Conor Oberst - We Are Nowhere And It's Now (Live on KEXP)

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  • KEXP.ORG presents Conor Oberst performing "We Are Nowhere And It's Now" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 29, 2014.
    Host: Cheryl Waters
    Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
    Editor: Jim Beckmann
    kexp.org
    www.conoroberst...

Komentáře • 131

  • @ash-di5ce
    @ash-di5ce Před 4 měsíci +11

    someone watching this has to be my soulmate

    • @blarque
      @blarque Před 2 měsíci +1

      i dunno, i just wanna hug connor and tell him, convincingly, that everything is gonna be okay.

    • @justinespen9137
      @justinespen9137 Před 2 měsíci

      Ill chat with ya for sure. 😂 whats up?

    • @miabates7370
      @miabates7370 Před 21 dnem

      My exact thoughts …

  • @Tsumami__
    @Tsumami__ Před 7 lety +218

    I think when I'm 90 and in a nursing home, the only thing I'll remember are lyrics to every bright eyes song, and I'll just be singing them nonstop once Im deep into dementia

    • @NightDweller
      @NightDweller Před 6 lety +5

      I sure hope not. You'll sing em and youll be alright. No dementia

    • @petepete8862
      @petepete8862 Před 6 lety +4

      Goddess Usako you won't make it to 90 let's not shit our selves

    • @LauraLaurent86
      @LauraLaurent86 Před 5 lety

      My favourite comment XD

    • @brycez7352
      @brycez7352 Před 5 lety

      There are much worse outcomes to life. I hope to be this lucky.

    • @trav75
      @trav75 Před 5 lety +4

      My mom is in a home with dementia; can't speak or stand. Bright Eyes music is one of the things that still makes her smile

  • @joycechi5005
    @joycechi5005 Před 2 lety +12

    this entire album drives me insane

  • @apostate
    @apostate Před 6 lety +47

    Tremendous lyricist. Writer-poet. Paints so many pictures with his words and music.

  • @user-vz8rl5tq4u
    @user-vz8rl5tq4u Před 6 lety +73

    #1 greatest lyricist in all of human history

    • @PiccolosDaughter
      @PiccolosDaughter Před 5 lety +1

      Facts

    • @Sairyalynn11
      @Sairyalynn11 Před 5 lety +6

      I always say this, no one compares. Not even close. I've been listening to him since I was 13 and it has been amazing to slowly start understanding more and more of what he's saying. Absolutely brilliant.

    • @Sairyalynn11
      @Sairyalynn11 Před 5 lety

      @gnilttbs Alright you can have your opinion and I'll have mine.

    • @Sairyalynn11
      @Sairyalynn11 Před 5 lety +6

      ​@gnilttbs Whatever, I'm not sure why you think I care.

    • @samone3686
      @samone3686 Před 4 lety +1

      @gnilttbs dylan is a better poet then wainwright

  • @igod8054
    @igod8054 Před 5 lety +73

    bright eyes were my psychotherapy during high school. my parents have no idea how much money they saved by buying me every single record

    • @JG-ep1mz
      @JG-ep1mz Před 3 lety

      For real Holmes

    • @Mmackowi
      @Mmackowi Před 3 lety

      Same. This band saved me in more ways than one.

  • @JG-ep1mz
    @JG-ep1mz Před 4 lety +15

    Conor got me through a bunch of stuff in my youth but most importantly got me through some tough road trips. He has a true voice that uncommon nowadays. Blessings to you man. I hope you are as happy as you have made an infinite amount of people.

  • @rubbinsracin3531
    @rubbinsracin3531 Před 2 lety +4

    The greatest artist of this generation.

  • @PriestsandParamedics
    @PriestsandParamedics Před 8 lety +15

    The pedal steel guitar on this is perfect. Love it!

  • @skilmer
    @skilmer Před 10 lety +14

    great job sound tech (n the boys)

  • @rachelbridges9116
    @rachelbridges9116 Před 9 lety +47

    interesting how he changes the lyrics. the recorded version says "and I don't know if it's true but i keep it for good luck" while a different live performance says "and I don't think that it's true but i keep it for good luck" and this performance says "and I know that's not true but i keep it for good luck"

    • @DavidRFIT
      @DavidRFIT Před 7 lety +1

      Maybe he just forget the exact lyrics. Also very common.

