His lyrics are that of a prophet's vision. One of my very favorite songs from a favorite singer/songwriter. We saw him twice live and had a chance to talk to him. very nice and down to earth. He is still sorely missed .
I met him in San Diego when he was touring for the album. Had a great conversation with him about making songs, we were lucky enough to be the opening band at the show. He was a very nice down to Earth guy with amazing skills as a songwriter.
According to Steve Albini, who recorded this version of the song, everything you're hearing here was recorded live, 12 musicians all in the same room, completely unrehearsed and they just kept it this way with all the blemishes, this was very deliberately unpolished.
That’s Mike ‘slo mo’ Brenner on lap steel. One of the best around. As others have pointed out, this was the first take. I’m not sure that the other band members had even heard it, maybe just the chord changes? Jason was a force of nature, and you hear it right here in this song.
The algorithm masters floated this up to me just yesterday. (probably related to the passing of Steve Albini). Never heard of the song before, nor Jason. Now the poetry and mood of the performance are locked in my brain forever. Funny how that works. This kind of artistic directness is hard to duplicate.
This albums always gonna be important to me. Only album i listened to in highschool that all my friends ended up liking despite our different music tastes.
@@wallbangerreactions I find the album “what comes after the blues “ to be a sorta follow up to this one. His great songs all sound really organic to me.
Man I really wish I could have heard him live, too bad I learned of him only after his passing. He performed in Belgrade of all places in 2005, I was like 10 at the time. It's fascinating that I never would have guessed him even knowing about my country's existence let alone playing here.
I found this album last year when Jason Isbell posted about it on Twitter. "Real truth about it is, no one gets it right. Real truth about it is, we're all supposed to try" That's really the whole thing, isn't it?
@wallbangerreactions Sometimes I follow up on random recommendations and mentions. So glad I did because this whole album undid me for a while. Like peeking in on something sacred.
I'm really into all manners or Alt Rock, Noise Rock, Hardcore Punk etc as far as the noisy and abrasive goes. But somehow Songs Ohia's/Jason Molina's work is on the top, it speaks to me on such a deep level. I don't usually care that much about lyrics but anything Molina the lyrics are already front and center.
If you haven't watched my Magnolia Electric Co. reactions, that's where I really got on board with Molina....probably because it was not my first time.
Just stumbled across your videos mate! I love how you let the tunes play out and pause sparingly. Something that alot of reaction videos lack. You should look into the work of David Berman of silver jews. Definitely a band that floats in the same melancholic, introspective areas as jason molina and sun kil moon. 'trains across the sea' on their debut album 'Starlite walker' is an incredible track that puts me into a reflective state almost every time I playback. Id highly recommend. Keep the videos coming :)
Firstly, many of my older reactions are paused once or twice to prevent copyright blocking, but now I'm letting the videos run and taking my chances. Thank you for the feedback. Secondly, I owned Bright Flight for years and sold it before moving to Mexico. Great music and writing, though the singer can be way off pitch sometimes. That detracts, I think.
you have to listen to this song or album at least once before you die. it's a rule i've established after i heard it for the first time. just know life has peaked once you've heard this mr wallbanger.
i wish i had been old enough to appreciate him while he was still alive. it stings a bit listening to his records, especially this one because it feels like his requiem since he’s been dead for 11 years.
@@wallbangerreactions crazily enough that i left that comment yesterday, the producer of this song as well as much of Molina’s music , Steve Albini, passed away of a heart attack today.
Just found your channel- Molina is an all-time great! Got to see him and record an epic show of his… it’s on YT if you’re interested. Search for the series “We Have Signal.” But I actually wanted to comment to say that I think the female voice you hear in the backing vocals is Scout Niblett who is also very much worth checking out. Thanks for the channel! Editing to add a link to that show: ua-cam.com/video/JXjfhv26Bi4/v-deo.htmlsi=z10xe1m9vPcTR_Cg
Man great video. Loved your reaction. Molina also did almost was good enough. Check it out. I listen almost nightly as a meditation. Also he did one the black crow would be interested to know what your reaction is to those 2 songs. Thanks.
I think Axxess and Ace is his best work, but this album comes close for sure. You should listen to some stuff of Axxess and Ace for sure, like How to be Perfect Men. If anyone succeeds you / This will be her song to know that / I will get it wrong.
His lyrics are that of a prophet's vision. One of my very favorite songs from a favorite singer/songwriter. We saw him twice live and had a chance to talk to him. very nice and down to earth. He is still sorely missed .
I love testimonial comments. Cool you got to see him victoria.
I met him in San Diego when he was touring for the album. Had a great conversation with him about making songs, we were lucky enough to be the opening band at the show. He was a very nice down to Earth guy with amazing skills as a songwriter.
According to Steve Albini, who recorded this version of the song, everything you're hearing here was recorded live, 12 musicians all in the same room, completely unrehearsed and they just kept it this way with all the blemishes, this was very deliberately unpolished.
Yeah, sometimes I like Albini and sometimes I don't. I think he did a great job on this song. I forgot to mention him during the reaction.
I had read somewhere it was the first and only take and no one really knew how it would end, so it just kinda fades out.
Blue Chicago Flame by Molina is one of the most devastatingly beautiful things I've ever heard. Similar vibe, even more harrowing
Blue Factory Flame? Or Blue Chicago Moon?
That’s Mike ‘slo mo’ Brenner on lap steel. One of the best around. As others have pointed out, this was the first take. I’m not sure that the other band members had even heard it, maybe just the chord changes? Jason was a force of nature, and you hear it right here in this song.
Interesting. Thanks for watching and commenting.
i love this album dearly. always happy to see new people reach molina's music.
OK, cool. Glad we intersected.
The album closer, Hold On Magnolia, is my favorite, but the entire record is an achievement. Rest in power Jason.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
One of the most beautiful songs in the music history
Always fantastic to see people discovering this
That's why I'm doing the channel - for discovery. Thanks Nick.
One of the best things ever recorded. A Mahler #2 level masterwork.
Oh boy! Mahler. Those are strong words.
Mama, here comes midnight....
TY Wallbanger for getting Jason's music out there.
De nada (though it was our community that suggested the song).
The algorithm masters floated this up to me just yesterday. (probably related to the passing of Steve Albini). Never heard of the song before, nor Jason. Now the poetry and mood of the performance are locked in my brain forever. Funny how that works. This kind of artistic directness is hard to duplicate.
Yes, there is some kind of algorithm going on as views have spiked on this reaction. Like your comments. Thanks.
This albums always gonna be important to me. Only album i listened to in highschool that all my friends ended up liking despite our different music tastes.
Great testimony. Thanks.
This is a classic album. Every track is a winner.
Appreciate the endorsement of Molina.
@@wallbangerreactions I find the album “what comes after the blues “ to be a sorta follow up to this one. His great songs all sound really organic to me.
your face on the first 'long dark blues' sums it all...thanks mate. cheers from Paris. Molina is still a magnificent force
Paris - cool.
Old Black Hen on that album sang by Lawrence Peters makes me tear up everytime
The power of music.
One of my all time favourites. Thanks!
Good to hear from you.
Just listened to this for the first time the other week, the album is really something else 👏
Appreciate the endorsement/testimony. Take care Max.
phenomenal song and performance
Agreed.
Man I really wish I could have heard him live, too bad I learned of him only after his passing. He performed in Belgrade of all places in 2005, I was like 10 at the time. It's fascinating that I never would have guessed him even knowing about my country's existence let alone playing here.
Belgrade eh? That's interesting. I take it you live in Serbia.
@@wallbangerreactions Yes 😄
I found this album last year when Jason Isbell posted about it on Twitter.
"Real truth about it is, no one gets it right. Real truth about it is, we're all supposed to try"
That's really the whole thing, isn't it?
That's interesting that Isbell posted about this.
@wallbangerreactions Sometimes I follow up on random recommendations and mentions. So glad I did because this whole album undid me for a while. Like peeking in on something sacred.
Not really into these kind of videos usually but your takes are earnest and refreshing. Thanks for the content
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm really into all manners or Alt Rock, Noise Rock, Hardcore Punk etc as far as the noisy and abrasive goes. But somehow Songs Ohia's/Jason Molina's work is on the top, it speaks to me on such a deep level. I don't usually care that much about lyrics but anything Molina the lyrics are already front and center.
If you haven't watched my Magnolia Electric Co. reactions, that's where I really got on board with Molina....probably because it was not my first time.
Just stumbled across your videos mate! I love how you let the tunes play out and pause sparingly. Something that alot of reaction videos lack.
You should look into the work of David Berman of silver jews. Definitely a band that floats in the same melancholic, introspective areas as jason molina and sun kil moon. 'trains across the sea' on their debut album 'Starlite walker' is an incredible track that puts me into a reflective state almost every time I playback. Id highly recommend.
Keep the videos coming :)
Firstly, many of my older reactions are paused once or twice to prevent copyright blocking, but now I'm letting the videos run and taking my chances. Thank you for the feedback.
Secondly, I owned Bright Flight for years and sold it before moving to Mexico. Great music and writing, though the singer can be way off pitch sometimes. That detracts, I think.
Love this song. It’s the one that got me into Molina. Remover thinking it sounded like Neil Young. “Just Be Simple” of the same album is just great.
Appreciate the comment. Very cool.
Subbed for more. My dad is about the same age and asked me what he was listening to when I had this playing. Timeless rock that brings everyone in.
Sounds like a cool dad.
Fantastic song. Just subscribed my man. One of my top 3 songs without a doubt as of now.
Welcome to the channel.
you have to listen to this song or album at least once before you die. it's a rule i've established after i heard it for the first time. just know life has peaked once you've heard this mr wallbanger.
Love it. Thanks.
I am pretty sure that I sent jason his first “fan letter”. I also married Steve Albini. I love them both.
That's a lot of loss. Pleasure to hear from you. I still own three Big Black CDs BTW.
I'm sorry for your loss, Heather. Steve will forever be an inspiration to me, both musically and life-wise
Jason Molina is up there with Tim Buckley and Elliot Smith.
That's saying a lot.
@@wallbangerreactions and I stand by it.
They would have killed for a song this great.
@@sonicgrub yes they would have.
i love this album so much
Thanks for the testimony.
i wish i had been old enough to appreciate him while he was still alive. it stings a bit listening to his records, especially this one because it feels like his requiem since he’s been dead for 11 years.
Well, I guess that's true. Same for me. I would have loved to have seen Bob Marley.
@@wallbangerreactions crazily enough that i left that comment yesterday, the producer of this song as well as much of Molina’s music , Steve Albini, passed away of a heart attack today.
Oh my! I hadn't heard. I just mentioned him in a video I uploaded today: Sprain.
Check out the live album recorded in Italy...
Mi Sei Apparso Come Un Fantasma?
Just found your channel- Molina is an all-time great! Got to see him and record an epic show of his… it’s on YT if you’re interested. Search for the series “We Have Signal.” But I actually wanted to comment to say that I think the female voice you hear in the backing vocals is Scout Niblett who is also very much worth checking out.
Thanks for the channel!
Editing to add a link to that show:
ua-cam.com/video/JXjfhv26Bi4/v-deo.htmlsi=z10xe1m9vPcTR_Cg
Dropped a reaction this morning. Appreciate the link very much.
Man great video. Loved your reaction. Molina also did almost was good enough. Check it out. I listen almost nightly as a meditation. Also he did one the black crow would be interested to know what your reaction is to those 2 songs. Thanks.
I'm having one of those days. Your comment is much appreciated. Take care.
I think Axxess and Ace is his best work, but this album comes close for sure. You should listen to some stuff of Axxess and Ace for sure, like How to be Perfect Men. If anyone succeeds you / This will be her song to know that / I will get it wrong.
I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks.
Lost transmission... Space interspective.. think, sir
I don't understand this comment.
@@wallbangerreactions of course you wouldn't. Inside communication.
Production?
Huh?