All of us homebodies are waiting in breathless anticipation for reports, and also waiting for one snippet of Jim & CREW from New York via CNN...
just got back...fucking unreal set list coming :o
strangulation? :-?
MMJ on NYE @ MSG
mustang sally? move on up (cover)
eu
off the record
gedion
the way that he sings
I want to thank you
I'm Amazed
Golden w/ will johnson
librarian
all I need w/ nichole adkins ? (cover)
express yourself (cover)
what a wonderful man
low down
phone went west
dondante
smokin'
touch me pt 2
They Run Thru
I'm wonderful (cover)
dancefloor
magetta
intermission
New Years!!!!
Celebration (cover)
get down on it (cover)
wordless chorus
Highly suspicious
COBRA
With each other (?) (cover) w/ nichole adkins
hit it and quit it (cover)
Cold Sweat (james brown cover)
anytime
OBH
sorry about my spelling...it's nye
they had white tuxes on after the ball dropped
hmm no jacket rareities though...
the covers were perfect and the crowd was unreal. MSG was shakin'
Also run thru ;D
cold sweat was the james brown cover? and was the one before it hit it and quit it?
hit it and quit it is George Clinton and the FUNKEDELICS
yea it sounds awsome on the bonnaroo show i cant wait to hear this one
hit it or quit it was not played
To the drunken hipster doofuses who stood around yelling at each other all night and texting your drunk friends .....
... You are complete and utter douchebags
You missed covers "The Wanderer" by Dion and "Islands in the Stream" by Dolly/Kenny R in there somewhere. Also, first song was "Move on Up" by Curtis Mayfield and "You're all I need to get by" by Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell was the other duet w/Nicole Atkins. Sick sick sick.
No Steam Engine, but I'll get by... hot damn what a show!
I'll bet that WC, Highly, Cobra hitch was fuckin' nutz!
Also worth mentioning that during the intermission that they played some rad videos, notably featuring the Star Spangled Banner (or was it god bless america?). It was an amazingly uplifting moment - the arena all sang together at once.
"You're All I Need to Get By" with Nicole Atkins? Fuck, that would be awesome to see.
I got "Steam Engine", "Where to Begin", and "Sooner" this past weekend, though, so I'll live.
The other clip was from "The Great Dictator" w/Charlie Chaplin (gets awesome at 1:38)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Eg8F3rap4
My first post...so forgive me.
However, I just got home from the NYE show at MSG, and while I thought it was unbelievably awesome, I'm wondering why Islands in the Stream was chosen. A great boy/girl duet that would have worked better would have been "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." Islands in the Stream was a buzzkiller.
IMHO.
oh my.
they covered "express yourself"? unreal.
Some unbelievable covers thrown out. Didn't get my Steam Engine, but I cannot complain at all. Tonight kicked my ass \m/-.-\m/ !!!!!!!
I hoped for a few oldies but it didnt really happen. Awesome show all together! ;D
Great show and an unbelievably great time. The band seemed to have a blast and the covers added to the party atmosphere. Different than most MMJ shows but can't imagine that I could ever spend a better New Year's Eve than the one I had last night. MMJ is really at the top of their game; GOTTA GET A TAPE OF THIS SHOW!!
they also did "bring it on home to me" by Sam Cooke
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YES! They totally did and it was awesome.
Thought the setlist was perfect for the setting. I'm going back to bed now.
My poster made it home in tact too!
QuoteGreat show and an unbelievably great time. The band seemed to have a blast and the covers added to the party atmosphere. Different than most MMJ shows but can't imagine that I could ever spend a better New Year's Eve than the one I had last night. MMJ is really at the top of their game; GOTTA GET A TAPE OF THIS SHOW!!
Saw two towers/stands that had microphones on it. I don't know if that was for CNN but could mean a good recording is coming
I think you have to see "Islands In The Stream" as one of those songs that are so hokey and bad, that they are actually cool many years later ....
But that "Move On Up" opening?
A little pee squirted out.
It was that amazing.
My first Jacket show and I was blown away. When the lights came up I felt really sad about a lack of old school Jacket, but now that I look back it was a party night and in my opinion they had a perfectly arranged set list for such an event. Slow songs would have ruined the momentum. I have never, ever danced so hard in my life and they rocked like nothing else. Incredible. The balloons, the lights, the white tuxes and the confetti (that is still falling out of unknown places) made for an awesome evening. I was with a great group of strangers who quickly became friends.
The lack of Jacket rarities means that I will have to see them again live, but last night was a party night and they brought it. The covers were incredible. (The duet could have been axed, though...) Ooooohh, man what a night.
I have some good pictures to post once I get home. Good to meet you ALady & Sass...Pennylane I will find you at the next show. And Kenny...I loved watching your hat bobbing in the pit.
When will they be back in the U.S.? I'm going...
The boys were just perfect .. I wouldn't change a thing about the show. We might not have been able to guess the covers, but that doesn't diminish their quality in any way.
Oh, and the Islands in the Stream duet with Nicole Atkins was one of the highlights for me. I remember listening to that as a kid. It definitely is a hokey song, and their stage version had a "Donny and Marie Show" vibe.
And Kool & the Gang ... how sick is that?
Yeah, we have to find a tape of the show.
I also have to comment that they were able to inject incredible energy into the more familiar songs.
It was an incredible show.
I danced around a lot and I could barely keep my hat on. That's all I remember.
OK... with each sip of coffee... more memories start to ignite...
First, I've personally never heard Jim sing better than last night. It's probably because of the long break and the two Chicago shows to warm up. He was belting it out all over the place, in perfect tune, and looked to be in relative good shape - he moved around a lot more than I thought he would.
Half of the covers I didn't know, but those were some of the best moments and Jim and the band really showed what they can do. The horn section scrambled my brain and forced me to dance in order to put it back together. I hope they write more funky/jazzy songs of their own for the next album.
How awesome was Patrick during Run Thru? Does he always do that thing where it looks like he's signaling airplanes? ;D Oh man, they were all fun to watch, and I didn't even notice the random bar scene behind the stage over to the side until someone pointed it out. So glad to be in the pit.
Argh.... I have to check out of my hotel in 10 minutes. I may comment more later. Right now, I have to get out of NYC and need to consult Google Maps.
Happy new year!!
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I also have to comment that they were able to inject incredible energy into the more familiar songs.
It was an incredible show.
I couldn't agree more. "Touch Me Pt 2" sent shivers down my spine.
It looked like the entire crowd was on its feet the entire time. Jacket just had us by the balls from the second they came out. Sure, there were some douchebags in the crowd (well, in the pit, anway)... but you have to assume you're going to see some frat boy morons there on NYE. Who cares? Get a little buzz going yourself and they're pretty easy to ignore.
I've been to the Garden a bunch of times, and I haven't seen a band get the whole place going like that before. Last night was, by far, the most jumpin I've ever seen it.
For those disappointed by lack of "rarities", fear not... MMJ will attack the Garden again! It is written. It must be so. I'm sure if they play MSG on a night that isn't NYE, the first time they've ever headlined an arena, their big comeback after the fall... they'll play some more rarities. But last night was a celebration! All the covers were perfect. And the MMJ songs they played were well-chosen and played in an honest, energetic style. Really incredible. One of the best shows I've ever been to.
And isn't that poster awesome!?! I love the gold. It's pretty.
That really blows about people talking and being general jerkoffs. Having the show ruined by other people's actions is not cool. My section was pretty chill though, I have to say. I did notice the drunken frat boy syndrome, and a couple of video clips on my camera bear that out.
Some dude jumped over the railing into my row and almost squashed my poster, but somehow an invisible force field of awesomeness protected it. It remained unscathed through the whole concert, and a train ride home.
My only regret is not getting a room so I come earlier and stick around afterward. Also, my camera took great clips -- way better than I expected, and I wished I would have taken more.
I can't give enough thanks to ThePennyLaneNYC for putting together the meetup at The Ginger Man. You rock. There will be other shows, and I can't wait to meet other jacket fans. They're like no other.
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I also have to comment that they were able to inject incredible energy into the more familiar songs.
It was an incredible show.
It looked like the entire crowd was on its feet the entire time. Jacket just had us by the balls from the second they came out. Sure, there were some douchebags in the crowd (well, in the pit, anway)... but you have to assume you're going to see some frat boy morons there on NYE. Who cares? Get a little buzz going yourself and they're pretty easy to ignore.
