I’ve been wanting to post this video for a while now, but I’ve not had much time as of late.

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of seeing The Autumn Film perform at a house show in Peoria, AZ.  It had the makings of a great show:  cool outdoor setting, casual atmosphere, and of course, a great band.

They played a number of songs off their newest record, and then they played “Joy.”  You know “Joy,” right?

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
[where?]
down in my heart
[where?]
down in my heart
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy…..

But TAF play it just a bit differently.

Tifah explained why she sang the song the way she did before playing last weekend.  She said that after her dad died of cancer, she went to the piano to express how she felt.  “Joy” had been something she grew up singing, but this time the emotion was much different.  So she started it off on a minor chord and went from there.  What we have now is the version below, and I would argue that it’s the best depiction of true joy in the midst of circumstances I’ve ever heard.  I love it, and I think you may as well.

Also, check back next week for a giveaway involving The Autumn Film…

Go here if you can’t see it.