Willis Earl Beal - Swing On Low (Jools Holland - April 17, 2012)

Willis Earl Beal makes his UK TV debut, performing "Swing On Low" live on 'Later Live... with Jools Holland' on April 17, 2012.

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[Liam Enright]

There's a difference between "out of tune" and "intentionally dissonant" that I think you're missing. If you don't like it, fine, but it's not inherently bad because it doesn't conform to the tradition of consonant pop music.

[rowlie123]

This should go straight to number 1 but coz its got soul and meaning it has no chance...such a shame that the public dont wanna think anymore.

[Doyle Chandler]

now this is ART ... true expression of self

[Mark Charlton]

He has an amazing voice but i'm sorry there's no way this out of tune singing is intentional its really hard to listen to

[Ijon Solo]

I just found you man dont ever go away I BELEIVE!

[NPjazzsaxmusic]

"Dissonance should be an accident and as such a transient stat to a consonance" clearly you've never studied Schoenberg or, you know, most 20th century (let alone 21st) art music. A dissonance can be intended and indeed emphasised rather than an 'accident'. Ever hear a horror film soundtrack where all those dissonant stabs/chords all resolve nicely each time? Obviously this can also happen in other music.

[Kenneil Murdock]

Tell willis he has fam over here waiting for a hand

[RPGenuino]

but i do like it, in any case :)

[RPGenuino]

no, i'm afraid he's plain out of tune. Dissonance should be an accident and as such a transient state to a consonance. it doesn't mean it's not on purpose but it should be called what it is and I'm afraid Tom is right. He's just out of tune...

[miraculous lee]

i think he listens to tv on the radio,,,



[Thomas Carnegie]

EARL IS COMING

[laino728114]

This dude is awesome,original,meaningful!!! He does it from his heart & the pits of his soul!!