Okonokos is sooo awesome

Bumbeli · Jan 22, 2009, 08:31 PM

So now I just rewatched the Okonokos DVD, and I feel soooooooo good right now. Lately I've been a little bit depressed, but that just showed me just how sweet it could be.
It was the first CD from MMJ I bought, and I instantly fell in love with it. The day afterwards I bought the DVD, and I was amazed. There are very few bands that I enjoy listening to so much as My Morning Jacket.
And as I only owned Okonokos and Evil Urges until last monday, that was when I realized I had to buy all the other CDs too, I listen to them a lot on my ipod recently, and so many times I just got to stop, play that song again and ask myself how I made it without knowing that song, and I got yet another song on the neverending list of awesome MMJ-Songs.

Ps: I absolutely love the scene at 1:49:48 where that cute girl dances to Mahgeetah. I think this is as good as life gets, and I'm content.

PPS: I know some of you might think that this is a completely unnecessary wall of text, full of mistakes (english is not my first language), but honestly, I just had to give MMJ some love. :D

songdiver · Jan 22, 2009, 08:39 PM

I feel the same way after watching that. I think I've actually watched okonokos at least 30 times, and still every time I watch it there is a sense that life is really good.

the sun and moon · Jan 22, 2009, 09:24 PM

ha you remembered the exact time? what did you do, pause the dvd and write down the exact hour minute and second? yeah, it's beautiful especially in surround sound.

axround3r · Jan 22, 2009, 09:34 PM

Man I agree with you 100 percent and I bet looooots of people round here do as well. When I first watched the Okonokos DVD i was shocked at how powerfully epic the MMJ live experience is. It's really a mystical experience and Okonokos shows this well. That old fashion'd butler looking dude and his llama get transported to an entire different world for the concert!!!

SWEEET!!! :D :D :D ;D

the sun and moon · Jan 22, 2009, 09:51 PM

Is it just me or did it seem like the llama and the guy were about to get it on before discovering mmj in the forest? :(

el_chode · Jan 22, 2009, 10:57 PM

QuoteIs it just me or did it seem like the llama and the guy were about to get it on before discovering mmj in the forest? :(

i thought that was the point?

for what it's worth, i have a 5 year old TV and a 15 year old surround sound system. i don't know if i'm the only person who plans this shit out, but the moment i upgrade to high-def, Okonokos will be the first DVD I watch

xmascriminal · Jan 23, 2009, 01:37 AM

I just watched it again a couple days ago. Anytime put me in a really good mood, and I had to watch O is the One That is Real about five times. Plus, llamas kick ass.

rcs · Jan 23, 2009, 11:07 AM

I hadn't listened to or watched Okonokos in over 6 months and then yesterday I found it on vinyl at my record store. :D Came home and listened to it and realized that I then needed to watch the DVD too. Absolutely love this live album! I'm going to listen and watch again tonight.

scottbird · Jan 23, 2009, 12:27 PM

One of the best live music DVDs, the Bear Attack kinda freaks me out though, haha

el_chode · Jan 23, 2009, 01:56 PM

QuoteI hadn't listened to or watched Okonokos in over 6 months and then yesterday I found it on vinyl at my record store. :D Came home and listened to it and realized that I then needed to watch the DVD too. Absolutely love this live album! I'm going to listen and watch again tonight.

Dude, if you watch the DVD on mute and start the vinyl at just the right time, they totally sync up. You gotta try it.

goose · Jan 23, 2009, 03:11 PM

Got a friend who has a place with two of the video game chairs. Once we get things together, we plan on watching okonokos through them. Feel that shit!

rcs · Jan 23, 2009, 04:52 PM

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QuoteI hadn't listened to or watched Okonokos in over 6 months and then yesterday I found it on vinyl at my record store. :D Came home and listened to it and realized that I then needed to watch the DVD too. Absolutely love this live album! I'm going to listen and watch again tonight.

Dude, if you watch the DVD on mute and start the vinyl at just the right time, they totally sync up. You gotta try it.

NO WAY! That is just too cool. I am totally going to try this tonight. I would have never thought to try that. Thanks for letting me know. :)

red · Jan 23, 2009, 04:59 PM

'acoustic chorale' is even better!

ALady · Jan 23, 2009, 04:59 PM

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QuoteI hadn't listened to or watched Okonokos in over 6 months and then yesterday I found it on vinyl at my record store. :D Came home and listened to it and realized that I then needed to watch the DVD too. Absolutely love this live album! I'm going to listen and watch again tonight.

Dude, if you watch the DVD on mute and start the vinyl at just the right time, they totally sync up. You gotta try it.
NO WAY! That is just too cool. I am totally going to try this tonight. I would have never thought to try that. Thanks for letting me know. :)

You have to start it after the third roar of the llama.

ChronicHunger · Jan 23, 2009, 05:20 PM

Quote'acoustic chorale' is even better!

stangulation=goosebumps

rcs · Jan 23, 2009, 05:29 PM

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QuoteI hadn't listened to or watched Okonokos in over 6 months and then yesterday I found it on vinyl at my record store. :D Came home and listened to it and realized that I then needed to watch the DVD too. Absolutely love this live album! I'm going to listen and watch again tonight.

Dude, if you watch the DVD on mute and start the vinyl at just the right time, they totally sync up. You gotta try it.
NO WAY! That is just too cool. I am totally going to try this tonight. I would have never thought to try that. Thanks for letting me know. :)

You have to start it after the third roar of the llama.

Perfect! Thanks!
I'm so excited to try this out. I'm such a geek. ;D

weeniebeenie · Jan 23, 2009, 06:47 PM

Okonokos=Genius.

Bumbeli · Jan 25, 2009, 09:02 AM

Quoteha you remembered the exact time? what did you do, pause the dvd and write down the exact hour minute and second? yeah, it's beautiful especially in surround sound.

It sounds a bit creepy if you put it that way :)

Dillsnufus · Jan 25, 2009, 09:14 AM

we need another okonokos. a new live dvd . i don't know why anyone on their label or the band don't realize that.

Bumbeli · Jan 25, 2009, 10:24 AM

I would love a DVD of othe NYE MSG show, the bootleg sounds great and I can only imagine the band's energy that evening. But I don't want it to be announced before, so I don't have to wait for it, but wake up one day, realizing that a new MMJ Dvd has been released and enjoy it.
With the recent increase of fame it could happen soon I think