Looks like Jim has been busy recording old Dylan songs with Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford and a host of others.
Apparently some old Basement Tapes-era Dylan lyrics were found, and T-Bone recruited this all-star cast to give them musical life. These recordings will be released as an album and full-length documentary in the fall.
http://www.elviscostello.com/news/lost-on-the-river-the-new-basement-tapes-set-for-autumn-2014-release/574 (http://www.elviscostello.com/news/lost-on-the-river-the-new-basement-tapes-set-for-autumn-2014-release/574)
very cool news indeed. thanks for sharing.
Dedicated website where you can sign up for updates...
http://www.thenewbasementtapes.com/ (http://www.thenewbasementtapes.com/)
Man oh man this is great news. I really can't wait to watch the doc in particular! Sam Jones should nail this. Not a huge fan of the other artists on this but I'm still excited.
Wow - Big Pink, Dylan, The Band, Saugerties. These are my foundations in music. I can't wait to see what the archeologists re-create.
cool I was always hoping for a T Bone Burnett My Morning Jacket/Jim James collarboration
Super excited about this!!!
This sounds so cool! Can't wait to hear it.
Seems that in all bands apart from MMJ Jim loves to play the bass........
First track released!
Nothing To It
http://vevo.ly/oGQ35Y (http://vevo.ly/oGQ35Y)
I received an email to preorder a variety of packages here:
http://www.myplaydirect.com/the-new-basement-tapes?utm_content=http%253A%252F%252Fsmarturl.it%252FTNBT_D2C&utm_medium=email&utm_umg_et=1523397504&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20603115 (http://www.myplaydirect.com/the-new-basement-tapes?utm_content=http%253A%252F%252Fsmarturl.it%252FTNBT_D2C&utm_medium=email&utm_umg_et=1523397504&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20603115)
I'm opting for just the vinyl. The above link has it for $39.98. Amazon is selling it for $25.98 here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MRKX8JG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MRKX8JG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Aug 19, 2014, 05:22 PM
First track released!
Nothing To It
http://vevo.ly/oGQ35Y (http://vevo.ly/oGQ35Y)
Seems like Jim is playing the lead guitar - solo sounds very My Morning Jackish :thumbsup:
Quote from: johnnYYac on Aug 19, 2014, 05:22 PM
First track released!
Nothing To It
http://vevo.ly/oGQ35Y (http://vevo.ly/oGQ35Y)
Great tune. That exceeded expectations! I hope they do a little tour like the New Multitudes did. That would be sweet.
Will it be available on vinyl ? I searched on Amazon and it only shows digital downloads and audio cd.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Aug 19, 2014, 05:25 PM
I received an email to preorder a variety of packages here:
http://www.myplaydirect.com/the-new-basement-tapes?utm_content=http%253A%252F%252Fsmarturl.it%252FTNBT_D2C&utm_medium=email&utm_umg_et=1523397504&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20603115 (http://www.myplaydirect.com/the-new-basement-tapes?utm_content=http%253A%252F%252Fsmarturl.it%252FTNBT_D2C&utm_medium=email&utm_umg_et=1523397504&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20603115)
I'm opting for just the vinyl. The above link has it for $39.98. Amazon is selling it for $25.98 here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MRKX8JG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MRKX8JG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
At least here in Germany Amazon did not have it yet, guess have to wait or order it from the US
Here's a piece that I wrote. A couple of singles have already dropped, and they are included in the link. There's also a link to purchasing some of the limited edition bundles.
http://therevue.ca/2014/09/03-mundomusique-thenewbasementtapes-lostontheriver/ (http://therevue.ca/2014/09/03-mundomusique-thenewbasementtapes-lostontheriver/)
this album is now streaming.. shall be interesting...
https://itunes.apple.com/us/station/first-play-new-basement-tapes/idra.927055928
There's a Showtime documentary of the recording of this album set to air on 21 November. Just saw a promo for it.
http://www.sho.com/sho/reality-docs/titles/3411641/lost-songs-the-basement-tapes-continued#/index (http://www.sho.com/sho/reality-docs/titles/3411641/lost-songs-the-basement-tapes-continued#/index)
I wonder if Jim was one of the artists to come in with every lyric written to song. I would love to hear all the missing tracks. Does anyone know of any plans to release the tracks that didn't make the LP?
