Yim Yames...A Tribute to

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aMillionDreams

#140
Jul 17, 2009, 06:34 AM
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QuoteI'm not freaking out and I'm not suggesting this is anything but a hiatus, I just think it may be a little optimistic to hope for a record and a tour within a year when JJ is recording a solo album, releasing the Monsters of Folk side project, then has the Monsters of Folk tour, then he expects to release the solo album which I assume he'll at least do a few dates in support of.   If he can do all that and record and support an album with MMJ by bonaroo next year, I'll eat my hat.

I don't know...there's 24 hours in the day, I think Yim's got plenty of time.  It's not like he has to run over to the studio and record stuff when he gets home from his day job.  ;D

In all seriousness though, there are plenty of great records that were written in an incredibly short amount of time.  Creativity knows no timeline...it could take a year, it could take a week.  

Since Yim has noted in interviews that 2009 would be a writing year for the band, I'd imagine there are a number of new MMJ songs already demo'ed, and that there's possibly some cross-pollination going on between the projects at this point.  I really doubt that each record is being created in a vacuum.  Speaking very generally, that's just not how musicians work.

Anyway, we really don't know, and we can't know...so without any real evidence to indicate a band breakup, I don't see any reason to be so fatalistic at this juncture.

::)

Again, no one in this thread has mentioned a band breakup except for you.  I'm only suggesting your timeline is a bit optimistic, as is Lovedog as is Capt as is Penny.  That's not fatalistic at all, it's a reasonable observation based on facts.  I'll have to remember to bump this next June so we can see who is truly "crazy".

Personally, I'm excited that JJ is stepping away from MMJ for a while to do his own thing.  I've always been an MMJ fan because of Jim, first and foremost, no offense to the boys (you know I love yas!) . So maybe the reason I can be more reasonable about this debate is because I don't see the band hiatus as a bad thing, quite the opposite.  I love MMJ but will gladly take a few years of JJ, YY, or however he wants to give it to us.
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searchinbig

#141
Jul 17, 2009, 07:25 AM
Forget about a break up. Back at the end of 74 the Dead (and make no mistake, I'm not comparing MMJ to the Dead) went on hiatus and all heads thought it was the end. They played just a handful of shows in 75, although many members did solo projects. In 76 they came back and what was to come is history. You all probably know this! Anyway just enjoy the live MMJ shows and videos for a while. Hell, back then all we had were cassettes to listen to!

So back to the artist formerly known as Jim and the Tribute album.

Which songs are your favorites? My sweet Lord and All things Must Pass for me, I think!

Does Jim do all the playing on this solo? Banjo, piano, backing vocals are bangin'!

What a great album, can't wait for the vinyl. Makes me wonder if there are other goodies like this laying around.

Maybe future releases will have Tim Tames on them.  :)
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Soulshine

#142
Jul 17, 2009, 09:54 AM
QuoteForget about a break up. Back at the end of 74 the Dead (and make no mistake, I'm not comparing MMJ to the Dead) went on hiatus and all heads thought it was the end. They played just a handful of shows in 75, although many members did solo projects. In 76 they came back and what was to come is history. You all probably know this! Anyway just enjoy the live MMJ shows and videos for a while. Hell, back then all we had were cassettes to listen to!

So back to the artist formerly known as Jim and the Tribute album.

Which songs are your favorites? [highlight]My sweet Lord[/highlight] and All things Must Pass for me, I think!

Does Jim do all the playing on this solo? Banjo, piano, backing vocals are bangin'!

What a great album, can't wait for the vinyl. Makes me wonder if there are other goodies like this laying around.

Maybe future releases will have Tim Tames on them.  :)

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BH

#143
Jul 17, 2009, 10:44 AM
Don't worry, they'll get back together.  Didn't you guys watch the EU EPK?  Jim's got some Sheriffin' to do.
I'm digging, digging deep in myself, but who needs a shovel when you have a little boy like mine.

ALady

#144
Jul 17, 2009, 01:34 PM
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Again, no one in this thread has mentioned a band breakup except for you.  I'm only suggesting your timeline is a bit optimistic, as is Lovedog as is Capt as is Penny.  That's not fatalistic at all, it's a reasonable observation based on facts.  I'll have to remember to bump this next June so we can see who is truly "crazy".

Fair enough, but I really don't think I'm being overly optimistic.  I guess I just don't quite agree with a quote like this:

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Is My Morning Jacket done...I don't think so, but we won't see them for a little while unless it's something special.
:-/

When I spoke to Patrick about how the Auerbach gig came about, the first thing he said was that he wasn't ready to get off the road when MMJ finished up in Australia and Japan.  So when the Auerbach opportunity came up, he took it.  This is a band that LOVES to tour.  The Auerbach tour won't last forever, nor will Monsters of Folk (their tour will be this fall, and I'd bet that it won't be extensive since M. Ward and Conor have their own projects to deal with).  So by next spring, I really think MMJ will be itching to be on the road again.

