I know y'all watched Conan. What'd ya think. It was so strange (in a very good way) to see them on the TeeVee, after three years of watching them in the flesh. I was so nervous for them but I think they did a great job. I'm so happy they rocked out. And I loved the, "Thank you, Sir". I expected nothing less. Didn't sound as reverby as usual. I wonder if TV audio guys had a problem with all the reverb?
the "thankyou, sir" was pretty cute, wasn't it? I liked that Conan was ringing out his ears just before the commercial hit. I can't think of a better live song than "One Big" and they nailed it! I particularly liked the shots showing Jim, Pat, and Tommy at the beginning when all you could see was hair.
wow, that was a reall good performace. That was the first time I heard MMJ and they blew me away. Tomorrow I'm gonna buy that album.
Ok, Conan just aired here on the west coast, and this was the first time I have ever heard of this band and I gotta say, I was impressed. What an outstanding performance, will be buying the cd for sure. Good job guys
Dang! I missed it (but i guessed the right song, so that's cool). If anyone knows of a link to see this clip online, please post. :)
I just watched their performance (thanks to TiVo) and they rocked on "One Big Holiday", which was the first song they played in 1999 at our Harvest showcase webcast.
They're an amazing band with lots of energy and as Conan so perfectly put it "Gave 140%" during the performance, he also said he was gonna buy their record.
I see the hair as being almost a 'protection' against the spotlight. They blew me away...flo
Can it be viewed on the internet somewhere, for us poor Europeans who don't even have a clue what Conan is? :)
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I taped this last night, and watched it this a.m. bright and early...what a great, great performance by the guys!
I kinda wondered if Jim might slip on the floor, it looked slippery!
All in all, it was fantastic. Judging from the phlethora of posts here about the show, a whole new audience saw it last night. Conan did the boys justice with the comments and kudos, what a guy.
Feel the love...spread the joy!
JOOOHN
I NEED TO SEE THAT TAPE.
I couldn't tape it and couldn't stay up that late. Get a hold of via IM if you feel like favoring me with your copy. I can come pick it up as long as you don't live across the river or something..(Hell I'd pick it up there too)
Funniesaru
AKA
Colette
That was indeed awesome. When I heard "One Big" chime in, I thought it was a bad choice, but I had another thing comin'...to put it simple, they kicked ass.
And Conan really seemed to dig 'em alot...hope that means they'll be coming back!
Did anyone notice the "edits" to the length of the song?
i just saw these guys for the first time last nite on Conan.. I was very impressed. They kind of reminded me of an early 90s good old grunge/gargage band or something. I hope to hear more music from them soon.. (if I have enough money to buy the album) They are coming to my city soon, but I dont' know if I'll be able to make it :P
for all y'all that missed it (in the US) Comedy Central will re-air the entire Conan episode today at 6:00!! Be there!
(sorry Team Europe!)
Fuck yeah!! I am from Louisville, KY (Graduated from Ballard High in 97) and I hadn't heard of these guys until now. I just caught them on the Conan show and it was so great!! I can't imagine how they are live!
And I was so happy to see a hometown band getting some exposure! Thats fucking beautiful!!
Wow! My buddy burned me At Dawn, and I never really listened to it, but after seeing them on Conan, I was completely blown away! I too must purchase the new album
Good god. that conan performance rocked! I was watching it on comedy central... bout 5 minutes ago. came straight here to buy the album!
welcome everyone! Good to see some new faces around here! (in fact I think the # of people who contribute to this board doubled since Conan...)
i just watched them on conan also and i am amazed...they totally kicked ass.
I've been waiting for a band like this to come around for so long. I'm glad there's actually a band that gives tribute to the older bands instead of copying them outright (eg. Strokes, Hives, etc.). I could tell by the end of that performance that these guys mean business.
Also, it's very refreshing to know that Conan has his head in the right place by complimenting these guys so much. Makes me even more excited to go see a taping of his show in May.
