Bright Eyes 2002-05-12 Magic Stick, Detroit, MI [FULL SET]

[@hankhillsdisappointedsigh]

Always blows me away seeing clips like this where people talk through the whole set.

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

Beautiful. With a house full of people talking and not paying attention at all and you can see the emotion and hear the desperation in words that make such unbelievable pain a little bit more tolerable...THANK YOU BRIGHT EYES.

[@stevenkrajniak7828]

i thought that but there were people listening, the camera was catching the noise of those near the camera near the bar i think

[@_al.mu_]

33:29 is probably my favorite version of Messenger Bird’s song. There’s just something really special about it. Conor seems messed up during it, either slightly intoxicated or just really feeling the music. He shows so much emotion too. One minute he’s calm, slightly sad and reflecting. The next he’s almost angrily yelling about this frustrating relationship that doesn’t quite make sense to him. Yet through all of it, clearly showing love within the lyrics. Even the people talking in the background adds to it. It gives me the same feeling as walking around in public, feeling things that you wish you could explain to everyone you meet, and they just don’t notice or know what’s going on. Then for around half of the song he stares directly into the camera. Like he found the person that would actually listen to what he needs to express. The whole thing is so beautiful. Then he forgets about the camera, like eventually passing someone on the street, and continues to reflect on his own. I’m probably over analyzing the whole thing. But to me it’s one of those perfect recordings Messenger Bird’s Song. This is the only version I listen to when I want to hear the song now. I’ve probably watched that specific part at least 30+ times over the years.

[@madtiboysen5397]

He seems high on some sort of stimulant and goes in and out of passivity and intensity.

[@nicolemariereber]

i cannot get over this performance

[@AgentP82]

This is the Bright Eyes that got me hooked. Raw and sang with passion

[@damesoumbi]

still does

[@bmedzz]

I really wish he would write a book about his career/personal life. Especially during this period.

[@Tedtt655]

He is still writing music. I’d prefer that . Better oblivion community was some of his best work imo

[@emmag5076]

Holy fuck I would sell my left leg to go back in time and see this live

[@mayfliesarescary]

Omg I was at that show! That was one of my favorites because it was SO small. I have a lot of great photos from that show. I don’t remember the talking being so loud, I kinda wonder if the camera was picking up the sound differently.

[@monkee2190]

False Advertising 0:00 The Difference in the Shades 5:44 Bowl of Oranges 10:30 Arienette 14:18 Laura Laurent 18:42 Loose Leaves 23:55 Lover I Don't Have to Love 27:39 Messenger Bird's Song 33:05 The Center of the World 40:32 You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will. 44:55 Let's Not Shit Ourselves 49:10 made this mostly for myself lol because i watch this so often sorry if someone else put timestamps hin the comments but i dont think anyone else did

[@jaq8604]

Thanks so much! I come back to this one a lot too :)

[@thepurplebottIe]

haha the entire second half of messenger bird's song he's staring right into the camera

[@Maja-ek2mc]

Yeah! Maybe he noticed that somebody's recording him, and if nobody's listening to him, so maybe this person with camera listening to him...

[@bedroomceilings5045]

It's such a genuine performance especially Messenger bird.

[@nirvanaguitar]

The best part about this is how annoyed and distant he seems. He seems to be genuinely going through shit.

[@stevenkrajniak7828]

it can be scary taking drugs in detroit? that or he is distant, i mean its like playing in a haunted house right? if youre not from detroit, the hype prolly scares lol

[@TooTallTree]

I think he’s annoyed and distant because of maybe drugs but damn because that crowd sucks.

[@RussWilsonPlus]

Holy moly! Let's not shit ourselves: That is some powerful raw Oberst right there. Who's been sitting on this?? (applause applause)

[@whithuk]

"take that fucking shit off my voice" perfect. He's the only musician I have heard actually tell a sound guy to fix a problem. Normally they just go with it, but not Conor... Ugh perfect.

[@whithuk]

Andrew Tate I've seen LOADS of bands get their set royally fucked over by sound guys not doing a good job, and honestly it pisses the audence off, and the musician. And if you really want to get into this, it's his job to do the sound, and he didn't do it very well, and Conor called him out. Do your job better. lol THAT and Conor was most likely drunk. But serously sound guys just need to be better at their job. lol :p

[@bakedbrownie69]

before the shouty part in arienette, 16:50

[@AndyOutbreak]

Setlist: False Advertising The Difference in the Shades Bowl of Oranges Arienette Laura Laurent Loose Leaves Lover I Don't Have to Love Messenger Bird's Song The Center of the World You Will Let's Not Shit Ourselves

[@MertYerlikaya]

how he feels the song and stares at the camera to give the message...

[@JacoTheDrew]

Messenger Bird... Whoaaa. So good! Thank you for capturing this amazing set!

[@stevenkrajniak7828]

loved that line too

[@TooTallTree]

I get being at a show with friends and enjoying the atmosphere but damn give this man your attention. Stop talking so damn much and listen. You paid money for this why talk through it. I would love to see this man live. 2002 or 2020 it don’t matter.

[@yonkipop]

so great, is a reall good documentary about one of the best songwriters of the present, and posibility one of the names with bob dylan, neil young, and others autenntic fucking gods of folkmusic thanks

[@nathanaelgerman610]

This is a great video, Mike. I miss the old days at The Stick. Thank you for posting! True nostalgia.

[@juniebones]

i like the background chatter, its a real document of a specific moment in time. i was 7 days old:)

[@Maja-ek2mc]

Wow! Awsome video/concert! He looks very gorgeous there. And his eyes... really "bright"

[@throughthemill9192]

Damn that reverb really pissed him off

[@ivegotpetercriss]

The Center of the World. Wow. Thanks for uploading!

[@alexanderfranzen3453]

I've never been to a show where no one is paying any attention and talking to each other the whole way through, but I have certainly watched a bunch of videos where that has been the case.

[@MarcoVenosta]

Same year and tour when I saw them in Italy. Great!

[@xthenicolexx]

Can you imagine being in the direction in which he is staring? I'd melt

[@Cinnamineral]

Ditto

[@gadflyrock]

Dude, awesome! I was at this show!

[@blastfiend]

Thanks so much for posting this.

[@blahblahiheartu]

What a gem!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@brookdevries3788]

I didn't know Conor ever came to Detroit! Why was i never notified??

[@xthenicolexx]

Such a great set

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Alex, it's called Loose Leaves, off the Lifted pre-release EP.

[@danielhammons915]

Off of "There's No Beginning To The Story".

[@melloncollieandtheinfinite7585]

Poor bby Conor :((( he's high out of his mind.

[@AlanFink4224]

What a fucking show.

[@Rachels_Composure]

EVERYBODY! I have the sorest throat! Fucking sweet. - Conor 2002

[@alicelidell1370]

I love him so much

[@noisyfloorr]

i had just turned one wtf

[@Ab0nis]

Great upload!

[@adderon]

Another jam sesh at the Stick RIP now it's a dance club after not being a dance club then being a dance club again

[@matthewdown5378]

on the good shit

[@youtublver]

He starts staring at the camera around 35:00

[@systemofadon]

I was at this show.

[@jrock2270]

So just sing to me every night, til the wolves are away..... YEP!!!!!!

[@whithuk]

Where's Mike?

[@zippoboyshaneshank8954]

Is that Maria Taylor on drums?

[@Maja-ek2mc]

I know it’s been two years, but that’s probably her

[@mikedutkewych]

Yes

[@Enahseladsit]

Maria Taylor on the drums, golden.

[@downtownshuter]

Alexandro, that's Loose Leaves

[@debbieholmes4911]

this is amazing he is def on adderall though

[@michaelc.antonino4740]

+Debbie Holmes Oh really?

[@ibukowski3863]

looks like hes staring right at the camera during Messenger Bird

[@alexandrogranados]

What's the song that starts around minute 24:00 ???

[@elbanis666]

loose leaves

[@DrVonNostrand]

The drummer is beautiful

[@arsalbaig7922]

Shes the same girl from the Four Winds music video! Her kid is the kid referred to in his song You Are Your Mothers Child!

[@sleepingredwolf]

love false advertising 💜

[@bfrankz3332]

❤️

[@heatherchavez9852]

Anyone have the set list?

[@JoshDuVall]

Heather Chavez ***** 1) False Advertising 2) The Difference In The Shades 3) Arienette 4) Laura Laurent 5) Bowl Of Oranges 6) Loose Leaves 7) Lover I Don't Have To Love 8) Messenger Bird's Song 9) Center Of The World 10) You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will. 11) Let's Not Shit Ourselves (To Love And To Be Loved)

[@heatherchavez9852]

Thanks!

[@DrVonNostrand]

I dunno, I thought the echo on his voice was cool during Arienette...

[@tylersims6937]

54:01 Yessir!!

[@MallcopsRulezzz]

Who did they play this show with im curious about this

[@mikedutkewych]

The Good Life and, if I remember correctly, Azure Ray. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGfMiWagft-Iha8

[@brookieycookie]

So he can cross state lines into Michigan sometimes.

[@heatherchavez9852]

Damn what the hell is he on?!

[@heatherchavez9852]

Not lately unfortunately

[@RetroSunday]

+Heather Chavez Prolly greaaaaaat painkillers. Awesome performance though.

[@cocainebuffet]

+Heather Chavez cocaine

[@DatelineToronto]

+Rob Jomes def not cocaine. likely just drunk or pilled out or both

[@cocainebuffet]

ok how would you know that? all i see is a DILATED pupils and wide bright eyes that stare. to me that takes a drug such as cocaine

[@championofidiots]

😍💔

[@marci6412]

8:00

[@adamburton27]

Can't believe the crowd talking during this. So rude.

[@jsnmgrn]

Maria on drums!

[@Chan-u6r]

Honestly the dude has issues if you just look at everyone else in his band.

[@Lukamusic81]

That’s a lot of girls in his band. Let’s not shit ourselves was amazing. People near the camera Needed to be quiet and listen

[@loopy094]

Vocals were a lil loud

[@stevenkrajniak7828]

Detroit is scary for non-Michiganders, even more if they drink/drugs

[@CalenJackman]

they talk too much

[@marcusakathecommonwealthco637]

Use ur hands palms up hold on zzzzzzztanks we need a ride back Conor *wild rift lol bluebeam one sky a drone full of rubles* HAIL PIKER

[@MertYerlikaya]

how he feels the song and stares at the camera to give the message...