Antony & The Johnsons - The Guests (Live BBC4 2006)

[SFGAsue]

Leonard's music and Antony's voice - there's nothing better.

[twonulator]

Exquisite. He takes my breath away.

[jaflores75]

Simply breath taking. Thank you for sharing!

[nochokin]

geez this is beautiful...i dare say epic

[BigRabbie100]

I would rate this at about 100 out of ten, fantastic, such talent.

[Mesdriver]

Epic.

[999billywhizz]

Beautifly effortless..

[BrickellaMexico]

Q hermoso violin!!!



[vrajaprema]

Very often a pure soul is behind some a-difficult-to-capish fate, or persona. He is more godly than new age saints. Even he hinself might be unaware of, but his talent is nothing but pure divine love. Live long, my dear friend Antony Hegarty. Thank you very muc

[treadstoneoperation]

I want to type a comment but I don't know what, there's no words enough

[shadowheart52]

I almost want to tell the backup singer to SHUT UP! When Antony sings every other voice in the room should be silent.

[shambolism]

@shadowheart52 ^This!

[bozedomova]

Violin made me feel how deep is this magical song... another level of feelings.

[Dharmaflyer1]

effortless and beautiful

[GeninhaBraga]

divino!

[LuchiaTheGypsyFox]

Breathtaking. I love it. So glad I discovered this sweet soul that sings with everything found within.

[treefacedman]

most beautiful song I have ever heard in my life,truly!

[Valori1000]

His voice, the instruments the sound & style are truly on an entirely higher level of healing & peace that seems to envelope me as i hear this man sing, serene.... It's almost as nurturing warm tendersweetness, I do not truly know any other words at the moment to describe the feelings his voice and their performance bring to me..

This is my opinion, may I say...

[Oroboros525]

It's amazing how it's beautiful !

[Poemsapennyeach]

Lovely.



[okrabay]

if he likes men then i am game.

[GUILLEBURWAL]

un hechizo

[Maitinada]

sublime y etereo ....

[aliciasotherland]

He is from heaven.

[uaigneach]

Antony's version of 'If It Be Your Will' is right up there level-pegging with Cohen's own in its emotional truth but I feel that he falls far short of coming close to the combination of emotion and surreal scene-painting which is such an essential part of this amazing song

[minad]

Loved it. What a amazing voice in a beautiful song. Thanks for posting.

[Gullivor]

Antony has an amazing voice and sings some of Leonards songs better then Leonard.

[ilcontecosimo1]

grande.....gradissimo antony



[elabird]

What a miraculous person.

[BANGKOKERR]

sublime...check out Antony singing Cohen's "If it be your will"

[OssyTuber]

rob moose is amazing

[tictack0]

has emotion in his voice his vois is butiful i love him love the music

[ToMegaTherionXCIII]

Where can you download a good audio recording of this?

[NeoVincent]

@ToMegaTherionXCIII There's a bootleg of one of his earlier concerts that has a recording of it...I'll see if i can remember what it was called.

[hexamarillion]

HOLY SHIT one of the best songs and one of the best singers of all time combined!

[zeropointemcs]

len

[sachmedia]

noch nie etwas von ihm gehört, aber so wow !

[eBoof52]

The Guests

[shinyakomase]

Dam too beautiful!!! What the hell is this???

[Mesdriver]

@shinyakomase

It is music in its purists form.

Instruments and emotion, no more.

Pure....

[MegaNicolet1]

ohh Antoontje ...wat heb je toch een bijzonder stemgeluid , maar vooral je géven ..boeit me xx

[derSpuk]

man, this fatty is so ugly and he can't sing.

[thepaulhagan]

yes its called "!st class load of pish sang by a fat poof " well i think thats the title.

[oooooooojjoooooooo]

does anyone know the title of the song?

[oxBrImexo]

3:26 <3

[MrRumplestiltskin99]

Excellent. how can I download the vocal so I can put it on ipod or mp3, someone tell me how please.

[jwklbm326]

Just beautiful, a blessing to us all. This song, singer and ensemble work a miracle of grace and sensitivity that is rare and precious. Thanks for posting!

[markyfoofoo]

Sorry i only put a thumbs up for this song,cos my "fucking fantastic" button seems to be missing

[wasanaranong]

1 by 1 the guest arive in WASANA RESORT BANG BEN BEACH RANONG, thailand see you soon..... boudewijn.

