Concert Review: Bright Eyes with M. Ward and Jim James - Pittsburgh - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Spektr · 02-23-2004, 11:17 PM

I caught Bright Eyes at Club Laga in Pittsburgh on Sunday and it was an amazing show. Bright Eyes is the brainchild of Conor Oberst, a 22-year old singer from Nebraska. The show included Oberst, a slide guitar player and two guests: M. Ward, a raspy alt-country singer a la Bob Dylan from Oregon, who put on a phenominal performance, and Jim James, the lead singer of relatively new indie band My Morning Jacket. James' greatest characteristic is his piercing, untouchable voice. His powerful notes mixed with Ward's folky, dry guitar and Oberst unbelievable lyrical skills made for one helluva concert.

Anything I thought about Bright Eyes before the show is completely irrelevent now. I had always loved Oberst for his witty, mature lyrics, but his performance solidified it even more. His style shifted almost completely to alt-country for the entire show, and left behind his usual indie-rock style, but it worked perfectly.

FoolThemAll · 02-26-2004, 09:46 AM

Sounds like a good time. I've enjoyed what I've heard by M. Ward and I'm close to purchasing a Bright Eyes cd. Haven't heard much by Jim James, though. But it sounds like I would've enjoyed that concert.

philosopherking · 02-26-2004, 07:10 PM

If you're a Bright Eyes fan, you should check out the other bands on the Saddle Creek label; most notably Cursive and The Faint. Of course, being from Omaha I'm a little biased, but they're all great bands.

password · 02-26-2004, 09:40 PM

if you get a Bright Eyes cd get fevers and mirrors then get the cd Lifted

FoolThemAll · 02-26-2004, 11:15 PM

Thanks for the recs. I'm actually already into Cursive, but I'll check out the Faint.

My choice for Bright Eyes did come down to Fevers & Mirrors and Lifted, thanks for your opinion.

Begora21 · 02-27-2004, 03:30 PM

remember any songs from the set list?

Booray · 02-28-2004, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the review. Never heard of Bright Eyes or M. Ward. About to go check out some soundclips to see what I think.

I really have enjoyed My Morning Jacket's new CD "It Still Moves" (enough to pick up "The Tennessee Fire" and the "Chocolate and Ice" EP). If you haven't heard MMJ, "It Still Moves" is worth your money. Jim James' voice draws a lot of comparisons to Neil Young's (it's a decent comparison, but James has a pretty distinctive voice of his own). As great as his voice is, his lyrical skills and the band's music itself are just as great.

02-23-2004, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spektr Copacetic Location: Nati	Concert Review: Bright Eyes with M. Ward and Jim James - Pittsburgh I caught Bright Eyes at Club Laga in Pittsburgh on Sunday and it was an amazing show. Bright Eyes is the brainchild of Conor Oberst, a 22-year old singer from Nebraska. The show included Oberst, a slide guitar player and two guests: M. Ward, a raspy alt-country singer a la Bob Dylan from Oregon, who put on a phenominal performance, and Jim James, the lead singer of relatively new indie band My Morning Jacket. James' greatest characteristic is his piercing, untouchable voice. His powerful notes mixed with Ward's folky, dry guitar and Oberst unbelievable lyrical skills made for one helluva concert. Anything I thought about Bright Eyes before the show is completely irrelevent now. I had always loved Oberst for his witty, mature lyrics, but his performance solidified it even more. His style shifted almost completely to alt-country for the entire show, and left behind his usual indie-rock style, but it worked perfectly.

02-26-2004, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
FoolThemAll Walking is Still Honest Location: Seattle, WA	Sounds like a good time. I've enjoyed what I've heard by M. Ward and I'm close to purchasing a Bright Eyes cd. Haven't heard much by Jim James, though. But it sounds like I would've enjoyed that concert. __________________ I wonder if we're stuck in Rome.

02-26-2004, 11:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
FoolThemAll Walking is Still Honest Location: Seattle, WA	Thanks for the recs. I'm actually already into Cursive, but I'll check out the Faint. My choice for Bright Eyes did come down to Fevers & Mirrors and Lifted, thanks for your opinion. __________________ I wonder if we're stuck in Rome.

02-28-2004, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Booray Stumbling to the end Location: Atlanta, GA	Thanks for the review. Never heard of Bright Eyes or M. Ward. About to go check out some soundclips to see what I think. I really have enjoyed My Morning Jacket's new CD "It Still Moves" (enough to pick up "The Tennessee Fire" and the "Chocolate and Ice" EP). If you haven't heard MMJ, "It Still Moves" is worth your money. Jim James' voice draws a lot of comparisons to Neil Young's (it's a decent comparison, but James has a pretty distinctive voice of his own). As great as his voice is, his lyrical skills and the band's music itself are just as great. __________________ Persuaded, paraded, inebriated, and down Still aware of everything life carries on without

02-26-2004, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
philosopherking Crazy Location: Lincoln	If you're a Bright Eyes fan, you should check out the other bands on the Saddle Creek label; most notably Cursive and The Faint. Of course, being from Omaha I'm a little biased, but they're all great bands.

02-26-2004, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
password Tilted	if you get a Bright Eyes cd get fevers and mirrors then get the cd Lifted

02-27-2004, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Begora21 Insane	remember any songs from the set list?