I have seen them live 4 times! They were absolutely amazing each and every time. The last show was Dec 2010 at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Amazing show!! After the show my wife and I went to Bourbon St for a couple hours... walking back to our hotel we had to pass in front of the HOB again and Brent Smith was walking out. I shook hands with him and he actually stopped to talk to my wife and I for about 20 minutes!! I cant wait to see him live for the 5th time!!!!
i have wanted to see them live for 2 years almost three i love them and there music and lyrics i can relate to most there lyrics and i think Brent has an amazing voice
these acoustic songs by shinedown videos would have been even better with an acoustic bass and some bongos or congos. they should definately try that.
...Am I the only one who thinks that this is better than the original? I like how Brent just relaxed and sang in this and didn't really shout-sing... If a singer can't hit notes live that they hit on their records, they should mix it up and make it sound different live. Brent might have had to do that in this video; even if he didn't, it still sounds remarkable. Brent will always be an amazing singer in my book.
NOONE wants to sound exactly like the album live, if that's what you wanna hear, blast yer stereo louder, for god's sakes, your going to see a band live to watch them put their heart and soul into their music, he changes how it goes because that's just what you do. I'm in a band, we never sing a song exactly the same twice. it's just not what you do!
i agree, but we also have to agree, with their mainstream pop move and all, Brent can suck live. I mean, its hard to sing on a nightly basis, especially when your newer stuff is more poppy and you cant hit the notes you recorded in the studio. Acoustic they sound great, and as a band they are generally great.
@TakerFan182 That's the price of being popular and singing every night. That's the problem when you get a greedy manager, more gigs means more money,for more money you need more gigs, so why have two-three gigs a week and maintain and save your voice, when you can torture yourself by doing it everyday on gigs while on tour. It's auto-destructive. No one can sing every night and give his best on each night.
i agree man. I do disagree that there are some bands that tour almost everynight with three hour shows, such as Rush, and sound good but in Brents case His voice hasnt stuck around as much. Hes an amazing singer, and if poeple such as us know he cant sing that way on a nightly basis, then he should know aswell. This is why I suggest he sing as he does on acoustic sets, where he selectively hits the high notes but more importantly focuses on staying in key.
@TakerFan182 I couldn't agree more. I am taking some vocal lessons and trying to sing myself, that's what made me comment actually. But put singing aside, I think he is one of the greatest lyricists today. Every single song he wrote came straight from the heart, and that's what makes him as a singer, and Shinedown as a band, so distinct.
@XoCuteUmbreonoX All of his stories are touching.. Next time they come around to your neck of the woods, I recommend you go to the concert. They put on a hell of a show!
@TorzyG True. And to the one who need explanation. Singing is not about high notes. it's about maintaining your voice and singing properly. Which he is doing .
yeh, i just hate when as a band, playing their songs as they do on the cd, he attempts to hit the notes he knows he only can on rare occassion, as opposed to doing what he does in acoustic sets and just trying to stay in key. Id rather him do that then try and fail. It make their electric sets better. acoustically, their awesome
Man, I can NEVER get enough of Shinedown!!! Music I could listen to till I die! lol! Thanks for sharing the vid! If you have time check out another fav of mine, they have a brand spankin new vid, just search for "Can't Hate You + Brandon Paris Band" They're pop/rock/reggae, i love 'em!
this dude can't hit the high notes. fake....
norskyver 5 months ago
@norskyver yay, one more idiot in our idiotic world!!
xTyRanTSmitty 5 months ago
@norskyver Better shut the hell up...he has the only voice on Earth..amazing perfomance !
llllllllllama 4 months ago
Simply amazing
theinsanejuggalo1 9 months ago 2
I have seen them live 4 times! They were absolutely amazing each and every time. The last show was Dec 2010 at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Amazing show!! After the show my wife and I went to Bourbon St for a couple hours... walking back to our hotel we had to pass in front of the HOB again and Brent Smith was walking out. I shook hands with him and he actually stopped to talk to my wife and I for about 20 minutes!! I cant wait to see him live for the 5th time!!!!
lerette1974 1 year ago
wow brent got pretty fat but really talented
LiftRock 1 year ago
@LiftRock Brent's not fat, he's clean. He didn't gain weight, he lost cocaine. :)
xBornFromADreamx 7 months ago 6
eric is the BEST! !! love shinedown :)
winchestergirl24 1 year ago
I got to see them and meet them They are pretty cool dudes.Their concert was amazing
hoodratsk8r 1 year ago
i have wanted to see them live for 2 years almost three i love them and there music and lyrics i can relate to most there lyrics and i think Brent has an amazing voice
sonade43 1 year ago
@sonade43 Wow. I've been wanting to see them for about a year. You'll see them soon. So will I. Or I'll go crazy.
jbstrevel94 1 year ago
i love this song
alexandkris1 1 year ago
these acoustic songs by shinedown videos would have been even better with an acoustic bass and some bongos or congos. they should definately try that.
kamakazi010110 1 year ago
No acoustic versions of theirs are the same. Brent probably just 'wings' it every time =P.