I've been to the Garden a bunch of times, and I haven't seen a band get the whole place going like that before. Last night was, by far, the most jumpin I've ever seen it.
For those disappointed by lack of "rarities", fear not... MMJ will attack the Garden again! It is written. It must be so. I'm sure if they play MSG on a night that isn't NYE, the first time they've ever headlined an arena, their big comeback after the fall... they'll play some more rarities. But last night was a celebration! All the covers were perfect. And the MMJ songs they played were well-chosen and played in an honest, energetic style. Really incredible. One of the best shows I've ever been to.
And isn't that poster awesome!?! I love the gold. It's pretty.
They came back strong, with renewed energy -- creative and otherwise. This bodes well for the future of the band. We are truly blessed. Jim's not ready for the comfy Vegas gig just yet!! :D
How full was the Garden? Attendance estimate? I'm still basking in the glow of the Chicago shows, wish I could have been there last night.
QuoteHow full was the Garden? Attendance estimate? I'm still basking in the glow of the Chicago shows, wish I could have been there last night.
It was packed except for the uppermost level (400?) was far less than 1/2 full, by my estimate
What an awesome show. Although we didn't get Steam Engine, the show was just magical and the crowd was great. The Jacket was very energized and the covers were just out of this world. The horn section was freaking amazing and really added to songs like Dancefloors and especially Get Down on It (how awesome was that). The whole band sounded amazing, most notably Jim.
The show was also enhanced by the cool people around me who were truly respectful of the band and clearly into them. I feel sorry for the people surrounded by d-bags, but what are you gonna do. I was just sad that this cool couple from Rhode Island in front of me had to leave right when Touch Me Part 2 was starting up.
Highlights:
- Lay Low
-Smokin From Shootin and Touch Me Pt. 2 (how cool were the lights and sounds during the intro to Touch Me?)
-Mahgeetah (as usual)
-Get Down on It
-Bring it on Home to Me
-One Big Holiday (once again, as usual)
The whole show was awesome and I hope everyone at the show had as great a time as I did. Great venue and I hope they play there again.
QuoteThat really blows about people talking and being general jerkoffs. Having the show ruined by other people's actions is not cool. My section was pretty chill though, I have to say. I did notice the drunken frat boy syndrome, and a couple of video clips on my camera bear that out.
Some dude jumped over the railing into my row and almost squashed my poster, but somehow an invisible force field of awesomeness protected it. It remained unscathed through the whole concert, and a train ride home.
My only regret is not getting a room so I come earlier and stick around afterward. Also, my camera took great clips -- way better than I expected, and I wished I would have taken more.
I can't give enough thanks to ThePennyLaneNYC for putting together the meetup at The Ginger Man. You rock. There will be other shows, and I can't wait to meet other jacket fans. They're like no other.
just to add to that, how about the hucking of glowsticks at the band? WTF? Jim James and Nicole Atkins got pelted a whole bunch of times! when pete townshend got pelted at MSG, he was ready about to kick the crap outta the wanker. least they were gracious to ignore the bullshit but that pissed me off.
opening with "move on up was priceless" and the show was amazing, but "way to represent new york!" i mean, cmon.
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just to add to that, how about the hucking of glowsticks at the band? WTF? Jim James and Nicole Atkins got pelted a whole bunch of times! when pete townshend got pelted at MSG, he was ready about to kick the crap outta the wanker. least they were gracious to ignore the bullshit but that pissed me off.
There were assholes throwing glowsticks in Chicago, too. WTF is up with that shit? What kind of loser thinks that's cool?
really evil people with the glowsticks, though i liked the magic of them falling from the ceiling....evilness when they were thrown on stage.
but truly it was a great night! the energy was awesome!!! nice to meet more forum people. the jacket kept it up tempo and the covers were fantastic! what Jim couldn't give physically his tong made up for it. (if you were near the front i swear his tong was licking the audience) the guys seemed so happy and excited to play and hope Jim is getting better and better, he looks like he dropped some weight.
When I hear Jim James yell "HIIOOOOOO!!!" I close my eyes and see this...
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c348/licketysplit008/23.jpg)
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Some dude jumped over the railing into my row and almost squashed my poster, but somehow an invisible force field of awesomeness protected it. It remained unscathed through the whole concert, and a train ride home.
Where were you sitting? Because my brother and his friend jumped the railing in front of us onto the floor level at some point. haha. It was slightly to the left looking at the stage at the back of the floor level. I'll smack him for you if it was him.
Anyway, definately the best of the 4 shows I've been to so far. Still waiting for Steam Engine though... Totally worth the train/car ride home for 3 hours and getting home at 5 AM.
It was great seeing everyone again and meeting new people! I have a bunch of pics to post once i come back down to earth.
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Some dude jumped over the railing into my row and almost squashed my poster, but somehow an invisible force field of awesomeness protected it. It remained unscathed through the whole concert, and a train ride home.
Where were you sitting? Because my brother and his friend jumped the railing in front of us onto the floor level at some point. haha. It was slightly to the left looking at the stage at the back of the floor level. I'll smack him for you if it was him.
Anyway, definately the best of the 4 shows I've been to so far. Still waiting for Steam Engine though... Totally worth the train/car ride home for 3 hours and getting home at 5 AM.
Probably not .. it was just one guy ... and it wasn't intentional ... my poster just happened to be where he jumped.
the glow stick war in gideon blew my mind and in my opinion the turning point of the show. i agree islands was a bit strange but who am i to complain best new years to date.
ps. mmj fans are by far the coolest down to earth people in the world i did not encounter any problems besides the tussel over jim's cape after cold sweat.... well done fans
Awesome Show! I had a great time and danced my ass off! I'm kind of speechless at the moment about the whole experience, it could be from being exhausted though!
It was a great night to celebrate and the songs/covers were perfect. The horns also add a whole other level to their songs live!
Happy New Years! What an amazing way to ring in the New Year!
Such a great night! Unfortunately, I had my jacket stolen! So someone made off with some chap stick and gum! Oh well, it was a fitting moment to realize someone this morning woke up with my jacket ;)
Highlight of the night was definitely Run Thru, my god when that bridge came we all went to another place!
Oh yeah, if anyone has my jacket I'd love it back. (Triple Five Soul P Coat, Army Green. w/ Burt's Bee's Chap stick/Stride Gum/A pen that doesn't work)
[size=12][/size]Just got back to mass. , what a show, unreal sound and vocals. I didn't make it to the ginger man. I was lost or something. The glowstick thing was quite stupid, I kept thinking Jim's got to be getting hit. couldn't see that well though. He probably has to much class to stop the show and get pissed. Even he knows there are A holes at every show. But the show rock, full and true. I had a good crowd around me, no talkers, I couldn't believe no talkers. God bless this forum and the true MMJ fans and new ones to come... INTO '09 we go......
Massachusetts, that is, not church.
AWESOME!! AWESOME!! AWESOME!! What a way to spend New Yrs Eve. 4th time seeing them and so far the best. Seats were in sec 339. A little high up but at least no douchebags in our area. Though there were some girls right in front of us who seemed to have no clue as to who the band was. They were more interested in taking pics of themselves with their camera phones. Jim looked great and seems to be mending well. I hope the show was recorded!!!
The music was great, but the show sucked. Lighting was all overhead and from the side, so faces were all in shadow. There were NO video screens, so you could not appreciate Jim's personality at all, e.g. the cape thing just didn't work. This was my third MMJ concert. There was nothing to watch. Very disappointed.
QuoteThe music was great, but the show sucked. Lighting was all overhead and from the side, so faces were all in shadow. There were NO video screens, so you could not appreciate Jim's personality at all, e.g. the cape thing just didn't work. This was my third MMJ concert. There was nothing to watch. Very disappointed.
Nice first post...welcome to the board. Just to let you know, the boys are musicians not actors. You might want to try going to a Britney Spears concert. ;D
The show last night was absolutely incredible. I could not have asked for a better way to spend New Years Eve in NYC. Everything about the night was top notch and for my first show I was blown away. I will being seeing this band again and again and I cannot wait for the next time they are in new york. Pretty much the entire night was a highlight and I just wanted to thank whoever saved my buddy and I from 8 scalpers trying to sell us tickets by generously giving us 2 of his extras for free outside the garden!!! Thank you so much MMJ and the awesome fans in section 50 where we were getting down. What an unbelievable night!!!
