"I needed you like you needed me. People they need piano keys." That extended piano run right after that lyric always makes me feel a little dirty but completely satisfied.
Met this band backstage at the Bridge School 2009 show at Shoreline Amphitheatre...Not only are these guys amazing artists...they are great people. My family and I appreciated their conversation and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for the kindness they showed us! Jim and Molly we thank you!!!!
Reminds me of Gram Parsons. I can't say I got much into these guys in their respective groups.. But Monsters of Folk is genius. I fell in love with it the moment I started listening. Kudos to the musicians.
Was right behind you a couple rows, best show ever!! I'm a die hard Conor Oberst fan but will be investing in some My Morning Jacket tunes after this :)
I'm so glad this group came together, I could never imagine not listening to their music, because it's absolutely amazing! and the cool thing is that I actually listened to My Morning Jacket, M. Ward and Bright Eyes before hearing about MOF. this band is absolutely fantastic, and they're definitely one of the best supergroups EVER
Other than find solace in doing what you love and being with those you love, that's "the right place" for an individual. And as all of their other songs refer to the sadness they still feel for whatever reason, surely you can accept this as being at the very least a reaction "every one gets dark", "everyone gets lost in their own fog" and those "lantern" dreams...that "right place" can be found in the bliss of enveloping yourself in something you take pleasure from...i.e making this album.
One of my favorite songs of the album and my go-to song to include on compilations. I know they have a problem with being compared to some similar sounding past acts (inevitable as it may be), but this song has a wonderful Byrds sound to it. Particularly the stuff they did with Gram Parsons.
Conor sang a song at the show in Santa Barbara..never heard it before. Im trying to figure out what it was. Reminded me of Lua sorta. it was pretty damn magical.
monsters of folk=modern day traveling wheelburys. NOT eagles, simon & garfnkl and certainly not jefferson airplane. not that these bands are not accomplished, just that conor oberst is a f'ing genius. the other three "monsters" are equally accomplished in their own rights. having them together is an all star band~
No, never heard of Fleet Foxes, until right now! I enjoyed Grown Ocean. I know most people don't like comparisons; this band sounds like that band. On and on, but I did get a bit of a Jefferson Airplane/Simon and Garfunkel vibe. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks for sharing.
i think its a great video, we get to see everyone do their thing. all with sick beards. what more can you want. an attempt to be artsy with actors and such?
I caught them by accident on Austin City Lights, just this past sunday, I thought they had just a touch of the "dead" sound. Oh, when I say accident I mean I fell asleep in the lazy chair and woke up to them. Usually I don't listen to music like this, but something is wrong with me....I really like it. Never heard of MOF...How long have they been around?
@Steverichparker I don't really see how he is affecting the band negatively. Do too many people like him? Possibly. Is he not quite as instrumentally varied as the rest of the group? Possibly. But he works. He's great at guitar and is getting much better at singing. Plus his lyrics oftentimes straddle the line of genius (in my opinion).
much love and positive blessings to you cavetunes. loving people live in a loving world. Hostile, hateful people live in a hostile, hateful world. Same world. Love to you...
Conor does appear happy with Monsters of Folk. It's not that I don't like it. It's that it isn't Bright Eyes. He said he was putting on last album out this fall though, I'll look forward to it.
meh the things that followed bright eyes that conor was in a.k.a "conor oberst and the mystic valley band" and now "Monsters of Folk" is basically bright eyes with fewer people, but for the most part the same musicans. and influences. Bright Eyes had never ended in a sense.
i guess anyone emo should associate this as an alternative supergroup, filled with some fallout boy, or back further the juliana theory, some starting line or say anything maybe because of madness, a little dashboard confessional, further seems forever, and then some pedro the lion to even out the mix, blasphemous rumors or something cheeky like that
The first verses basically ask "are you happy," and the last verse says "I am happy." That's obnoxious. If someone acted like that in a conversation you might think they were rubbing their happiness in your face.
bazzlebass, man, i didn't read monad's thing, but i have that problem. i don't think i am a bad guy, but i guess by objective definitions i really am. this is my real name by the way. i am really lonely and the internet is a shitty place to look for friends. have you guys seen "there will be blood"? i felt like the writer had actually somehow spied on my thoughts when day-lewis lays it all out, about how he doesn't want anyone to succeed but himself. so jealous
@handicappeddoilookok It doesn't matter whats going on in the song. Its folk music, don't get your hopes up for much more man. Its about the music, and its good music. If you want your mind blown listen to some Phish. Yeah, Oberst doesn't play like Trey Anastasio, but that does not make him a shitty guitarist. I also have a beard.
this is a great album, other than Magic Marker. it's really hard to say this about some of my favorite musicians, but that song is kind of wack. waiting for them to come to austin. m. ward and jim james by themselves would do, too.
ehh its not "country" I don't think. I see what you're saying but I think it's more upbeat folk with a little twang. I guess that's country actually. damn. but conor doesnt suck, so it cant be country!
I don't really get how you've linked politics to this song, they're are all pretty much lean towards the left (and that's not from songs but conversations I've had with them) so to say this is some kind of politically ignorant song is a bit flippant. I'd say it's following Whitman's quote (as quoted by Oberst on the last album) "that the most important thing is being with those you like" - there will always be "anarchy", "the people need it" and in the face of that what can you do other
yeah this album is great, it's totally a masterpiece , I hope they do a monsters of folk 2 someday
3:10 conor looking at you while
'i like what i'm seein'
when I'm lookin' at you . .'
"I needed you like you needed me. People they need piano keys." That extended piano run right after that lyric always makes me feel a little dirty but completely satisfied.
Isahiyella That’s the perfect description of how it feels hahaha I always wait for that piano part after the line
This song is so beautiful. From thailand
Met this band backstage at the Bridge School 2009 show at Shoreline Amphitheatre...Not only are these guys amazing artists...they are great people. My family and I appreciated their conversation and thank them from the bottom of our hearts for the kindness they showed us! Jim and Molly we thank you!!!!
Reminds me of Gram Parsons. I can't say I got much into these guys in their respective groups.. But Monsters of Folk is genius. I fell in love with it the moment I started listening. Kudos to the musicians.
This album is a masterpiece, start to finish.
I love Oberst and Ward, and now I'll have to check out My Morning Jacket. This album is phenomenal.
You know your a great band when the best guitarist in the group is playing bass.
Was right behind you a couple rows, best show ever!! I'm a die hard Conor Oberst fan but will be investing in some My Morning Jacket tunes after this :)
These dudes rock!!!!! Too much talent man, too much. The whole album is the shit
This album has given me a new outlook on life.
I'm so glad this group came together,
I could never imagine not listening to their music,
because it's absolutely amazing!
and the cool thing is that I actually listened
to My Morning Jacket, M. Ward and Bright Eyes
before hearing about MOF.
this band is absolutely fantastic, and they're definitely one of the best supergroups EVER
"I like what I'm seeing when I'm looking at you"
*faints*
If it wasn't for Sally Fothergil I would never have known how brilliant Conor Oberst was heh
I love watching Conor Oberst grow musically throughout the years : D
seeing these guys next month in london...cannot wait!!!
Love the groove. Retro sound, but refreshed.
Such a positive song with such stronge message! :D! makes me smile!
God, I cannot get over how good this song is.
great to hear your comments jaxtraw51 .. they describe everything i'm hoping to experience at their upcoming toronto show... can't wait!!!
Other than find solace in doing what you love and being with those you love, that's "the right place" for an individual. And as all of their other songs refer to the sadness they still feel for whatever reason, surely you can accept this as being at the very least a reaction "every one gets dark", "everyone gets lost in their own fog" and those "lantern" dreams...that "right place" can be found in the bliss of enveloping yourself in something you take pleasure from...i.e making this album.
great music ,great songs, just beautyful wach them live if you can and you will be glad you did it forever
I'm from Brazil and I love it .. it's a pity what monsters of folk isn't much popular in my country
Jim James is seriously the closest you can come to looking like a lion without actually being one, I love it
Thats it! I couldnt place quite where.. Not quite FBB or his solo. Definitely Sweetheart of the Rodeo. Good call.
One of my favorite songs of the album and my go-to song to include on compilations.
I know they have a problem with being compared to some similar sounding past acts (inevitable as it may be), but this song has a wonderful Byrds sound to it. Particularly the stuff they did with Gram Parsons.
Two fuckin' thumbs up man. These guys kill it! I'm slightly irritated at having to miss the Phoenix show.
Keep on keepin' on!
wow conors vocals are amazing
where have i been the last six years?
@Jbeauxs and Chuck Ragan, Andy Hull, and Dustin Kensrue. GOD. THAT WOULD BE JUST SOO MUCH GREATNESS
I needed you like you needed me. People, they need piano keys *cue piano* best part. : )
Conor sang a song at the show in Santa Barbara..never heard it before. Im trying to figure out what it was. Reminded me of Lua sorta. it was pretty damn magical.
awesome video!
conor oberst is best with bright eyes but love it!
monsters of folk=modern day traveling wheelburys. NOT eagles, simon & garfnkl and certainly not jefferson airplane. not that these bands are not accomplished, just that conor oberst is a f'ing genius. the other three "monsters" are equally accomplished in their own rights. having them together is an all star band~
Deb Martin So criminally underrated and unknown too. It’s a damn shame. People are missing out.
No, never heard of Fleet Foxes, until right now! I enjoyed Grown Ocean. I know most people don't like comparisons; this band sounds like that band. On and on, but I did get a bit of a Jefferson Airplane/Simon and Garfunkel vibe. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks for sharing.
WOW. What a phenomenal track :)
Going to the Louisville Halloween show. Got a good feeling it's going to be great.
they sound sorta like the eagles on this track to me....good video keep up the good work!
brilliant.
@shaniaimaribourne .... i don't know. but that's jim james you're talking about, lmfao. i also couldn't believe how much he looked like him :P
Want to see them live :O
i think its a great video, we get to see everyone do their thing. all with sick beards.
what more can you want.
an attempt to be artsy with actors and such?
@RunyonGrn07
yeh, with a bit of chris hillman in there too...
his voice has gotten stronger since his stage falling incident.
I caught them by accident on Austin City Lights, just this past sunday, I thought they had just a touch of the "dead" sound. Oh, when I say accident I mean I fell asleep in the lazy chair and woke up to them. Usually I don't listen to music like this, but something is wrong with me....I really like it. Never heard of MOF...How long have they been around?
in certain clips yes
Kombucha! My favorite flavor is the Multi-green.
M. Ward, Jim James, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis
i seriously cannot wait much longer. thank god they'll be in atl tomorrow!!!!! im long overdue for a reunion with yimmy...
definitely reminds me of The Traveling Wilburys....
But it sounds great.......
These guys are like a modern day Crosby, Still, Nash, & Young. (It's a good thing!)
@Steverichparker I don't really see how he is affecting the band negatively. Do too many people like him? Possibly. Is he not quite as instrumentally varied as the rest of the group? Possibly. But he works. He's great at guitar and is getting much better at singing. Plus his lyrics oftentimes straddle the line of genius (in my opinion).
yes
ok correct me if i'm wrong but isn't Coner the lead vocalist of this song on the album ... i like this version just as much.
I love this and I also have a beard. I am also a big fan of Trey AND Neil. :)
I'm seeing them Wednesday in PHX i hope they play this song!!!
Yeah I hear you. the entire feel is totally different than like a casadaga type album.
If you like M Ward and Jim James together.....we are still waiting.
much love and positive blessings to you cavetunes. loving people live in a loving world. Hostile, hateful people live in a hostile, hateful world. Same world. Love to you...
Fav band!! all star team :D
oh yes!!!! YES!!!
Conor does appear happy with Monsters of Folk. It's not that I don't like it. It's that it isn't Bright Eyes. He said he was putting on last album out this fall though, I'll look forward to it.
There are 11 people who are not in the right place.
ok i was tripping, i thought i was leaving a comment on the Temazcal video. i know i'm right there. Coner def sings it on the album.
Please Conor, don't leave Bright Eyes for this
oh man, let em be happy
Which member sings this song>
I hear Traveling Wilburys
great album!
@jamesDSwinney check out all their individual bands. M. Ward, She and Him, Bright Eyes My Morning Jacket :))) all super goooooooood
its like the four gospels coming together to make one super great gospel
Does anyone know what happen to this band?!
meh the things that followed bright eyes that conor was in a.k.a "conor oberst and the mystic valley band" and now "Monsters of Folk" is basically bright eyes with fewer people, but for the most part the same musicans. and influences.
Bright Eyes had never ended in a sense.
@TheDwgillis Jim James of my morning jacket
i'll be in the right place in about 5 minutes let me get the bong out
Hmm, who is playing the drums? never see any drums in these videos. ????
m. ward, jim james, and mike mogis,
best "supergroup" since the dirty mac?
whose vocals?
jim's voice is hauting live.......especially in massey hall
@ThuLarryR unfortunately he already said he is pretty much done with bright eyes. ×tear×
Zoey has a great voice.
A bit of Gram, a bit of Bob, kinda nice.
this is the album version
Yim Yames (Jim James)
i guess anyone emo should associate this as an alternative supergroup, filled with some fallout boy, or back further the juliana theory, some starting line or say anything maybe because of madness, a little dashboard confessional, further seems forever, and then some pedro the lion to even out the mix, blasphemous rumors or something cheeky like that
Only person they're missing is Ace Enders.
The first verses basically ask "are you happy," and the last verse says "I am happy." That's obnoxious. If someone acted like that in a conversation you might think they were rubbing their happiness in your face.
bazzlebass, man, i didn't read monad's thing, but i have that problem. i don't think i am a bad guy, but i guess by objective definitions i really am. this is my real name by the way. i am really lonely and the internet is a shitty place to look for friends. have you guys seen "there will be blood"? i felt like the writer had actually somehow spied on my thoughts when day-lewis lays it all out, about how he doesn't want anyone to succeed but himself. so jealous
thats funny i didnt notice her vocals in the song
@banjotune22. nope. mmj eats MOF for lunch dinner and breakfast, every hour, every day of the week.
@handicappeddoilookok It doesn't matter whats going on in the song. Its folk music, don't get your hopes up for much more man. Its about the music, and its good music. If you want your mind blown listen to some Phish. Yeah, Oberst doesn't play like Trey Anastasio, but that does not make him a shitty guitarist. I also have a beard.
@NasEscobar1 They are also really good friends :D
@shaniaimaribourne you're kidding, right? :p
this is a great album, other than Magic Marker. it's really hard to say this about some of my favorite musicians, but that song is kind of wack. waiting for them to come to austin. m. ward and jim james by themselves would do, too.
So Far Out
haha yeah man, jim james is the 13th disciple.
ehh its not "country" I don't think. I see what you're saying but I think it's more upbeat folk with a little twang. I guess that's country actually. damn. but conor doesnt suck, so it cant be country!
I don't really get how you've linked politics to this song, they're are all pretty much lean towards the left (and that's not from songs but conversations I've had with them) so to say this is some kind of politically ignorant song is a bit flippant. I'd say it's following Whitman's quote (as quoted by Oberst on the last album) "that the most important thing is being with those you like" - there will always be "anarchy", "the people need it" and in the face of that what can you do other