OMG, all the hair on the back of my neck is standing up!!! That was just beautiful. Thank you SOFAR for sharing this and thanks Maria for posting the most wonderful gift!!!

Just imagine a whole album, now that would be a dream come true!!!

And thank Rob because Rafe from SOFAR told me last year that they were waiting for Rob’s consent to release full song

Thank you Rob

Yes, thank you Rob!!!

I only hope I can hear this on my iphone….I just can’t wait!

Oh my god..its great! THANK YOU FOR POSTING!

Thank You Rob “mwah” Just fantastic And sofar sounds thank you for respecting an artists wishes and releasing thier material when they say Well done! And thank you too Maria for posting ox

@Vicky how many times is too many to listen LOL – I’m pretty sure this is going to be on loop for some time.

Sooo disappointed, iphone cannot connect to internet at the moment so I have to wait Allllll day until I go home to listen to it. From your reactions ladies it must be really beautiful…

Can’t answer that one Maria, I’ve already lost count of the number of times I’ve listened LOL!! Definitely on loop!

I think I’ve already mentioned this, but his voice is WHY I fell in love with this man.
Such a beautiful voice and so full of soul AT TWENTY-FIVE! Hello?! Its just crazy.

Was having a really lousy day this morning, but Rob’s voice always calms and touches me.

thanks Rob, Thanks @sofarsounds, thanks @Maria.

P.s. @Vicky, bet my play count finishes the day higher than yours ;-P

@ephie it’s well worth the wait. Rob’s voice is beyond sexy – he’s always reminded me slightly of Eddie Vedder, but better Sorry Eddie haha oops I just realised the irony of his name.

LOL @Vicky & @Liz. I seriously (and you know I don’t make crap up) was listening to StrayDog this morning getting ready for work and thought – wonder if we’ll ever hear the full SOFAR performance. I swear on Rob – and you know I would never lie about that. Imagine 2 hours later it’s here.

So now I’m just going to have to use my powers for good not evil – hmmm wonder if Rob will come back to Sydney for Breaking Dawn promotion (yeah I’m shuddering but if it works it will be worth it).

Holy….
and that pic…..
*THUD*

I know @Sare hello new grav

Ok so guess who also has to wait until they get home. argh!

LOL Maria … and I can think of a few other things you can use your special powers for.

*makes list*

Can this man get any better? I’ve had chills and tears and tingly feelings every time Ive listened……and that picture! OMG, that picture! It’s my new favourite one of all time. It’s pure Rob.

I know @maria, believe me I know, it’s more than worth the wait. I love his voice it’s so soulful. Oh the anticipation is KILLING ME!!!

Hey @maria don’t be greedy!! We want him to come to Melb for BD premiere….I would not be able to afford going to Syd again in a few months’ time! But we’ll take whatever we get…

I sympathize with you Vertigo…

Ok @ephie melb / Syd wherever Rob is I’ll be there

@Carolyn I just finished telling Vertigo how much I love bearded Rob and there’s not many pics of him like that that we can post – it’s my new fave as well

@Maria Love beared Rob too hon! And when he has a guitar a beanie and singing!!! “THUD” by about a trillion!! Lol! I love the muso in Rob as much the actor.

Thank you for this momentous post Maria! How wonderful that Rob decided to share his music with the world, and that SOFAR exists

Now Vertigo, about that list for Maria’s powers….. he he he….

@Cindy agree Rob is pure talent unlike the manufactured ones that we’ve been subjected to over the years.

I know that’s why I’m drawn to him

@Val and Vertigo Maria has the “Elder Wand” You know!

lol @Cindy! Oh happy day this is *all smiles*

At the risk of sounding like I’m gushing – oh wait, probably am, lol…..Maria I agree, Rob is like a raw gemstone – doesn’t need any cutting or polishing to make his talents apparent; he just Is, no affectation.

OH GOD!!!! OH MY GOD!!!! I’m crying here like a baby, I love the way Rob sings he puts his soul into it. What an amazing gift. I have goose bumps, and I can’t stop crying. I never thought I would hear this song in it’s entirety. Honestly I had given up. Thank you so, so much Maria for posting, thank you Sofar, and Rob thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so kind and sweet and sharing your amazing talent with all of us here. We just love you more and more *can’tseewithsomuchcrying*. I better go and compose myself. Thanks again Maria you are amazing! Thank god I’m at home and not at work, becausse I still have to behave for a bit longer. Excuse me while I clean up.

Oh @Martha I have been waiting for your reaction. He is too beautiful and I love that he is such a creative soul

Ok girls I’m back, and composed. About the picture, GAHHHH!!! He looks F’ing gorgeous. I have always, always loved facial hair on men I love mustaches and beards together, I’m not fond of the mustache alone, and I swear I’m not saying that just because Rob has a beard in this picture. My mom told me when I was little that a man was like a bear the more hair the sexier. She said it to me in Spanish and it rhymes in Spanish so it sounds a lot better. Maria I could never thank you enough for posting the song, and posting that gorgeous picture with it. You’re the best!!! You all are.

Maria he sure is, I can’t believe how this beautiful creature can make us all feel so much love for him. That only proves that we can’t all be wrong about him. He really is something special. And I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Thank you God for putting him on this earth at the same time you did us. You have given us such a beautiful gift in him. Thank you so much *wipestearss*, yeah still sobbing.

This is the ultimate birthday present.

Carolyn texted me asking if id heared it…I was like, “heared what?! Im in a tattooists chair!” lol

@Caro did you get a tattoo??? And if so and you don’t mind telling us, what?!?!?

I got a phoenix bird on my left hip. The tail curls around over to my butt cheek and I got “Risen from the ashes – 2/22/11″ for the Christchurch earthquake

*repeat*
Ok there HAS to be a video somewhere! lol Im so impatient

OMFG…………………………………………………………………………..
I’m shaking.
Rob’s voice is spine chilling. It’s even better than before, if that is possible. And those beautiful fingers do magic things to that guitar – and to me.
OMFG

@Maria, Stray dogs is one of my favorites too.
You know I said to evreryone that of course I was only going to the prem because of the mom ie being such a spectacle and of course would never do it for BD, but if you do plan on getting that wand working again, let me know so I have time to save….

Sigh.

How can that voice come out of a 25 year-old? I mean really, (no offense to twenty-something’s) but ….

Anyway I think we all know how special an unique and talented this guy really is.

I’m still hopingnfor an independent release one day…. I’d never need to buy another cd again.

OMFG – I didn’t dream this. It’s still here. I don’t want to leave my PC.

OMG, OMG, OMG……….how I love to hear his voice… is heaven to me… I don’t need anything more today,,,, just to be here and play and replay…..
THANKS Maria, for share, thanks to SOFAR, and of course thanks to Rob for this beautiful present….and THANKS GOD, for Rob… his person, his voice, his smile, his beauty ,his hotness…..and for every day we are in the same world!!!!

OMG I have goosebumps & tears in my eyes. There are no words in existence to describe how BEAUTIFUL Rob’s voice is. It just takes my breath away. SO much emotion in every word that he sings. Such a beautiful & creative soul. No one in the world like you Rob, you are one in a million. No end to your talent. I have been waiting ALL day to listen & it was torture. Going to be on constant loop now for a very very long time.

Thank YOU Rob for allowing us to hear this most beautiful song in full. We appreciate so so much you sharing your beautiful voice with us. You are amazing!! And Sofar – thank you for respecting Rob & waiting for his approval to release this. People like you help to restore my faith in the human race. I just love love love that gorgeous pic too. Bearded Rob is too beautiful for words. Thank you of course to you too Maria for posting

@Michelle- thank you for saying that so beautifully. ITA but my brain isn’t functioning properly yet.
@Caro-Happy Birthday lovely. Your tattoo sounds wonderful and you are far more brave than I.
Sausages on a Bus

OMG I can’t believe I have had to wait allllll day to hear this. There are no words to explain how amazing this is and so blessed that Rob allowed it to be released, thanks Rob its like it’s all of our birthdays! Such a rare treat. Love Sofar Sounds ethics too and it was well worth the wait.

Thats so funny Maria I played this clip the night before his birthday and was hoping that one day we would get to hear the whole thing and here it is! Our power is freaking amazing!!!!!! So what’s next on the list for us to channel LOL

So much talent in one person he just continues to blow me away.

my heart beat so fast now ,OMG i cant stop listen to his voice and Martha i know how u fell he can touch ur soul in this song.

thanks Maria for ur prayers and thanks for posting it too u know what we need to make us happy all the time God bless u Maria and all of u girls

Hahaha @lise-lou – we have to have a meeting to make sure the list is in order …

and I can’t help but keep hearing that camera shutter at the end – please release more pictures *batseyelids* and how freakin lucky were the people who were there that night and the fact that none of them felt the need to breach any confidentiality undertaking they may have signed to not brag that they saw Rob perform. No seriously, I totally agree Michelle – the people from that night restored my faith in humanity for just a little bit. I’m sure some of them had their photo taken with Rob – but didn’t feel the need to post it all over the internet and brag for their own 15 secs of fame through him.