Though it might be a bit optimistic to wish for a new record in 2010, I don't necessarily think they need to have a new record to tour behind, either.  After the banner year they had in 2008, I'd be really surprised if they aren't feeling some pressure from the powers that be to "strike while the iron's hot", so to speak.  We all know that this is a band that loves to perform, and it just doesn't make sense that they would take an entire year off of touring when they've never done so in the past.  I think we will definitely see festival dates and at the very least, a short US tour next year...IF (if if if) it turns out that I'm right, you can buy me a beer at one of those shows, 'cause you know you'll be there   ;)

Anyway, I'm excited about the side projects too; I certainly don't mean to detract from them at all.  I think it's great for the health of the band to take some time out to work on other things.  It's also been cool to see the guys in smaller venues and I really do enjoy all of the stuff I've heard from the side projects so far.

Let's not fight, okay?   :)  Back to the topic at hand, "All Things Must Pass" is absolutely gorgeous.
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Penny Lane

#145
Jul 17, 2009, 02:34 PM
exactly! all our hearts are in the right place...i'll buy you a beer at the next show i see you at NO MATTER WHAT!  ;)
but come on...there's nothing sexy about poop. Nothing.  -bbill

ALady

#146
Jul 17, 2009, 02:44 PM
Yay!  And I would be honored to do the same!   :)
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aMillionDreams

#147
Jul 18, 2009, 09:19 PM
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#148
Jul 18, 2009, 11:28 PM
"Sometimes it runs its course in a day, babe.  Sometimes it goes from night after night."

Ghosts_on_TV

#149
Jul 19, 2009, 03:13 AM
Well, Jim said in an interview that he is already thinking about the next MMJ album (can't find it, but trust me), plus management already confirmed they will be on the road in 2010. So...I'll believe them.
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capt. scotty

#150
Jul 19, 2009, 12:34 PM
QuoteWell, Jim said in an interview that he is already thinking about the next MMJ album (can't find it, but trust me), plus management already confirmed they will be on the road in 2010. So...I'll believe them.

you know it!
The thing is, Bob, it's not that I'm lazy, it's that I just don't care. - Peter Gibbons

st. john

#151
Jul 22, 2009, 03:19 PM
and god made bloggers ?

Jim James singing sawdust and straw acoustic covers of ancient George Harrison songs likely appeals to the strictly fam members only demographic. But say you're a My Morning Jackethead, searching to ease your way into  warm Tuesday morning like an old man journeying from bed to rocking chair, few options come more mild or pleasant. One of the more overlooked aspects about James is his endearingly absurd goofiness–from Oregon Trail New Year's Eves, to rocking Moon Boots on-stage, to baffling decisions to turn "J's" into "Y's." The Yim Yames project falls under that category. He's too wise to attempt to top Harrison's renditions, so the My Morning Jacket frontman opts for minimalism, unshackling his celestial Orion Belt voice and just having a good time (in a melancholy, mournful sort of way).  Hopefully, The Chiffons won't sue.

Buy: Yim Yames-A Tribute To (Portion of proceeds go to Woodstock Animal Farm Sanctuary)  

ChiefOKONO

#152
Jul 28, 2009, 11:28 PM
All I can say about this is it is just wonderful, beautiful and amazing that we got to hear this stuff!!!!

Love Dogg

#153
Aug 03, 2009, 11:08 AM
Just got a big square package in the mail!!!!  Haven't opened it yet.
"Sometimes it runs its course in a day, babe.  Sometimes it goes from night after night."

Love Dogg

#154
Aug 03, 2009, 11:11 AM
QuoteJust got a big square package in the mail!!!!  Haven't opened it yet.

And this fu*king record is beautiful.  And so classy!
"Sometimes it runs its course in a day, babe.  Sometimes it goes from night after night."

Love Dogg

#155
Aug 03, 2009, 11:14 AM
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QuoteJust got a big square package in the mail!!!!  Haven't opened it yet.

And this fu*king record is beautiful.  And so classy!

It's 180 Gram vinyl so it's a heavy duty piece of machinery.  It says 45 rpm though so that's weird.  I won't be able to listen to this until tonight though.  Yay Yim!
"Sometimes it runs its course in a day, babe.  Sometimes it goes from night after night."

ALady

#156
Aug 03, 2009, 01:21 PM
QuoteJust got a big square package in the mail!!!!  Haven't opened it yet.

AHHH!  I hope mine gets here today too   :)
if it falls apart or makes us millionaires

AMightyCaporal

#157
Aug 03, 2009, 02:02 PM
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QuoteJust got a big square package in the mail!!!!  Haven't opened it yet.

AHHH!  I hope mine gets here today too   :)

ditto! I want to pop that bad boy on the player and let it spin all night!
Oh I'll never say I knew you, but my heart can't wait to meet you on the other side

vespachick

#158
Aug 03, 2009, 02:06 PM
I hope the postman/lady doesn't leave mine on the porch in the blistering sun!  I should have had it delivered to work.  :-/
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AMightyCaporal

#159
Aug 03, 2009, 02:09 PM
QuoteI hope the postman/lady doesn't leave mine on the porch in the blistering sun!  I should have had it delivered to work.  :-/

no worries- the power of awesomeness will protect it
Oh I'll never say I knew you, but my heart can't wait to meet you on the other side
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