awesome - just ordered the cd

[bluegrasslovely]

got the chance to see Tim O'Brien play this year in a tiny venue in Camden town London. He was breathtaking. He's been my first official experience of a major bluegrass artist live, and it was so powerful it brought me to tears. He has the most beautiful voice, and he's a truly talented musician ( he played the banjo, mandolin, violin and guitar that night). And to round it all off, he's the nicest guy ever, he sung my request, had a chat with us, and gave my sister a hug : incredible !

[vincentdorrington1]

Never heard of him before. Will never forget as a result of this song.

[johncaldwell]

As precious as song writing and as beautiful as musical collaboration gets!

[menatol]

first time i have heard this song, what a great song, i will definetly look out for his stuff....awesome.....from a guy who listens to metal music....

[hagtar12]

Wow what a great song. I just ordered the Transatlantic sessions vol 1 CD. Cant wait till it gets here.

[redimprob]

Stunning,,,,, as all the song are on this album and DVD..... Just does`nt get better than this ! ! Happy Days...

[yaisum]

I'm not sure music gets any better than this. Equal maybe, but not better. Simply awesome

[potatoehead54]

you r exactly ryt u cnt beat the best musicians playin 2gether.... ever

[festivejaci]

I'm hoping Tim and Darrell will play this beautiful song together this summer at The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Wow! I've never heard them play together before! What a great duet!

[tomtscotland]

Saw them performing yesrterday in Royal Concert Hall (Glasgow Scotland).

You are in for a treat!

[shesashesashesa]

I have had the great pleasure of seeing them together and it was magical. Their voices complement each others and their talent with instruments is mind-numbing. I hope you get the chance to experience it. :)

[hyaenidae]

@festivejaci I know I'm late on this, but I hope by now you've picked up "Real Time". So, so lovely. Powerful.

[marjoriem2]

Oh no, I meant to add this to my favourites and I think I ended up rating it a two-star instead!!! This is 5-star all the way!! I'm "favourite"-ing it so if I need to introduce anyone to Tim's music, I can lead them to this. Now I need to find one that's funny! He's got a great sense of humour too, and a nice smile, which he never shows here. Of course, this is no light-hearted ditty!

[bluegrasslovely]

he's a brilliant musician and singer, and he's also got a great sense of humour, as you say. I saw him live in feb this year and he was such a nice guy, he always had something funny to say between songs, not stupid mind you, but genuinely smart as well as hilarious. I would recommend seeing him live to everyone ! Soo talented... I'm sure I've seen a Youtube video were he's being funny. His commentary of Nickel Creek on Bluegrassjourney is a good reflection of his general attitude though.

[marjoriem2]

For anyone within striking distance of the Pacific Northwest of the US, Tim will be on the faculty at the Fiddle Tunes festival in Port Townsend, Washington State, the first week of July. What an opportunity! I'm trying to come up with the time/money to do it. He'll also be doing a concert in Portland Oregon (near where I live) on 27th June. I have a gig myself that night! I'm trying to find a sub (I play piano) so that I can go to Tim's gig instead! He's always great.

[mellcain]

beautiful beyond words

[JonathanPolson]

Very true!

[mikejules]

Just the best!! Say no more!!

[santiano42]

YAY! Love this piece!!! Been stuck in my head ever since it was aired! :D Thanks eternal Tom! x

[woodsheddin]

Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott are more powerful as a combo than any other duo of musicians I've ever heard. When backed by musicians of like quality such as this, it only makes them all that much better.

[nleonhard]

I couldn't agree more and I couldn't have said it better myself

[marqisdee]

Thanks for the Transatlantic sessions! All of them leave me speechless and torn between listening/watching and going and grabbing my mandolin instead! Inspiring!

[tomtscotland]

Thanks!

These guys sure can play - a standad to aspire to! Practice, practice,practice . then practice some mor. Me - I'm off to watch the tell ;-(

[DAVARIAMAN]

Oh man!! Tom, thanks for this one, great song, great players. Can't wait for the DVD to arrive.(if it ever does!!)

[hornchurchmarine]

Brilliant song and great music abillity