Jim featured on "Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes"

[jimsflyingv]

I really dig Down on the Bottom. Love the way it builds into a jam.  good stuff. except Costello he can suck it.

Let´s agree on the simple fact that all the Jim songs are the best songs on the album. Costello for me is like an Alien on the album - not a big fan of his voice on most of the songs.

As a huge T-Bone Burnett Fan (I grew up listening to all of his not very well-known solo Albums before he became a producer) I really like Jim and T-Bone working together on a project. Jim has managed to work with nearly all of my musical heroes: Levon, Dylan, Bob Weir (sadly Jerry is not alive anymore), and now T-Bone Burnett.

[GO4IT]

After a couple of listens, I'm really liking Down on the Bottom.  There's a lot to work with here (as opposed to Nothing To It, IMHO).  I can see MMJ turning this into a bluesy burner that goes twice as long as the album version.

[APR]

I finally got a chance to watch the documentary over the weekend.  I agree with a lot of the above comments.  My gripe is that there wasn't enough Jim.  It seemed liked everyone else's interviews were long while Jim's were brief.  I noticed Bo's name in the credits but missed him in the movie somehow. 

Jim's songs were definitely the best.  He is a true professional coming in super prepared, knowledgeable, and encouraging everyone.

I did notice that Jim is probably a creature of habit as far as wardrobe.  This thing was clearly filmed over several days as Taylor always had something different on.  Why I noticed this but not Bo is beyond me?  Maybe my altered state.   Anyway, there have been discussions regarding Jim wearing the same thing for every show.  And in an interview a long time ago he addressed it by explaining that his closet is like Smurfette's closet and is filled with many of one thing.

[justbcuzido]

I finally got a chance to watch the documentary over the weekend.  I agree with a lot of the above comments.  My gripe is that there wasn't enough Jim.  It seemed liked everyone else's interviews were long while Jim's were brief.  I noticed Bo's name in the credits but missed him in the movie somehow. 

Jim's songs were definitely the best.  He is a true professional coming in super prepared, knowledgeable, and encouraging everyone.

I did notice that Jim is probably a creature of habit as far as wardrobe.  This thing was clearly filmed over several days as Taylor always had something different on.  Why I noticed this but not Bo is beyond me?  Maybe my altered state.   Anyway, there have been discussions regarding Jim wearing the same thing for every show.  And in an interview a long time ago he addressed it by explaining that his closet is like Smurfette's closet and is filled with many of one thing.

Interesting to note about him always wearing the same outfit, even outside of concerts. Is it, branding? eccentric behavior? Sign of genius? I'd go with a bit of all of the above. Interesting article below about this topic. They also say in the article people like this generally have a catch phrase. For Jim, would it be "How you guys doing???"

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/10/05/steve-jobs-always-dressed-exactly-the-same-heres-who-else-does/

[e_wind]

y'all are nuts... I bought this album for Jim, but stayed for Costello...

Married to My Hack and Six Months in Kansas City RULE. I think all the artists did a great job. Taylor Goldsmith or whatever is probably the weakest IMO, but they all have some a couple fantastic songs. Marcus Mumfords "When I Get My Hands on You", Rhinnion's "Hidee Ho" and "Duncan and Jimmy", the previously mentioned Costello tracks, Taylor Goldsmiths " Diamond Ring", and Jims "Down on the Bottom" and "Hidee Ho"... They all kill it. Honestly, I think Jims songs are only better than Taylors, I think Rhinnions, MM, and Costellos highpoint are REALLY HIGH. Jim's bragging right comes from the fact that he has no low points. None of his songs are my favorite, but then again none of his songs are anywhere near my least favorite.

[BH]

I like Mumford songs a lot but I also have REALLY grown to like Taylor's songs.   Interesting note, Taylor co-wrote on at least two of Marcus's songs.   Movie does a long arc of Marcus struggling with writing. In particular the song Kansas City, but does not show any contribution from Taylor even though song credit does.   Otherwise everybody pretty much got writing credits on their own songs (along with Bob of course).

[ms. yvon]

I'm pretty sure Evonne went to this.

i dd!
i didn't win tickets but i was working about 10 min from the Montalban so i decided to troll the line for someone with an extra ticket.  a fellow who'd won a pair had an extra and brought me in as his +1.  i used some pro-moves to get us 2nd row center seats.  (this does not mean i showed my breasts to anyone.  i'm not that kind of Pro.  )
bo was on the stage dealing with some equipment as the audience filed in.  one of the drummers was Jay Bellerose.  when he came out on stage i grabbed the sleeve of the man who'd brought me in, who gave me his +1, who i did not know, i grabbed his sleeve and whisper-shouted something like, "i love this guy!"   jay b. plays in joe henry's band.  i can't describe just what it is that sets him apart without sounding like i'm describing a wine so i'll skip it.
it was a grin-filled, giant hearted, rollicking good time!  get me drunk enough at OBH2 and i'll bore you to death trying to remember the details of the show. 