[subsamadhi]

@wasanaranong is that a fucking plug for a resort in Thailand or something? Or a place where Antony is playing in the future? Congratulations on the most fucking confusing and weird promo comment I have ever seen on youtube.

[manz900]

Good song. This song kinda brought up sad feelings I have been holding down. Says something about a song which can help you release negative feelings.

[onieGonzalo]

6 haters.

[xlzwergmO]

hammer stimme;o) SEHR ungewöhnlich;o)

aber SCHÖN ;o)

[matyagriffioen]

That gipsy like violin was amazing!

I love Antony but I'v never heard this song!

He spelled me again

FUCK! XD

[Moththemotti]

Anthony is a combination of beauty, cuteness and mystery : )

[teragog]

I just cannot get enough of his singing, he har the voice of an angle

[subsamadhi]

@teragog I wonder what an angle sounds like. Obtuse or acute?

[teragog]

@subsamadhi what does Obtuse mean?

[subsamadhi]

@teragog Sorry that was just a joke at your spelling. Obtuse means an angle that is 90 degrees and above. Math joke. 

[teragog]

@subsamadhi ok :) I am Danish so....

[BigSisterNY]

@teragog subsamadhi didn't explain herself/himself, Great Dane. You've confused ANGLE with ANGEL. En VINKEL er ikke en ENGEL. Nu du kan forstaar, ikke? Jo! English is almost as difficult to spell as dansk!

[teragog]

@BigSisterNY ok yes ha ha now I understand. Hard to spell yes. You know I thought of an apple and spelled “le” instead of “el”

[subsamadhi]

@teragog sorry....I wasn't trying to be mean. I just thought it was funny is all. I wasn't trying to take advantage of someone who isn't a native English speaker.

[teragog]

@subsamadhi I was not ironic, I really began laughing when I understood what an angle is

[sweetgypsywife]

Absolutely beautiful version of this incredibly deep song about life.I am a total Leonard Cohen fan, but there is certainly room in my heart for this . So much talent. I will now enjoy discovering Antony's other songs.

[amanecerOT]

es magia... un encanto!!

it's magic... so lovely!!

[dancinmad]

does anyone know where to find this concert in its entirety?

[int1901]

that person is so strange,.. but good music,..

[cacy1008]

love this song!!!

[999billywhizz]

Amazing...is it possible to buy/download this?

[Noddy93]

my favorite Cohen cover

[knocknock01]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Never heard anything like it!!

[lilifyre]

While I've learned to appreciate Antony's work, I must admit that I still do not like his interpretation of Leonard Cohen's music. I know that Leonard, himself, has complimented Antony on his renditions of his (Leoanrd's) music, but we all are entitled to our opinions. Personally, I much prefer Antony's original works, such as "Fistful of Love". He definitely has a unique talent and, IN MY OPINION, he shouldn't waste his time performing the works of others.

[AardeWerkDB]

Amazing

[pierolivier111]

This guy is so awesome. He makes me want to be fat.

[carnatu666]

@pierolivier111 AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH

[jimmywunts]

Beautiful.

[bkkromance]

It is difficult to comment on his voice as it is so amazing, almost unbelievable.

A true Artist.

Thanks

[camelyainhoa]

Pufffffff, un genio, esto es MAGICO¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[Lizzardo2010]

I've looked high and low for this song to purchase - does anyone know where I can download it.

[TillyWolves]

@Lizzardo2010

You wont get this commercially....

[Flickerina]

I know where the night is going... love to you, Antony. Love to the 'Johnsons, too.

[GinnyRamone]

I read on iTunes, I believe, that Joe Cocker's unique voice made him one of the best interpreters of the Beatles' music.

If that's true of Cocker, then Antony is surely the greatest interpreter of Leonard Cohen.

[saharafairy]

sounds mean to call him strange,unless thats a euphemism for unique,which he is,thank god,and beautiful..his music is a gift.

[TillyWolves]

I first saw Antony's song, "hope there's someone" on a trailer for "The Bridge" on youtube 2 years ago.... never looked back....

Strange he might be, but you cant deny his music is thought provoking, and soulful....

[malonedublin]

i discovered antony today because of an italian tv show and i love him!!! his voice is amazing

[aliciasotherland]

thank you sooo much for this beautiful video. I listen to this one almost everyday.