11th show since March and I didn't stop moving the entire time! I thought it was a fantastic show. I have to say I felt just the eensiest bit of disappointment because I think I was hoping for the theatrics of the 2006 NYE show and didn't get them, but overall I was really happy with closing out the year with my favorite band ever!
What's the deal with Nicole Atkins? I saw two songs of her set at Lolla and thought she was pretty mediocre, so I was puzzled to see her as a guest.
QuoteThe music was great, but the show sucked. Lighting was all overhead and from the side, so faces were all in shadow. There were NO video screens, so you could not appreciate Jim's personality at all, e.g. the cape thing just didn't work. This was my third MMJ concert. There was nothing to watch. Very disappointed.
You gotta be pretty hard to please if you can complain about that show lol. "There was nothing to watch"? Dude, go to a movie :o
i really enjoyed meeting everybody last night. i thought it was a great show! wouldn't have minded a few older tunes (tn fire/at dawn stuff), but wow, i can't really complain, especially given the fact that i was right up front near the rail with a good group of folks.
song of the night for me was dondante. i also loved all the covers and all the funk, even though i couldn't pick out every tune right away. move on up was a great opener, and dancefloors/anytime/phone/cobra also stood out.
good night for dancin. happy 09 everybody.
Quote11th show since March and I didn't stop moving the entire time! I thought it was a fantastic show. I have to say I felt just the eensiest bit of disappointment because I think I was hoping for the theatrics of the 2006 NYE show and didn't get them, but overall I was really happy with closing out the year with my favorite band ever!
What's the deal with Nicole Atkins? I saw two songs of her set at Lolla and thought she was pretty mediocre, so I was puzzled to see her as a guest.
Nicole Atkins has a great voice, but I was a bit underwhelmed with her as the special guest for NYE. I guess when I heard there would be special guests, my mind went crazy with all of the amazing possibilities as to who would be there.
This was my first NMJ show. I have to admit I came to this band only recently. But I absolutely love them. Wonderful show, lots of energy, enthusiasm, both onstage and in the crowd. I'm an older guy, 50, but still love rock, and especially bands like NMJ. This is a classic rock band, well versed in the history of rock and R&B, yet totally contemporary. Loved the covers, from the opener, "Move on Up" by The Impressions, to Dion's "The Wanderer," Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home to Me," James Brown's "Cold Sweat," "You're All I Need to Get By," and even "Celebrate" and "Get Down On It," both of which were surprises, but totally apt. I was blown away by the "Great Dictator" clip during the intermission. Very powerful, and its inclusion in the show speaks volumes about what kind of a band NMJ is. They put out such a positive vibe without being in the least bit preachy or corny. What I don't get, tho, is why people in the crowd were texting during the show, calling each other on their cell phones, and otherwise paying more attention to their digital devices than what was happening onstage. This certainly wasn't true of everyone, or even most, in the audience. But it was happening enough for me to wonder, WTF? That aside, I had a great time, my best New Year's Eve in years. and I have nothing but admiration and respect for NMJ and ther incredible musicianship.
Quotei really enjoyed meeting everybody last night. i thought it was a great show! wouldn't have minded a few older tunes (tn fire/at dawn stuff), but wow, i can't really complain, especially given the fact that i was right up front near the rail with a good group of folks.
song of the night for me was dondante. i also loved all the covers and all the funk, even though i couldn't pick out every tune right away. move on up was a great opener, and dancefloors/anytime/phone/cobra also stood out.
good night for dancin. happy 09 everybody.
I agree to an extent but I think a lot of the older stuff is also low key and slower, and I think they were trying to keep everything upbeat and moving.
It would be tough for me to pick a favorite, but theres just something about Dancefloors with the horns. Kills me every time. As for the covers, "You're All I Need" and "Express Yourself" were amazing. I was so pumped when they started in on both of those.
Blown away (first MMJ show) and I am poised for their next round of tours in the U.S. I will be hitting up everything I can to hear some of those slower/older tunes.
Never have I been to a show with such awesome people (and some not so much). I had the coolest cats next to me and then had these bored girls two rows in front and directly behind me who sat the entire time while their significant others danced. One of them (during 'One Big Holiday') was sitting there picking her fingernails like she was waiting for a bus. WTF!?!?!?!
I couldn't stop moving. I wore hose under my pants to keep warm while outside beforehand (big mistake) and during PWW ripped them at the top and pulled them off at my feet because I was so freaking hot. I danced barefoot in a puddle of beer and I'm sore all over. Incredible. On the train ride home to PA I met Greg and Allison, who went to the show and I encouraged them to come on the boards. They were sweet.
Did anyone catch Patrick's robotic moves on the drums when he fanned out his arms? I loved watching him almost as much as Jim. He's amazing.
It looked like someone in the pit caught Jim's cape. Was that mentioned on here yet?
Also...the guy directly in front of me recorded the show. He had this big bag of equipment and a tall mic stand. He said he'll get it up on archive.org as soon as he can. Very cool guy.
Awesome show. There are no better people than Jacket fans.
QuoteThis was my first NMJ show. I have to admit I came to this band only recently. But I absolutely love them. Wonderful show, lots of energy, enthusiasm, both onstage and in the crowd. I'm an older guy, 50, but still love rock, and especially bands like NMJ. This is a classic rock band, well versed in the history of rock and R&B, yet totally contemporary. Loved the covers, from the opener, "Move on Up" by The Impressions, to Dion's "The Wanderer," Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home to Me," James Brown's "Cold Sweat," "You're All I Need to Get By," and even "Celebrate" and "Get Down On It," both of which were surprises, but totally apt. I was blown away by the "Great Dictator" clip during the intermission. Very powerful, and its inclusion in the show speaks volumes about what kind of a band NMJ is. They put out such a positive vibe without being in the least bit preachy or corny. What I don't get, tho, is why people in the crowd were texting during the show, calling each other on their cell phones, and otherwise paying more attention to their digital devices than what was happening onstage. This certainly wasn't true of everyone, or even most, in the audience. But it was happening enough for me to wonder, WTF? That aside, I had a great time, my best New Year's Eve in years. and I have nothing but admiration and respect for NMJ and ther incredible musicianship.
What's this NMJ band you speak of?
Dondante brought me to tears.
I was at Radio City and Boston in September, and both shows absolutely blew me away, but this particular performance was just earth-shattering to me.
I was left a bit underwhelmed by the set list (outside of the covers of course, the show could have ended after Move On Up and it would've been one of the best shows ever) I was hoping for some oldies, my 3rd show in 2008 and I still haven't seen War Begun. Dancefloors was nice to hear. I remember the solo in Thank You Too! being particularly hot, and Lay Low shredded as usual.
Express Yourself was awesome, definitely a nice inclusion
seriously, my only other gripe is that we got some covers that were already done at Bonnaroo this year in lieu of other Jacket songs or new/different covers
I won't complain though! Quite possibly the best live musical performance I have ever witnessed.
QuoteDondante brought me to tears.
I was at Radio City and Boston in September, and both shows absolutely blew me away, but this particular performance was just earth-shattering to me.
I was left a bit underwhelmed by the set list (outside of the covers of course, the show could have ended after Move On Up and it would've been one of the best shows ever) I was hoping for some oldies, my 3rd show in 2008 and I still haven't seen War Begun. Dancefloors was nice to hear. I remember the solo in Thank You Too! being particularly hot, and Lay Low shredded as usual.
Express Yourself was awesome, definitely a nice inclusion
seriously, my only other gripe is that we got some covers that were already done at Bonnaroo this year in lieu of other Jacket songs or new/different covers
I won't complain though! Quite possibly the best live musical performance I have ever witnessed.
I nearly cried during dondante. Incredibly emotional.
QuoteQuoteDondante brought me to tears.
I was at Radio City and Boston in September, and both shows absolutely blew me away, but this particular performance was just earth-shattering to me.
I was left a bit underwhelmed by the set list (outside of the covers of course, the show could have ended after Move On Up and it would've been one of the best shows ever) I was hoping for some oldies, my 3rd show in 2008 and I still haven't seen War Begun. Dancefloors was nice to hear. I remember the solo in Thank You Too! being particularly hot, and Lay Low shredded as usual.
Express Yourself was awesome, definitely a nice inclusion
seriously, my only other gripe is that we got some covers that were already done at Bonnaroo this year in lieu of other Jacket songs or new/different covers
I won't complain though! Quite possibly the best live musical performance I have ever witnessed.
I nearly cried during dondante. Incredibly emotional.
Yes. Dondante was phenomenal.
QuoteThe music was great, but the show sucked. Lighting was all overhead and from the side, so faces were all in shadow. There were NO video screens, so you could not appreciate Jim's personality at all, e.g. the cape thing just didn't work. This was my third MMJ concert. There was nothing to watch. Very disappointed.
Video screens? If this really was your third MMJ show (and not a set of theirs at a festival which has screens set up by main stages), you would know that MMJ doesn't do video screens. There's plenty to watch at a MMJ show. Like, say for instance, the people on the stage playing the music.
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No Steam Engine, but I'll get by... hot damn what a show!
My only complaint as well. Well, that and xmas curtain. I also thought that the slower songs from EU sounded much better live, to the point where I finally "got them". I'm not much of a fan of Look at You or Thank You Too.
I was blown away by Nicole Atkins as I had written her off because of her being on an Amex commercial and I assume most bands here in Jersey are either trying to rip off the Boss or Jovi, and usually it's the Jovi (unfortunately)
QuoteQuoteThis was my first NMJ show. I have to admit I came to this band only recently. But I absolutely love them. Wonderful show, lots of energy, enthusiasm, both onstage and in the crowd. I'm an older guy, 50, but still love rock, and especially bands like NMJ. This is a classic rock band, well versed in the history of rock and R&B, yet totally contemporary. Loved the covers, from the opener, "Move on Up" by The Impressions, to Dion's "The Wanderer," Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home to Me," James Brown's "Cold Sweat," "You're All I Need to Get By," and even "Celebrate" and "Get Down On It," both of which were surprises, but totally apt. I was blown away by the "Great Dictator" clip during the intermission. Very powerful, and its inclusion in the show speaks volumes about what kind of a band NMJ is. They put out such a positive vibe without being in the least bit preachy or corny. What I don't get, tho, is why people in the crowd were texting during the show, calling each other on their cell phones, and otherwise paying more attention to their digital devices than what was happening onstage. This certainly wasn't true of everyone, or even most, in the audience. But it was happening enough for me to wonder, WTF? That aside, I had a great time, my best New Year's Eve in years. and I have nothing but admiration and respect for NMJ and ther incredible musicianship.
What's this NMJ band you speak of?
Ny Morning Jacket, they're the hot new thing. Didn't you know?
QuoteQuote
No Steam Engine, but I'll get by... hot damn what a show!
My only complaint as well. Well, that and xmas curtain. I also thought that the slower songs from EU sounded much better live, to the point where I finally "got them". I'm not much of a fan of Look at You or Thank You Too.
I was blown away by Nicole Atkins as I had written her off because of her being on an Amex commercial and I assume most bands here in Jersey are either trying to rip off the Boss or Jovi, and usually it's the Jovi (unfortunately)
Agreed. The EU songs I do not really care for seem awesome live.
Who can agrre on this with me: One of the sickest groups of songs ever. In a row they played:
Dondante
Smokin from Shootin
Touch me 2
Run Thru
I was exhausted after that stretch
QuoteWho can agrre on this with me: One of the sickest groups of songs ever. In a row they played:
Dondante
Smokin from Shootin
Touch me 2
Run Thru
I was exhausted after that stretch
Agreed. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Dondante is always the highlight of the night--that song is so haunting!
My first MMJ show was Bonnaroo, 2nd was MSG NYE...
I think I picked two good'uns :D
Hi guys, this is my first post here.
I just wanted to respond to the couple of folks complaining about the crowd, or comment, rather.
My boyfriend and I are really big fans (he's been listening since 2001, its my 3rd show, etc) and we've always had a great time seeing mmj together.
However, in section 8 on the floor (row B), we were trampled by a bunch of sloppy drunk assholes who climbed over chairs and pushed everyone and stole seats all while talking the whole time and trying to hit on me during songs while i danced. there was absolutely no security (which i hate dealing with, but, they serve their purpose and come on, its the garden on NYE) and the usher was 90 years old. finally, some guy fell over/passed out over the back of my boyfriend's chair during librarian and hit him in the back of the head and knocked my boyfriend out for a few. we had to leave and make sure he didnt have a concussion. his whole neck is bruised and he's having xrays and an MRI today.
so, yeah, the best new years ever turned into the worst.
anyone know where i can get a boot (if thats kosher on these boards; if not, pretend i didn't say that) since we missed most of the show?
QuoteWho can agrre on this with me: One of the sickest groups of songs ever. In a row they played:
Dondante
Smokin from Shootin
Touch me 2
Run Thru
I was exhausted after that stretch
thank god for the intermission that soon followed
QuoteHi guys, this is my first post here.
I just wanted to respond to the couple of folks complaining about the crowd, or comment, rather.
My boyfriend and I are really big fans (he's been listening since 2001, its my 3rd show, etc) and we've always had a great time seeing mmj together.
However, in section 8 on the floor (row B), we were trampled by a bunch of sloppy drunk assholes who climbed over chairs and pushed everyone and stole seats all while talking the whole time and trying to hit on me during songs while i danced. there was absolutely no security (which i hate dealing with, but, they serve their purpose and come on, its the garden on NYE) and the usher was 90 years old. finally, some guy fell over/pass out over the back of my boyfriend's chair during librarian and hit in in the back of the head. we had to leave and make sure he didnt have a concussion. his whole neck is bruised and he's having xrays and an MRI today.
so, yeah, the best new years ever turned into the worst.
anyone know where i can get a boot (if thats kosher on these boards; if not, pretend i didn't say that) since we missed most of the show?
Aw, I'm really sorry this happened to y'all.
Sorry that happened to your boyfriend, hope he is ok. I guess this can't be said enough on this board, but, these assholes who are turning up at their shows are a pain in the ass to say the least. They have absolutely no respect for anyone especially the band. They are there basically to get drunk, talk to their equally asshole friends and to cause trouble. I guess as the band gets more and more popular, this is what we have to look forward to.
QuoteHi guys, this is my first post here.
I just wanted to respond to the couple of folks complaining about the crowd, or comment, rather.
My boyfriend and I are really big fans (he's been listening since 2001, its my 3rd show, etc) and we've always had a great time seeing mmj together.
However, in section 8 on the floor (row B), we were trampled by a bunch of sloppy drunk assholes who climbed over chairs and pushed everyone and stole seats all while talking the whole time and trying to hit on me during songs while i danced. there was absolutely no security (which i hate dealing with, but, they serve their purpose and come on, its the garden on NYE) and the usher was 90 years old. finally, some guy fell over/passed out over the back of my boyfriend's chair during librarian and hit him in the back of the head and knocked my boyfriend out for a few. we had to leave and make sure he didnt have a concussion. his whole neck is bruised and he's having xrays and an MRI today.
so, yeah, the best new years ever turned into the worst.
anyone know where i can get a boot (if thats kosher on these boards; if not, pretend i didn't say that) since we missed most of the show?
that is awful, awful, awful. god i hate people who dont know when to stop, and who have no regard for others.
i just checked out www.archive.org for bootlegs. nothing there yet, but you can check later.
Sassbox, we will make SURE you get a copy of this show. So sorry about that. Keep us posted on your boyfriend.
We sat in a pretty decent area. (Although saw a girl get physically sick before the show even started. yuck.) What I did not know is that we were right by LoveDog and his buddy. I got a pic of them because I loved their suit and tails so much. Y'all looked GREAT!! :)
I am still in that foggy mode - I wish it wasn't over either. What a great show, a great time. Wish we would have made it to meet some of you -- seems like it was a great time.
That really stinks about your boyfriend -- I hope he's okay!
THere is talk on another thread about whether the guys are going to take a break after the Aussie shows, like Jim implied in that one interview. And I got to thinking that maybe a break would shake loose some of these fratboy, drunken a-holes that have latched on to the hype of the band and don't care about being respectful at shows.
I'm really sorry that happened...
QuoteHi guys, this is my first post here.
I just wanted to respond to the couple of folks complaining about the crowd, or comment, rather.
My boyfriend and I are really big fans (he's been listening since 2001, its my 3rd show, etc) and we've always had a great time seeing mmj together.
However, in section 8 on the floor (row B), we were trampled by a bunch of sloppy drunk assholes who climbed over chairs and pushed everyone and stole seats all while talking the whole time and trying to hit on me during songs while i danced. there was absolutely no security (which i hate dealing with, but, they serve their purpose and come on, its the garden on NYE) and the usher was 90 years old. finally, some guy fell over/passed out over the back of my boyfriend's chair during librarian and hit him in the back of the head and knocked my boyfriend out for a few. we had to leave and make sure he didnt have a concussion. his whole neck is bruised and he's having xrays and an MRI today.
so, yeah, the best new years ever turned into the worst.
anyone know where i can get a boot (if thats kosher on these boards; if not, pretend i didn't say that) since we missed most of the show?
Yikes. That sucks. But, my friend Scott taped the show and should have it ready shortly...I'll post the link here when it arrives and if you can't download, I'd be happy to mail a copy to ya!
Hope that your bf feels better soon!
QuoteWho can agrre on this with me: One of the sickest groups of songs ever. In a row they played:
Dondante
Smokin from Shootin
Touch me 2
Run Thru
I was exhausted after that stretch
;D
OK, this explains why my feet still hurt. I think I may have sprained my big toe or something b/c it has not been right since the show. ;D
Danced so much, I think my new year's resolution to exercise more has already been fulfilled! ;)
Mine too, NoVa_NoLa. Actually I'm sore everywhere. My feet hurt so badly after the show that I literally could not walk...we had to pedicab it the two blocks back to the hotel. WEAK!
Hey, we should catch up re: JazzFest.
QuoteMine too, NoVa_NoLa. Actually I'm sore everywhere. My feet hurt so badly after the show that I literally could not walk...we had to pedicab it the two blocks back to the hotel. WEAK!
Hey, we should catch up re: JazzFest.
I made the rookie mistake of taking off my shoes at Stout's after the show. Even in sneakers, I wore my feet out! Could barely get the sneakers back on. Wound up taking a cab like 4 blocks to BB Kings... ;D ...where the fool in me danced a little more. :D
With NYE out of the way, I can begin my full on obsession with JazzFest! Maybe we could meet up at DBA. :)
Definitely...especially for a Lost Bayou Ramblers' set!
QuoteQuoteQuoteThis was my first NMJ show. I have to admit I came to this band only recently. But I absolutely love them. Wonderful show, lots of energy, enthusiasm, both onstage and in the crowd. I'm an older guy, 50, but still love rock, and especially bands like NMJ. This is a classic rock band, well versed in the history of rock and R&B, yet totally contemporary. Loved the covers, from the opener, "Move on Up" by The Impressions, to Dion's "The Wanderer," Sam Cooke's "Bring it On Home to Me," James Brown's "Cold Sweat," "You're All I Need to Get By," and even "Celebrate" and "Get Down On It," both of which were surprises, but totally apt. I was blown away by the "Great Dictator" clip during the intermission. Very powerful, and its inclusion in the show speaks volumes about what kind of a band NMJ is. They put out such a positive vibe without being in the least bit preachy or corny. What I don't get, tho, is why people in the crowd were texting during the show, calling each other on their cell phones, and otherwise paying more attention to their digital devices than what was happening onstage. This certainly wasn't true of everyone, or even most, in the audience. But it was happening enough for me to wonder, WTF? That aside, I had a great time, my best New Year's Eve in years. and I have nothing but admiration and respect for NMJ and ther incredible musicianship.
What's this NMJ band you speak of?
Ny Morning Jacket, they're the hot new thing. Didn't you know?
LOL...i should always proofread posts when hungover from 3-hour plus rock concerts....
First things first, apoligies to the people i WAS looking forward to meeting in the Ginger man pre show, a couple of reasons made sure that appointment was not kept. I was flying in from Chicago, and all was on time to land at about 2.30pm'ish, till La guardia Airport decided (at that time of the day!) to only use "1" runway for landings as our plane approached, so we flew around in a circle for all of an hour... Finally getting off the plane about 4ish. I thought getting to MSG from La guardia would be a cinch, as it is only 9 miles away, man, was I wrong, stupidly penny pinching trying to use NY's Public Transit instead of just jumping a cab!). I was told to "take the M60 Bus, it might take a couple of hours to get you there, or take another Bus to 8th street (8th street is not marked 8th street of course, it is marked as a street name!!!) then a subway train.." Some buses you need "the" exact change, trains are lettered (a b c d e f g..etc) some are numbered (123456..etc..), long story short, i had a hell of a headache when i was lost in Harlem somewhere :-[. Got in sight of the MSG at 6ish, anyway, about the show.. AWESOME performance by the boys, Dondante/Runthru/Touchme part2 etc, all worth my Transit headache. I understand the set list was to cater for the New years eve party vibe, so the soul covers i enjoyed, but still, i was thinking we will be getting Simply Reds Holding back the years soon.... So thank you My Morning Jacket, for forcing me to travel nearly 4 corners of the states to catch you guys live this year, and re-affirming my belief that you guys are possibly the best live band on the planet :) even if you DID sound like Simply Red on occasion) 8-)
QuoteFirst things first, apoligies to the people i WAS looking forward to meeting in the Ginger man pre show, a couple of reasons made sure that appointment was not kept. I was flying in from Chicago, and all was on time to land at about 2.30pm'ish, till La guardia Airport decided (at that time of the day!) to only use "1" runway for landings as our plane approached, so we flew around in a circle for all of an hour... Finally getting off the plane about 4ish. I thought getting to MSG from La guardia would be a cinch, as it is only 9 miles away, man, was I wrong, stupidly penny pinching trying to use NY's Public Transit instead of just jumping a cab!). I was told to "take the M60 Bus, it might take a couple of hours to get you there, or take another Bus to 8th street (8th street is not marked 8th street of course, it is marked as a street name!!!) then a subway train.." Some buses you need "the" exact change, trains are lettered (a b c d e f g..etc) some are numbered (123456..etc..), long story short, i had a hell of a headache when i was lost in Harlem somewhere :-[. Got in sight of the MSG at 6ish, anyway, about the show.. AWESOME performance by the boys, Dondante/Runthru/Touchme part2 etc, all worth my Transit headache. I understand the set list was to cater for the New years eve party vibe, so the soul covers i enjoyed, but still, i was thinking we will be getting Simply Reds Holding back the years soon.... So thank you My Morning Jacket, for forcing me to travel nearly 4 corners of the states to catch you guys live this year, and re-affirming my belief that you guys are possibly the best live band on the planet :) even if you DID sound like Simply Red on occasion) 8-)
"Lost in Harlem" .... Welcome to NYC!!! LOL
QuoteQuoteFirst things first, apoligies to the people i WAS looking forward to meeting in the Ginger man pre show, a couple of reasons made sure that appointment was not kept. I was flying in from Chicago, and all was on time to land at about 2.30pm'ish, till La guardia Airport decided (at that time of the day!) to only use "1" runway for landings as our plane approached, so we flew around in a circle for all of an hour... Finally getting off the plane about 4ish. I thought getting to MSG from La guardia would be a cinch, as it is only 9 miles away, man, was I wrong, stupidly penny pinching trying to use NY's Public Transit instead of just jumping a cab!). I was told to "take the M60 Bus, it might take a couple of hours to get you there, or take another Bus to 8th street (8th street is not marked 8th street of course, it is marked as a street name!!!) then a subway train.." Some buses you need "the" exact change, trains are lettered (a b c d e f g..etc) some are numbered (123456..etc..), long story short, i had a hell of a headache when i was lost in Harlem somewhere :-[. Got in sight of the MSG at 6ish, anyway, about the show.. AWESOME performance by the boys, Dondante/Runthru/Touchme part2 etc, all worth my Transit headache. I understand the set list was to cater for the New years eve party vibe, so the soul covers i enjoyed, but still, i was thinking we will be getting Simply Reds Holding back the years soon.... So thank you My Morning Jacket, for forcing me to travel nearly 4 corners of the states to catch you guys live this year, and re-affirming my belief that you guys are possibly the best live band on the planet :) even if you DID sound like Simply Red on occasion) 8-)
"Lost in Harlem" .... Welcome to NYC!!! LOL
--thank god you made it in on time. i hate la guardia. normally the m60 isn't too bad---probably would have been ok any other day. Harlem, yikes!
QuoteHi guys, this is my first post here.
I just wanted to respond to the couple of folks complaining about the crowd, or comment, rather.
My boyfriend and I are really big fans (he's been listening since 2001, its my 3rd show, etc) and we've always had a great time seeing mmj together.
However, in section 8 on the floor (row B), we were trampled by a bunch of sloppy drunk assholes who climbed over chairs and pushed everyone and stole seats all while talking the whole time and trying to hit on me during songs while i danced. there was absolutely no security (which i hate dealing with, but, they serve their purpose and come on, its the garden on NYE) and the usher was 90 years old. finally, some guy fell over/passed out over the back of my boyfriend's chair during librarian and hit him in the back of the head and knocked my boyfriend out for a few. we had to leave and make sure he didnt have a concussion. his whole neck is bruised and he's having xrays and an MRI today.
so, yeah, the best new years ever turned into the worst.
anyone know where i can get a boot (if thats kosher on these boards; if not, pretend i didn't say that) since we missed most of the show?
Oh, oof. That's terrible - is he okay?
The crowd was pretty reasonable where I started out - about 3 people back on Jim's side of the pit. There was a big group of college-aged girls from Louisville who could not have been more amped for the show! They let me toss my coat on the rail in front of them, and for that I'm eternally grateful...thanks ladies! :) It did eventually get a little rowdy, and not in a good way, so I moved back. 'Twas a shame to lose my sweet spot, but I felt like the amateurs were gonna ruin my NYE...glad I moved when I did.
I have to say it was very cool to look around at the sea of people dancing and generally going nuts...what a great night! :D
QuoteMy first Jacket show and I was blown away. When the lights came up I felt really sad about a lack of old school Jacket, but now that I look back it was a party night and in my opinion they had a perfectly arranged set list for such an event. Slow songs would have ruined the momentum. I have never, ever danced so hard in my life and they rocked like nothing else. Incredible. The balloons, the lights, the white tuxes and the confetti (that is still falling out of unknown places) made for an awesome evening. I was with a great group of strangers who quickly became friends.
The lack of Jacket rarities means that I will have to see them again live, but last night was a party night and they brought it. The covers were incredible. (The duet could have been axed, though...) Ooooohh, man what a night.
I have some good pictures to post once I get home. Good to meet you ALady & Sass...Pennylane I will find you at the next show. And Kenny...I loved watching your hat bobbing in the pit.
When will they be back in the U.S.? I'm going...
Lovely meeting you too, Ky! And I have to say I agree with just about every word of your review. :) It felt like a party setlist, not a hardcore fan setlist, and I think if that's what they were going for, then they were successful. I could have done without Nicole Atkins entirely...she's so vanilla, IMO. But I was thrilled to see Will Johnson...definitely check out Centro-matic and/or South San Gabriel if you get a chance!
http://www.myspace.com/centromatic
http://www.myspace.com/southsangabriel
And as for Patrick's arm thingy during Run Thru... (I always think looks like he's doing the hands of the clock... ;D)...it's even better when they have the strobe lights going!
Hey all, first time poster, but thought I would drop a line and say hi! Was at the show, sitting in section 129, and all I can say is simply "WOWZERS." What an awesome band, awesome concert, and an awesome evening. I am sorry to hear about the bad experiences with drunken frat boys, but the people that were in my section were all solid peeps there to have a good time and I am very grateful for that positive experience.
The concert itself was SOOOO awesome. I consider myself somewhat of a concert veteran as going to concerts is like my super duper hobby, so I feel confident in saything that MMJ's NYE show was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time, maybe ever. Not only was the band spot on, but the accoustics in MSG were surpisingly good and the crowd (at least around me) was totally awesome. I honestly couldn't imagine spending NYE doing something better. The atmosphere, concert, people, etc were all spot on, providing for a somewhat surreal experience.
Anyhow, back to work for me, I look forward to spending more time 'not working' on these forums talking with you folk.
P.S. BTW, hi Kydiddle, this is Greg from the Greg and Allison couple you met on the train.
aw you guys are so sweet. the xray machine was down at the emergency clinic today so he's at the ER now since he's still in pain. the doc at the clinic says he has severe whiplash and shouldnt do much of anything for 2 weeks to a month. we play in a band (shameless self promotion: //www.tourmalinerocks.com) and are having our big record release show tomorrow...cross your fingers that he can play.
QuoteHey all, first time poster, but thought I would drop a line and say hi! Was at the show, sitting in section 129, and all I can say is simply "WOWZERS." What an awesome band, awesome concert, and an awesome evening. I am sorry to hear about the bad experiences with drunken frat boys, but the people that were in my section were all solid peeps there to have a good time and I am very grateful for that positive experience.
The concert itself was SOOOO awesome. I consider myself somewhat of a concert veteran as going to concerts is like my super duper hobby, so I feel confident in saything that MMJ's NYE show was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time, maybe ever. Not only was the band spot on, but the accoustics in MSG were surpisingly good and the crowd (at least around me) was totally awesome. I honestly couldn't imagine spending NYE doing something better. The atmosphere, concert, people, etc were all spot on, providing for a somewhat surreal experience.
Anyhow, back to work for me, I look forward to spending more time 'not working' on these forums talking with you folk.
P.S. BTW, hi Kydiddle, this is Greg from the Greg and Allison couple you met on the train.
Hey! Good to see you on here. I emailed you some pics a little bit ago!! :)
Lady you crack me up. He DID look like the hands of a clock!! ;D Thanks for the links...
So after a few days to think of things and reflect I thought I would post my thoughts of the show. I started off in section 129 ( I think) and rolled in with a group of about 16 (ALL DRESSED TO IMPRESS). After the intermission i found myself dancing in the isles and found my way right next to the stage in the first row on Jim's side.
Overall, the show was fantastic, great covers, great people, everything went as planned. I was given the honor to see the guys at Bonnaroo and I couldn't help compare that show to this one. I was the one who was yelling "Bonaroo!! "for about 15 minutes after the show in case i ran into you.
I personally thought that everyone i met was as nice as could be. It's funny because I felt like if you were dressed up you were automatically much nicer and understood the feel and vibe of a MMJ show. While dancing in my row, i fell on the guy in front of me who was insistent on fighting me and as you can probably guess he was not dressed up to the nine. I talked him down and gave him a hug and the show went on. Was great, kissed a cutie for new years, danced my face off, saw the biggest smiles on people's faces and could tell there was a fantastic energy in the building. After reading a couple posts I figure I wouldn't repeat myself too much and would just comment on some things that have been said.
The video monitor not being on was fantastic. No matter how far away the stage was from the seat this is a band who you come to see for their music. I know we would like to see them a little closer but i feel not having the monitor on made it much more intimate and much less like a rolling stones reunion show.
I have been going back and forth for a little while on what I think of the set list. Overall, I would say I was kinda let down (as a die hard fan). Especially after the Bonnaroo show this year. I really think we could have atleast gotten Steam Engine. Especially after seeing the set lists for the Chicago shows, where to begin and other gems, I feel like they left out some great tunes for a few unneeded covers.
On the other hand I know how my face lit up when I heard get down on it and cold sweat over the summer so I am happy that the people at MSG got to experience it too, and although us board nerds would love the gems, a lot of people there wanted their hits and I'm sure if Steam Engine wasn't 16 minutes long with a solo we would have gotten it.
I realized that I couldn't compare this show to other shows, especially not Bonnaroo because it was just totally different. The Roo was a homecoming of sorts to where they got their start and grew and matured. They closed with home sweet home for god sakes. This show was a celebration of what has been accomplished this year, and boy have they accomplished a lot. I think with that in mind it is fair what they played and chose to do that night.
Showing the Chaplin clip almost brought me to tears because for a while i thought that very few people knew how special that film is and especially how special the end monologue is. It was a needed message and I'm glad they put it out there.
I am also very happy that they didn't cover Zeppelin, I have always been so happy that they choose songs you wouldn't expect and they went against the grind. This show was a party and as much as I love Zep, this wasn't the place for stairway or any other classics. They'll bust it out one day though.
Finally, after really thinking about things I realized that especially after Jims accident and only playing 2 shows before this, this is extremely impressive. If they had been touring for the past 3 months I would have expected something different. But they put together a fantastic show with great covers and overall gave us a wonderful party and isn't that what we all knew it was going to be going into this. I sure had a blast.
Again, I could not be more proud of the fans, the band and the people who put the show on. It was simply a pleasure to be able to share that night with all those people. I am so happy that I decided to make the trek out there from LA, it was worth it. Enjoy 2009, we all have a lot to be proud of with a band we love so much-
Mahalo.
