I've never heard of this guy until I recently watched Dylan's Basement Tapes on Showtime. And I have to say that I was very impressed with how diverse he is in his writing. He's definitely one of the better artists out there right now.
Jim James has purely and simply taken his art through a transcendence into a new reincarnation. His performing art alone should be the reason for this video to have 0 dislikes, but his entire album is a conscious expanding piece of beauty! Gotta love him
His voice is like the hauntingly beautiful, lonesome wail of a coyote caught in a steel trap on a moonlit night. Perfect pitch. Primal. This new stuff is edgy. A true artist.
I first learned of him from a song on The Leftovers S2 E6, State of the Art.....I love his voice. It is so relaxing and really touches me. He's such a cool guy and meditates and one video shows him playing at a concert with others who also do transendental meditation, which he's done since 2009. Maybe that's why his voice has a calming effect on my.
Loved it until the sax solo. The first part with his back to us is live, the rest is a recording. You can't do circular breathing on sax, meaning that when Jim opens his mouth to breath there shouldn't be any sound. Am a wind player myself so... why fake this guys, just get a stand in, no big deal we know you are godlike! Blessings.
***** I'll concede the circular breathing, which can also be done on a piece of waterpipe, but ever heard of miming when using a microphone. Easy if you are mixing in your own sound on stage. No great beef though. Have a great new year. :)
it's totally possible to circular breath on saxophone, he's not doing it here though. the sax solo is indeed just the recording off the album. I'll echo the "hire a horn player" sentiment
I'm even hearing that as a midi keyboard sax patch, not a pre-recorded real instrument take. The vibrato stays at a constant rate and amount - the timbre is just weird. I was thinking it might have sounded like that in the live show also and supposed to be a weird art decision he made. I don't know. The rest of the performance was awesome though.
lol I wouldn't expect it from someone like Jim James, but I'm skeptical. I noticed when a note was still being held when he takes a breath. hmmm... Great Song.
i love jimmy boi and was also upset until i thought about the fact that the sax is mic'd. you could use something to increase the release such as a reverb when the sound is mic'd. if he isn't using reverb, then he probably faked the whole thing.
Yeah I feel the same way. I was just listening to his new album and was enjoying it until I saw this. Not only does he pretend to play an instrument, he's really borrowing WAY too much from the excellent band, "The Real Tuesday Weld" during the fake playing...
Don't like it . A mix of old melodies from the eighties. Just very depressing and annoying . Is he trying a kinda jazz flavour. Anyways I thought it was shite
I've never heard of this guy until I recently watched Dylan's Basement Tapes on Showtime. And I have to say that I was very impressed with how diverse he is in his writing. He's definitely one of the better artists out there right now.
Jim James has purely and simply taken his art through a transcendence into a new reincarnation. His performing art alone should be the reason for this video to have 0 dislikes, but his entire album is a conscious expanding piece of beauty! Gotta love him
Bro, his fake playing of the sax should be the reason this has more dislikes than likes.
Great Genius!
felt so lucky to have been there for this show, it was amazing!! Thanks Jim always for putting your all into performances
Alana Rocklin on bass ladies and gents. She plays for STS9 now. Unbelievable talent added to that group.
A brilliant songwriter/performer. I feel privileged to have seen him perform in person.
His voice is like the hauntingly beautiful, lonesome wail of a coyote caught in a steel trap on a moonlit night. Perfect pitch. Primal. This new stuff is edgy. A true artist.
God I love this comment
Such an incredible unique sound and instruments huummm did I mention his voice really smooth 🥰💙💙💙
I first learned of him from a song on The Leftovers S2 E6, State of the Art.....I love his voice. It is so relaxing and really touches me. He's such a cool guy and meditates and one video shows him playing at a concert with others who also do transendental meditation, which he's done since 2009. Maybe that's why his voice has a calming effect on my.
ugh, i love jim james so much.
Echoes of Marvin Gaye. Wonderful!
I love this guy so much!
Lovely musical radio stations... this is reaffirming.
Me encanta este wey! lo amo
My buddy saw him live here a while ago and said that he played it live on stage too
THE MAN IS GREAT.
Live sax! Thank you!!!
Beautiful voice
Goldroom brought me here but wow this is amazing too!
You're so cool, Jim!
Thanks for sharing...
kills it
Please post wonderful/blue moon!!
great bass!!!!
Alana Rocklin on bass 🤘
I watched this several times years ago and was wondering why was the Dear One performance removed?
Yes!!!
uhhhh lo mejor
awesome
I just started listening to this guy, I like his art. Someone tell me what is with the bear?
Jackie Treehorn his band, My Morning Jacket, always has a bear on stage when they perform.
It's mmj's spirit animal. Always on stage with them.
Is that a panda?...gotta love it
Loved it until the sax solo. The first part with his back to us is live, the rest is a recording. You can't do circular breathing on sax, meaning that when Jim opens his mouth to breath there shouldn't be any sound. Am a wind player myself so... why fake this guys, just get a stand in, no big deal we know you are godlike! Blessings.
I was wondering the same thing
*****
I'll concede the circular breathing, which can also be done on a piece of waterpipe, but ever heard of miming when using a microphone. Easy if you are mixing in your own sound on stage. No great beef though. Have a great new year. :)
it's totally possible to circular breath on saxophone, he's not doing it here though. the sax solo is indeed just the recording off the album. I'll echo the "hire a horn player" sentiment
Came here to ask this. Thanks for clarifying. That's such a shame....
I'm even hearing that as a midi keyboard sax patch, not a pre-recorded real instrument take. The vibrato stays at a constant rate and amount - the timbre is just weird. I was thinking it might have sounded like that in the live show also and supposed to be a weird art decision he made. I don't know. The rest of the performance was awesome though.
Yim made sax cool again. 😎🎷
Who is the bass player?
That is live?...
lol I wouldn't expect it from someone like Jim James, but I'm skeptical.
I noticed when a note was still being held when he takes a breath. hmmm...
Great Song.
i love jimmy boi and was also upset until i thought about the fact that the sax is mic'd. you could use something to increase the release such as a reverb when the sound is mic'd. if he isn't using reverb, then he probably faked the whole thing.
Something seems off about that sax
fake playing. That's crazy
Cransworth I was really disappointed and I haven't been able to listen to this album the same ever since. Call me petty but it's a major put-off.
Yeah I feel the same way. I was just listening to his new album and was enjoying it until I saw this. Not only does he pretend to play an instrument, he's really borrowing WAY too much from the excellent band, "The Real Tuesday Weld" during the fake playing...
haha, it looks like he's going through the motion, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt...
Don't like it . A mix of old melodies from the eighties. Just very depressing and annoying . Is he trying a kinda jazz flavour. Anyways I thought it was shite