[Fully]

I'm thrilled to hear the story,  ms y!  I'm glad you got in.

[APR]

I'm glad that live show was so good.  That may never happen again.
Cool article you posted justbcuz.  I think it's more to do with the stuff other than branding for JJ.

[BigHerm]

Well the documentary was definitely... Interesting. Something went on with the Kansas City track that wasn't shown. Seemed like MM had outside help.

Anyways, Down on the Bottom is clearly the best song on the record IMO.

[mahg33ta]

I'm glad that live show was so good.  That may never happen again.

Newport Folk seems the most likely chance for it to happen again

[WastedLittleWeeza]

I'm pretty sure Evonne went to this.

i dd!
i didn't win tickets but i was working about 10 min from the Montalban so i decided to troll the line for someone with an extra ticket.  a fellow who'd won a pair had an extra and brought me in as his +1.  i used some pro-moves to get us 2nd row center seats.  (this does not mean i showed my breasts to anyone.  i'm not that kind of Pro.  )
bo was on the stage dealing with some equipment as the audience filed in.  one of the drummers was Jay Bellerose.  when he came out on stage i grabbed the sleeve of the man who'd brought me in, who gave me his +1, who i did not know, i grabbed his sleeve and whisper-shouted something like, "i love this guy!"   jay b. plays in joe henry's band.  i can't describe just what it is that sets him apart without sounding like i'm describing a wine so i'll skip it.
it was a grin-filled, giant hearted, rollicking good time!  get me drunk enough at OBH2 and i'll bore you to death trying to remember the details of the show. 

I was there too! 1st row. How funny. I'll be at OBH2 as well :)

[patrickbateman]

Does anyone know where I can watch/rent the documentary? Been dying to see it and don't have Showtime.

[dookie shoot bandit]

Comes out next Tuesday on DVD

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lost-songs-the-basement-tapes-continued-dvd/7475415.p?id=3367364&skuId=7475415&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7475415&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!66391061321!g!M!65862916719&kpid=7475415&k_clickid=381d16c1-31b5-4125-9fc0-05a5d53e7500&kpid=7475415&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=381d16c1-31b5-4125-9fc0-05a5d53e7500&ksprof_id=15&ksaffcode=pg11229&ksdevice=m

[gardenparty]

it was available on showtime on demand last week.  probably still is

[BH]

Found a reason to buy the DVD....

This documentary on the recording of the album "Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes" – the album where musicians Jim James, Marcus Mumford, Taylor Goldsmith, Elvis Costello and Rhiannon Giddens were given recently discovered lyrics from Bob Dylan (which he never completed in 1967) by producer T-Bone Burnett and asked to compose music and record with the other musicians, aired on the Showtime network earlier this year. It's now out on home video from Eagle Rock (I was provide a review copy in exchange for an objective review). If you missed it on TV, I can highly recommend it and – even if you saw it – you'll probably want to pick this up for the "bonus tracks" – six full performances including three songs that that are not featured in the 106-minute documentary as shown on TV. These bonus performances add another 24 minutes to the package.

[johnnYYac]

Its available via Amazon, but the price is higher than Best Buy.  Consider Amazon for the blu-ray if you have Prime membership (free shipping). 

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Songs-Basement-Tapes-Continued/dp/B00VRJ632C/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1432243562&sr=1-1&keywords=lost+songs+the+basement+tapes+continued

[Willard1979]

When I Get My Hands On You is definitely my favorite song. I just might have to pick up the DVD too. 

[oistheone]

Finally got my hands on a copy of this documentary. Great watch! Maybe I'm biased but Jim steals the show! He's really come a long way as a bassist. He's got the funk! Jim also seems to be the only one who had a smile on his face the whole time. Watching him lead that crack band through "Nothing To It" was such a treat! Carla Azar is such a badass drummer. And Rhiannon Giddens really nails those vocals alongside Jim. Had no idea it was her! Thought it was three or four Jims stacked on top of each other.

Also loved seeing the recording of "Down On The Bottom". It must have been so cool to work with T-Bone. You can see why he's such an in-demand producer. The guy is so smooth and effortless. Highly recommend checking this out!

[mahg33ta]

I think MM's Kansas city is the best song on the album and I enjoyed the story arc of him writing it in the documentary.   Also, Johnny Depp is pretty cool IMO.   Walks in plugs in, off he goes.   Not sure how much he plays, but he sure looks the part.