Fantastic show. I've never done so much dancing at a show. Me and my bud Anthony were in Section 12, dressed to the nines of course. I had on a brown 3-piece suit with a brown fedora, and was fully sporting the stache and goatee combo. Hopefully a few of you guys were near me.
I agree with the sentiment of disappointment in the setlist. I was ecstatic to hear The Way That He Sings, but I was expecting more like that, which I didn't get. I'm talking At Dawn, I Think I'm Going to Hell, Strangulation, Where To Begin, etc. I was really looking forward to Steam Engine. I'm really disappointed that I didn't hear it.
That said, I understand what they were trying to do, and it was such a great party. Of course it would have been that much better with those oldies, and I think they could have included them without decreasing the party mood. In my opinion, some of those covers could have easily been replaced by the golden rarities.
Fantastic show, though. The boys sounded great. The stadium was rocking. It was a rocking party for sure.
QuoteQuote11th show since March and I didn't stop moving the entire time! I thought it was a fantastic show. I have to say I felt just the eensiest bit of disappointment because I think I was hoping for the theatrics of the 2006 NYE show and didn't get them, but overall I was really happy with closing out the year with my favorite band ever!
What's the deal with Nicole Atkins? I saw two songs of her set at Lolla and thought she was pretty mediocre, so I was puzzled to see her as a guest.
Nicole Atkins has a great voice, but I was a bit underwhelmed with her as the special guest for NYE. I guess when I heard there would be special guests, my mind went crazy with all of the amazing possibilities as to who would be there.
well jeff coffin was there... that's pretty special
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On the other hand I know how my face lit up when I heard get down on it and cold sweat over the summer so I am happy that the people at MSG got to experience it too, and although us board nerds would love the gems, a lot of people there wanted their hits and I'm sure if Steam Engine wasn't 16 minutes long with a solo we would have gotten it.
What a really nice thought...it hadn't occurred to me before, so thanks for saying it.
QuoteQuoteQuote11th show since March and I didn't stop moving the entire time! I thought it was a fantastic show. I have to say I felt just the eensiest bit of disappointment because I think I was hoping for the theatrics of the 2006 NYE show and didn't get them, but overall I was really happy with closing out the year with my favorite band ever!
What's the deal with Nicole Atkins? I saw two songs of her set at Lolla and thought she was pretty mediocre, so I was puzzled to see her as a guest.
Nicole Atkins has a great voice, but I was a bit underwhelmed with her as the special guest for NYE. I guess when I heard there would be special guests, my mind went crazy with all of the amazing possibilities as to who would be there.
well jeff coffin was there... that's pretty special
I agree completely...Jeff Coffin was a fantastic special guest.
yeah i was bummed when nicole came out because i was told it was going to be taylor swift instead :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I understand what everyone is saying but I sat (stood) pretty far from the stage and would have loved to have a video monitor. I could tell they were wearing white tuxes but that was the extent of it. I had read on the boards that Jim shaved and looked different but I couldnt' see that. I sat in a very similar spot for Neil Young and to me it was more intimate to see him up close because (on the monitor) because of his relationship to his guitar and music. I'm not sure, but I think I'm too old to be in the pit too (37). Regardless, a fantastic concert, fantastic night.
You are not too old to be in the pit! I'm 45 and I was on the rail for Neil Young/Wilco...and many Jacket shows this year. I couldn't do it for NYE as my fiance is just not as in to the band as I am, BUT YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD! :)
If I hadn't seen them so many times this year I would be in complete agreement on wishing for a more up close view, too.
I looooooooooooved this show, but again, as another diehard fan, the idea someone mentioned of a Jacket residency sounds really nice.
5 shows, play each album in it's entirety, and b-sides/covers as well?
I would love it.
Show was epic. Everyone was rocking out and dancing. great energy, some drunk people but whatever...they had no idea what hit them. Show was a slap in the face. I love pearl jam, and these guys made rock harder than any other pearl jam show ive been to. NYE @ The Garden....says everything.
I thought the show was incredibly awesome and I had a blast....but......I was a little disappointed they didn't play anything from TTF.... This was my third show... Bonnaroo 08' and Philly.. NYE was my least favorite... It was still awesome, but maybe because the other two were too awesome maybe??
QuoteI thought the show was incredibly awesome and I had a blast....but......I was a little disappointed they didn't play anything from TTF.... This was my third show... Bonnaroo 08' and Philly.. NYE was my least favorite... It was still awesome, but maybe because the other two were too awesome maybe??
it's tough to compete w/bonnaroo 2008--i think anything would be a let down. this was my 3rd favorite show after bon 06 and 08. they set the mark too high for even them to reach--sure is fun watching them try :-)
great show
I have been reading people complain about the band not playing that many rarities, but their covers were the rarities. Its not too often they they play them. I am not too big into bands playing covers, but when a band plays them just for a special occasion, then that really means something. Heck, they only repeated two of the 9 that they played at Bonnaroo, and thats says something alot right there.
Besides that, they had a horn section and two guests. Will Johnson and Nicole Atkins are not big names per se, but that were a nice addition to the show. Over all, I look at the NYE show as a rarity because you wouldn't normally have all of those elements in their normal show. I am also honored that the band wanted to share their new years with us. What a way to kick off the New Year!!! :)
This was only my third mmj show and by far the best. I lucked out and got a great section where everyone was groovin'. The boys were on a whole other level that night. Even though Will Johnson and Nicole Atkins may not be special to any you complaining, they seem to be very special to mmj.
"be thankful 4 what you gots"
ALL THAT MATTERS IN THIS WORLD ARE THOSE WHITE TUXEDOS, Y'ALL.
200FINE
QuoteSuch a great night! Unfortunately, I had my jacket stolen! So someone made off with some chap stick and gum! Oh well, it was a fitting moment to realize someone this morning woke up with my jacket ;)
Highlight of the night was definitely Run Thru, my god when that bridge came we all went to another place!
Oh yeah, if anyone has my jacket I'd love it back. (Triple Five Soul P Coat, Army Green. w/ Burt's Bee's Chap stick/Stride Gum/A pen that doesn't work)
so you're mourning your jacket? IRONY! i wish i would've been there to steal it, but alas, no
Quote...we were trampled by a bunch of sloppy drunk assholes who climbed over chairs and pushed everyone and stole seats all while talking the whole time...some guy fell over/passed out over the back of my boyfriend's chair during librarian and hit him in the back of the head and knocked my boyfriend out for a few...and we had to leave...
in the words of Jim James, "After all, is said and done, where is the justice?"
Sorry about your bad experience. Why some can't show respect to themselves and others is beyond me. My mama taught me better.
hey all, i couldnt make the show, but i just watched the youtube videos for the first time, man it looked awesome! local girl (jersey shore) nicole atkins ripped it! happy new year to all that made it and didn't...looking forward to seeing mmj and you all in 09.
My mind was blasted during Dondante. Unbelievable- I can't believe i never noticed how emotionally charged that song was. I feel almost ashamed.
what an amazing night. i still haven't had time to fully digest the evening and the magic that it was. truly special to be there for. i fell lucky to have been involved with all the biggest and most special evenings this year with MMJ.
bring on 09 and the YEAR OF THE JACKET!!!
After listening to the show again now at work, I am reminded at how truly awaesome Phone Went West turned out.
The show was amazing. My wife has been humming "move on up" for the past five days........
Also, who else would have the balls to sing "I'm A Wanderer" and "Islands in the Stream" at MSG on NYE. And how about Patrick with the "drum stick signals"........many of his family members were in our section and they went crazy when he had the spotlight....................if you didn't get to hear what you wanted, it's a good excuse to go to more shows.....
hey all -
nye was 5th show of fall for me and 11 th overall and something i was waiting for since june when i woke up at 6 am to get tickets. i really should have realized that the only place to experience this show was in the pit. had floor seats in section 8...and it really was a terrible place to experience the show due to so many clowns everywhere as has been duly noted by many. frustrating that i wasnt able to mentally present for a lot of this show as we were always looking for more room and to get away from nonsense.
the band was super tight and sound was amazing. loved all the covers (was slightly disapointed in celebration as it was repeated from 06) but thats ok. it was weird in that the show seemed soooo short to me. I guess it was 3 hours long but red rocks, berkeley, portland all seemed sooo much longer. i was literally ready for 10 more songs when they were done. playing bring it on home to me made my night though, one of the greatest songs of all time, and it just has joy all over it.
its tough to pass up a chance to play MSG but i just never felt like it was as momentous an occaison as I wanted to...not hatin, the jacket moves me like few others...but unfortunately i think the vibe was ruined by having to fill up so many seats with people who had nothing else to do on NYE.
anyone else think it was weird that jim didn't know the lyrics to auld lang syne?
