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Video: Conor Oberst (Live in Omaha)
With Bright Eyes now a marquee act at high-capacity theaters the world over, opportunities to catch Conor Oberst performing an intimate set — like, say, this Halloween 2003 tribute to Elliott Smith in a bookshop — have become increasingly rare. Enter Krug Park, a new Omaha bar owned by an Oberst buddy who recruited his famous friend to anoint the small space last week. Thanks to videographer Jonathan Tvrdik (via NJ Underground), we have a fine multi-camera peek at two songs from the show. Watch above as vibraphones, violins, and ultimately the crowd join in for “Lenders in the Temple” and “Laura Laurent.”
Stream: First Aid Kit, ‘The Lion’s Roar’
From the title track to their Rosanne Cash-approved homage to Johnny, June Carter, Gram, and Emmylou, previews of the Söderberg sisters’ sophomore LP promised a big step forward for the Swedish duo. Now we get to hear the Mike Mogis-produced set in full, complete with guest vocals from Conor Oberst on the triumphant closing track “King of the World,” the seasonally apropos “New Year’s Eve,” and 8 more of some of the best folk tunes we’ve heard so far in 2012. Without further ado, get acquainted with The Lion’s Roar above (via Paste).
Over the weekend, we prepared for First Aid Kit’s forthcoming LP by giving the Swedish folk duo’s recent Patti Smith tribute its due, but now comes the big announcement: On January 24, Wichita Records will unleash Klara and Johanna Söderberg’s sophomore effort, The Lion’s Roar, featuring production by Bright Eyes’ Mike Mogis as well as guest performances from the Omaha troupe’s other two official members: Conor Oberst and multi-instrumentalist Nate Walcott.
If you’re unfamiliar with First Aid Kit’s work thus far, I’d recommend their debut album’s single here. Otherwise, behold the album cover above and a trailer for the new set, which includes footage from Mogis’ ARC Studios, along with a live clip of one new tune below. *Update: Stream the title track here.
Video: Bright Eyes, Tom Morello – “Arienette”
Conor Oberst and friends played a headlining set at the Ottawa Folk Festival over the weekend, closing out the gig with a pair of decidedly non-folk collaborations (their second onstage team-up of the year): “Arienette” and “Road To Joy” featuring the axe work of alt-rock hero/activist Tom Morello. NJ Underground has some clips, but here’s decent front-row footage of Oberst’s glowing introduction before the Rage Against the Machine/Nightwatchman guitarist takes an inspired, blistering solo on Bright Eyes’ 2000 Fevers and Mirrors cut.
Video: Bright Eyes, Jenny & Johnny Cover Gillian Welch
At a concert in Vienna earlier this week, Bright Eyes were joined onstage by tour openers Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice to unveil their new take on Gillian Welch’s “Wrecking Ball.” Catch a decent audience-shot glimpse of Conor Oberst and friends trading verses on Welch’s 2003 Soul Journey cut at the 2-minute mark above.
Bright Eyes “Jejune Stars” Video
In which Conor Oberst and friends break out the pyrotechnics for the new official clip to The People’s Key single “Jejune Stars.” Check out the video above, created by Where the Wild Things Are cinematographer Lance Acord, who also directed this year’s viral Super Bowl commercial for Volkswagen, “The Force.”
Previously: Bright Eyes’ “Shell Games” Video
After stumbling upon a Mother’s Day tribute post earlier today that featured an unsurprisingly great take on a Paul Simon tune by cover song pros The Morning Benders, it occurred to me that Simon’s oeuvre — a staple of my, and perhaps their, father’s record collection — has become a notable point of reference for a number of indie bands and solo artists of late. In the past couple years, The Tallest Man on Earth, Local Natives, Jens Lekman, Conor Oberst, Ezra Koenig, Spoon, and others have turned in reverent renditions of songs penned by “Jerry” of the famous duo once dubbed Tom and Jerry. Enjoy 9 standouts from the Rhymin’ Simon craze below:
Bright Eyes On ‘Leno’ - “Beginner’s Mind”
The last time Bright Eyes made an appearance on a Jay Leno-hosted Tonight Show, Conor Oberst got decked out in cowboy garb for a show-stopping solo take on his then-new protest song “When the President Talks to God.” While that folk tune aptly pried our attention via identifiable allusions, tonight’s The People’s Key affair was a lot less confrontational, although plenty entertaining in its own right. Enjoy “Beginner’s Mind” above (via Audio Perv) — or alongside every Bright Eyes late-night TV performance here. Also, do yourself a favor by catching the band on (perhaps their final) tour.
Video: Bright Eyes @ SXSW 2011 (Pop-Up Show)
While I did manage to soak in a mind-boggling amount of promising new bands in Austin over the past busy week, catching one of two Bright Eyes sets was simply not in the cards (they’re playing nearby soon anyway). Thankfully, the Internets have it covered, as Spinner dutifully filmed Conor and the boys’ AOL pop-up show on Friday — complete with closeups, soundboard-quality audio, and flattering, crystal chandelier-adorned indirect lighting. Congrats: you’re on The List and can enjoy the 45-minute set above.
Pull-quote (by Oberst): “This next song is about trying to not become a cynical asshole. Tall order, I guess. But SXSW is a good place to explore that, because you have the greenest of the green and the [most poisoned] of the poisoned, walking next to each other.”
Moments ago, Bright Eyes performed a rousing rendition of new The People’s Key cut “Jejune Stars” on the Late Show with David Letterman, which I was about to share as a solo video post before reflecting on the possibility of this being among their last string of TV appearances and fondly remembering past notable post-midnight moments from Conor Oberst and friends.
Our first listen to I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning, for example, arrived when they played opening cut “At the Bottom of Everything” on the then Craig Kilborn-hosted Late Late Show with the following political, provocative dedication from Oberst: “This song’s for the governor of California [Arnold Schwarzenegger] and the president of the United States [George W. Bush], two men I admire a lot… for their biceps and their creepy, fascist agendas.” And then, of course, there’s “When the President Talks to God” on the Tonight Show, as well as a trumpet-smashing performance/interview with Craig Ferguson.
So, without further ado, an 8-year span of Bright Eyes on late night television: