Bears Den - 'Agape' - City Sessions
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Performance by Bear's Den
Directed and Filmed by Jack Maddison
Sound by Joe Bulmer
Produced by Matthew Lawes
Bear's Den are London trio Andrew Davie, Joey Haynes, and Kevin Jones. The music they make is wholesome, warm, and engaging, and takes its influence from the likes of Being There era Wilco, Ryan Adams, and a wealth of both folk and alt-country reference points.
The ethos of DIY is at the heart of everything Bear's Den have done since their inception. Charging around the UK in a van playing to any venue that would have them, picking up support tours with the likes of Of Monsters And Men, Smoke Fairies, and Matt Corby, and concluding 2012 with a support slot for Mumford & Sons at London's O2 Arena, Bear's Den took time out and relocated to a cottage in Wales to record their debut EP, sold only at shows last year, and went on to record there Agape EP in Norfolk with Kristoffer Harris.
We met the band before their sold out EP launch at St.Stephen's Church and filmed a simply amazing performace of their title track 'Agape'.
Bear's Den are playing at a number of festivals this year, including The Great Escape (a personal favourite of ours), Bushstock and Green Man Festival to name but a few. They are also supporting the mighty Mumford and Sons on their Gentleman of the Road Stopover. All details of these and other upcoming gigs can be found on their website.
www.bearsdenmusic.co.uk
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Anyone in 2024?❤
The fact that this is simply three men, a guitar and some church acoustics. Mind blown.
@Bamaboompa
9 жыл бұрын
Like Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Sessions" from years ago. Great vibe, acoustics. In my opinion, much better than the 2015 video on Vevo. Great session and a great group.
@haikonieuwoudt6373
6 жыл бұрын
Also, beards. Never forget.
@MotherSmuckers
3 жыл бұрын
@@haikonieuwoudt6373 never 5get
@kalevala29
5 ай бұрын
@@haikonieuwoudt6373 good looking men! Heidän partansa saavat heidät näyttämään vieläkin seksikkäämmiltä.🧔♂
I've had an obsession with this specific song, because of the simplicity and beauty of it. Amazing men with beautiful harmonies. It's just a gorgeous song with so much emotion and meaning. Just simply beautiful.
@JaceFincham
5 жыл бұрын
Same here. My friend shared it with me and I listened to it like 20 times in a row lol... it's so good in every way.
@carlenegarthwaite7323
2 жыл бұрын
Same. I’ve been listening to this version for 8 years now. Never gets old
@wafaasaghban755
2 жыл бұрын
Hurts so much, but soo beautiful!!
There's just something about this song that is repairing my soul right now. this is why i love music so much
this song has so much emotion, you can see it in them when the song ends
@rippermcguinn
9 жыл бұрын
So strong.
2021 and just discovered this band. Are they still around? And where have they been in my life. Love rocking the Red Wings hat, represent and respect
@NopeNotHere.
Жыл бұрын
Same-ish. Found them in like 2012. They went on to record like 13 versions of their song "Don't let the sun steal you away" and then disappeared - as far as I could ever tell.
@freddieblue6351
Жыл бұрын
Still together, but a duo now, great band.
@tracyhall6195
5 ай бұрын
They are still active, with only two lead band members, Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones. They have released five studio albums, last one in 2022. 🤓
This is just as good as Fleet Foxes. The vocal harmonies, the changes into a major chord, it’s phenomenal. each of your faces tell a story about what this song means to you. I have this on repeat. Good solid fucking work, gentlemen.
@adamehrenzeller
Жыл бұрын
They both need to go on tour together, I would pay for that
3 excellent beards there
@PhaseHabit
9 жыл бұрын
Plus one excellent sweater!
@JLMarchJones
16 күн бұрын
Ahead of their time with those beards!
Just found out about this band, when their song "Lonliness" was used in the closing scene of the hit new CBS 📺 show "TRACKER", on 2/18/24. 😍 👍🏆
Agape: "the highest form of love, charity." And "the love of God for man and of man for god."
oh my goodness I love discovering new music.
The harmony was unbelievable
@elisa1130
5 жыл бұрын
Like S&G a couple of decades ago :D
To all the lovers with a broken heart here : no matter how much you loved her or him, no matter what you gave her or him, no matter how low you are now, it will get better. Trust me
when i decided tonight that i wanted to feel raw emotion about my life, this is what i decided on. out of every song i know. because this song is pure, unadulterated, emotion and describes my heart more eloquently than i ever could. thank you.
The harmony mixed with the dissonance in the guitar ( a mix of the tuning in the guitar in open D and mahogany body and sides) and the reverb in the church makes this perfect!!!
@Leebigland92
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert Mechlin I'm not quite sure about "dissonance"...
@tbngeorgetown
7 жыл бұрын
+Lee ....I am. ..