You know how passionate I am about that …

@Maria- I hear the camera clicking and Rob saying he’d like to do another song. It is wonderful to hear him so happy and buzzed.

LOL Liz, you win. Damn work, how rude, they actually expected me to do something for my pay today hahaha. Doing my best to make upfor it now tough!!!

Michelle and Maria, so perfectly put!!

Lovely song, Thanks Robert.

Sam.

@Carmel and the giggle That whole 6.55 is pure BLISS

OK just came back from training and finally some time to have a say too. I listened to the performance earlier today and I know I am repeating what all of you have said, but Rob’s performance just blew me away. there were tears, goosebumps and everything else I can think off. Very, very talented man…I just wish that one day we will be able to buy his CD

@caro, happy birthday and may all your wishes in life come true. Your tattoo sounds awesome.

Happy Birthday @Caro – I almost missed this comment until I just saw @lids. The tatt sounds amazing.

Caro, Happy birthday!!! The tat sounds awesome!! I’m like Maria, I nearly missed it. Hope your day has been everything you wanted it to be!!!

Happy Birthday Caro!! Too right this is the BEST birthday present ever.

Rob singing WAHOOOOOOOoooooooo!!

Happy Birthday Caro!! Best birthday present ever is for sure. No way your Birthday could be anything but amazing

as Michelle said Caro….. what a incredible present for your birthday!!!, hope you enjoy your day every minute!!!!

@ Maria- the giggle *sigh*

Now how do we make that giggle into the morning alarm ringtone?

*goes to work on it*

Scratch that – as if you’d want to wake from that dream.

lol Cindy! The elder wand was in full swing.

The giggle One more listen before bed *sigh*

@Vertigo- yep, for sure that giggle would keep me in bed for an extra 5 minutes at least.

Yeah me to Michelle cant help myself but who of us girls who come here can? ;P Sweet dreams girls with that gorgous voice in your heads.

Only 5 minutes Carmel LOL!!!

@Vicky- are you trying to get me sent to the naughty corner? Having Rob’s saultry voice in my ear is already driving me to complete distraction. It’s taking all my efforts to be good at the moment.
I better go to bed now so I can stop trying so hard. Sweet dreams all

Thank You and Sofarsounds for sharing Rob’s beautiful poem. I like his soul voice. He is really so talented young man. It is pure enjoy to see him, like actor and listen while he plays guitar or piano ( I love specially)and sing .

Sorry Caro am a bit late just saw the comments, happy birthday! Hope you had a lovely day

Just wanted to say I agree with you all!! His voice is AMAZING, he is pure talent and a beautiful soul. Thank you Rob for agreeing to release this amazing clip and thank you SoFar Sounds for doing the honours. Just an epic day. Have definitely had this on repeat all day. *happy sigh*

Thanks @Maria for posting and for your super duper powers

Happy Birthday Caro, sorry after you posted, I must have gone to sleep. I hope you had a fantastic one, and your tattoo sounds amazing. I myself have 1 or 2.

Wow.. I’m just speechless listening to this.
Rob sings with such intensity, passion and raw emotion.. I get goosebumps. He is such a gifted musician.I look forward to hearing alot more of his music.

I love that he puts so much passion into EVERYTHING he does. He really wants the best from himself and for us.

Thank you Rob…we are so grateful to that you share your gifts with us. x

And thank you Maria for sharing this beautiful clip. xx

So much I missed on here yesterday.
Happy birthday caro, hope you’re tatt turned out exactly thenway you planned.
As for that chuckle as an alarm tone ladies – I hope you’re planning on sharing it. I might use it as ring tone instead – maybe then I’d actually bother to answer my phone.
If you’re back on the page, feel free to join me in flying the Rob flag. I hate the critics who just like to sit back and be negative – especially when they don’t have the guts or the talent to create anything themselves.
I ‘d love to think that if rob does check that page to see the response (although he doesn’t seem the egotistical type at all) that he would-be overwhelmed by the positivity of the comments (and hopefully understand that we don’t just love him because he’s gorgeous) but because he is TRULY, TRULY talented.