Dude - you released this vid 30mins ago and I'm almost the 1300 viewer. You seem to be just a normal dude playing guitar and writing sick songs - but you need to know the following you now have. Your tunes are bonkers. Don't sell-out - keep writing intense, current, and intricate lyrics. You're insane man - keep putting the work in - you're slaying it. It's gonna be worth it. Singer of a generation(s) right here.

@LOUDPACK72

19 күн бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better myself. 🤘

@zebfox011

19 күн бұрын

He's a professional musician and has been for years.

@katelynbrown98

19 күн бұрын

Apparently he was in the band Welles. Which I've heard a few of their songs. I didn't realize it was him though til like 2 days ago when someone on TikTok brought it up

@zebfox011

19 күн бұрын

@@katelynbrown98 he is the band welles lol

@drewp.wiener1205

19 күн бұрын

@@zebfox011 relax dude - we’re giving him compliments. Sorry we don’t all know his life story like you do. This guy rocks and regardless of his current status, he needs to be bigger. Just chill man - we’re all on the same team here.

What a joke the music industry must be to this guy. Spent 6 years releasing stuff on YT never to get 100k views. Even with killer music and videos. Then he slings an acoustic over himself and walks into the woods playing simple, well written music and he blows up.

@timmiller1

18 күн бұрын

He hit the right combination of things at the right time to catch people’s attention.

@JRESHOW

17 күн бұрын

Big soul flower waiting to bloom

@user-od9xe5yh7i

15 күн бұрын

I know a few ppl that love the guy with a guitar in the woods that writes amazing music. He will get his worth sooner or later. I don't see a world where ppl can't relate to his music

@mathearnius

10 күн бұрын

There’s no record industry for regular ppl. This is it now.

@nickparsons337

Күн бұрын

​@@mathearniusAs fellow guitarist for over 23 years now; no musician that I've met in my entire life would I deem to be a "normal" person. "Normal" people can't play instruments.

This is as if Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger merged into one person. I love it!

@paulcameron2150

4 күн бұрын

Came to the comments to write the exact same 😂

@zenarone

4 күн бұрын

I call him Cornfield Mick

Okay I can’t lie this is my first ever comment anywhere but, I’m just too obsessed you like you’re an absolute hero. Like NO ONE can match what you’re doing here it’s just too unique and absolutely breathtaking to be quite frank. And I’m not even lying when I say it cheers me up SO much on those tough days that I just needed to let you know that when I’m struggling the first thing I do is go to your channel and sing along with what ever video pops up first ☠️. I don’t even know if people will see this but I just really wanted to let SOMEBODY out there know this is the pinnacle of music right here, no doubt about it.

@HizLiveStanIsLove

18 күн бұрын

We are all growing right now, growth sees growth

@futureprogress

2 күн бұрын

We're seeing this comment and agreeing with you --- keep on keepin on brother

Man.. you really found the right path now. I know you’ve been working on this for a long time. Stripped, naked, you, and a guitar.. There’s no ego in the woods, brother. Thank you for the times.

@justingibson8788

19 күн бұрын

You could almost call it the Golden path.

@DavidLS1

19 күн бұрын

When I suggested he strip naked, everyone yelled at me.

@thefumexxl

19 күн бұрын

@@DavidLS1 And he made it clear in this song you were right lol.

@surrahig1262

18 күн бұрын

“There’s no ego in the woods” is eye opening I love that perspective on how much authenticity it adds

@jimburkett9799

18 күн бұрын

@@surrahig1262 It’s a statement from experience. When you’re out there, there’s no one to impress. Mother Nature nor wildlife care who you are, where you’ve been, or what you’ve seen. It’s all survival. My father taught me how to survive at an early age. He said that if I were ever lost, he knew he would find me alive. I grew up in north Florida. Swamps, sink holes, dangerous predators, hell, danger with each foot step.

Jesse...constantly...takes my breath away...leaves me speechless....in awe. We are witnessing one of the absolute all time...for all times before and all time to come...one of the greatEST ever. This is History in the making. I feel utterly privileged to experience what Jesse shares with us. Words fail me. Not him. So lucky we are. So meaningful, touching, important, and consequential is he. Goddamn. Fuckin mind blowing on the reg. Voice of America, and the everyday American. No...wait...that's wrong. Voice of Humanity. Soul of the People. Brilliance.

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” Frank Herbert

@LittleGayAlien

19 сағат бұрын

Wow. Thank you for sharing.

I was having a terrible morning until watching this. Genuinely restored my hope for the day. Incredible

@devanhansonmusic

3 күн бұрын

Right! What an amazing tune! Have a great day ☀️

Please for the love of God release this as a single or on an album so I can listen to it easier. This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my life. Love from Los Angeles, Jesse.

