San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score

San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score Posting here in case anyone in the Bay Area missed my post on the main message board [url=http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?2,102894]here.[/url] Tickets went on sale to the general public today and can be purchased [url=https://www.trilogyticketing.com/sffs/]here.[/url] http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,105286#msg-105286 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:16:30 -0700 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107777#msg-107777 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107777#msg-107777 Snow Crush Killing Song

Milk Song

Unknown Song

I recorded The Recognition Scene too, but it was so sonic (and I was fortunately in the front row, which added to the beauty of the experience) that it came out completely distorted. Small price to pay.

Ten days later and I still think about this show every day.]]> elliowithnots On The Road Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:08:06 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107540#msg-107540 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107540#msg-107540 www.flickr.com]]]> Wild Creature On The Road Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:54:48 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107484#msg-107484 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107484#msg-107484 review I found of the show from the SF Weekly, one of the free weekly rags in San Francisco. The review has a few photos.]]> martins On The Road Sun, 19 Dec 2010 01:29:06 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107387#msg-107387 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107387#msg-107387

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Sept. 19 Triple X Love! Love! Love! was played fairly early on.

naw man i'm pretty sure that was the last song they played]]> died_trying On The Road Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:08:35 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107355#msg-107355 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107355#msg-107355

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it's like The Dark Side of the Moon + The Wizard of Oz, but TMG's version.

Except this is for real.]]> Jono11 On The Road Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:29:37 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107328#msg-107328 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107328#msg-107328 hanuman On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:52:00 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107301#msg-107301 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107301#msg-107301 nigel On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:04:13 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107299#msg-107299 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107299#msg-107299
In regards to set list:

I think that the first song actually from Sweden (e.g. not unreleased) was Snow Crush Killing Song. That would put it four or so tracks in, I think.

Like I said earlier, I think that The Recognition Scene was played as the house was robbed and the Parson's family was killed.

I think that Prana Ferox was the song that they played as the robbers got away and then dumped their sleigh and horse under the ice, but I could be wrong.

Sept. 19 Triple X Love! Love! Love! was played fairly early on. I can't remember exactly where, but it was somewhere fitting with the "I will do as I am told/I will keep away the cold" refrain. I might remember if I saw it again.

Some songs that definitely weren't played: Tollund Man, Going to Queens, California Song.

Can anyone add to this or confirm or deny pieces of this? My memory is pretty spotty about exactly what happened and I'd love to get it a bit more clear.

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... He gave me a big hug...

The most surprising thing in the entire thread(!) I didn't know JD did hugs very often? or is that just handshakes?

I don't know, but it seemed really comfortable for him. He just immediately came up to me and gave me a solid hug, before we'd even started talking. It seemed completely natural.]]> kylebarbour On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:24:17 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107298#msg-107298 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107298#msg-107298
As for the JV backing band, I LOVE Jamie Riotto's double bass playing. I'm sure it was phenomenal.

I've got the film saved on my hard drive (not the music, though, obviously) and I'll probably watch it soon. Even just reading the plot summary of it made me go "good choice with the Goats on this one..." It just feels like the kind of thing that JD would love.]]> shlack On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:12:08 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107297#msg-107297 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107297#msg-107297

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... He gave me a big hug...

Not trying to brag, but just as a fact that surprised me: I knew about the germ thing with JD before I met him for the first time, and I think I've only shaken his hand once or twice, but as far as I can recall, I've had five or so hugs. So maybe he is cooler with the hugs than the handshakes?

God this sounds creepy. Might black dot it later.]]> shlack On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:07:00 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107289#msg-107289 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107289#msg-107289

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... He gave me a big hug...

it's like The Dark Side of the Moon + The Wizard of Oz, but TMG's version.]]> dreamboatcaptain On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:29:41 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107288#msg-107288 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107288#msg-107288

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... He gave me a big hug...

The most surprising thing in the entire thread(!) I didn't know JD did hugs very often? or is that just handshakes?

I think it may be tacky to say I hope someone got a recording... but I certainly do hope y'all who saw it will be able to put together a setlist. I've got my copy of Sir Arne's Treasure sitting here, and I'd like to approximate the setlist for when I watch it.]]> nigel On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:09:54 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107286#msg-107286 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107286#msg-107286

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Jamie Riotto (bass) and Jason Slota (Drums) are both San Francisco based musicians who play out quite often w/ Vanderslice and, I believe, sometimes tour with him. The upright bass action that Jamie Riotto contributed really struck a chord with me. Fantastic and melodic and pounding.

all i know them from is when they've played with JV. Don't know otherwise.]]> Wild Creature On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:44:41 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107284#msg-107284 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107284#msg-107284
The Recognition Scene was fantastic. They played it as the robbers broke into the Parson's house, if I remember correctly - perfect. But for me the highlight of the show were the first songs played, the unreleased ones. I only remember a few lyrics, something about icicles. Just wonderful. And the other highlight was the amazing rendition of Snow Crush Killing Song. I wish I'd remembered to tape it, but so it goes.