http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=814940 (http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=814940)
Billy Reid dressed Jim for the Fallon appearance. Here's an interview of Jim from Billy Reid's journal
http://journal.billyreid.com/post/102548704767/the-new-basement-tapes]=http://journal.billyreid.com/post/102548704767/the-new-basement-tapes]http://journal.billyreid.com/post/102548704767/the-new-basement-tapes
(http://=http://journal.billyreid.com/post/102548704767/the-new-basement-tapes)
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=510425 (http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=510425)
The New Basement Tapes
November 13, 2014
Montalbán Theater
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
audience recording (see samples below)
Zoom H1 (internal mics) > WAV > Sound Studio (track splits, opening and closing fades) > xACT (FLAC conversion)
Recorded by Bacharach (back of theater, left side)
Disc 1 (66:18)
01. [1:59] introduction by T Bone Burnett
02. [5:11] Down On The Bottom (Jim James)
03. [6:23] Spanish Mary (Rhiannon Giddens)
04. [3:16] Liberty Street (Taylor Goldsmith)
05. [2:56] Married To My Hack (Elvis Costello)
06. [6:22] The Whistle Is Blowing (Marcus Mumford)
07. [4:07] Diamond Ring (Taylor Goldsmith)
08. [4:38] Nothing To It (Jim James)
09. [5:09] Lost On The River #12 (Elvis Costello)
10. [5:09] Florida Key (Taylor Goldsmith)
11. [4:38] Stranger (Marcus Mumford)
12. [4:12] Hidee Hidee Ho #16 (Rhiannon Giddens)
13. [7:56] Hidee Hidee Ho #11 (Jim James)
14. [4:15] Down On The Bottom (alternate) (Elvis Costello)
Disc 2 (40:53)
15. [6:48] Kansas City (Marcus Mumford)
16. [5:39] Duncan And Jimmy (Rhiannon Giddens)
17. [1:30] encore break
18. [4:56] When I Get My Hands On You (Marcus Mumford)
19. [6:03] Lost On The River #20 (Rhiannon Giddens)
20. [3:01] Card Shark (Taylor Goldsmith)
21. [6:56] Florida Key (alternate) (Jim James)
22. [4:31] Golden Tom - Silver Judas (Elvis Costello)
23. [1:26] closing remarks
Duration: 1:47:10
The band:
Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Rhiannon Giddens - vocals, fiddle, banjo, bass
Taylor Goldsmith - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Jim James - vocals, guitar, bass
Marcus Mumford - vocals, drums, guitar
Jay Bellerose - drums, percussion
Griffin Goldsmith - drums, percussion
with special guests
Alana Haim - vocals on The Whistle Is Blowing & Kansas City
Danielle Haim - vocals on The Whistle Is Blowing & Kansas City
Este Haim - vocals on The Whistle Is Blowing & Kansas City
Bo Koster - keyboards on Hidee Hidee Ho #11, Kansas City, Duncan And Jimmy, Florida Key (alternate) & Golden Tom - Silver Judas
Johnny Depp - guitar on Kansas City, Duncan And Jimmy & Florida Key (alternate)
Damn I didn't know they were even playing any shows.
Quote from: CountSA on Nov 14, 2014, 12:59 PM
Damn I didn't know they were even playing any shows.
Me neither. I was very surprised when that popped up on dime this morning.
I had no idea either. I had even gone to their website to look for a "live" or "tour" link. I wonder if this show was a surprise or advertised.
I'm pretty sure Evonne went to this.
found this, looks like it was put together last minute, so bummed i didn't get to go...
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-new-basement-tapes-bob-dylan-elvis-costello-concert-hollywood-20141114-story.html (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-new-basement-tapes-bob-dylan-elvis-costello-concert-hollywood-20141114-story.html)
Quote from: Mr. White on Nov 15, 2014, 01:11 PM
buymycar, I can't get that download to work. Is there any reason you can think of? Is it because there are no "peers" on line to make it available? I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to getting stuff off of Dimeadozen.
Thanks for any help on this,
John
Hmmm, there are plenty of seeds (135 as I write this), so the number of "peers" isn't the problem. What torrent client are you using? I use μTorrent, and I have to forward my port through my router to be connectable. Usually with that many seeds, however, you still should be able to download even if you don't forward your port. It will be slower if you're not connectable to everyone, though.
