Better Oblivion Community Center - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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  • KEXP.ORG presents Better Oblivion Community Center performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 17, 2019.
    Songs:
    Dylan Thomas
    Didn't Know What I Was in For
    Little Trouble
    Easy/Lucky/Free
    Host: Cheryl Waters
    Audio Engineers: Julian Martlew & Andy D. Park
    Audio Mixer: Andy D. Park
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
    Editor: Jim Beckmann
    kexp.org
    www.betteroblivioncommunityce...
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Komentáře • 473

  • @Spitehound
    @Spitehound Před 5 lety +709

    I hope cheryl waters gets everything she ever wants in life

  • @danopticon
    @danopticon Před 3 lety +648

    I’m pretty sure one day I’ll be in a band with Phoebe Bridgers, statistically speaking.

  • @cel2808
    @cel2808 Před 5 lety +601

    This is real sad... But my boyfriend who just passed away showed me them..
    I was inlove with Phoebe and he was in love with Conor and then he was like hey.... " Did you know...
    And then I fell in love with BOCC...
    We'd blast y'all and sing along together.. I'm glad I have these memories. Thank you for the music.

    • @adactio
      @adactio Před 5 lety +7

      I’m very sorry for your loss, Carol.

    • @lacelevin8986
      @lacelevin8986 Před 5 lety +3

      So, so sorry for your loss. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @mfnbpwnz
      @mfnbpwnz Před 5 lety +2

    • @joshgrisham2275
      @joshgrisham2275 Před 5 lety +11

      I lost my ex girlfriend a few years back. Any form of conor/bright eyes etc still brings back great memories of/with her. Hold onto those. Hope you find comfort in the songs.

    • @awesomeface265
      @awesomeface265 Před 5 lety +1

      I’m really sorry

  • @michaellaverty1844
    @michaellaverty1844 Před 3 lety +206

    I’m 66 years old. I’m so sick and tired of people my age saying that there ain’t any good music these days! Are you freaking kidding me? Listen up OG’s!

    • @steves2074
      @steves2074 Před 3 lety +15

      For sure buddy! Anyone who just looks can find incredible music.

    • @sadyeehaw7252
      @sadyeehaw7252 Před 3 lety +9

      michael you are a legend

    • @wernerhedegaard4311
      @wernerhedegaard4311 Před 3 lety +16

      and I'm 74 from Denmark and this band is one of my biggest favorites, the next are Neil Young, Phoebe Bridgers, Conor Oberst, Julien Baker and Hand Habits

    • @sadyeehaw7252
      @sadyeehaw7252 Před 3 lety +11

      @@wernerhedegaard4311 werner you absolute g

    • @icytea0
      @icytea0 Před 3 lety +7

      @@wernerhedegaard4311 60 years older than me and still a great music taste

  • @patbiss7742
    @patbiss7742 Před 5 lety +831

    Sheryl Waters must enjoy life

  • @chrisjensen1924
    @chrisjensen1924 Před 3 lety +255

    The fucking power move of Phoebe making Conor sing backup on his own song.

    • @SergiDanger
      @SergiDanger Před rokem +6

      Singing someone else's song that is better than most of your entire catalog is NOT a power move.

    • @mlseriacantare
      @mlseriacantare Před rokem +1

      The respect move of Phoebe*

    • @floriantinschert5542
      @floriantinschert5542 Před rokem +6

      Likely was his idea tbh.

    • @chrisjensen1924
      @chrisjensen1924 Před rokem +5

      @@floriantinschert5542 As a lifelong Conor Oberst fan, I'm 100% sure that it was. This comment from more than a year ago was just a joke. :)

    • @floriantinschert5542
      @floriantinschert5542 Před rokem +2

      @@chrisjensen1924 lol I kinda figured.