The takanaka riff brought a single tear to my eye every time

@MichaelWilliams85

17 күн бұрын

I was just wondering about the riff then he name dropped

@sodabara

7 күн бұрын

Could you share what the Takanaka song is, pls! I'm so curious.

@depaftw

Күн бұрын

@@sodabara the song is OH! Tengo Suerte! Listen to the full song immediately!!

Nice sampling of masayoshi takanaka. That riff was awesome, I relate with this song so much. His songs make the rainiest days the sunniest. That whole Brazilian infused album is amazing.

@AfroThunder8268

18 күн бұрын

dude i did not expect that riff at all, i am so blown away rn lmao. Takanaka is goated

@ootboi69

18 күн бұрын

​@@AfroThunder8268on glizzy bruh

@tobyzooey

18 күн бұрын

Thank you for teaching me about masayoshi takanaka 😊

@DigitalisGirl100

3 күн бұрын

I heard the riff and was like wait I know that from somewhere haha

@RealHumanPerson-zz7ix

Күн бұрын

@ootboi69 That's crazy I thought I was the only one who said "on glizzy"

I hope Takanaka Masayoshi hears this.

Jesse your songs make me cry man, I've been seeing your stuff since the moment you first uploaded on youtube. I'm usually at each video in the first 20-30 minutes. I love everything you do, originals, covers, all of it. You're such a breath of fresh air, and as a seriously major Takanaka fan I can't help but just appreciate this song. Musician of a decade speaking, absolutely can't get enough of your music. Thank you so very much, please do what makes you happy, and keep bringing light into this world.

@DestroyedAngel

18 күн бұрын

Have you listened to his old bands “Welles” and “dead indian”? Really cool live performances on KZread you’d prolly love it if not

@oreo5769

18 күн бұрын

@@DestroyedAngel Yeah I actually checked out a lot of his other stuff about a month or two ago, absolutely astounding the sheer contrast in application of musicality from this and his past projects.

Actually one of the best songs ive ever heard

@arneperkristiansen4798

15 күн бұрын

i agree.. wish it was on spotify :l would put that shit on repeat!

Ain't no way this young man is just singing to mother nature the most poetic troubles of men. 🤙🏼

Being 54 years old and a huge music fan all my life, I can honestly say that to hear the first 30 seconds of a song and it to connect straight away with your heart and soul is very very rare...This tune is one of those very rare occassions. Great lyrics, great composition, a dude obviously lovin' the shit out of what he's doing, whats more perfect. Beautiful to see and hear. Thankyou so very much bro 🙏

@rosemarywardmack9991

4 күн бұрын

Same. I’m 73.

@gpe1279

3 күн бұрын

@@rosemarywardmack9991 all my love to you and yours. Have a beautiful day Rosemary 🙏

@rosemarywardmack9991

2 күн бұрын

@@gpe1279 And to you as well!

Homie out here just mixing american folk and Japanese city pop. To good

@dirkdiggler91

19 күн бұрын

I've never felt more seen in my entire life.

Brooo the Takanaka reference and melody is awesome to incorporate! Great taste, one of my favs as well.

''Gonna take off my old clothes And never put em back on'' I love that!

Comparing you to anyone else is unfair, these are terrific pieces of art that stand alone

@lucidairity7927

17 күн бұрын

My eyes and ears feel nothing but the same way I did when I first heard 1964 bob Dylan

@lucidairity7927

17 күн бұрын

Awestruck with the class and his ability to express his older than gold soul

I think this one is your best yet.

@Demandeville

16 күн бұрын

listened to it about 5 times now and i just found it

@patrickspringfeldt7207

16 күн бұрын

I agree actually, hits so many ranges. unique tones. lyrically impressive. He's on the right track.

Big fan of Takanaka. Currently on a boat in the Atlantic and i hear that melody. Almost cried. Youre a real guy, guy. ❤

Please share and make this guy go viral, he deserves it and the world needs this medicine. AUTHENTICITY!!!! AI can't formulate art like this man. Bless you!!! 🌈❤️‍🔥🙏

Dude with a soul of a 62 year old but barely breaking 30 . Much love from the slums of Jersey City. Your music saved my life recently and I can’t thank you enough for it brother. ❤

The takanaka reference blew my mind ive been obsessed with him for the past couple months and finding out that my other favorite new artist has been inspired by him is awesome

@tulaporterfield5220

14 күн бұрын

Literally same

Love the Takanaka inspiration, I recognized the riff immediately and you blended it beautifully. You make me want to learn guitar again just to play your songs.