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anyone else think it was weird that jim didn't know the lyrics to auld lang syne?
A little...but mostly it seemed a little disrespectful to be singing "whatever the f*cking words to this f*cking song are".
i thought it was rather disrespectful myself...and an odd way to go out when you play MSG on NYE
I think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
i totally agree...out of character and it you are gonna attempt it at msg on nye...have it prepared...i have heard it millions of times and don't know they lyrics too but never sang it in front of 12,000
i just took it as an improv thing he did in fun at the end of the show to give us a few more mins.
MSG put a strict limit on their time frame for how long they could play. The unions in major cities have put MAJOR time constraints on performances. Ever wonder why a concert that used to end at 1 or 2 am is now done proper at 11 PM?
contrast to more laid back arenas/festivals, like 'roo '06 where they had a 2 1/2 hour slot and played for 4 or something close to that.
before the show, my pal looked up the lyrics to "auld lang syne" for me. i wrote them all down, and was practicing them in line all evening.
when jim started to sing but found he didn't know the words i could only laugh.
for the record: that is a BEAST of a song, full of scottish colloquialisms. no small order.
Quotebefore the show, my pal looked up the lyrics to "auld lang syne" for me. i wrote them all down, and was practicing them in line all evening.
when jim started to sing but found he didn't know the words i could only laugh.
for the record: that is a BEAST of a song, full of scottish colloquialisms. no small order.
That's dedication ms. yvon! If he had known the words you might have been the only one in the audience who could sing along with him...imagine that...
I laughed, too. It only adds to his quirkiness. :)
QuoteQuoteyeah i was bummed when nicole came out because i was told it was going to be taylor swift instead
Taylor Swift was totally supposed to be there to do a duet of "Almost Paradise" but there were security issues at Times Square and she couldn't make it over. I'm super bummed.
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QuoteAfter listening to the show again now at work, I am reminded at how truly awaesome Phone Went West turned out.
Phone Went West is the most awesomest song live.
Quotehey all -
nye was 5th show of fall for me and 11 th overall and something i was waiting for since june when i woke up at 6 am to get tickets. i really should have realized that the only place to experience this show was in the pit. had floor seats in section 8...and it really was a terrible place to experience the show due to so many clowns everywhere as has been duly noted by many. frustrating that i wasnt able to mentally present for a lot of this show as we were always looking for more room and to get away from nonsense.
the band was super tight and sound was amazing. loved all the covers (was slightly disapointed in celebration as it was repeated from 06) but thats ok. it was weird in that the show seemed soooo short to me. I guess it was 3 hours long but red rocks, berkeley, portland all seemed sooo much longer. i was literally ready for 10 more songs when they were done. playing bring it on home to me made my night though, one of the greatest songs of all time, and it just has joy all over it.
its tough to pass up a chance to play MSG but i just never felt like it was as momentous an occaison as I wanted to...not hatin, the jacket moves me like few others...but unfortunately i think the vibe was ruined by having to fill up so many seats with people who had nothing else to do on NYE.
I feel the same way.. like to a T.
QuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
QuoteQuoteQuoteyeah i was bummed when nicole came out because i was told it was going to be taylor swift instead
Taylor Swift was totally supposed to be there to do a duet of "Almost Paradise" but there were security issues at Times Square and she couldn't make it over. I'm super bummed.
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I took a few days to think about this experience and just finished listening to the show again. I saw MMJ for the first time in Philly in September and immediately regretted not getting tickets as soon as possible for the NYE show. I ended up buying pit tickets on ebay (at a hefty increase in price) to truly embrace the awesomeness that is their live show. I loved the covers and hearing Cobra and PWW again proved why those two songs kill me so much when played live. My girlfriend and I were fairly close to the stage and the crowd up there was just dancing the whole time. I can't remember having as much fun at a show. I've posted some of my videos on YouTube just so I can share the experience with everyone. It was truly a night to remember. There was no place I would have rather been and I'm so glad that I got to usher in a new year with my favorite band and so many others at a great venue.
QuoteQuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
Hmm...mayhap you should give me a break since I'm entitled to my opinion? :)
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
Hmm...mayhap you should give me a break since I'm entitled to my opinion? :)
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Actual laugh out loud...thanks!
QuoteQuoteQuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
Hmm...mayhap you should give me a break since I'm entitled to my opinion? :)
Mr. Jim James can't fuck up and laugh at it? and
no your not entitled to have your own opinion (I put that in italics so you can see my sarcasm)
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
Hmm...mayhap you should give me a break since I'm entitled to my opinion? :)
Mr. Jim James can't fuck up and laugh at it? and no your not entitled to have your own opinion (I put that in italics so you can see my sarcasm)
Mr. James can do whatever he pleases. I merely said I was surprised...and not so much that he didn't know the lyrics, but that he opted to sing what he sang in their place. You really don't need to be so hostile.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
Hmm...mayhap you should give me a break since I'm entitled to my opinion? :)
Mr. Jim James can't fuck up and laugh at it? and no your not entitled to have your own opinion (I put that in italics so you can see my sarcasm)
Mr. James can do whatever he pleases. I merely said I was surprised...and not so much that he didn't know the lyrics, but that he opted to sing what he sang in their place. You really don't need to be so hostile.
yeah i was wondering that--seems like it was spontaneous though--although to me, it would have been weird if he DID no the lyrics--lol--i wonder if they even planned to sing that or practiced.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteI think I was kind of shocked because (a) it seems completely out of character and (b) that's a song which, if you're performing on NYE, you should make it your business to know...or don't attempt it. But for as many times as I've sung along to it, I don't really know the lyrics, either!
Give the guy a break...he just got done melting our faces for 3.5 hours.
Hmm...mayhap you should give me a break since I'm entitled to my opinion? :)
Mr. Jim James can't fuck up and laugh at it? and no your not entitled to have your own opinion (I put that in italics so you can see my sarcasm)
Mr. James can do whatever he pleases. I merely said I was surprised...and not so much that he didn't know the lyrics, but that he opted to sing what he sang in their place. You really don't need to be so hostile.
Sassbox...I'm not trying to be hostile (so sorry if I came across that way). I just think he was having fun and as thepennylaneNYC said: "seems like it was spontaneous." I guess I don't like anyone criticizing one of the best NYE of my life. Jim also messed up on the begining of Librarian, but that didn't bother me, but added to the live experience. When performers make a mistake it reminds that they are just human and not the gods I think they are.
All's well. :) And it was absolutely the best NYE of my life, too, and a fantastic way for me to end my run of MMJ shows (I'm still incredulous at my good fortune of seeing them 11 times in '09 *runs around in circles*). I just didn't care for his choice of expletives...would have preferred he sang blah blah blah instead, ya know? In any event, it certainly hasn't diminished my love for him or the greatest band on earth.
Cheers!
I have tried to explain my night to several people- I think i have perfected it...
Person: "Hey Mike, how was the concert?"
Me: "..." then I shake my head, put my hands to either side and pretend my brain is exploding. Then I say, "I can't even begin to explain- It could never do it justice."
Fin
I agree...people just won't understand....
It took me exactly 2009 words (weird) to explain:
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/16210/My-Morning-Jacket-12.31.08-NYC
Great review.....I'm going to share it with somes friends that don't understand what this is all about
So this is my first post after following MMJ for about 3 years and this forum for about 2.
Sassbox is right: "You are not too old to be in the pit! I'm 45 and I was on the rail for Neil Young/Wilco...and many Jacket shows this year. I couldn't do it for NYE as my fiance is just not as in to the band as I am, BUT YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD!"
I've got you beat by 8 yrs and I was there in the pit on NYE for 5 hrs. with my wife (6' 1") - first photo on brooklynvegan.com photos of the show - that's half of my wife on the left and me to her left, your right.
We had an awesome time. 4th show this year - Radio City, DC, Philly and MSG.
The NYE show was transcendent - Jim and the band are certain to go down as legends if they stay on course (whatever that is!) and they keep me young.
The comments section below the article cracks me up. Only on JamBase can an article about an MMJ show turn into a flame war about The Dead and Phish