Brandi Carlile on Austin City Limits 'Mother'

Brandi Carlile delivers a stunning performance of "Mother" on Austin City Limits. Brandi Carlile's episode premieres October 27, 2018 on PBS.

About the Episode
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed artist Brandi Carlile. The Seattle singer/songwriter performs highlights from her critically lauded album By the Way, I Forgive You.

About Austin City Limits

[iamtonyp]

As the Father of a 30 year old Autistic man I have been singing this song for 30 years, but today it has been put into words for me. Tremendous!

[llxhs]

I have an Evangeline and she is 16 months. Her dad left while I was pregnant and didn’t want me to keep her. I did and I work full time as a lawyer. I’m so tired all the time but I love her so much, she is everything to me. This song means so much to me and I only discovered it this week. I’ve had so many holidays, amazing meals, wonderful clothes, jewellery, make up but nothing compares to my sweet girl

[artwise]

Grown man, father of Alexandria, crying over here. Just beautiful, so honest, still crying

[chipsthedog]

"the first things that she took from me were selfishness and sleep, she broke a thousand heirlooms that I wasn't meant to keep" songwriting to take my breath away

[jasminbree]

Just found out my wife is pregnant with our first IVF baby, and as the non-biological and non-carrying mum, I’m terrified I’m not going to love the baby (even though it is very much wanted). Remembered this video (not just the song but the preamble too) from seeing it a few years back, and came for solace and reassurance. I’m gonna be revisiting this clip many times before the birth! 💜💜💜

[mafric]

My children's mother, my wife, died when they were both small. As tragic as it was and still is, I am thankful I have had the opportunity to not only be Dad, but to be "Mom" too. Today I have a new partner in life who is trying her best to fit in with her new family and we love her for it.

[katygallego]

I can tell you something. My daughter Brandi Knapp. Oh God; thank you for allowing me the honor to pick me for parent. She was special baby, only 44 and she passed away October the 9th. Unexpected. Time flies so fast so hold them tight and love them more. Congrats

[fukutaichou]

From her small opening speech to the beautiful song - this is full of gentleness, love, and warmth and honestly a bit too much for my sensitive heart. Imagine her daughter watching/hearing this song when she gets to Brandi's age. She gave her daughter a very wonderful and timeless gift.

[NatalieHawkinsMusic]

This song is songwriting at its best. Brandi Carlile is an absolute master of her trade. God bless her and her beautiful family.

[mattschwartz]

We should all strive for the level of humility that Brandi has. What a fantastic person. Not to mention she has a killer voice!

[michaelarmbruster]

Thanks for sharing your family - this is how change happens, even in Texas! What a beautiful song!

[anthony]

If the world was full of Brandi, It would be a better place to live

[debrap]

She has the quality and haunting tone that reminds me of Eva Cassidy for some reason.

[tinydancer]

I sit in the parking lot of daycare dreading the responsibilities of this child, and the other two, that I was so blessed to create. They have stolen my time, but the return has been nothing less than miraculous. I am tired. I grieve the loss of myself, but Brandi put it so perfectly in this song, that I’m hearing for the first time. All of the losses that I believe exist, I will gain again one day, through their eyes. Such a refreshing thought.

[christopherrois]

Brandie is just a good human being with an open mind. Lovely.

[Marc-oehg]

Thank you Brandi for telling us about your family. Inspiring, Awesome.

[samsmith]

Her honesty is refreshing. Her melodies married to that honesty...beautiful!

[johnschubert]

I’m a straight 73 year old male who is in love with Brandi Carlile because she is so special.

[syzygy]

I only just discovered Brandi and man, I love everything about this woman. To think I could have been basking in her wisdom and the sound of her voice for years already, and somehow I missed it. Making up for it from now on, though. I'm a straight white man and it doesn't matter. Brandi sings for all of us.

[matthewshannon]

Man! I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful person!