    • @taylordcraig
      @taylordcraig Před 7 lety +4

      as someone who writes songs, i think it's much more likely that he just edited it either for that particular performance, or just overall. i often go back to old poems/songs and edit them slightly to what i think is better.

    • @calebh6115
      @calebh6115 Před 6 lety +5

      There are multiple times he changed the lyrics here. For example speeches start to slur is originally features start tp blur

    • @aubreydigital
      @aubreydigital Před 6 lety +3

      the first time i saw him live when he was touring cassadaga where he was supposed to say "i was a hopeless romantic, now im just turning tricks" he said "i was a hopeless romantic, now im just sucking dick"

    • @francolopez8283
      @francolopez8283 Před 6 lety

      Mandela effect 😳

  • @jamesfleming1155
    @jamesfleming1155 Před 8 lety +3

    Omg the solo in ziggzagginf towards the light is so epic. I love how it's so in contrast to the rest of the song yet still fits so well. I wish the album version had it.

  • @perimrt
    @perimrt Před 10 lety +4

    03:37 -how could you forget your yellow bird?
    -unutursak kalbimiz kurusun!

  • @RCScorch
    @RCScorch Před 4 lety +5

    I’ve got no plans there’s just too much time

  • @chafins81
    @chafins81 Před 10 lety +18

    I know that's not true but i keep it for good luck

  • @lanaghetti5790
    @lanaghetti5790 Před 3 lety

    I did not expect Nate to be there!

  • @chafins81
    @chafins81 Před 10 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @marknicholls7070
    @marknicholls7070 Před 5 lety +2

    WHAT MOTHERFUCKA WOULD RATE THIS DOWN?! Fucking awesome.

  • @adammagoon8942
    @adammagoon8942 Před rokem +2

    My favorite most hated part of loving part of loving conor is how he purposefully makes it difficult to sing along to his songs live. He hates fame so much he doesn't want us to sing along with him

  • @dylanthehappysloth3868
    @dylanthehappysloth3868 Před 7 lety +23

    i must say that i prefer his original delivery of this song to be honest

    • @jasper6467
      @jasper6467 Před 6 lety +1

      Yes I don't say this often but the album version is much better

    • @oddballbraxtondisaster6568
      @oddballbraxtondisaster6568 Před 5 lety +3

      Emmylou harris was on the album version he’s never gonna be able to top that one

  • @trevorallen9435
    @trevorallen9435 Před měsícem

    If you hate the taste of wine

  • @jac8137
    @jac8137 Před 5 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @chadebark1147
    @chadebark1147 Před 4 lety

    Peace

  • @OctoberCountryy
    @OctoberCountryy Před 7 lety +27

    I believe he changes the lyrics and rythm because songs aren't just repetative music abd lyrics, songs are emotion and emotions change and feelings fade. You must change the song to match your life at the moment. On a side note, I am not a huge fan of the beard.

  • @calebdickson8614
    @calebdickson8614 Před 7 lety +9

    Who is the drummer in this song? That dude rocked!

    • @bobwasdole
      @bobwasdole Před 6 lety +1

      caleb dickson he kinda looks like Justin Krol.

  • @poebeer2016
    @poebeer2016 Před 5 lety

    OMG

  • @shoppingforasummer3201
    @shoppingforasummer3201 Před 9 měsíci

    My name is Marcus I’ll bar the door to make sure hasan_abi don’t get in til this song is finished . That puddle of fire

  • @pmagilla
    @pmagilla Před 3 lety +8

    So cool that Conor hires random homeless guys to fill out his band in each city

    • @TheBella2u
      @TheBella2u Před 2 lety +2

      Get a grip, troll. You mean the best musicians he can find.

  • @learning5065
    @learning5065 Před 6 lety +3

    drum beat's too busy. conor sounds great though.

  • @madtiboysen5397
    @madtiboysen5397 Před 3 lety +4

    Why does this seem like Nate is hanging out with Connor and his coke friends?

  • @georgeb9783
    @georgeb9783 Před 10 lety +1

    No more bright eyes?

    • @Acoustribute
      @Acoustribute Před 9 lety +2

      Bright eyes appears defunct from what I've heard until further notice but check out the youtube of Connor w. Dawes backing him at the Haldern pop festival. Dawes is amazing! Even more so live. His songs on upside mountain sound so much better with Dawes than the album versions I wish he could of gotten them to record the album with him. Hopefully a collaboration on an album between them will happen at some point. Would love it if T-Bone Burnett was at the helm producing...

    • @angels-in-the-impala-4350
      @angels-in-the-impala-4350 Před 9 lety +4

      For me, Bright Eyes has really just been about Conor, since the other musicians have rotated around. He has so many bands, but they're all amazing, and no matter what name is on the album if it's Conor, it's Conor.

    • @Acoustribute
      @Acoustribute Před 9 lety

      angels-in-the-impala-43 I know... Was mainly referring to the Bright Eyes line up he had for the "Peoples Key" tour which I saw on a youtube for SXSW. It's a pretty killer lineup which I'm bummed I probably won't get a chance to see...

    • @GeoRandel
      @GeoRandel Před 8 lety +1

      Bright eyes is conor, Mike mogis, and nate wallcot (playing piano). Mike took a break to be with his kids. Until all three are together no bright eyes :(

    • @ryanjavierortega8513
      @ryanjavierortega8513 Před 7 lety +2

      Titi Kaka Bright Eyes "feels" like it's Conor Writing and Michael Producing.
      I realize Nate has been there for a lot of great Work, but knowing the Band's Work from a while back, I always think of Bright Eyes as being a two-pierce Band.

  • @charishfayevina
    @charishfayevina Před 10 lety +1

    Obama care

    • @cody8356
      @cody8356 Před 8 lety +1

      +faye vina LOLOLOL I second this statement! truer words have never been spoken

  • @JGCSRT
    @JGCSRT Před 6 lety

    Great job by the band. Not so much by Oberst.

  • @ort8410
    @ort8410 Před 7 lety

    He can't sing, and this song sucks because of it. I don't get why he is so popular.

    • @cindymorales1485
      @cindymorales1485 Před 7 lety +10

      Ort I understand why someone would not like his singing, it's unconventional, although I personally love it. I think he is so popular though, because a lot of our generation grew up listening to him, I have since highschool, and I really connected with how he felt, just similar views on life love etc. I believe he is a great poet, and his writing is what keeps me listening to him. Music is subjective, I can't genuinely say someone sucks because I don't like it. To each his own

    • @cindymorales1485
      @cindymorales1485 Před 7 lety +2

      Ort I understand why someone would not like his singing, it's unconventional, although I personally love it. I think he is so popular though, because a lot of our generation grew up listening to him, I have since highschool, and I really connected with how he felt, just similar views on life love etc. I believe he is a great poet, and his writing is what keeps me listening to him. Music is subjective, I can't genuinely say someone sucks because I don't like it. To each his own

    • @ort8410
      @ort8410 Před 7 lety

      I'm not getting down on someone for liking him. My young nephew and his wife love him. I just personally am not attracted to someone who sings like they can't hold a tune. JMO, and if you like his music, I hope you enjoy it. : )

    • @joeboonmusic4004
      @joeboonmusic4004 Před 7 lety +8

      People get so exposed to pop stars having perfectly crafted, autotuned voices. Conor is loved because he's a raw talent who writes his OWN music

    • @TapeCollageForEloise
      @TapeCollageForEloise Před 7 lety +2

      To me there's a huge appeal to someone who isn't a particularly naturally gifted singer but still pushes forward with their songwriting as a mode of expression. You tend to get way better songs that way because that's what it's all about, they're not going to get famous just based on their vocal abilities so it stands to reason that the songwriting has to be extra special. There's lots of people out there who are excellent singers but making terrible music because they don't write good songs, they're only in the position they're in because of their vocal talents and nothing more. So, particularly in the early 2000's it was a breath of fresh air to hear someone sounding so vulnerable and flawed delivering really beautiful songs. And keep in mind that Conor comes from a 90's punk rock background, inspired no doubt by everything from Archers of Loaf to Daniel Johnston, that approach had much more emphasis on raw emotion and creativity than precision technique and preconcieved ideas of tonal perfection.
      Either way his live performances are admittedly inconsistent but he usually delivers some actual emotional heft and he definitely can sing in tune, though his tremolo vocal technique gives his voice a shakey and uncertain vibe a lot of the time.