@kylecheng3710

16 күн бұрын

i got so excited 😭😭😭

This is the best song I've heard in years. A Dylan level classic right here. What a time to be alive.

i love the takanaka inspo. literally could not imagine a better way to spin that progression

I've never seen an artist come out of left field with so many incredible songs back to back to back. Just a dude with his yellow Stella putting a voice to all our anger and fear about the state of the world.

You are one of people who are doing unimaginable piece of work in order of saving this world. Thank you.

This song is phenomenal, real music. Took me back

This song truly blows me the f*** away. Every time I listen to it I'm hooked. So glad you've made this for us! Thank you

The Masayoshi Takanaka riff is so cool For anyone who hasn't listened, it's from the song Oh Tengo Suerte by Takanaka. Very cool guitarist.

@davelebowski2859

16 күн бұрын

Thanks man went right over my head

@theearfisflat

15 күн бұрын

oh! i’m lucky

@Ufews

15 күн бұрын

i knew i recognized that little bit from somewhere, cool!

2 Timothy 1:7 "God didn't give us the the spirit of fear,but the spirit of love,of power and of a sound mind"

I love the Takanaka breaks in between. Brilliant.

@pertygerd9169

18 күн бұрын

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh tengo suerteeee

@ipodspeaker

18 күн бұрын

i knew i recognized that riff god damn

this dude is actually from the future, but he just got back from visiting 1969, clearly as you can tell... (complimentary)

@amycarlson4881

4 күн бұрын

I know what you mean. He's from now! Music to our ears.

@emmagamma

4 күн бұрын

@@amycarlson4881 lmao yes, im aware that he's not *actually* from the future/past, just bein silly.

"I must not fear.Fear is the mind-killer.Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.I will face my fear.I will permit it to pass over me and through me.And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."

Love the image of Takanaka playing his surf board guitar as the antidote for fear.

I didn’t know that this dude was Arkansan. Nice to know that my state has yet another amazing Folk artist. 😊

I'm loving the melodic reference to Masayoshi Takanaka when you play the "Oh! Tengo Suerte" riff at 1:05. Great tune!

These uploads are becoming my favorite moments every couple of days. Don’t stop doing what you’re doing

So glad to hear these lyrics during these times. Thanks friend.

@susangirardi3655

19 күн бұрын

Get a life. Why are you like that?

@canilernproto3018

19 күн бұрын

@@Davisonjacob Yeah get a life dude.

@RantGrumps

19 күн бұрын

@@Davisonjacob Truth

@Davisonjacob

18 күн бұрын

My bad g, keep on keeping on

@canilernproto3018

18 күн бұрын

@@Davisonjacob Thanks bro you too!

The Masayoshi Takanaka riff is amazing

I’ve recently discovered your music and am mindblown … a Takanaka nod too?!?! Wow! I hope the industry doesn’t get its hooks in you. I hope you stay wild and free from it. You’re amazing and now one of my favorites

Hey I recognise this guitar part at 1:05 !!! It's masayoshi takanaka 100% sure!!

@jada90

18 күн бұрын

Yes! And he sings about him too! Good tribute

@FreeJoSol

18 күн бұрын

Oooooo tengo suerte!

Man, this one really speaks to me. It’s deeper than protest music (which is great, keep it coming) but we’re all so afraid for the future and we can’t think straight. Keep it up.

Coming back to this one 2 weeks later, I think its my favourite from your collection. I fucking love this song. Great work Jesse, never fails.

1:05 isn't that the riff from "OH! TENGO SUERETE" by Japanese guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. Really great song!

@brettf3

3 күн бұрын

Good catch! He references Takanaka in the lyrics too, cool homage

@someguymakingvideoz9854

2 күн бұрын

@@brettf3 Ikr

This is my favorite so far. I listen to it over and over again and cry. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us Jesse.

This is what talent looks like, feels like and sounds like.

My dudes I think this guy is a genius

And hes a fan of Masayoshi Takanaka. I hope he sees this. Keep killing it, dude. You're giving us goosebumps.

@malushky6569

18 күн бұрын

I note that too !!

The Takanaka homage made me emotional

I found out about Takanaka a couple of years ago, loved him ever since. It’s really cool to hear a tribute to him. ☀️🏝️🏄‍♂️

I didn't know I needed this channel in my life. Thank you for your worldly contribution to my delicious algorithm 💞💫☁️☯️🐙☯️☁️💫💞

The chorus has some wicked James Bond theme potential. Great job!

Not much to say just want boost the vid, this guy has deserved every bit of the attention he got from TikTok. True heartfelt lyrics in ever tune.

I hope I get to see you perform at a big venue someday. Red Rocks would love you. I would cry in the crowd

@puggirl415

15 күн бұрын

Nice visual description. Poet or writer?

@crying2emoji5

6 күн бұрын

@@puggirl415 I used to be both. Now I am not much of anything at all but an observer.