Amazing music and very bittersweet. My wife has cancer, so this.... yeah..
i could watch this a milion times... heck, i probably have!
@woutwiggers
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have a time machine? because your comment was 11 months ago and you say that you maybe watch it a million times, lets say you did that would only be possible if you had a time machine because there are 525600 minutes in a year but a milion times this vid is 4340000 so thats that. Ps. i know it was exagerated but i just wanted to do this kind of comment so pls dont hate :D
@reneerhoades8339
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe I made the comment after watching it? :)
I can't stop enjoying this song. It's just so good!
Love this. If I get a beard and a hangover can I join you guys?
@ronaldwhitworth5856
6 жыл бұрын
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@horusbaals6206
5 жыл бұрын
Lol
love to my little sister Kathleen Helen, I miss you EVERYDAY kiddo. Miss dancing with you to this song. Rest easy my lovely, ill see you again.
Listening to this song every morning since 4 months by now and still enjoying it like it was the first f*cking time. ❤ ❤ ❤ " For I'm so scared of losing you and I don't know what I can do about it (about it). So tell me how long, love, before you go, and leave me here on my own. I know it. I don't want to know who I am without you ".
Still the best record of this song in 2021.
Agape Please don't dissipate I know that I have got it all wrong I'm reaching out To touch your voice But baby, I'm clutching at straws Even though Your words hurt the most I still wanna hear them, every day You say let it go But I can't let it go I won't leave, every word that you say For I'm so scared of losing you And I don't know what I can do about it About it So tell me how long, love, before you go And leave me here on my own I know that I don't wanna know Who I am without you Oh agape Please don't dissipate Yeah I know I've got it all wrong I'm reaching out To touch your voice But baby I'm clutching at straws For I'm so scared of losing you And I don't know what I can do about it About it So tell me how long, love, before you go And leave me here on my own I know that, I don't wanna know Who I am without you I don't wanna know I don't wanna know I don't wanna know For I'm so scared of losing you And I don't know what I can do about it About it So tell me how long, love, before you go And leave me here on my own I know that I know that Tell me how long, love, before you go And leave me here on my own I know that I don't wanna know who I am without you I don't wanna know who I am without you
I love this song and.. DETROIT REDWINGS HAT!
A bit late to the game as I'd not heard of this band until Spotify recommended it a few weeks ago, but now I can't get enough. Exceptional song.
Always makes me cry. Beautiful music.
Not gonna lie, I hesitated to follow the link to this from Reddit, and I wasn't sure how I felt about this to begin with; but good Lord, once the song picked up I was absolutely blown away! So glad that I followed the link, and that I kept listening. I WILL be sharing this video!
beautiful and very underrated version 💛
I love how they're made to sing live and sound amazing whatever they do
Saw them live in Troy, Oh. After their set they were signing memorabilia. The tents were sold out of their stuff, so since I couldn't get anything signed I went to the side of the line to tell them they were "fucking awesome!" They smiled, laughed, and said "Thanks man. You're quite awesone yourself." Very down to Earth, talented guys that sound great live.
such a simple and well written song, the lyrics are so emotive. A friend and i did a cover of this in the Welsh Valleys
@midnight.odyssey
3 жыл бұрын
would love to hear your cover, mate. mind uploading?
It's amazing how they are globally known yet under the radar.
What great song, so simple, just a guitar and three amazing voices
This song takes me back to the break up. It was a break up that was good for us, but one that reminds me of the power and absence of love. I await for love to embrace me once again.
LOve these guys and this song! Wish it had been their video by the sea!!
love this song !!!!!!
This is amazing. Their lyrics are so simple but very heart-wrenching. I love it.
My fav band.
I lost this song for months and finally heard it again on Parenthood!!! Ahhhh my heart is happy again.
Angelic harmonies. These guys are definitely going somewhere. Absolutely beautiful...
No ADS still. the best raw harmony video out here
Listened to this song for the first time at my desk at work and I sat there with tears coming out of my eyes. Beautiful song.
I adore these guys.
i want that jumper
Great music will live on forever
Just fabulous.. come to Baltimore and take my money
I have no words for the beauty of this!
Finally, a band that doesn't need a studio to sound fantastic!
This is so incredible, absolutely beautiful.
So good live! His voice is perfection.
Wow excellent sounds
this is an absolutley beautiful song.
Beautiful song with meaningful lyrics so refreshing
What a great group. The fact that he's sporting a Red Wings hat makes me like them even more!
YES! Can't wait for a full length album from this trio.
I love this band! So much talent and I cannot stop listening :)
I love the words so much
Wow only just stumbled across this live Version stunning only way to describe this video love the church setting 👍🏻
Simply WOW. All three guys have such great raw voices. Harmonies in this give me chills. Moved me to tears.
Love the music. It's so raw and unique keep doing what you do best
These guys are really talented. Glad I came across them.