[analbeard1976]

@knopfohr Best wishes to you too! Is there an instrumental version of this song?

[analbeard1976]

Who's the fat bird on piano?

[aliciasotherland]

Antony is a treasure. His voice and spirit explode with sensitivity and emotion. If I want to feel something, I listen to his voice.

[soundbyte030357]

just discovered this guy tonight,wow what a voice so much emotion i am blown away.

Why haven't i heard of this guy before? he is just awesome.

[junikaki]

den exw akousei pio omorfo kommati <3

[33mirrorneuron33]

wow- another of Leonard Cohen's songs sung to perfection-back and forth and back again to "if it be your will"

how did I only discover this amazing voice over the last year? where have I been? Glad to stumble on this-truly beautiful

[cowlbeck01]

i share your sentiment... i also found him by accident and felt so glad when i did!

a truly amazing talent!

[bnpsucks]

Beautiful

[PIERROTGUY]

♥♥♥

[brainpoptart]

Ouch! It's so good it hurts!

[RubyTwilite]

An absolutely lovely, quietly emotive voice.

[smashie99]

this track led me to buy Anthony's albums and Cohen's. BBC should release these sessions on DVD

[diamonddog1974]

Music like this just takes you away away to a better world,may only be for six minutes or so,but wow what a wonderful place that is,Mr cohen your superb,with Antony's voice sublime.Pure poetry.

[rickenba]

I Just Found My Soul,,.

[4skinmasseure]

A vocal expression sent from heaven( if there is such a place). Beautiful all the same.

[octogirlpretty]

I never knew this was a cover til I looked it up. So amazing..wish Antony would release it as an album track.

[faintingfrontrowfan]

goosebumps

cohen is a great lyricist but antony has the voice,

the combination is gold.

[Cristina1940]

per me leonard cohen è un genio inimitabile

[bartonim]

@faintingfrontrowfan kd lang is another great interpretor of leonard. Antony really takes other people's songs and makes them his own, and does some splendid originals. He is just so great.

[BlueEyedBlondFace]

dieser song wird mich von jetzt an immer begleiten

[3121babe]

Antony and Leonard Cohen were made for each other. Poignant, expressive, heartfelt and real. Antony takes Cohen's poetry and imbues it with life. Really wonderful.

[pleight]

Just amazing feeling ...next to music

[liquidfury69]

I am amazed by him. At first I was like.. no. But after giving a good listen to his songs, a lot of them were just astounding. This song by far is my favorite. Keep up the wonderful work!

[ltzapper008]

Beautiful song indeed......

[angelicinspirations]

I'd be proud to be his Mother. He is beautiful!

[blacksquidward12345]

hes got a pretty voice

[newberry58]

I feel the same .. I bought Loenard Cohen's DVD "I'm Your Man" this is the first I have heard of Antony and the Johnsons .. I had to google/youtube and hear more .. just love Antony's voice and the Johnsons are so touching and beautiful as well .. just fabulous

[averageskill]

lol....i just noticed this is a waltz (triple time)...not a lot of music i like of this format....but....so taken by other content....wow.....music can be so hypnotic..

[loveyoutodeathbut]

So very beautiful.

[WileyPossum]

Indeed!

[lesmorceaux]

my mother loves him.

[dpk242]

Very nice. I love the violin's line.

[averageskill]

yes......and if you like that line.....listen to the one in "soft black stars" starting at 2:00.....this band is very, very good.

[ninaaah]

antony's voice makes me smile and cry at the same time. i love him

[RavenMoonshaddow]

Stunning!

[knopfohr]

you repeat yourself , lilifyre. Is the shirt of Antony so important? (Your comment "if it be your will") LC would say " I don`t care" he has different values and I think, Antony performance is a honorary to him. Antony is autentic. That`s what makes his magic. If you a really fan of LC, I`m a great fan, you have to find more in his music especially tolerance. This gifted artist is equally

beside the genie Antony. best wish for you

[leblondleblond]

So fuckin' damn good.

[q28s1]

So beautiful.

[crieswhicharewings]

I think I can die now.

[3mm3t]

haha

[freeasaBIRDcanfly]

and no one knows.......................wh­ere the night is goooing! So beautiful you are Antony and the Johnsons for this phenomenal performance!!

[dutchgitana1960]

it pierces my heart

When U know what the song is about, you might enjoy the song evenmore (if possible)

the lyrics are from Leonard Cohen but even he can by proud of this performence,.

[vtxrider3]

Beautiful. Body soul mind! Beautiful

[BarefootBaby]

That part on the violin.. so beautiful.

[knopfohr]

I think lilifyre is a real fan of Leonard Cohen. I`m a real fan too, I saw him last year in Hamburg, it was great and unforgettable but I`m also a real fan of Antony. They are so different and get so similar.They touch me deep in my heart. And this is an enrichment for all my life.

[enforcer143]

So moving, puts a lump in my throat

[fitzyboy1981]

That lump may be cancer....I'l hold you when you die!

[baddate]

Love it.

[kuijp367]

Antony is the new Leonard Cohen.

He makes me cry with his wonderfull voice.

[lilifyre]

NO WAY! Antony isn't worthy of touching the hem of Leonard Cohen's coat. Just because he chooses to sing the songs of Leonard Cohen doe not make him anything more than just another of the many who have done so in the past. He may have his own following, but he could never be the man that Leonard Cohen has been for over 40 years.

[crieswhicharewings]

Why don't you raise Leonard Cohen up on a pedestal as if her were the second coming of Christ.

I love Cohen, but I know if I were him, i'd be offended by your comment. It's not flattering at all.

[lilifyre]

Gee, I was thinking more like the FIRST coming. Jews don't worship Jesus as Messiah.  Antony is fine when he does his OWN stuff, but he doesn't come anywhere near the genius of LC.

Do you think maybe Antony could afford a decent sweater? The schmatta looks ridiculous.

[crieswhicharewings]

Nice one, but like I was saying, I'm sure Cohen would think you were just as much a douche bag as I do by your comments.

[angelicinspirations]

Crieswhicharewings wrote:" Why don't you raise Leonard Cohen up on a pedestal as if her were the second coming of Christ"

What? You mean he's not? ;-)

[mIkAsan81]

'Puts-your-feet-back-on-the-gr­ound-music'

[zeropointemcs]

thanky0u cecily,

[chrisl505]

Beautiful. Spine chilling.

[chrisl505]

Anyone knows where I can buy this legally? Is so beautiful I want to buy the CD, yet can't find it...

[BarefootBaby]

If you find out, please let me know! I'd love it on CD too.

[jrwproof]

try vdownloader

[Cassanandra88]

Cohen is a great one....Antony does understand him.....that´s awsome....

[ShAuNyBoBz]

awwh i do love his voice soo much!!!!

amasingly great verion of choens art. and antony is just perfect....love...i it love it.... i love it..... i love it ...oh...i love it so!

[gammyknock]

freakkk!

[ShAuNyBoBz]

gammyknock.......looser

[DominikDrinkhahn]

stupid people are not able to catch true beauty and grace.

[stefan836]

brilliant !

[creasybear2]

not sure possibly leave cohen songs alone

[jartitadelluvia]

so deep,makes you travel on your own.But,was he whith bjork? do you haveit ?must be great!

[cecily212]

hey :) sorry but I don't have antony and bjork on video, but I agree that would be amazing!

[myview28]

Bjork? Does anyone still listen to that irritating talentless slag. I thought they'd exported her with a house arrest back to wherever it was she crawled out of. She is the definitive moron.

[jshlane]

hits the touch stone deeply.....love Antony!

[CeePeeCeecpc]

awesome........ did a great job on Bjorks's Volta tour too.

[yeahhhme]

Wonderful performance. The serenity!

[chalkie9881]

truely awsome!!!! there are no other words just truely awsome!!!!! love this guy

[xxDiabolicxx]

shut the fuck up =)

antony is the most emotional voice i've ever heard.

[cinestar2]

naw he doesnt look like that you should watch him in other videos like interviews with him or something like that

[Fish141186]

Even if he had I do not care. I'm in his voice and feeling.

[Maliaariadne]

I believe I am in love with Antony's voice.... I could listen to it sing forever.

[tacostomten]

...

[BarefootBaby]

They didn't happen to release this show onto a CD did they? I watched it when it was aired a few years ago and this song completely took me aback. It's one of the most beautiful versions i've ever heard. I love the violin. I'd love to get it on audio somehow - bit of a mission!

[HoDLizy]

share when youve found it :)

[cecily212]

hiya, if you download the free program Audacity, you can record sound on your computer as the video is playing and then export that as a wav or mp3.