The Influences
The Influences is a music video project and YouTube channel that captures intimate live performances exploring the musical craft and key influences of some of the most compelling artists from around the globe.
Created and curated by Dutch journalist and filmmaker Matthijs van der Ven in 2008, The Influences has now filmed over 400 separate artists in many unique settings, creating a substantial musical archive of over 1200 videos.
The project has recorded numerous award winning artists including several Grammy winners / nominated artists. Notable contributors include Damien Jurado, The Tallest Man On Earth, Courtney Marie Andrews, Tim Knol, Anaïs Mitchell, Molly Tuttle, The Staves, John Paul White, Daryll-Ann, Ian Noe and Villagers.
The Influences has established a reputation amongst both musicians and their audiences for videos that show honesty and faithfulness to the artist, the setting and the song. The channel now has 25 thousand subscribers and is approaching 15 million views.
HImmelskip - Himmelskip (Knut Reiersrud & Iver Kleive) | The Influences
HImmelskip - O Holy Night (Traditional) | The Influences
HImmelskip - Reven | The Influences
John Smith - The World Turns | The Influences
John Smith - Beeswing (Richard Thompson) | The Influences
John Smith - Killing The Blues (Rowland Jon Salley) | The Influences
Joshua Burnside - Moon High (Feat. Laura Quirke) | The Influences
Bertolf & Nomden - Ain't No Running Around It | The Influences
Emily Scott Robinson - Trapeze (Patty Griffin) | The Influences
Emily Scott Robinson - Paradise (John Prine) | The Influences
Emily Scott Robinson - Dirtbag Saloon | The Influences
George Boomsma - Sneak Out The Back Door (Ron Sexsmith) | The Influences
George Boomsma - Place To Be (Nick Drake) | The Influences
George Boomsma - Cashmere Grey (feat. Katherine Priddy) | The Influences
Erny Green - Wonderboy, Wiseman, Prophet (Solo) | The Influences
Ronald Straetemans & Mathijs Peeters - Love Always Hopes (Solo) | The Influences
Joshua Burnside - Step (Vampire Weekend) | The Influences
Joshua Burnside - Ghost Of The Bloomfield Road | The Influences
Cape Sleep - Maria (Solo) | The Influences
Hein Bosman - Dansen In Ons Lot / Better Man (Solo) | The Influences
Marien Dorleijn (Moss) - Come Back To Me (Solo) | The Influences
North Star Runner - Unterwelten #2 (A Tunnel To Oslo) | The Influences
Case Mayfield - Hit Me With A Kiss (Solo) | The Influences
Anne Soldaat - The Rules (Solo) | The Influences
Stephanie Struijk - Opportunities (Solo) | The Influences
Microvogel - Luister Nou / Over The Country (Solo) | The Influences
Keenan O'Meara - A Long December (Counting Crows) | The Influences
Keenan O'Meara - Kerina (Adrianne Lenker & Buck Meek) | The Influences
Keenan O'Meara - Devil Never Said Her Name | The Influences
Spinvis - Everything Goes (Solo) | The Influences