I just saw Bears Den live tonight in Cincinnati at MidPoint Music Festival. Really brilliant live. The whole audience was blown away. These men are really special.
I think it´s one of the most beautiful songs that i have never listened. You are an amazing group!!
So good to hear these sung harmonies, takes the song to a different level.
this is so beautiful....
simply amazing. lots of love, mates.
Beautiful song+complementary voices=successful in my book!
Met these amazing guys in Birmingham AL. Absolutely wonderful gents.
So good! I love gapes
wow guys amazing. everything you do is beautiful cant wait to see you live this summer ..
2017 and i'm still not over the beauty of this song
i actually love you guys and i think i'm in love with the song..so beautiful
i fell in love with this
Wow! This is a beautiful song. Such passion and pain that I can feel every word!
Greeks had 4 words for Love ~ Eros ~ Storge ~ Phileo ~ Agape. Been playing this song for awhile now.....JT.......If you have someone you can share Agape with...let them know. Beautiful Guys! Thank you!
@acharalabop
5 жыл бұрын
Greeks have*... Erotas=infatuation, storghi=compassion, philos=friend, aghapi=love
Wow! I don't have the words....
This is so phenomenal.
My man with the red wings hat!!! Great session, boys. GO WINGS!
i love this, you're all so creative. amazing amazing voices and harmoniessss!! i wish i there, watching this live. wow!
That was a thing of beauty
I commented 4 months ago, and I still can't get enough. So much talent in such a beautiful song... I just love this acoustic version
Looking at them feels like they mean every word they say in the song .. They sing with such great emotion .. Great passion ... Beautifully sung and written :') love it so very much :')
Beautiful hart felt ❤️👏👏👏 love how songs can help. Thanks for sharing
wow i loved this song before but i have never related to this more. the fear of him losing him is suddenly so real. i guess it's because i know that everything in life changes and feelings don't last. people can grow together, but he is too distant from me in my opinion for that to happen now. he says that everything is fine between us, but suddenly, it doesn't feel the same anymore. i don't want to lose him. i don't want to push him away. i want him to miss me. i want him to say that he really really really really loves me like he used to. i don't want to be a chore that he has to check off his list of things to do. he's been busy lately, which i understand, but i miss when he would check in no matter what. he would make time to talk to me. i hope i'm not being too clingy. i can't help but wonder if his feelings for me have dulled or he has found an interest in someone else. i hope soon i can find clarity in what we are because it used to feel like we were always reading on the same page and now i wonder if we were always just reading a different novel.
@BajsDan
9 жыл бұрын
This song has a profound meaning for me, not six months ago my wife (now ex-wife) told me she's been unhappy for some time and that she no longer feels the same. This song perfectly reflects my feelings at the time (and to some extent still do). It's rough to be in that place, so I hope that you get your answers so that you can find your way again.
@NZBeautiful
9 жыл бұрын
Robin Mellberg aw i'm sorry about all that. if only love could last forever like we all wish it would. i hope you find someone that fills up the hole in your heart and more and makes you forget all about your ex soon. my boyfriend and i worked things out. i was just feeling really insecure at the time but i'm trying to trust and believe in our love more now. i want to just appreciate what we have and do anything to make it last but i'm also trying to accept that things in life don't usually last forever so i should just let go of the idea that if something doesn't last forever it's meaningless. that weekend really proved to myself how much i love him and want him in my life. i've only been with him about 2 months though so my situation is quite different from yours. i hope everything gets better soon :)
@BajsDan
9 жыл бұрын
Julia Hulia Don't fret, for you it's still all new and you should just enjoy it for what it is. Don't worry about the long run, it usually sorts itself out :) And thanks, this too shall pass, even though it doesn't feel like it.
@thesoftdiamond
9 жыл бұрын
I feel the same.I just..I couldn't find words to describe what is in my mind and heart but then I found yours and..This is it.Thank you.I hope that some day I'll be happy but I'm happy only when he's with me.But now he's just a friend.Just a friend..
@edwardrostern3881
9 жыл бұрын
Julia Hulia Your Name
Just saw then live today! Opened for Mumford and sons! So good
so good.
I saw these guys in Troy On Saturday and they blew my mind. Just simply beautiful and amazing music :)
I am stunned...
Amazing!
Bears den is definitely the best! The lyrics are stunning in their simplicity. And they will be here in 8 days!!! Time 4 the happy dance!!! :-)
This is amazing
brilliant!!!!!!!
just saw them live again at folk fest for the second year in a row. Amazing as always and nice fellas too, met them after the show.
@bethanycomley1388
8 жыл бұрын
Lucky youx
Amazing band
Just awesome!!!!! Please go on ;)))
Touching
Proper talent - nicely done!
I'm in love! I cannot wait to see them live in Troy.
Awsome guys!
Wow! Great stuff