Bright Eyes Tourist Trap (Sessions) AOL

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[@mygreenenvy]

Every time I go back and listen to some of Conor's back catalogue, I'll hear something and think, Yeah that's the best thing he's ever done. Then I'll hear something else like " Artifact" or " Lenders in the Temple " ( I could go on and on ) and I'll think, no that was definitely his best ever. I guess it's a testament to what a lasting effect this man has had on music, lyrics, poetry !! Don't ever reach the shore Conor !!

[@jPup_]

It never ceases to amaze me how consistently (and for how long) he's released genuine masterpieces. Absolutely prolific.

[@benholland1331]

Yeah his art is awesome and timeless ❤️

[@mrBernardMyburgh]

had the same thought, through each phase of my life, sometimes listening to a song i've heard many times, the lyrics and their meaning evolve with me as i grow old, ill hear a line i know, and suddenly it makes sense.

[@andrewlow7487]

STILL HERE IN 2020 GANG GANG

[@niasbeachwood]

Andrew Low you know it!!

[@amora_obscura]

2021 💜

[@moonofxanu]

2022 LOVEISREAL 💜

[@aleccounts9161]

2023

[@JohnLaszkow]

2023 x2

[@Floydthefuckbag]

This is the best thing AOL has ever been responsible for.

[@fghtffyrdmns5iana]

Of all the ones I've seen or heard, I think this is the best live version of any song he's done.

[@sainteniayel47]

I first heard this song when I was a freshman in college. It was playing in a public place so I never knew what the title is. I couldn't search it in the internet because I only heard a little bit and the last part of the chorus, I coudn't make out the words. The tune stayed in my subconscious though, and once in a while It would randomly play inside my head. Many years passed, in 7th year in the teaching profession, I suffered a very dark and depressing phase until I stumbled upon the song "First Day of My Life". I played bright eyes' songs album by album and lo and behold I finally found the song that randomly disturbs my subconscious for years.

[@heyangiej]

Wow. What are the ODDS of that? That's pretty great.

[@benyew9700]

Wow jake bellows backup vocals amazing in this.. plus M Ward on lead and Mogus on Steel... been following conor for a LONG time, one of my favorites right now

[@th3gr81]

That is Jake! I was wondering about that.

[@laalbona]

does anyone else feel an empty old room in a sea side town-feel from this song

[@acousticlukas26]

In Spring, when the world's turning green I only think about the Fall.

[@evantaylor4835]

I've watched this video about 25 times now and get goosebumps every single time. So good.

[@TheLC253]

Evan Taylor same

[@MichelleElizabethC]

You're so right, his voice sounds so beautiful - this is possibly my favourite video on youtube right now. The music, the voice, the words - it just gives me the shivers

[@benholland1331]

Probably my favourite Conor song ever!!! Big statement ✌️

[@jPup_]

Probably the hardest top 10 list to make of all time but this ones way up there

[@benholland1331]

This is the best Conor song of all time💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️♥️♥️

[@ewwitzkatiie]

I played this song everyday through my speakers at a two week long camp. Everyone hated me and didn't understand that Bright Eyes is Godly. But that also might of been because I played the Desaparecidos while they were trying to memorize parts of the bible. My bad :) But this live version is fantastic!

[@fineanwilliams3731]

Desaparecidos are way better than the bible

[@edwardfalcus4417]

desaparecidos and the bible feel so contradictory

[@MichelleElizabethC]

This performance makes me want to cry. Not because the song make me sad, because the music, the lyrics and Conor's voice is just so beautiful. As a previous poster said, he looks affected by this song and that really comes through. I think that's why it's such a chilling performance. Thank you so much to the poster of this video.

[@artbauer9303]

God I remember when this performance came out. I'd sit around all day playing it over and over. Conor is the voice of a generation. Absolutely amazing.

[@embee5375]

I'd forgotten about this song. ugh I love it so much

[@NeedleInTheHay1990]

You Got Bright Eyes

[@mrtabitha31]

Those are my boots stompin' along in the background. Worn from the nebraska pavements , and sitting on my shelve in Dallas. I love you fellas.

[@nicolecote]

holy moly this gives me chills everytime

[@Fatalsunday]

beautiful version, like a sea of sound

[@soup2nutz]

If you disliked this you must hate great songs from great artists. What a shame.

[@Fatalsunday]

+Trevor Chick universal truth.

[@justingraves5785]

Forever my favorite.

[@mylescoyne1]

old school, old man music…. LOVE IT!

[@rockhopper420]

U kno the sadness hittin diff when u end up back here

[@eberlyjr]

in the spring when the world's turnin green, I only think about the fall.

[@benholland1331]

Imagine your this clever at this age he was wow 🤩

[@EXfingerboarder409]

i get chills when i listen to this

[@Chris-tn7hg]

Conor makes me feel every emotion all at once

[@alexperkins8433]

conor with m ward and mogus....what more could anyone ask for

[@Lauranah21]

simply beautiful

[@benholland1331]

I know Conor has done some great songs, but this song, I don’t know if it’s the way he sings it live, but it’s my favourite Conor song of all time ♥️❤️❤️♥️actually it’s one of his best songs, damn he has created some unbelievable good songs

[@oneofakind32]

Is that M. Ward on guitar on the left? Also Mike Mogis makes me appreciate the pedal steel

[@JoannaAlanis]

thank you for posting such amazing live version of my favorite song!!! (:

[@Sorensen009]

This is music...

[@loljillianlol]

I love seeing Conor and Matt play together

[@Goodtide]

Never left 2024

[@jammin4318]

Just brilliant

[@noel.x0]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@rustyrim17]

so...I don't think any other song live can top this.

[@redfiresage]

This is like the dream team, Mike Mogis, Jake Bellos, M. Ward and Conor Oberst

[@rockhopper420]

This on the piano and a blunt

[@AshArAis]

I'm a bit lazy, so I saw the piano play in A major, if that's any help... Whether you're looking at diatonic harmonicas or chromatic ones is the question then and what diatonic keys are the most common

[@jammsherman]

Still here in 2023

[@pbgam56]

'..and in fine.. Still swimming through time.. Afraid some days I've reached the shore...make yourself free. A man said that to me, but now my heart it lacks open doors.'

[@mygreenenvy]

I know that " doors" rhymes with " shores" but what I hear is " now my heart is like an open book "

[@ASH-tu3vn]

I thought he said my heart is like an open door 🚪

[@coreykingmusic]

M. Ward is such a cool guy.

[@WillStephen1977]

Indeed

[@christianhenry8463]

M. ward and conor oberst are such great artists

[@mygreenenvy]

Have you heard anything from " Monsters of Folk" ? Collaboration of Conor, M.Ward, Jim James and Mogis. Every song is like a masterpiece !

[@spaarks84]

perfect

[@kinkykane0607]

Blown away :)

[@takeshelter5313]

Nice

[@addictioner]

Is that Jake Bellows beside Oberst as well?!

[@edwardfalcus4417]

I think it is.. crazy

[@IrrelevantDignity]

Absolutely.

[@lyinsroar9637]

his voice is great in this. usually hes a great poet and writer but not so much a vocalist like a famous singer but he sounds pretty good here. it might be the backup voices doing something though

[@mygreenenvy]

It sounds like there's lots of echo on his voice but yes- his singing is better than usual on this. I think he sings better at certain times- for example, his voice sounds way better on just about every song on the " Upside Down Mountain" LP. I definitely agree with others here that this live performance is one the best I've ever seen and heard just for the feeling, the atmosphere and the adrenaline chills that I get no matter how many times I hear it !!

[@Rosarioproductions1]

Conor Oberst is the only human who can make playing a harmonica acceptable.

[@Biverix]

I love you for that.

[@JohnLaszkow]

2024

[@adventurous25]

cityplace87 this is soooo great. do u have any of the other sessions?

[@ericmsandoval]

Pretty much the same chords as Angels of Light - Untitled Love song i like it

[@sharniticus]

YES!

[@mygreenenvy]

This was published in 2011 but doesn't the original song go back much further than that ?

[@creamstein]

🔥🔥🔥👀

[@MichelleElizabethC]

Is there anyway to download this video and convert it to MP3? This version is sooo much better than the album version! Thanks for uploading it :)

[@sparklehorse10]

he was such a child!

[@tobarrr]

the song is in a major, so i'd assume its a major.

[@rivershyde6]

You are so cool! Are you also abnormally young to be listening to "this kind" of music?!

[@johnmorrisonsband]

anybody know what key harmonica he's playing?

[@682Buckethead]

sounds more like an E harp

[@addictioner]

Does the studio version sound as good?

[@cmcelroy222]

addictioner not even close

[@PSILOCYBIN8]

sounds like A. idk though. I have my C right here and its not that

[@JoelHarkin]

prolly a im pretty sure

[@alxdghty]

that's dumb

[@adventurous25]

perfect