  • @d.dupont6408
    @d.dupont6408 Před 5 lety +303

    0:15 Dylan Thomas
    3:52 Didn't Know What I Was in For
    19:30 Little Trouble
    23:28 Easy/Lucky/Free

    • @nyrckr
      @nyrckr Před 3 lety

      Who cares ... this is one crappy collaboration ... total shite !

    • @julianaframe4200
      @julianaframe4200 Před 3 lety +17

      @@nyrckr use me as a dislike button

  • @shiraz1736
    @shiraz1736 Před 3 lety +65

    Whoever the sound folk for KEXP are there brilliant. Every set I’ve listened to from this room is so well balanced.

  • @trialsanderrors2707
    @trialsanderrors2707 Před 4 lety +288

    Phoebe with ponytail and headphones is everything

    • @tilmo777
      @tilmo777 Před 3 lety +12

      Don't forget about the jumpsuit. Never forget about the jumpsuit.

    • @aamirhus23
      @aamirhus23 Před 3 lety +2

      that widow's peak man

    • @nyrckr
      @nyrckr Před 3 lety +2

      The record blows

  • @blindjohn2969
    @blindjohn2969 Před 5 lety +131

    No one seems to comment on HOW CATCHY and GREAT their songs are.

    • @Youknowbynow
      @Youknowbynow Před 5 lety +5

      I think that's implied

    • @keyakilove
      @keyakilove Před 4 lety +10

      that’s why we’re here lol

    • @johnc5160
      @johnc5160 Před 3 lety +3

      Their songs are really catchy and great!

  • @chedleicester535
    @chedleicester535 Před 5 lety +106

    Phoebe screaming there is nothing is a mood

  • @pedrothelion120
    @pedrothelion120 Před 5 lety +199

    That version of Easy/Lucky/Free should be placed in a fireproof version of the Library of Alexandria.

    • @AJcheste
      @AJcheste Před 4 lety +12

      I think the internet IS a fireproof version of the Library of Alexandria

    • @timevison2928
      @timevison2928 Před 2 lety

      I was a real late-comer to the BOCC party and had not heard that track until watching this. Damn! Just damn.

  • @HelloSadness101
    @HelloSadness101 Před 5 lety +77

    That Easy/Lucky/Free performance was ICONIC

  • @hectorjenkins934
    @hectorjenkins934 Před 5 lety +53

    Saw Conor and Phoebe in Toronto before better oblivion community center, before stranger in the Alps had come out. They preformed Lua and it might have been the most amazing thing I ever heard

  • @thechazdarby
    @thechazdarby Před 3 lety +35

    There isn't a better person to interview musicians. She asks the best questions and is so warm. I love her.

  • @colevanhoogenstyn9322
    @colevanhoogenstyn9322 Před 5 lety +139

    You ever think about how Phoebe is 3/3 with releases so far and just... wowwwwwwwww :D :D

  • @allenprice391
    @allenprice391 Před 3 lety +24

    That version of easy/lucky/free is on my all time favorite list. Just out and away . The music is amazing and phoebe is having so much fun. Hope they record more songs

  • @ZambriAraiza
    @ZambriAraiza Před 4 lety +94

    That's Griff from Dawes on drums. He's a great drummer and deserves recognition.

    • @BIGmanDAN72
      @BIGmanDAN72 Před 4 lety +5

      I was searching for sk. Eone else who noticed!!! Also Wylie recorded the bass on the album

    • @leeasbury7273
      @leeasbury7273 Před 4 lety +9

      Dawes are all individually masters at their craft. And collectively, they're bigger than themselves. I can't think of a band that sounds so deep and complicated, but simple, honest and innocent that's around today. Not a band that has its own unique 70's vibe in a completely modern and interesting way like those boys do anyway. People are gonna discover their music for years to come and wonder how they snuck through this time in music largely underappreciated and unnoticed. I think its a good thing. I wouldn't wanna risk compromising Dawes free creative flow for extra success.