BrokenBjartur 1 year ago 5
...Am I the only one who thinks that this is better than the original? I like how Brent just relaxed and sang in this and didn't really shout-sing... If a singer can't hit notes live that they hit on their records, they should mix it up and make it sound different live. Brent might have had to do that in this video; even if he didn't, it still sounds remarkable. Brent will always be an amazing singer in my book.
gaaraanime5 1 year ago 2
NOONE wants to sound exactly like the album live, if that's what you wanna hear, blast yer stereo louder, for god's sakes, your going to see a band live to watch them put their heart and soul into their music, he changes how it goes because that's just what you do. I'm in a band, we never sing a song exactly the same twice. it's just not what you do!
addisonshinedown 1 year ago
I really don't like the way that Shinedown is doing their acoustic sets anymore ...
much better when it was only Brent and Jasin .
FutioN1 2 years ago
You know u hear some bands live and they don't sound as good but shinedown sounds great live.!
alex29794 2 years ago
i agree, but we also have to agree, with their mainstream pop move and all, Brent can suck live. I mean, its hard to sing on a nightly basis, especially when your newer stuff is more poppy and you cant hit the notes you recorded in the studio. Acoustic they sound great, and as a band they are generally great.
TakerFan182 2 years ago
@TakerFan182 That's the price of being popular and singing every night. That's the problem when you get a greedy manager, more gigs means more money,for more money you need more gigs, so why have two-three gigs a week and maintain and save your voice, when you can torture yourself by doing it everyday on gigs while on tour. It's auto-destructive. No one can sing every night and give his best on each night.
LeLeMooD 2 years ago
i agree man. I do disagree that there are some bands that tour almost everynight with three hour shows, such as Rush, and sound good but in Brents case His voice hasnt stuck around as much. Hes an amazing singer, and if poeple such as us know he cant sing that way on a nightly basis, then he should know aswell. This is why I suggest he sing as he does on acoustic sets, where he selectively hits the high notes but more importantly focuses on staying in key.
TakerFan182 2 years ago
Let his band mates assist him with the higher notes as they do here. it be a harmless move on thier part and make the show more interesting.
TakerFan182 2 years ago
@TakerFan182 I couldn't agree more. I am taking some vocal lessons and trying to sing myself, that's what made me comment actually. But put singing aside, I think he is one of the greatest lyricists today. Every single song he wrote came straight from the heart, and that's what makes him as a singer, and Shinedown as a band, so distinct.
LeLeMooD 2 years ago
If you knew what he has been through you would understand why he talks about his life so much. His life is where every one of their songs come from
that1kid1991 2 years ago
I love Shinedown ^.^ I really wanted to see them in consert but I missed it... failz. Anyways, I really liked his story ^.^ It was kinda touching x3
XoCuteUmbreonoX 2 years ago 20
@XoCuteUmbreonoX All of his stories are touching.. Next time they come around to your neck of the woods, I recommend you go to the concert. They put on a hell of a show!
xGuitarDevil84x 1 year ago 2
the reason why don't hit the high notes, is because of he's exhaused. If you see their tour plan, you'll understand.. Shinedown rocks
TorzyG 2 years ago 5
yeah but this was before the tour lol. this was last summer
Junior98champ 2 years ago
@TorzyG True. And to the one who need explanation. Singing is not about high notes. it's about maintaining your voice and singing properly. Which he is doing .
LeLeMooD 2 years ago
yeh, i just hate when as a band, playing their songs as they do on the cd, he attempts to hit the notes he knows he only can on rare occassion, as opposed to doing what he does in acoustic sets and just trying to stay in key. Id rather him do that then try and fail. It make their electric sets better. acoustically, their awesome
TakerFan182 2 years ago
saw them in philly supporting staind. i hope they come back.
appacana 2 years ago
Brent is SOO good
and Zach is so damn hot<3
Eric's falsetto was annoying though. XD
emomeerkatflippinrox 2 years ago
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saw them live. the singer WOULDNT SHUT UP ABOUT HIS FUCKING LIFE. still pretty good
lordnibbler93 2 years ago
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i think it sucks that he doesnt sing the high parts of the song like the recording. Dont write a song that you cant sing live. It sucked!
sffade 2 years ago
It didn't suck wtf are you talking about? He has to save is voice for the concerts. Hes constantly sings everyday for weeks straight.
SPARTAN1T 2 years ago
loved shinedown ever since i saw them in concert.. hoping to see them again in the near future. awesome music!
fr3dmownsd3stny 2 years ago
i absolutely love his voice on this song, course i love all shinedowns song, but this is awesome
alwayssme 2 years ago
Still not a big fan of Eric's falsetto back up singing.
coffman07 2 years ago 27
@coffman07 It's better than Seether's bassist, He's awful.
Still not the best vocals though, i have to agree.
ninjawest12 1 year ago
my favorite song!^_^
onedeadmemory 2 years ago 3
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Man, I can NEVER get enough of Shinedown!!! Music I could listen to till I die! lol! Thanks for sharing the vid! If you have time check out another fav of mine, they have a brand spankin new vid, just search for "Can't Hate You + Brandon Paris Band" They're pop/rock/reggae, i love 'em!
Thanks again!!!
<3 Rachel
shnobunnie 2 years ago
What?!?!?! There not pop or reggae there just rock!
SoundBoardBattles 2 years ago
Zach and Eric are amazing playing this song.
valerielauer 2 years ago 5
Brad and Jasin would be better!!!!!
Motherkuen 2 years ago
I dont think so. Everyone is different and I'm not going to argue.
valerielauer 2 years ago
It's nice to see him without the sunglasses and the leather jacket. ;) Thanks for posting this vid. :)
razzberry82 2 years ago 4
WOW !!! Thanks for sharing !
xmakemebelievex 2 years ago 5