Quote from: Mr. White on Nov 16, 2014, 04:49 PM
Quote from: buymycar on Nov 16, 2014, 02:44 AM
Quote from: Mr. White on Nov 15, 2014, 01:11 PM
buymycar, I can't get that download to work. Is there any reason you can think of? Is it because there are no "peers" on line to make it available? I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to getting stuff off of Dimeadozen.
Thanks for any help on this,
John
Hmmm, there are plenty of seeds (135 as I write this), so the number of "peers" isn't the problem. What torrent client are you using? I use μTorrent, and I have to forward my port through my router to be connectable. Usually with that many seeds, however, you still should be able to download even if you don't forward your port. It will be slower if you're not connectable to everyone, though.
I hadn't downloaded anything from dimeadozen in months. I had my computer re-imaged a while back and didn't have a way to open the torrent, so I had to download uTorrent again. When it didn't let me download the New Basement Tapes show, I tried BitTorrent. It didn't work either. Right now, it says "Finding Peers 0.0%"...OK! Good news! I just switched back to uTorrent, and it looks like it is just now downloading the show! Thanks for the advice, buymycar! Hopefully, it will work this time. ... No, it is now showing the same thing - "Finding Peers 0.0%" I don't understand it.
(One odd thing about it all, I was able to download the new Thom Yorke download of Tomorrow's Modern Boxes without any trouble.)
I'll try again later.
John,
If you still have problems with the download let me know and I'll send you a copy. :cool:
I can't get torrent to run either. I'll keep trying over the next couple days but I may need upload help!!!
Needed to split the download into 2 parts to get around sendspace's file size limit, but here is The New Basement Tapes live in Los Angeles in FLAC.
Make sure you click on the link that says (there are a few "download" buttons, but most are ads):
Click here to start download from sendspace
Part 1:
https://www.sendspace.com/file/28ab74 (https://www.sendspace.com/file/28ab74)
Part 2:
https://www.sendspace.com/file/y31tzo (https://www.sendspace.com/file/y31tzo)
Jim James, Rhiannon Giddens(Carolina Chocolate Drops), and the rest of the New Basement Tapes killed it on Jimmy Kimmel last night!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/new-basement-tapes-perform-two-tracks-jimmy-kimmel-live-20141120 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/new-basement-tapes-perform-two-tracks-jimmy-kimmel-live-20141120)
:bath:
PROGRAMMING REMINDER: tomorrow, 11/21, at 9 ET the making of the album, "Lost Songs: the Basement Tapes Continued" airs on showtime
Almost a full two hour run time on this puppy.
After watching the documentary, I can't help but feel that this project was misnamed, as (1) it wasn't recorded in a basement, (2) the artists had never worked together before like Dylan and The Band had, and (3) the pressure the artists were feeling because they knew it was going to get released, as Rhiannon Giddens said.
Was it just a project to bring attention to the original Basement Tapes? Seems like it.
I really enjoyed the doc. I think my favorite song is Nothing to It. I can't quit listening to it.
Quote from: Fully on Nov 23, 2014, 08:03 AM
I really enjoyed the doc. I think my favorite song is Nothing to It. I can't quit listening to it.
The most "Jackish" song on the album :thumbsup:
I think that "Nothing to it" has a good chance to become part of MMJ´s setlist or at least being played at OBH II.
I really dig Down on the Bottom. Love the way it builds into a jam. good stuff. except Costello he can suck it.
Quote from: ffghtrs on Nov 28, 2014, 03:04 PM
I really dig Down on the Bottom. Love the way it builds into a jam. good stuff. except Costello he can suck it.
Let´s agree on the simple fact that all the Jim songs are the best songs on the album. Costello for me is like an Alien on the album - not a big fan of his voice on most of the songs.
As a huge T-Bone Burnett Fan (I grew up listening to all of his not very well-known solo Albums before he became a producer) I really like Jim and T-Bone working together on a project. Jim has managed to work with nearly all of my musical heroes: Levon, Dylan, Bob Weir (sadly Jerry is not alive anymore), and now T-Bone Burnett.
After a couple of listens, I'm really liking Down on the Bottom. There's a lot to work with here (as opposed to Nothing To It, IMHO). I can see MMJ turning this into a bluesy burner that goes twice as long as the album version.
I finally got a chance to watch the documentary over the weekend. I agree with a lot of the above comments. My gripe is that there wasn't enough Jim. It seemed liked everyone else's interviews were long while Jim's were brief. I noticed Bo's name in the credits but missed him in the movie somehow.
Jim's songs were definitely the best. He is a true professional coming in super prepared, knowledgeable, and encouraging everyone.
I did notice that Jim is probably a creature of habit as far as wardrobe. This thing was clearly filmed over several days as Taylor always had something different on. Why I noticed this but not Bo is beyond me? Maybe my altered state. Anyway, there have been discussions regarding Jim wearing the same thing for every show. And in an interview a long time ago he addressed it by explaining that his closet is like Smurfette's closet and is filled with many of one thing.
Quote from: APR on Dec 08, 2014, 10:18 AM
I finally got a chance to watch the documentary over the weekend. I agree with a lot of the above comments. My gripe is that there wasn't enough Jim. It seemed liked everyone else's interviews were long while Jim's were brief. I noticed Bo's name in the credits but missed him in the movie somehow.
Jim's songs were definitely the best. He is a true professional coming in super prepared, knowledgeable, and encouraging everyone.
I did notice that Jim is probably a creature of habit as far as wardrobe. This thing was clearly filmed over several days as Taylor always had something different on. Why I noticed this but not Bo is beyond me? Maybe my altered state. Anyway, there have been discussions regarding Jim wearing the same thing for every show. And in an interview a long time ago he addressed it by explaining that his closet is like Smurfette's closet and is filled with many of one thing.
Interesting to note about him always wearing the same outfit, even outside of concerts. Is it, branding? eccentric behavior? Sign of genius? I'd go with a bit of all of the above. Interesting article below about this topic. They also say in the article people like this generally have a catch phrase. For Jim, would it be "How you guys doing???"
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/10/05/steve-jobs-always-dressed-exactly-the-same-heres-who-else-does/ (http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/10/05/steve-jobs-always-dressed-exactly-the-same-heres-who-else-does/)
y'all are nuts... I bought this album for Jim, but stayed for Costello...
Married to My Hack and Six Months in Kansas City RULE. I think all the artists did a great job. Taylor Goldsmith or whatever is probably the weakest IMO, but they all have some a couple fantastic songs. Marcus Mumfords "When I Get My Hands on You", Rhinnion's "Hidee Ho" and "Duncan and Jimmy", the previously mentioned Costello tracks, Taylor Goldsmiths " Diamond Ring", and Jims "Down on the Bottom" and "Hidee Ho"... They all kill it. Honestly, I think Jims songs are only better than Taylors, I think Rhinnions, MM, and Costellos highpoint are REALLY HIGH. Jim's bragging right comes from the fact that he has no low points. None of his songs are my favorite, but then again none of his songs are anywhere near my least favorite.
I like Mumford songs a lot but I also have REALLY grown to like Taylor's songs. Interesting note, Taylor co-wrote on at least two of Marcus's songs. Movie does a long arc of Marcus struggling with writing. In particular the song Kansas City, but does not show any contribution from Taylor even though song credit does. Otherwise everybody pretty much got writing credits on their own songs (along with Bob of course).
Quote from: Fully on Nov 14, 2014, 06:39 PM
I'm pretty sure Evonne went to this.
i dd!
i didn't win tickets but i was working about 10 min from the Montalban so i decided to troll the line for someone with an extra ticket. a fellow who'd won a pair had an extra and brought me in as his +1. i used some pro-moves to get us 2nd row center seats. :cool: (this does not mean i showed my breasts to anyone. i'm not that kind of Pro. :huh: )
bo was on the stage dealing with some equipment as the audience filed in. one of the drummers was Jay Bellerose. when he came out on stage i grabbed the sleeve of the man who'd brought me in, who gave me his +1, who i did not know, i grabbed his sleeve and whisper-shouted something like, "i love this guy!" jay b. plays in joe henry's band. i can't describe just what it is that sets him apart without sounding like i'm describing a wine so i'll skip it.
it was a grin-filled, giant hearted, rollicking good time! get me drunk enough at OBH2 and i'll bore you to death trying to remember the details of the show. :beer:
I'm thrilled to hear the story, ms y! I'm glad you got in.
I'm glad that live show was so good. That may never happen again.
Cool article you posted justbcuz. I think it's more to do with the stuff other than branding for JJ.
Well the documentary was definitely... Interesting. Something went on with the Kansas City track that wasn't shown. Seemed like MM had outside help.
Anyways, Down on the Bottom is clearly the best song on the record IMO.
Quote from: APR on Dec 12, 2014, 09:49 AM
I'm glad that live show was so good. That may never happen again.
Newport Folk seems the most likely chance for it to happen again
Quote from: ms. yvon on Dec 11, 2014, 02:34 AM
Quote from: Fully on Nov 14, 2014, 06:39 PM
I'm pretty sure Evonne went to this.
i dd!
i didn't win tickets but i was working about 10 min from the Montalban so i decided to troll the line for someone with an extra ticket. a fellow who'd won a pair had an extra and brought me in as his +1. i used some pro-moves to get us 2nd row center seats. :cool: (this does not mean i showed my breasts to anyone. i'm not that kind of Pro. :huh: )
bo was on the stage dealing with some equipment as the audience filed in. one of the drummers was Jay Bellerose. when he came out on stage i grabbed the sleeve of the man who'd brought me in, who gave me his +1, who i did not know, i grabbed his sleeve and whisper-shouted something like, "i love this guy!" jay b. plays in joe henry's band. i can't describe just what it is that sets him apart without sounding like i'm describing a wine so i'll skip it.
it was a grin-filled, giant hearted, rollicking good time! get me drunk enough at OBH2 and i'll bore you to death trying to remember the details of the show. :beer:
I was there too! 1st row. How funny. I'll be at OBH2 as well :)
Does anyone know where I can watch/rent the documentary? Been dying to see it and don't have Showtime.
Comes out next Tuesday on DVD
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lost-songs-the-basement-tapes-continued-dvd/7475415.p?id=3367364&skuId=7475415&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7475415&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lost-songs-the-basement-tapes-continued-dvd/7475415.p?id=3367364&skuId=7475415&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7475415&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC)!pla!!!66391061321!g!M!65862916719&kpid=7475415&k_clickid=381d16c1-31b5-4125-9fc0-05a5d53e7500&kpid=7475415&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=381d16c1-31b5-4125-9fc0-05a5d53e7500&ksprof_id=15&ksaffcode=pg11229&ksdevice=m
it was available on showtime on demand last week. probably still is
Found a reason to buy the DVD....
This documentary on the recording of the album "Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes" – the album where musicians Jim James, Marcus Mumford, Taylor Goldsmith, Elvis Costello and Rhiannon Giddens were given recently discovered lyrics from Bob Dylan (which he never completed in 1967) by producer T-Bone Burnett and asked to compose music and record with the other musicians, aired on the Showtime network earlier this year. It's now out on home video from Eagle Rock (I was provide a review copy in exchange for an objective review). If you missed it on TV, I can highly recommend it and – even if you saw it – you'll probably want to pick this up for the "bonus tracks" – six full performances including three songs that that are not featured in the 106-minute documentary as shown on TV. These bonus performances add another 24 minutes to the package.
Its available via Amazon, but the price is higher than Best Buy. Consider Amazon for the blu-ray if you have Prime membership (free shipping).
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Songs-Basement-Tapes-Continued/dp/B00VRJ632C/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1432243562&sr=1-1&keywords=lost+songs+the+basement+tapes+continued (http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Songs-Basement-Tapes-Continued/dp/B00VRJ632C/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1432243562&sr=1-1&keywords=lost+songs+the+basement+tapes+continued)
When I Get My Hands On You is definitely my favorite song. I just might have to pick up the DVD too. :thumbsup:
Finally got my hands on a copy of this documentary. Great watch! Maybe I'm biased but Jim steals the show! He's really come a long way as a bassist. He's got the funk! Jim also seems to be the only one who had a smile on his face the whole time. Watching him lead that crack band through "Nothing To It" was such a treat! Carla Azar is such a badass drummer. And Rhiannon Giddens really nails those vocals alongside Jim. Had no idea it was her! Thought it was three or four Jims stacked on top of each other.
Also loved seeing the recording of "Down On The Bottom". It must have been so cool to work with T-Bone. You can see why he's such an in-demand producer. The guy is so smooth and effortless. Highly recommend checking this out!
I think MM's Kansas city is the best song on the album and I enjoyed the story arc of him writing it in the documentary. Also, Johnny Depp is pretty cool IMO. Walks in plugs in, off he goes. Not sure how much he plays, but he sure looks the part.