He RARELY tours.
Usually only plays Austin or Paris.
And he is coming near me! I'm so excited! I've already got my tickets. I've seriously considered travelling to Austin for the sole purpose of seeing him and now this! Wow!
While we're on the topic of DJ. Does anyone have Pearl Jam's cover of Walking the Cow or Wilco's version of True Love Will Find You in the End?
I suddenly feel a LOT better!
Oh, sorry. Here's a link:
http://www.rejectedunknown.com/tour/tour.htm
What is Wilco's version of that on?
Beck's version is awesome.
I've been meaning to watch The Devil & Daniel Johnston. I've only heard a few of his songs and read a bit about him on Wikipedia.
QuoteWhat is Wilco's version of that on?
Beck's version is awesome.
Beck's version IS great. I don't think Wilco's version is on a proper release. I believe they've only played it live.
yeah, here's a list of all the times they played it. Anyone have any of these?:
http://wilcobase.com/song.php?song_key=206
http://www.sendspace.com/file/alwtpo
Tweedy and Bennet - Chicago 7-25-1999 - SBD
Word!
Quotehttp://www.sendspace.com/file/alwtpo
Tweedy and Bennet - Chicago 7-25-1999 - SBD
Word!
Thanks, Corey. You're the man! Can't wait to hear it but I'll have to wait until I'm home to dl it. Word fo sho!
It's awesome. I was glad I found it.
Cinci here i come
this was a great show and an amazing performance. I say that subjectively, you would have to be a fan of Daniel's to enjoy the show but everyone there seemed to be a fan. The crowd was silent as Daniel tried his best to make it through the performance. Obviously heavily medicated he barely had what it took to strum his way through two acoustic songs. Then he put the guitar down and sang a few songs accompanied by a band that he put together just for that night. They sounded good considering it was probably the first time they played together. Songs included True Love Will Find You in the End, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Life in Vain, Speeding Motorcycle, Tell Me Now, and Living Life.
Where should I start with Daniel? I've watched a few videos on YouTube and am going to watch the documentary this week, but I'm more than ready for an album. Captivating.
i would start with Discovered/Covered: the Late Great Daniel Johnston. It's a 2 disc comp. the first disc is Daniel, the second is other people covering Daniel including m ward, tom waits, flaming lips, and the eels.
also he has a great fan site that has free mp3s, some of his art work, and a lot of other shit. Here's the link:
http://www.rejectedunknown.com/
(if you go to the bottom of the screen and click the word "bottom" it will take you to the members only section with a ton more free mp3s and other cool shit)
Thanks so much for this aMD :)
EDIT: Discovered/Covered seems to be currently out of print :(
I recently saw Daniel at the Mod Club in Toronto and loved it so much my heart nearly exploded. Here is a brief little video of Casper the Friendly Ghost and pics.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/yiu3ig
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/487683194_68340ec173.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/487683102_5122f0042e.jpg)
Did you guys see this?:
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=146716
QuoteDaniel Johnston- Southgate House, Newport, KY- May 11, 2007
Recorded DFC, Front Row, Balcony (Approx-45 ft back)
Lineage: Sony MD Recorder MZ-R37 with Sony ECM-MS907 condenser stereo microphone (set on 120 Degrees)>MD80>Magic Music Studio Pro via soundcard>CDWAVE(for track splitting)>FLAC
1. Crowd
2. Mean Girls With Pleasure
3. Sense Of Humor
4. Mask
5. "Joke"
6. Climbed Up a Mountain
7. Life In Vain
8. Silly Love
9. Tell Me Now
10. Speeding Motorcycle
11. Living Life
12. Casper The Friendly Ghost
13. True Love Will Find You In The End
14. Rock and Roll / EGA
15. Devil Town
holy shit, Deanna!!! That's awesome! I don't know if I would have noticed that on my own or not but either way, you are awesome. Thanks for the video and pics.
Rant: I think it's so cool that other people are into Daniel. Being in the same room with so many people who appreciated this music affirmed to me that if you make great music and are true to yourself you WILL have an audience and be successful, damn the haters. (I often have similiar moments at jacket shows but it's been a while since i've seen them).
Yeah, I really enjoyed. I'd see him again in a heartbeat. I was just so happy to get the chance to see him because I never imagined I would. I, like you, thought I'd have to travel farther to see him. I hope he's having a nice time touring. The day after the show he mentioned that he'd be on MTV Canada. I found a bill for that show:
(http://mtvlive.mtvblogs.ca/uploads/20184-17B18E40-AAA9-4BB6-AC7E-050DA30EEF31.jpg)
I suppose they play the performances on tv? That's cool. Too bad I couldn't stick around Toronto long enough to see it.
DEANNA YOU WERE IN TORONTO???????
Briefly, yes. :) For the Over the Top festival, mostly. You have a fine city. I really had a good time. I hope to go back sometime soon.
it's a great festival.
i hope you tell me next time. :)
i probably passed you at the mod club - it's about 6 minutes from my home.
glad you had fun. i like it here. :)
daniel johnston played hamilton the night before i played, and apparently tuckered everyone out. ;)
Aw snap, you had to follow Daniel! He rocked them to pieces, you had to put them back together. :)
I'll definitely tell you next time. This was a bit on the fly. But dang, Toronto is nice. As I walked down the streets, I was thinking, 'I'd live here... and here... or maybe this house..' hehe. Also, I enjoyed the public transportation. Such a relief from driving myself to every single place I go.