    • @Bosumofficial
      @Bosumofficial Před 3 lety +2

      @@leeasbury7273 In Belgium we have ‘Balthazar’. A band in which each member has it’s own project. Really worth looking into! Your comment triggered me to share them with you :)
      Side projects of the members:
      -Warhaus
      -J. Bernardt
      -Zimmerman
      -Nightman

    • @cristianmuniz1904
      @cristianmuniz1904 Před 3 lety +1

      Know what cymbals he’s got? Hard to see in the video. Looks like the hats are paiste but not sure what the others are

  • @_AleMartin
    @_AleMartin Před 5 lety +32

    love how Phoebe and Conor's voice interweave

  • @Greenalex89
    @Greenalex89 Před 5 lety +180

    In an interview Phoebe said that she wants to be known as a versatile singer, singing lots different styles and not only one...And I have the impression that BOCC turned out so well in that aspect. She and Conor seem to really enjoy not only the playing but each others company. They seem to balance each other out not only artistically but on the human level aswell..A joy to watch and listen to..

  • @stevegoose6705
    @stevegoose6705 Před 2 lety +44

    Phoebe's smile while singing "there is nothing" on Easy/Lucky/Free is everything

    • @maljamin
      @maljamin Před rokem +3

      her voice itself during that is fucking freeing, I go back to this video cause its not like this on the album it was just that moment. Yeah the smile too tho.

  • @uBeR10
    @uBeR10 Před 5 lety +31

    I'm loving Phoebe being so happy

  • @richellaeden2655
    @richellaeden2655 Před 2 lety +3

    Still listening to this in 2022!

  • @deafgrapes
    @deafgrapes Před 5 lety +73

    I love how Conor is still performing Bright Eyes songs.

    • @Overasc
      @Overasc Před 5 lety +22

      get got they’re timelessly composed man

  • @ad_underground
    @ad_underground Před 5 lety +27

    I've been waiting for this KEXP session to come out for too long! Amazing work, excited to get into this project!

  • @SaintMartins
    @SaintMartins Před 5 lety +236

    The Better Oblivion Community Center has helped me through my fear of cheddar cheese. They do great work, i would recommend them to help solve your life's struggles.

    • @lonesomexheartbrokn
      @lonesomexheartbrokn Před 5 lety +6

      I can verify.. they also helped me to get over my addiction to cheese😅

    • @mygreenenvy
      @mygreenenvy Před 5 lety +10

      Thank goodness they offer Sacred Crystal Implantation/ Removal ! I really needed it....until I didn't !!

    • @sethberrett
      @sethberrett Před 5 lety +2

      @@lonesomexheartbrokn
      The cheez will drag you to hell. Bless these freedom fighterz

    • @kolinevans9127
      @kolinevans9127 Před 5 lety +2

      Do you have list of the local centers in my area?

    • @wesleyalan9179
      @wesleyalan9179 Před 5 lety +5

      I like that Band Built to Spill...they brought me through the Restroom Stall life..I'm good now,thanks to them

  • @ceciliaduran8276
    @ceciliaduran8276 Před 4 lety +16

    didn't know what I was in for is just BEAUTIFUL

    • @adamfoster802
      @adamfoster802 Před 3 lety

      I read this comment right when they were singing that line...woh

  • @blastfiend
    @blastfiend Před 5 lety +19

    All love.
    Easy/Lucky/Free is one of my favorite songs ever.

  • @Jeff_____
    @Jeff_____ Před 2 lety +5

    I've watched this performance at least 30 times 10 of which today alone. They're all notch musicians, song writers and the audio engineering is amazing as always KEXP. Cheryl's enthusiasm for music is infectious too.

  • @femalekangaroo
    @femalekangaroo Před 4 lety +8

    This performance deserves so much more attention. They play so well together. It's amazing.

  • @hectorjenkins934
    @hectorjenkins934 Před 3 lety +24

    Can we all just appreciate christian lee hutsons guitar playing for a second

  • @mad6582
    @mad6582 Před 3 lety +9

    Side comment, dude on the drums was awesome! Such passion

  • @MisterGn0me
    @MisterGn0me Před 4 lety +1

    Seriously grateful for KEXP for putting up these amazing sets and also grateful for all the unreal musicians that come through that studio.

