If you met someone that was totally oblivious to the existence of my morning jacket and you could only show them one song, what would the song be?
- i would have to say steam engine okonokos version...beautiful and powerful
War Begun live
It would depend on the person
war begun live...nice
From my experience, One Big Holiday (Conan) and Gideon (Letterman) are the best bets.
I played Golden for a friend and her husband one day and they said it was OK. ::)Their love for American Idol and Kenny Chesney should've tipped me off.
QuoteFrom my experience, One Big Holiday (Conan) and Gideon (Letterman) are the best bets.
if I knew how to post pictures on this forum, I would post one that was a hammer hitting a nail on the head.
Strangulation! or Wordless Chorus.
It doesn't matter as long as you make them listen to it outside and with headphones. Preferably with a mountain, a forest, or a beach nearby.
Any up tempo song with most people. OBH, Gideon, EU. I would probably use live versions.
QuoteIt would depend on the person
Yeah, that's right. The MMJ catalogue is diverse enough to rope in any unsuspecting soul. Choose wisely my friends...both with the song and the person.
;)
"the bear" was the song that did it for me, years ago. so i'd probably start there.
QuoteWar Begun live
with fireworks like we had in nashville
the bear is fantastic, so is cobra though to open some1 into the band
Quote"the bear" was the song that did it for me, years ago. so i'd probably start there.
no question. the bear sealed the deal for me as well. we're all better people for having heard that song.
Sure would be a great question for the Q&A with the band...
...but nooo...nobody likes that idea.
I would love to know what Jim would play if he had just one shot...
It would have to be Steam Engine
I agree- it would have to depend on the person. Golden got me hooked though... but Okonokos really made me obsessed so- ya never know
highly suspicious
considering how polarizing it has been on the forum, it would weed out the non-believers quickly.
Mahgeeta...it had me hooked from the very first listen.
I just heard it again tonight and you just can't help but like that song.
All within the scope of my personal influence have heard MMJ ;D I've found most are really receptive after hearing Okonokos - particularly Gideon and OBH.
My favorite response was from my sister, who does not typically listen to secular music -"Wow, what beautiful music!" She then asked if I could get another ticket to the show this Friday at the Greek?
I was happy to oblige!
I"m surprised by the people don't "get " MMJ. My husband, a long time dead head, explained it to me this way (an analogy he has often used with the Grateful Dead) "some people like black licorice, some don't".
I say - whatever. Those people are stupid! :P
Lay Low. That guitar solo could win anybody over. ;D
i would show them any song live at the greek a la sept 19th 2008.
QuoteLay Low. That guitar solo could win anybody over. ;D
true 'dat!
Strangulation from Acoustic Chorale
how about steam engine- okonokos version
QuoteQuoteWar Begun live
with fireworks like we had in nashville
nashville to kentucky? pro no but i'm loving that song right now
i hooked a friend the other day with Dondante from the Okonokos soundtrack
either lay low or strangulation!
QuoteFrom my experience, One Big Holiday (Conan) and Gideon (Letterman) are the best bets.
OBH on Conan is what got me into them. I was iffy about the vocals when I first heard them a long time ago, but after seeing that video, it hit me how goddamn talented they are. And I've been in love ever since.
Quotehighly suspicious
considering how polarizing it has been on the forum, it would weed out the non-believers quickly.
I highly disagree. By playing this song for someone, they would get the wrong impression of this band's catalog. I know this song wouldn't have swayed me.
DonDante and/or Cobra for sure.
Okonokos It Beats 4 u hooked my friend and he's now a huge fan.
Did this yesterday - One Big Holiday from the Okonokos DVD. She was hooked straight away.
Okonokos- "Off The Record"-"Golden"-"Lay Low"
also "Where to Begin"-I've hooked a couple of people with that tune. ;D
for me it was one big holiday from the bonnaroo dvd. hooked a friend with wordless chorus though
Easy to answer:
Gideon from Okonokos - incredible!
My roommates kind of bitched about how much I played MMJ in my car until they heard Phone Went West. Now I hear them singing it around the house. :)
Strangulation okonokos version (acoustic chorale)
The Way that He Sings kind of tells the story of Jim's approach to music and distills the essence of the band. I think that one is a good one to sell the band to someone else.
Golden
One of my personal fav's: Into the Wood.
New to the board, but a long time fan.
Cobra!!
a great upbeat tune, that also rocks hard. glad I got to see it live in boston this year.
phone went west...
So many to choose from and it all depends on the person. Songs I love now that are among my favorite I know I probably wouldn't have enjoyed on first listen.
So, for most people I know that aren't already fans-Maybe One Big Holiday or Mahgeetah.
I caught my fiancee singing along with phone went west :)
The three that have worked for me have all been from Okonokos - OBH, Golden and Steam Engine.
Don't post much...but thought I'd sharde the story to the popping of my My Morning Jacket cherry.
I always have heard about the band, but never listened until I was watching Bonaroo - We Have arrived. This plays on HD Net every so often.
*First of all, if you haven't seen this documentary it is a 'must watch.'
Anyway, at the end Jim James does Golden solo (i think in the press tent). As we get into the song the film cuts into a montage of clips from Bonaroo. The piece as a whole is beautiful and I had one of those transcending musical moments when I knew this band was going to be my next obsession (and only two minutes into the song!).
After Golden you are taken to a clip of MMJ jamming to Anytime (i think) in the rain. More clips flash of a drenched audience going nuts and dancing. I wasn't at Bonaroo, but I don't think a clip of images of music could have portrayed the energy any better. I remember thinking...how could a band that can write a song as sweet as Golden be the same band that is jamming so hard in the rain? But when thinking back about this experience this question sums up the band perfectly. ....I bought Z and It Still Moves later that day.
I reccomend fidning this documentary somewhere...whether on HD Net or DVD and keep it in the arsenal if you are lucky enough to share this with a MMJ virgin.
QuoteDon't post much...but thought I'd sharde the story to the popping of my My Morning Jacket cherry.
I always have heard about the band, but never listened until I was watching Bonaroo - We Have arrived. This plays on HD Net every so often.
*First of all, if you haven't seen this documentary it is a 'must watch.'
Anyway, at the end Jim James does Golden solo (i think in the press tent). As we get into the song the film cuts into a montage of clips from Bonaroo. The piece as a whole is beautiful and I had one of those transcending musical moments when I knew this band was going to be my next obsession (and only two minutes into the song!).
After Golden you are taken to a clip of MMJ jamming to Anytime (i think) in the rain. More clips flash of a drenched audience going nuts and dancing. I wasn't at Bonaroo, but I don't think a clip of images of music could have portrayed the energy any better. I remember thinking...how could a band that can write a song as sweet as Golden be the same band that is jamming so hard in the rain? But when thinking back about this experience this question sums up the band perfectly. ....I bought Z and It Still Moves later that day.
I reccomend fidning this documentary somewhere...whether on HD Net or DVD and keep it in the arsenal if you are lucky enough to share this with a MMJ virgin.
Welcome!
Awesome story...thanks for sharing. :)
That's a great way to describe MMJ. They're a perfect blend of sweet and kick ass.
Bermuda highway, the acoustic live version. It's Magical.
QuoteDon't post much...but thought I'd sharde the story to the popping of my My Morning Jacket cherry.
I always have heard about the band, but never listened until I was watching Bonaroo - We Have arrived. This plays on HD Net every so often.
*First of all, if you haven't seen this documentary it is a 'must watch.'
Anyway, at the end Jim James does Golden solo (i think in the press tent). As we get into the song the film cuts into a montage of clips from Bonaroo. The piece as a whole is beautiful and I had one of those transcending musical moments when I knew this band was going to be my next obsession (and only two minutes into the song!).
After Golden you are taken to a clip of MMJ jamming to Anytime (i think) in the rain. More clips flash of a drenched audience going nuts and dancing. I wasn't at Bonaroo, but I don't think a clip of images of music could have portrayed the energy any better. I remember thinking...how could a band that can write a song as sweet as Golden be the same band that is jamming so hard in the rain? But when thinking back about this experience this question sums up the band perfectly. ....I bought Z and It Still Moves later that day.
I reccomend fidning this documentary somewhere...whether on HD Net or DVD and keep it in the arsenal if you are lucky enough to share this with a MMJ virgin.
i think after the acoustic golden they have them jamming the end of steam engine in the rain...its a badass segment on the dvd. I think that is what makes them so remarkable how they can, and not too many other bands can do this, play a song as beautiful and hypnotizing as golden and then rock out with soooo much emotion and energy (IN THE RAIN!) like with the end of steam engine.
You are correct....the jam is Steam Engine....I just went back and checked.
Actually, this is from 2004 and Anytime didn't come out yet, BUT I noticed I did hear a little bit of the keyboard intro from Anytime in this Jam.
...jams do inspire songs; I wonder if this was the case. Or maybe I'm hearing things.
Quote from: buymycar on Sep 17, 2008, 08:56 PM
highly suspicious
considering how polarizing it has been on the forum, it would weed out the non-believers quickly.
This was my first listen which I still can't believe. However, 40 shows later, I'd say it worked :cheesy:
This is all you need!!!
http://youtu.be/p-G2ZHtX9IE (http://youtu.be/p-G2ZHtX9IE)
Quote from: timescaper on Jun 13, 2014, 12:24 PM
This is all you need!!!
http://youtu.be/p-G2ZHtX9IE (http://youtu.be/p-G2ZHtX9IE)
I shed a tear every time I see this...I didn't know anything about the band at this point, and was holed up in my RV waiting out the storm. :cry:
Wordless Chorus did it for me, so I think it's a great intro. One Big Holiday is a great intro too.....but lately, I have I Will Sing You Songs on repeat over and over as I await the OBH II announcement, so maybe this would make a nice intro song?
I think One Big Holiday would be a good start :drum:
Anytime is a safe bet
Quote from: Jernigan on Sep 15, 2008, 07:47 PM
It would depend on the person
DEFINITELY depend on the person.
Run Thru (live), for some
Rollin Back, for some
Knot Comes Loose, for some of the same
Phone (live), for "if you don't like this..let's just stop"
Bermuda Highway, for ppl with ears
Cobra (live), for "you like music...right?"
Little Billy, for a shocker
At Dawn, for a "check this out"
One In The Same, in a car & sayin "shut up" :)
Highly Suspicious, after a Prince song
Welcome Home, for my family
Just One Thing, for ME!!!
Tough question. I just kinda listed a couple songs. I'm kinda of the opinion that I don't need to "convince" ppl. Music is SO subjective. I needed no convincing when it came to MMJ. I heard it and that, as they say, "WAS IT!":) I'm a, I hear something and I like it and I wanna hear all of it, kinda guy.
Just one guys opinion to a question, and a TOUGH one...like I'm quoting, it REALLY DOES depend on the person.
P.S. I know this is gonna sound selfish (and it is, please don't judge) but I stopped telling ppl about my rabid MMJ obsession. They're just the right size. I. Want. Those. THEATER shows (selfish again...sorry). I think they're ...JUUUST right :)
I like to start off with wordless chorus.
Lay Low got me!
Touch Me Pt.2, I'm Amazed, and Librarian were the three that kept bringing me back at the beginning.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jun 19, 2014, 01:04 AM
Lay Low got me!
YES! That song has it all.
But I agree with tippitoes.... it depends on who the person is. If someone loves Golden but doesn't also love Run Thru just as much, then they probably can't be "convinced."
Get them in the mood and crank Okonokos, record one, both sides, on a good vinyl system.
That hooked me deep and irretrievably.
Yeah, I know that's more than one song but if they're not hooked by then, you can assuredly ditch them and move on to find another friend or relative :cool: :thumbsup:
Phone and The Bear are what got me hooked. I love Steam Engine but it didn't grab me until the first time I saw it live.
Just yesterday my mom got hooked, I was playing 'The Way That He Sings' and when it was over she started it over and said "I could listen to this all day." =)
Quote from: IMeMine on Jun 19, 2014, 11:40 PM
Phone and The Bear are what got me hooked. I love Steam Engine but it didn't grab me until the first time I saw it live.
Just yesterday my mom got hooked, I was playing 'The Way That He Sings' and when it was over she started it over and said "I could listen to this all day." =)
The Way That He Sings is the last song on side B of record 1 of Okonokos so was also part of my hooking. And when I saw MMJ perform this live at Radio City from the first row with Jim climbing up the wall, I was beyond hooked.
love that track. LOVE Okonokos...
I have had this happen to me. You don't know MMJ and they look at me blankly. and you're a rock and roll fan? i normally pick It Still Moves to get them ready for the brilliance that is Z and Evil Urges. also there was an old rocker who would come into the Borders i worked at. and when we were in Liquidation we had one copy of the dvd Okonokos left and i convinced him to buy it and watch it, he came back the next day and cleared out the MMJ section of the CD area. That was one hell of a win.
Story Tellers Dondante... So beautiful.
I've made many a mixed tape over the years and the content all depends on the person of course... if I had to take a shot at one song though:
Mahgeetah!
Quote from: Willard1979 on Jun 13, 2014, 06:08 PM
I think One Big Holiday would be a good start :drum:
yeah i would pick this or the song(s) that got me into them, Off The Record or Gideon
This has always been a stunner for me.............
http://youtu.be/UygAqFt2zFE (http://youtu.be/UygAqFt2zFE)
Lowdown
There are a few...
Lay Low-Okonokos version
Steam Engine- Red Rocks 2012
Phone Went West- Red Rocks 2012
Quote from: Grateful Chabo on Sep 15, 2008, 06:40 PM
If you met someone that was totally oblivious to the existence of my morning jacket and you could only show them one song, what would the song be?
- i would have to say steam engine okonokos version...beautiful and powerful
Definetly my favorite song to ever listen to it shows all of greatness in one song... Love the keyboard part ;)
Dondante
well I`ll say Outta My System...
Love that version of I think I'm Going To Hell. one song only one song. Depending on the person. but i think i might go really old school and go with Honest Man.
Quote from: The DARK on Sep 15, 2008, 11:03 PM
From my experience, One Big Holiday (Conan) and Gideon (Letterman) are the best bets.
I used that one-two punch to make my only hard core conversion to MMJ. I think those 2 videos taken at once convey the intended message as well as anything could.
Quote from: Emb1528 on Jun 28, 2014, 05:54 PM
Story Tellers Dondante... So beautiful.
It was the whole Story Tellers episode that got me into MMJ.
For me, I'd make a mini live ep to give to the newbie with:
War Begun
Phone Went West
Bermuda Highway
Steam Engine
Touch Me Part II
OBH
But my favorite is probably Into The Woods, so maybe I'd just play that.
I Will Sing You Songs from Okonokos
Its got the Pink Floydian quiet introspection, the beautiful melody, the soulful singing, the catchy melodic hooks, the twin guitar power riffs and the big cathartic release/crescendo, basically almost everything I love about MMJ!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1DbvcUGtLs
Oh, yeah and the flying hair headbanging rocking out if you watch the video! :grin:
I've always played Wordless Chorus when my friends are around me and I want some Jacket, because they are usually most receptive to this. It wasn't until I broke my aux chord for my car and only had It Still Moves in my car on the way to disc golfing with a buddy that I had to completely reconsider my approach. I started on One Big Holiday, which my friend enjoyed, but then I Will Sing You Songs came on. I warned him that he may not like the song because it's very slow and spacey. He said he didn't care. At the end of the song he just looked at me and I knew I had him. On the way home I set the hook with Steam Engine, naturally.
Although it was Z that completely turned me into an obsessive, it was their cover of "You're a Big Girl Now" on the Bob Dylan tribute that made me look them up. I had seen a quick clip on Austin City Limits years ago but was in one of my "kids these days" moods and dismissed them. Definitely depends.
For electronic minded folks, TMIGTS part II. For Radiohead fans, Wordless chorus. Blues Rockers will like Easy Morning Rebel and if they have any metal/prog roots, leave it on for Run Thru. Singer songwriter fans will love Acoustic Citsuoca.
I am D- all the above. Thus MMJ is the tits!
Great ?. If they were experienced musical folks- Dondante. It's comparible to Led Zeppelins No Quarter in my book, which is one of the overlooked songs. If they like radio music, Phone went west or Dancefloors
Ive gotten several of my friends into MMJ by playing Phone Went West from the 6/3/03 show at the Mercury Lounge in Austin, TX. Everyone seems to love how bad ass they are in that video, gets em hooked every time.