Again, great job on the performance. It was phenomenal!
-Brian
bea114@psu.edu
the music was good but it was hard to take them serious with the ridiculous hair.
the guitarist has perfect hair, all should follow his lead.
i'd take their hair over the do that a lot of these garage rock/punk revival bands are wearing (romulan/just got out of bed look/etc.). and that kings of leon hair (the singer/guitarist), come on. ;)
They're a rock band. Their hair is perfect. I think Jim would look silly with shorter hair, rockin' the way he does. Led Zeppelin - long hair, the Who - long hair, Black Sabbath - long hair, the Beatles - long hair. Need I go on? They're keepin' it real.
Besides! I'm tired of bands being judged by their look instead of by their music. Who gives a damn what they look like? They're NOT models, they're musicians. Okay. I'm done now.
Like I mentioned before I think the hair is a way hide from the attention while being in the limelight, I would be shitting bricks if I knew I was performing on a show watched by millions, and am so proud that the band played so incredible! I think it's cool as hell and got a lot of people talking as well.
Conan's reactions were so true and believable too, so I'm hoping for a repeat visit for their next single.
Who's surprized that they chose "One Big Holiday'????
Its taken me all week to get past "Mahgeetah", what a great song. I couldn't stop listening to it. I'm really impressed by the guitar work, it has a great 50's feel at the beginning of the song and has multiple layers like Johnny Marr did way back in the 80's with the Smiths. At the 1:52 mark things change and get rocking, which with MMJ, you kinda come to expect.
The hook is when Jim James sings "So are you ready to go my Lady", that line will stay with you for days. This song teases the listener by going back and forth from the melodic verse/chorus to instrumental fills throughout.
At the 3:11 mark things get rocking. Jim ups the passion and the band follows suit.
The big question is what is he singing about? The fact he's waiting for his lady or that he's got his guitar and a little wine to pass the time?
One will never know and that's the beauty of this song.
i saw MMJ on conan for the first time. i have a friend who is really into them (drove something like 14hrs to a show once) but i never much paid attention..until now.
i bought the new album today. i think i'm digging on it mostly becuase its not like anything i have in my cd collection right now. when it seems like everything that is coming out is super synthy or dancey (not that i don't enjoy that from time to time) this is just..sweet rock n' roll...and i can totally dig on that.
I became an MMJ fan last December at their live show at Headliner's. It's good to see a deserving band get some national attention.
why didn't anyone tell me they were going
to be on Conan. I guess I should check the
board more often.
congrats to the band on all the new fans
I have a video on my computer of the Conan preformance if anyone wants it i can send it over AIM.My AIM name is Mfiction99.By the way saw MMJ last night at the Metro in Chicago what a great show.-Kyle
What the f*ck is AIM? Can anyone please put in on Kazaa?
i know im a little late with this but i myself found out about the band from watching Conan, i cannot tell you how impressed i was with the bands performance. i was seriously expecting something totally different going upon the bands name in the opening credits. the thing i was really hoping against was that the track that they played on the show would be the only good song on the record and too my enjoyment it surely wasnt. i am full on addicted to "it still moves" and im still kicking myself in the ass just because the day i found out about them was 2 weeks too late. i found out that they played NYC twice before appearing on conan. oh well soon enough im sure theyll swing on by again. i hope the band reads this, i personally am not impressed by anything easily especially when it comes to music and you guys are such a breath of fresh air. L8ers.
are you serious? that was just a couple of days ago? ohhhh...wish I'd known! still haven't seen them on tv yet. better keep a bit of a nose or is it ear tied to disa board. don't wanna miss out on such important info!!! ??? :o :-/ ::)
Believe it or not, but I have finally seen the performance. :)
They rocked, for sure. And the look on Conan's face after the song is priceless. But you've all discussed that earlier, haven't you? Err, ignore me. :)
I remember watching this on rerun and laughing and Conan's dumbfounded look after they played, may be "blown away would be a better description. good times!