I waited after the show because for years, after all his music has done for me, I've wanted to thank him, and since there's no backstage at the Castro I figured I might actually have a chance this time. And sure enough, after talking to an incredibly kind woman working for the SFFS, and waiting until the theater was practically empty, John came down and talked to me for a bit. I couldn't believe it. He gave me a big hug, and I thanked him for how much his music means to me and everything it's done for me, and he really seemed to understand. He actually seemed touched on some level even though I'm sure he gets this all the time. What a phenomenal human being. I hope I was able to convey some amount of how important his music has been to me in my life, because words feel so inadequate trying to communicate that kind of deep emotion. I couldn't believe he was willing to spend five minutes talking to me about the show and what his work meant to me.

I still can't believe it happened. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to thank someone that's produced work that means so much to me.]]> kylebarbour On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:09:02 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107283#msg-107283 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107283#msg-107283

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Jamie Riotto (bass) and Jason Slota (Drums) are both San Francisco based musicians who play out quite often w/ Vanderslice and, I believe, sometimes tour with him. The upright bass action that Jamie Riotto contributed really struck a chord with me. Fantastic and melodic and pounding.

do they play in their own bands, or just with JV? they really were wonderful, at any rate. not only "Fantastic and melodic and pounding," but they built a killer atmosphere in the moodier sections, Jamie with his bow and Jason with his brushes.]]> died_trying On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:02:17 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107282#msg-107282 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107282#msg-107282

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also i have no idea who the rhythm section was but ho man did they kill it.

Jamie Riotto (bass) and Jason Slota (Drums) are both San Francisco based musicians who play out quite often w/ Vanderslice and, I believe, sometimes tour with him. The upright bass action that Jamie Riotto contributed really struck a chord with me. Fantastic and melodic and pounding.]]> Wild Creature On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:48:47 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107281#msg-107281 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107281#msg-107281 died_trying On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:45:47 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107280#msg-107280 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107280#msg-107280

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the rocking version of recognition scene was, for me, the best version of that song i've heard.

totally agree. the other highlight for me was Prana Ferox.

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it was a wonderful evening in a beautiful theater with music that was familiar yet performed in a way i'd never heard before.

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the rockier stuff was, I think, heavier than anything I've heard from the MGs before,

also agree with this stuff. they did a great job of starting the full band songs slowly, building a groove and ascending to awesome climaxes. and when those songs were at their peaks it was way more of a Rock Show then even the three-man shows (or four-man on the tour with Perry) of these last few years.

also i have no idea who the rhythm section was but ho man did they kill it.]]> died_trying On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:44:49 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107279#msg-107279 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107279#msg-107279

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From Sweden he definitely did The Recognition Scene, Downtown Seoul, whole wide world, snow crush killing song, Pranav ferox. There's at least one other Sweden song and one or 2 other "new" songs.

they also definitely did Send Me an Angel (solo), Sept 19 Triple X Love! Love! (closer), and FM, the latter of which might've been the song I least expected to be played for this thing.]]> died_trying On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:31:52 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107270#msg-107270 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107270#msg-107270 Wild Creature On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:55:27 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107268#msg-107268 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107268#msg-107268 Zopilote Steel On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:01:06 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107261#msg-107261 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107261#msg-107261 Wild Creature On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:26:39 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107257#msg-107257 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107257#msg-107257

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Milk Song for the win

I totally knew nall would get his wish.]]> Mr Glass On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:02:39 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107253#msg-107253 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107253#msg-107253

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the rocking version of recognition scene was, for me, the best version of that song i've heard.

Same for me with Whole Wide World and Prana Ferox, JV on electric guitar was insanely cool.]]> Drumhax On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:14:24 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107251#msg-107251 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107251#msg-107251
and on the 2 new songs he performed at the beginning, JD proved he has come into his own as a piano player. really beautiful and clean. a unique evening i thoroughly enjoyed.]]> Wild Creature On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:43:58 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107250#msg-107250 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107250#msg-107250 Caliclimber On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:25:19 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107249#msg-107249 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107249#msg-107249 killebrew On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:20:01 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107247#msg-107247 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107247#msg-107247 Zopilote Steel On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:35:46 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107246#msg-107246 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107246#msg-107246
I was sitting up close. At the end of the show, JD gave some of his handwritten lyrics to the guy sitting next to me, who seemed to be a friend of his. I was tempted to ask him for just one page, but I didn't want to be a pest.]]> martins On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:25:51 -0800 http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107245#msg-107245 Re: San Francisco - Dec. 14, 2010 - tMG solo live film score http://www.mountain-goats.com/forums/read.php?3,105286,107245#msg-107245 Zopilote Steel On The Road Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:53:35 -0800