War Begun

[kjw818]

I'm a new fan and this song has quickly become one of my favorites, if not my favorite from the band. I was watching the ACL show and after a few viewings, ''War Begun'' really hit me hard. I wish they would have put it on ''Okonokos''. I like the one from 6/3/03 too. Anybody else a big fan of this song? I love how they jam it out.

[johnnYYac]

I'm a new fan and this song has quickly become one of my favorites, if not my favorite from the band. I was watching the ACL show and after a few viewings, ''War Begun'' really hit me hard. I wish they would have put it on ''Okonokos''. I like the one from 6/3/03 too. Anybody else a big fan of this song? I love how they jam it out.

I'm guessing you hit on a favorite subject.  Everyone loves War Begun.  Its on my short wish list.  One of my favorite (borrowed) War Begun moments is the short video of the solo during fireworks in Nashville 2008:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4XMsUmOEVY[/media]

[SaraBananaBear]

I love it!
[ch9829]

[Clarkwork]

One of my favorites as well.  Anyone know where to download a good live version of it?  I need it on my ipod.

[Erik26]

There are a few "I NEED to hear live" songs and War Begun is on top of that list. One of my favorite versions is off TTF & AD demos disc...Most Excellent!

[EasyRyder]

When they played this song in '08 at HOB myrtle beach, I was converted to mmjicism. I didn't know the song very well, and I hadn't a clue yet as to what the words were, but the feeling emitted from the band just blew me to the wall...

HOB didn't let anyone record the show, and as far as I know this is the only audio/video that exists. The audio is very patchy but it still gives a semblance of the feeling at the climax. It happens to be from the War Begun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI6W5RB-fkA

[kjw818]

'' but the feeling emitted from the band just blew me to the wall...''

That's exactly how I feel when I listen to that 6/3/03 show or watch the ACL show. The soloing at the end is incredible and really moves me.

[capt. scotty]

One of my favorites as well.  Anyone know where to download a good live version of it?  I need it on my ipod.

Like Erik said, there's a live version on the At Dawn & Tennesse Fire Demo Package. You can buy just War Begun on itunes

Cant pick a single favorite song, but War Begun is up there

[twofingers]

'' but the feeling emitted from the band just blew me to the wall...''

That's exactly how I feel when I listen to that 6/3/03 show or watch the ACL show. The soloing at the end is incredible and really moves me.

The soloing at the end kills me man! I've been lucky enough to see them play it a few times and every time it's been a "wow, it doesn't get much better than this" feeling. Dammit August can't come soon enough!!

Here are some other versions:

http://thesteamengine.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-morning-jacket-vpro-studio-amstel.html

http://thesteamengine.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-morning-jacket-bluebird-theater-2003.html

And Blogger seems to be down (for posting) so here are some others:

2000-10-15 - KVRX 91.7FM - Austin, TX
http://depositfiles.com/files/oqjumshpw

2002-10-7 - The Fillmore - San Fran, CA.
http://depositfiles.com/files/xur02g0so

[GO4IT]

Here's my video from the DAR Constitution Hall Show, 9/3/08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFju_k5kYc

[weeniebeenie]

They played War Begun in Melbourne 2009 and I was not even two feet away from Carl. I could touch the stage from where I was. I think I squealed when they started playing it.

[JacketGal]

Great call on this tune. It was a creeper for me too. I'm not sure what live version I am thinking of but it might be the one you mention here - sweet sweet jam. You just get lost in the tune.

[megalicious]

I'm a new fan and this song has quickly become one of my favorites, if not my favorite from the band. I was watching the ACL show and after a few viewings, ''War Begun'' really hit me hard. I wish they would have put it on ''Okonokos''. I like the one from 6/3/03 too. Anybody else a big fan of this song? I love how they jam it out.

I'm guessing you hit on a favorite subject.  Everyone loves War Begun.  Its on my short wish list.  One of my favorite (borrowed) War Begun moments is the short video of the solo during fireworks in Nashville 2008:

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4XMsUmOEVY[/media]

that was beyond epic. seeing it in person was amazing.