I don't know why- but this song brought a tear to my eye. Bro, you have a gift. Thank you for this song.

I've been on a takanaka kick, I knew I recognized that little lick!

Always putting music to the words that stay replayed inside of minds, such beautiful tunes to have in a gaslit era.

I just love that you brought TAKANAKA !!! I miss my 70s and 80s days! Damn

Some people are destine to be famous because you cannot separate them from their determination. You are one of those people Jesse. Happy to have heard you in this life :)

I just wanted to add that I love how times have changed for young musicians, in that, the people choose who the real artists are and not some record company or some entity with a lot of money

I wish I was strolling past you in the bush and got to see this sung live. feelin it

Brother, congratulations on 100k+! I just saw it happen. I'm sitting here with this song on repeat. Much love.

“I want to be specifically Pacific but I’m Arkansan” Dang… felt that one in my bones

Masayoshi takanaka. Wow just when I didnt think you could get any cooler man.

@nicholasaichele3353

18 күн бұрын

Literally thought the same thing haha

Masayoshi Takanaka enjoyer! Phenomenal!

@Trogdorq

19 күн бұрын

I love masayoshi takanaka dude

@liamsuperguy

19 күн бұрын

@@Trogdorq Me too! Good Bad Old Days and that whole "An Insatiable High" album is great.

mick jaggers twin!!! and a whole lot of talent, my god dude 👏🙌 so sick. well done

How fucking dare you make me feel things jesse welles

when i heard the riff from OH! Tengo Suerte i had to do a double take. Awesome to hear someone pay respect to Takanaka.

Jesse these tunes are so special please never change

The solo reminds me a lot of Oh, tengo suerte! by masayoshi takanaka. You a talented man, keep it up man

@davelebowski2859

13 күн бұрын

lmao right on man

Just lost my sweetheart, he wouldn’t want me to wither, this sort of song just picks me back up, Jesse you are so generous.

@TennManYT

18 күн бұрын

Prayers from Tennessee

This is a hit, honestly thought this was a cover and tried looking for the original. Song writing is top class

I always knew you'd fall in love with Masayoshi Takanaka. How could you not?

Dude, I can’t thank you enough. You make some of the best music in my opinion. And you’re so consistent. Keep it up man you’re doing great!

When words are swords we don’t need any shield, thank you once more Jesse …

id buy a ticket to see this guy fs, actually so talented and genuine keep it up bro

Love that Masayoshi Takanaka riff you included!

I think this one is my favorite of all the songs he’s released. There have been several that I’ve played on repeat all day, but something about this one. The hook from DUNE, the tune inspired by Masayoshi Takanaka. Really great stuff. I’d love to be able to get tickets to his show San Francisco but unfortunately they sold out in just minutes. Only tickets left are for his show at farm aide. I can’t make it to New York. Would be amazing to see him play at Pappy and Harriet’s in Southern California.

The masayoshi tankanaka refrence was crazy!!

Take this on the road young man. Well done.

TAKANAKA RIFF LEGENDARY!

dude, I recognized Mr. Takanaka's guitar melody immediately! I love how you blended it with your own style! and your subtle nod to him lyrically was genius! You're so creative Brother! Glad you're out there doing what you do!! 💪❤️

One look at you and I knew you either had it, or you didn't. Brother, you have the gift.

This one has everything. The natural landscape we've become accustom to, with the birds gently singing in the background and the wild verbesina stretching for sun against the high-voltage power line that the man made for us to suck on. BUT, the center of the show shines with his (IMO) most impactful tune. His precise guitar picking right before he belts the timeless theme and title of the song sends chills down the spine. MAD RESPECT TO YOU JESSE. Keep the songs and the realness coming.

Genuinely in awe of your songcraft

You have become my only new music. ✌💀👍🎸🎼🎶🎵🇺🇸🔥

The muse is strong with this one.

Never would I have thought to see Takanaka referenced in a Jesse Welles song. Too damn good.

congrats on 100K !! 🎉 well deserved and im sure im not the only one who has you on repeat in my own temporary corner of the woods

@bravo55286

16 күн бұрын

I've been thinking the same thing he been the only artist I listen to for almost 3 months now

If this song was on streaming it would be my most listened song of the year already. What a masterpiece

What a fucking treat to wake to. You’re killing it Jesse!

Oh, me? I’m just waiting until he becomes one of the all time greatest musicians.

Ive been listening every day since you dropped War Isnt Murder. This one fucks severely Jesse.

Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him. May His passage cleanse the world. May He keep the world for His people….. …. I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

Jesse the human jukebox, he doesn't just play songs - he writes one after another, all pertaining to the conundrum of this world we live in.

i dont even listen to this type of music but your songs speak to me deeply man and sound great.