  • @irishgirl81498
    @irishgirl81498 Před 5 lety +6

    that last song was SO GOOD live, I'm so happy it is recorded here

  • @LoganLordDeathMcMurray
    @LoganLordDeathMcMurray Před 5 lety +483

    Another drummer live on KEXP losing his goddamn mind

    • @guitarvaultstore8032
      @guitarvaultstore8032 Před 5 lety +2

      hahahahaha

    • @vevvenennevvev5945
      @vevvenennevvev5945 Před 5 lety +70

      That's Griffin Goldsmith from Dawes, he's always losing his mind on every performance. One of the most entertaining drummers out there.

    • @5olidGold
      @5olidGold Před 5 lety +5

      @@vevvenennevvev5945 Yup. Band is tight too. Absolutely reccomend, one of my favorites

    • @sunepedersen8537
      @sunepedersen8537 Před 5 lety +11

      as soon he starting playing he became possessed

    • @LoganLordDeathMcMurray
      @LoganLordDeathMcMurray Před 5 lety +5

      @TalkToTheBody 22:08 is my favorite

  • @JohnGieschenJr
    @JohnGieschenJr Před 5 lety +11

    Gawd damn - second song was chilling . These two are nuts.

  • @SonicRave1
    @SonicRave1 Před 5 lety +5

    Love this band and that last Bright Eyes song was mind blowingly amazing!

  • @MC-bm3cy
    @MC-bm3cy Před 4 lety +1

    I left my heart in Seattle....KEXP continues to bring me joy after my heartbreak.

  • @awizard9835
    @awizard9835 Před 2 lety +3

    My favorite version of didn't know what I was in for

  • @cookiecarooi
    @cookiecarooi Před 4 lety +3

    I love Cheryl Waters and KEXP is one of the best things I've ever found! So much love

  • @jaredbertram930
    @jaredbertram930 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant songs...love it. mix on this session is super great too

  • @historyforhumans905
    @historyforhumans905 Před 2 lety +3

    Okay, so this is where my heart has been hiding.

  • @aamirhus23
    @aamirhus23 Před 3 lety +4

    Cheryl Waters is such a gem and asks amazing questions

  • @billhdowne2382
    @billhdowne2382 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This old man finally found Lyrics on the par of Dylan. Both of em. ❤Thank you.

  • @jeffkeogh1982
    @jeffkeogh1982 Před 5 lety +9

    Thanks again KEXP. Whatever I click on I know the performances will be worth watching even if it isn't my kind of band.

  • @MsAMusicLover
    @MsAMusicLover Před rokem +1

    I love this project. Love both their voices, love how they blend. Two great songwriters.

  • @Adpalodichuk
    @Adpalodichuk Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic! Please make more albums guys :) !!!

  • @mrpandabites
    @mrpandabites Před 5 lety +67

    Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst? Yes please.

  • @michaellaverty1844
    @michaellaverty1844 Před 3 lety

    These Kids are fantastic! I can’t get enough of them right now.

  • @lightshinee
    @lightshinee Před 4 lety +3

    This Easy/Lucky/Free rendition is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @phantommagnolia
    @phantommagnolia Před 5 lety +5

    Her guitar is so beautiful ⭐⭐⭐

  • @jengypsy647
    @jengypsy647 Před 5 lety +5

    I just love that they do Easy/Lucky/Free. I thought I would never see Bright Eyes again, and then I went to see this new band of his and they played this as an encore... it was incredible.

  • @honkitonkitom
    @honkitonkitom Před 5 lety +1

    Been waiting for this one.

  • @artbauer9303
    @artbauer9303 Před 5 lety +3

    Phoebe singing Easy/Lucky/Free just ripped my heart apart. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @kevinclay1066
    @kevinclay1066 Před 5 lety +2

    This is one of the best mixed performances they've ever done

  • @jeffreyhoffman2873
    @jeffreyhoffman2873 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing how joyful it is to watch Phoebe scream-sign (while smiling), "There is nothing! There is nothing!" on Easy/Lucky/Free. I loved everything about this set.

  • @walkingman4486
    @walkingman4486 Před 5 lety +6

    2019 is a great year for new records. Better Oblivion Community Centre, Sharon Van Etten, Jenny Lewis. I'm spending all my money on vinyl and gigs and I'm broke! By the way, congrats to the engineers on this, the sound is incredible.

  • @stefanocaiazzakindergartenchef

    Thankyou Kexp.💓

  • @serotoninzero
    @serotoninzero Před 5 lety +10

    So glad they recorded this version of Easy/Lucky/Free. That was killer on tour. I hope they record a studio version of Funeral at some point as well.

    • @gbluecheez
      @gbluecheez Před 5 lety +3

      Tynan O'Brien THERE IS NOTHING!

    • @kikoonthemove
      @kikoonthemove Před 5 lety +1

      Funeral is Phoebes song and does have a studio recording

    • @serotoninzero
      @serotoninzero Před 5 lety +1

      @@kikoonthemove Oh yeah, what I meant is that Easy Lucky Free is a Bright Eyes song that Phoebe takes over on. They were playing Funeral live with Conor on lead, and it's much faster and louder. It's a cool new version. Check out some live versions.

    • @MS-he3wz
      @MS-he3wz Před 5 lety +2

      Tynan O'Brien yes yes yes to this I’ve been saying we need a studio version of Conor’s Funeral since I saw them live. It was so great, such a bright eyes/desaparecidos vibe

  • @TheBevort
    @TheBevort Před 2 lety +2

    Please continue this project 🙏🙏

  • @getsdead
    @getsdead Před 5 lety +1

    God, this sounds so good.

  • @zwanzignullvier
    @zwanzignullvier Před 3 lety +7

    How great Phoebe's and Conor's voices sound together!

  • @SD-wg3xo
    @SD-wg3xo Před 5 lety +59

    Cheryl Waters is my favourite musical hush puppy

  • @gable
    @gable Před 5 lety +10

    Griff bringing the energy. Love his style🤘

  • @JasonSmithSlayboneGardener

    RAD!! GREAT Job You Guys! ALASKA and I are HEARTFELT, appreciated.

  • @ConorCraig
    @ConorCraig Před 5 lety

    Pheobe is that you?! Thank you for bringing this band to my attention KEXP. Y'all hold it down.

  • @robertwidner9937
    @robertwidner9937 Před 7 měsíci

    Little Trouble is one of my all time top favorite songs

  • @ChadsMusicVideos
    @ChadsMusicVideos Před 5 lety +7

    Love the drummer! Phoebe and Connor amazing as well of course!

    • @MS-he3wz
      @MS-he3wz Před 5 lety +2

      Chad I believe that’s Griffin Goldsmith from Dawes

  • @susannahhhh__
    @susannahhhh__ Před rokem +1

    this version of dylan thomas is so good it hurts

  • @valhimself2699
    @valhimself2699 Před 5 lety +5

    How I've been waiting for a new Easy/Lucky/Free live performance.. Sad he never sings it anymore.

  • @drschaffranietz4252
    @drschaffranietz4252 Před 5 lety +1

    Sheryl Waters. wonderful lady great host. ... Hi to everybody from Duesseldorf, Germany

  • @tomlamiam
    @tomlamiam Před 5 lety

    this is so good!

  • @dshrute6622
    @dshrute6622 Před 3 lety +6

    28:30 Conor decides he might want to make another Bright Eyes record. Thanks for the great session BOCC and KEXP!