*a high five*
*high five back*
:)
QuoteEDIT: Discovered/Covered seems to be currently out of print :(
Found a Japanese copy in the store today!!! :D
Clem Snide's version of "Don't let the sun go down on your grievances" is fucking awesome.
QuoteQuoteEDIT: Discovered/Covered seems to be currently out of print :(
Found a Japanese copy in the store today!!! :D
Score, db! Let me know what you think of it. I'm going to pop my copy in this morning. Cheers!
QuoteQuoteQuoteEDIT: Discovered/Covered seems to be currently out of print :(
Found a Japanese copy in the store today!!! :D
Score, db! Let me know what you think of it. I'm going to pop my copy in this morning. Cheers!
Played it yesterday (Daniel's disc, not the covers) & was completely blown away.
I knew that his songs were Lo-Fi but didn't realise that they were quite
that Lo-Fi so that was a bit of a surprise but I think this adds to their charm.
My Life Is Starting Over Again, Don't Let The Sun...,Sorry Entertainer, Devil Town, Like A Monkey In The Zoo etc are all classics.
King Kong made me laugh out loud the whole way through ;D
Having played the disc a few times I had to watch The Devil And..., which was also excellent, one of the best music documentaries I've seen.
Which full albums do I need to buy now?
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteEDIT: Discovered/Covered seems to be currently out of print :(
Found a Japanese copy in the store today!!! :D
Score, db! Let me know what you think of it. I'm going to pop my copy in this morning. Cheers!
Played it yesterday (Daniel's disc, not the covers) & was completely blown away.
I knew that his songs were Lo-Fi but didn't realise that they were quite that Lo-Fi so that was a bit of a surprise but I think this adds to their charm.
My Life Is Starting Over Again, Don't Let The Sun...,Sorry Entertainer, Devil Town, Like A Monkey In The Zoo etc are all classics.
King Kong made me laugh out loud the whole way through ;D
Having played the disc a few times I had to watch The Devil And..., which was also excellent, one of the best music documentaries I've seen.
Which full albums do I need to buy now?
I'm glad you dig daniel! the covered disc is great but i really much prefer discovered.
Here are the big three:
Hi How are You? (there's a double cassette of this and Continued Story that is excellent)
Yip/Jump Music
1990
If you haven't noticed Daniel has a huge body of work. He has 36 albums tons of EPs, singles, and comp tracks. The director of the doc said he has at least as many unreleased songs as he has released songs. So there's a lot to take in, but those three are the must-haves.
Thanks for the info aMD, I was just looking at his discography over at allmusic.com
Daniel Johnston & His Hyperjinx Tricycle has to be one of the coolest album titles ever ;D
Here's M. Ward covering Daniel Johnston. Ignore the video, just listen to the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GOoccNI6pM
I think it's time for me to move on from just my copy of Welcome to My World. Suggestions?
Tom Waits' cover of "King Kong" is f*cking terrifying (in the best possible way imaginable).
well, there's early daniel and late daniel which are both great in their own ways.
Early stuff:
Hi, How are You
Continued Story
Yip/Jump Music
Later stuff:
Fear yourself
Fun
1990 (his demons with religion are on full display here)
And if you missed one of my earlier posts :
he has a great fan site that has free mp3s, some of his art work, and a lot of other shit. Here's the link:
http://www.rejectedunknown.com/
(if you go to the bottom of the screen and click the word "bottom" it will take you to the members only section with a ton more free mp3s and other cool shit)
also, hi how are you and yip.jump music are being rereleased in November on vinyl which include a freee digital download with purchase. His latest album will be released in Nov as well. I can't wait!
Quotewell, there's early daniel and late daniel which are both great in their own ways.
Early stuff:
Hi, How are You
Continued Story
Yip/Jump Music
Later stuff:
Fear yourself
Fun
1990 (his demons with religion are on full display here)
And if you missed one of my earlier posts :
he has a great fan site that has free mp3s, some of his art work, and a lot of other shit. Here's the link:
http://www.rejectedunknown.com/
(if you go to the bottom of the screen and click the word "bottom" it will take you to the members only section with a ton more free mp3s and other cool shit)
also, hi how are you and yip.jump music are being rereleased in November on vinyl which include a freee digital download with purchase. His latest album will be released in Nov as well. I can't wait!
Now how in the hell am I supposed to read that tiny ass type? ;D
cut and paste is a beautiful thing (as is adjusting font size)
Daniel's online digital download store is open for business. A dream come true for me, thought some of you may be interested. Many out-of-print/rare albums are available. Prices are very reasonable. Discovered/Covered which is two discs and include tracks by tom waits, beck, flaming lips, etc. is 10.50USD!
http://www.yipeyetunes.com/shop/digital_music/
Daniel Johnston is playing in da ville tomorrow! Can't wait!
It's at the Mellwood Arts Center for the Good Folk Festival. He goes on at 2:00. Maybe I'll see you there. I'll be the one having a religious experience.
God it's great to be alive!!