  • @alexSlash7
    @alexSlash7 Před 4 lety +1

    Easy/ Lucky/ Free freaking amazing

  • @charlottekelly4777
    @charlottekelly4777 Před 3 lety

    I have NEVER noticed the hitachi magic wand on her jump suit until today and i have watched/listened to this AT LEAST 3 times a month wowowow

  • @JGlassy
    @JGlassy Před 3 lety +1

    Love this performance by Phoebe and friends, really nicely produced & mixed and .. Sheryl Waters is ON for the interviews.

  • @oopanchi
    @oopanchi Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank KEXP.

  • @zvonka986
    @zvonka986 Před 5 lety +11

    22:04 "doppelgänger you look just like" that couldn't have been unintentional

  • @AmyTraynor
    @AmyTraynor Před 5 lety +29

    Where’s my boy Marshall?

  • @robertfrost8264
    @robertfrost8264 Před 5 lety +87

    HOW DID IT TAKE 2 DAYS TO GET INTO MY ALGORITHM

  • @joshbailey8372
    @joshbailey8372 Před 5 lety +3

    One of my favorite collabs in the last 5 years, along with boygenius of course! What an unlikely yet amazing duo. Hope they aren't just a one-off!

  • @HolyHubcap
    @HolyHubcap Před 5 lety

    What a great recording. Truly great musicians can record music just as well as well live as their records. I love Conor and Phoebe :) My City is definitely my favorite song!

  • @rileyarnason9250
    @rileyarnason9250 Před rokem +3

    I feel that what Conner said about Phoebe stands true for a lot of folks. It wasn’t until I came back and realized it was like all of life’s experiences that you just accept

  • @jasonharrington7521
    @jasonharrington7521 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hearing Phoebe sing a Bright Eyes song...so good!

  • @idance4catpower
    @idance4catpower Před 3 lety +3

    if you don't love these songs then we can't be friends.

  • @staygold902
    @staygold902 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Whatever pheobe touches turns to gold. Shes a legend building her legacy. Edit, now with a grammy in her hands

  • @StoryoftheEye
    @StoryoftheEye Před 5 lety

    Power duo!!! 🖤✨

  • @josephmccafferty199
    @josephmccafferty199 Před rokem +2

    I don't think anyone, including themselves, realize what a great song "little trouble" is. If the Beatles recorded it, we'd all know the words by heart.

  • @papajohn6839
    @papajohn6839 Před 5 lety +57

    “...living’s just a promise that I made” has to be a Conor line. It’s so good

    • @MS-he3wz
      @MS-he3wz Před 5 lety +22

      Papa John existential/suicidal ideation is our boy’s brand

    • @danielmarkey6192
      @danielmarkey6192 Před 3 lety +6

      sounds like both of them honestly

  • @kjbiz
    @kjbiz Před 4 lety

    Thx for this. greetings from Sri Lanka! Stay safe

  • @velocitygirl8551
    @velocitygirl8551 Před 3 lety +3

    The second song is hitting me hard 🤘🏻

  • @durwoodball4062
    @durwoodball4062 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the big jangly guitars. Great postmodern folk rock! Phoebe Bridgers gets around with a lot of great musicians and singers. Keep going.

  • @Wombathamman
    @Wombathamman Před 4 lety +6

    Phoebe, you are so gosh darn beautiful

  • @CessGreen208
    @CessGreen208 Před 5 lety

    This is so damn good.

  • @patmcgroin9848
    @patmcgroin9848 Před 5 lety

    Awesome!

  • @dep1001
    @dep1001 Před 5 lety

    Great performance! Love the sound of Conor and Phoebe together (and also by themselves of course) :)

  • @lowinskydiy
    @lowinskydiy Před 5 lety

    love them

  • @ParkerPoses
    @ParkerPoses Před 9 měsíci +2

    00:16 Dylan Thomas
    19:18 Didn't Know What I Was In For/Little Trouble
    23:28 Easy/Lucky/Free

  • @albertwichmann279
    @albertwichmann279 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing version of Easy/Lucky/Free.

  • @drschaffranietz4252
    @drschaffranietz4252 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome