Father John Misty Live at the Capitol Theatre | Full Set | Pitchfork Live

Joshua Tillman’s performs at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y., as part of the ongoing Pitchfork Live series.
00:40 Pure Comedy
07:00 Total Entertainment Forever
10:10 Things It Would Be Helpful To Know Before The Revolution
14:55 Ballad Of The Dying Man
20:15 Nancy From Now On
25:20 Chateau Lobby #4 (In C For Two Virgins)
28:25 Strange Encounter
33:15 Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirsty Crow
38:10 When The God Of Love Returns There'll Be Hell To Pay
43:25 When You're Smiling And Astride Me
48:30 True Affection
53:30 Birdie
59:40 A Bigger Paper Bag
1:04:30 Bored In The USA
1:11:15 The Memo
1:17:10 I'm Writing A Novel
1:21:15 Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings
1:25:00 Real Love Baby
1:28:30 I Love You, Honeybear
Encore
1:36:48 Leaving LA
1:50:25 So I'm Growing Old On Magic Mountain
1:57:50 In Twenty Years Or So
2:04:00 Holy Shit

[@JoshLuke864]

Respect to anyone here listening. Feeling good right now, i love Father Bong Misty.

[@gustavoroman2214]

Water Bong Spliff me

[@hiddenvalleyranch775]

You mean, Future Left Testy. I love him, as well.

[@adriantomo5688]

i don't see him as a singer, he's definitely a cult leader. one I'd follow.

[@mattaciousd1]

I already drank his kool-aid...

[@kdarko88]

Right on.

[@stevekenton9422]

White Jesus

[@TheTrella]

Amen

[@zachstutland5241]

He’s the Rasputin of indie

[@MrFiretruck99]

Here it is (again), hope they dont delete this time: (Please leave a like!!) 00:44 -- Pure Comedy 07:03 -- Total Entertainment Forever 10:10 -- Things It Would Be Helpful To Know Before The Revolution 14:54 -- Ballad Of The Dying Man 20:15 -- Nancy From Now On 25:19 -- Chateau Lobby #4 (In C For Two Virgins) 28:25 -- Strange Encounter 33:16 -- Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirsty Crow 38:12 -- When The God Of Love Returns There'll Be Hell To Pay 43:26 -- When You're Smiling And Astride Me 48:29 -- True Affection 53:30 -- Birdie 59:42 -- A Bigger Paper Bag 1:04:30 -- Bored In The USA 1:11:17 -- Memo 1:17:10 -- I'm Writing A Novel 1:21:16 -- Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings 1:25:03 -- Real Love Baby 1:28:30 -- I Love You, Honeybear ENCORE 1:36:48 -- Leaving LA 1:50:25 -- So I'm Growing Old On Magic Mountain 1:57:49 -- In Twenty Years Or So 2:04:05 -- Holy Shit What a set and what a performance by this amazing genius!

[@dazzzed7090]

it's a comment why would you expect likes?

[@MrFiretruck99]

RomanSkate if it has many likes it stays on top. I dont expect likes but since I had the trouble to time mark the songs for everyone's use I would rather see my comment not fade away in the comment section... chill bro

[@mrskkdkdjjd9358]

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[@mrskkdkdjjd9358]

eli Hugh Jackman el salvador hh el salvador de mhjjhhhjjjjyj el salvador hh el salvador hh y 🔉

[@jorgeluislopezmendez1033]

Le Roger x

[@chrisbriggs5818]

This version of "Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirsty Crow" is fucking incredible

[@gamerzattackchannel]

Definitely the definitive version of Thirsty Crow. Unreal.

[@devinmcandrew-greiner6465]

I was at this show, second row, and after FJM says "don't you wish the internet was here, right now" you can hear me yell "It's in your heart!" and then FJM is like "this next song is called the internet is in my heart."

[@willmoody951]

Happens at 1:11:05 for anyone wondering

[@johnsaling6303]

[@isaacwells8557]

Holy fuck, I was watching the video, scrolled to the comments, and I read this comment as soon as the part happened in the video.

[@beatcreature]

Devin McAndrew-Greiner thats fuckin awesome!!!

[@ridered300]

You're a hero!

[@TomMcisaac250]

Nothing quite like Farmer John Misery

[@julienbellin8406]

these snausages taste like helpless exasperation

[@LonkinPork]

It's such a small detail, but the way he pulls the mic off its stand at 3:57 and starts pacing like a comedian adds so much to that opening performance of Pure Comedy.

[@arthurdent9160]

36:04 is also one of my favorite small details about this performance! Throws the guitar away, rips the mic from the stand and gives it his all!

[@chrispariseau7139]

Great set. This album put a shit year into much needed perspective for me, helped me discover a true artist, and made me dance by the stereo a bit. You can’t ask for more than that really.

[@nickd987]

great for you dude, really get what you saying

[@MattHeaton830]

Just wait until 2020

[@ryleuty]

yeah, listening jan 2021 rn. How you doing now?

[@Auguste10]

@@ryleuty golden years go splat

[@alexsetterington3142]

Listening in mid 2022. LoL. Bet y'all loved the last couple years

[@jaredhillestad5974]

I swear this guys on another level

[@luchilenium]

1:07:57 - I love that the audience joins in to do to the laughing and applause at this point of the song. Just gives this vibes of everyone working together for the effect :)

[@carstenkottraba2239]

Yeah that’s actually crazy

[@leosand9801]

The end of Ballad of The Dying Man gives me the chills

[@bobwilson5965]

That Bridge Though!

[@markdarnell614]

FJM (Tillman) is like the Dostoyevski of pop music! He's a bit overwhelming, and he asks a lot from the listener, but there are some Transcendent moments here - especially the extended version of "Birdie"! The arrangements are incredibly nuanced, and his Musicians are TIGHT! Obviously - Josh is a Task Master! Something this expansive and ambitious could only come out of a Hyper-active, Manic Brain! It's one thing to have a Vision, and quite another to manifest it to this degree! RESPECT!!!

[@johnsaling6303]

You're so on point with that comment

[@jeffsosville7697]

--sky,

[@lukebrand6382]

well said, all with a legendary voice

[@LucilleeBee]

Agreed. In this way he is an actual inspiration. He was brave enough to go there...and it's a wonderful view

[@doriangray7587]

this is the 2nd best KZbin comment about FJM

[@dicdega42]

The more I see and listen to thy Father John Misty the more I endorse his methodology and talents, so don't ever stop,nor become discouraged, continue to persist without giving up and thy shall succeed.

[@jennyb2000]

10 months later, and this show is Haunting. The joy of being able to listen to it on a Rainy Saturday is real.

[@opusinwub]

even more so, years later, during the waning of the pandemic

[@JoeRivermanSongwriter]

Don't panic everybody. Everything's gonna be ok.

[@anabrr1123]

I hate to say it, but eachothers all we've got 🖤

[@pamacons]

Everything was not ok😂😂

[@rowanmclaughlin2945]

This is literally the best video I've ever watched. I love Josh, he's such a talent

[@armandomendez2334]

Sumbitch! this guy really lays the wood on humanity

[@jackfriday31]

Underrated comment 👆

[@Gavdrake82]

All of his shows look amazing but this one takes the cake, he's so great here!

[@CRBanfield]

Gavin Drake powerful performance

[@JJJameson.]

And to think he is a drummer

[@willwaller7901]

I don't know, his show at Cains was pretty stellar. Just that tiny venue with him was amazing

[@arthurdent9160]

he doesn't normally have this gorgeous orchestra section with him, does he? What a fantastic concert!

[@CRBanfield]

Arthur Dent I think it's a new addition for this album and tour but he's always had a stacked, talented band when playing on the road

[@alittledropofpoison]

the sound quality on this is crazy good. try listening to it on headphones.

[@kdarko88]

Doing that right now!

[@skyebrackpool147]

@@kdarko88 me too .. awesome!

[@alexcovington2424]

love Papa John Frito

[@Sam-um2wc]

Good god he’s amazing live. That Pure Comedy performance sounded exactly like the studio/album version! Incredible.

[@user-lb9lb1sg6f]

His time as J Tillman perfected his timing and understanding. Any fan of FJM should check those albums out

[@Hella-cones]

Am I the only one who still gets chills at the crescendo at the end of Ballad of a Dying Man? My god, FJM killed it in this performance.

[@CecilyRenns]

love the bassist here, much clearer than in the album

[@joaofranciscobarcelos2098]

maybe too clear

[@LeroyBrown93]

Facebook John Myspace at his wacky antics again. Can't wait to see him in Toronto this summer.

[@mikejohnston8275]

LeroyBrown93 best one yet

[@agrichmanoff]

Like "Live At The House" is the definitive National live set, this is the definitive Father John Misty live set

[@HammerToof]

Alex Grichmanoff It needs The night Josh Tillman came.... to be considered the definitive set.

[@JacobSmith-eq5zc]

That and ideal husband. If I'm being honest there isn't a father john Misty song I'd hate if it had be done like this. The version of Hollywood forever is fucking novelty. It's like father john covering Josh Tillman or is the other way around. His version of honeybear brought me to sobbing. Something about the way he says "one more time," and let's out that orgasmic scream yet again. It's like this guy keeps getting better with age. Honey bear topped fear fun, pure comedy pretty much consolidated everything, and now father john mofo wants to give me a heart attack with yet another album. I can't imagine him getting better than this. It's too much. Lol I'm totally joshing Josh. Haha I can't wait for the new album to drop. I've been on a Misty kick for days now.

[@smokeebear2872]

HammerToof Too bad he'll never play that song again live like he's said in many interviews and to a concert goer when they requested it at one of his shows.

[@Voodoochil111111]

@@HammerToof and "I Went To The Store One Day"

[@Nigerian_Papi]

His energy is so infectious

[@benaliva1001]

this set hits so good during the pandemic/impending apocalypse

[@Gillty101]

Best rendition of Nancy out there. Good God

[@zachary7552]

This live performance is one of the reasons I invested in a nice pair of Sennheiser's.

[@yoostardust]

This was my little daughter's first gig experience. She said: father, it was great.

[@kdarko88]

That's awesome.

[@Ptah-Tatenen]

I want this so much to be a live album. It's gorgeous.

[@Meller83]

On vinyl 😮‍💨

[@begula6763]

I wish I can see Papa John Fist Me live but I don't think it'll ever be possible :(

[@AmierWewo91]

why not?

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

Oh god now i’m wet. For real though, why not? His shows aren’t that expensive and they are TOTALLY worth a drive.

[@begula6763]

@@Sound8VisionVibe because the chance of him coming to my country is pretty fucking low, and even then, I'm a student with low income so I won't be able to go out of my way to his concert if I wanted to.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Best performance ever recorded of when you're smiling and astride me. Jesus christ that was a religious experience

[@evanphillips2126]

OMG I love Faster Jay Mystery!

[@Sartanikus]

I've seen my fair share of concerts, but Father John, whom I've seen twice, is by far both my favorite shows ever.

[@Jack458111]

I like when he drives his voice when he sings “oh it’s something that a madman would conceive”. He should do that more 😀

[@dylandonnelly8772]

I got lucky enough to see him tour this album twice in 2017, one of the best gigs I’ve ever seen in my life, hope anyone reading years down the line loves it just as much ❤

[@dylan_yeah4919]

This man is so ahead of our time.

[@dicdega42]

Gosh, I really intuitively believe "Father John Misty" possesses incredibly unique and fantastic singing potential; and I truly do wish him the very, very best. (He doesn't know yet, but his postentials are absolutely unlimited; just wait, you'll someday see. God bless this singer and intertainer, give him the outstanding recording needed to bolster his incredible rise into fame and fortune. I'm not a very religious, nor spiritual soul but I 'd risk it all on this wonderfully blessed individual. Don't ever give up or even slow down. You'll find what is missing soon!!! God bless you! Richard D. Gaither, B.S., D.M.D.

[@MrsGamgee977]

This live rendition of Birdie is transcendent and mindblowing.

[@osvaldolaranjeira8305]

This guy's material so exceptional it literally moves me to tears thanks thanks man everyone that's been involved in any of these recordings

[@MendaSpain]

Best song ever 28:25 -- Strange Encounter

[@AmierWewo91]

i watched the first half of this video during Pure Comedy era and another half during God's Favorite Customer era. Imagine how long this live performance is. lols

[@tylersheppard5496]

Goddamn pitchfork uploads the best sets in terms of camera work and audio quality. Top notch stuff

[@emergentpatterns]

This is the best Father Josh show on KZbin

[@henriteo]

In Twenty years or so... Oh man, takes me to another dimension...

[@austingregg323]

Wow. Portions of that concert were absolutely unfathomably mind blowing.

[@nadiadgo3690]

Every time I listen to I love you Honeybear I cry. He perfomed this song with so sentiment.

[@nasseh3587]

Saw him live a few weeks ago. SO fucking Heavenly

[@ellakeymer9905]

I feel so lucky to have been a part of this audience and to continue to experience it with this recording. Papa John signed my first paystub (all I had on me) and spent ten minutes talking to the crowd after the show. Once in a lifetime performance.

[@arthurdent9160]

My word what an amazing set! One fantastic version after another, especially Thirsty Crow is mindblowing. Absolutely love the orchestra accompaniment.

[@luciano53688]

Hollywood forever... was EPIC. The lights, the tightness

[@morganmacdonald5305]

1:23:40 . Best second of the whole show. When when the underlying patterns of music align with human expression.

[@kylejeboss1469]

He has an amazing voice and mind

[@kipperbill]

Misty is the *definition of cool* in my book! His demeanor and style as he sang Pure Comedy was just screaming his passion!

[@taisaetc]

him dancing to true affection is such a mood

[@laviniana1]

Out of the question gorgeous. Everything. I could faint away.

[@henri-laurentchezeaud1484]

Miss the show in Paris (sold out!). Get my revenge on that one, good shooting, nice mix. The tracklisting is just perfect and FJM looks just what I expected him to be: friendly, humourous, deep and bittersweet. Thank you Pitchfork, god bless the internet!

[@jurgennaeve3897]

He is the new Jesus of Pop & Rockmusic and he is damned good!

[@ryanmurphy522]

Lucky to be at this show. One of my top 5 concerts.

[@johnkendelhardt2528]

wish I could buy this thing on DVD, I'd drop cash money.

[@SiMPLYHaZZaRD]

Just download this video lol

[@FLACreviews]

Uno de los mejores videos en todo KZbin.

[@MelodiesEnchanted]

took me awhile to realize but during Bored in the USA i realized this is the same venue where Bo Burnham's Make Happy was filmed and knowing that makes me want to cry. hearing the laugh track in Bored in the USA... these two are on the same level

[@starkicker5623]

This is pure.

[@123rockfan]

I find it comforting that Josh’s mannerisms during Strange Encounter are exactly what I do when I listen to the song lol 29:52

[@arielpien3481]

Oh my god, this is phenomenal

[@heythere5121]

Holy Shit is such a great closer

[@lovelymani]

Thx again Pitchfork! I always support you guys~!

[@reanna5657]

that performance of when you’re smiling and astride me ..

[@tobypack6328]

Simply outstanding!👏

[@donshamblin55]

Wow this performance was stellar! Bravo!

[@wesleymorton7878]

Fire, pure radiant flame, this version of "Nothing Good Ever Happens at the Goddamn Thirsty Crow". Electricity, goodness me.

[@arnebey]

A once in a generation 21st century artist....for sure...lots loving, some hating...remind you anyone? Like when Dylan appeared on the scene, then plugged in...a big uproar! It's much, much tougher now to break through and FJM is breaking through to the most important group...first adopters...who actually have functioning brains and hearts!

[@mostwordofall]

The bass player tho

[@mickallocco7948]

YES

[@luciano53688]

Right?!

[@ShamaBhuiyan]

am i the only one who watches this every day?

[@edward4840]

Boy I love Further Jock Crispy

[@Tormann1]

Hollywood Forever... is just beautiful! Amazing

[@ianwaddell3931]

so here is the thing, i really have to pee. But I am unwilling to do so because I am enjoying this so much. thanks daddy aka Mr. Tillman

[@honjabee]

When i mess up my eyeliner and I already did all my makeup : 1:07:49

[@rigglebean565]

I'm going to die if I don't see this guy play before I die

[@JoshMillerphoto]

Fabulous....absolutely fabulous!

[@thegoatchild3545]

Amazing set, I've listened to the whole thing I don't know how many times! Best version of Smiling and Astride Me?

[@laviniana1]

He and the orchestra -- They Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenter

[@iamjesuschristintheflesh5866]

I luv you Josh Tillman 😊

[@miyaabe9053]

Spectacular.

[@frankiematosmusic]

I love the audience participating in Bored In The USA

[@lenalennon8746]

✨💕 WE LENNONS LOVE THIS MAN 💕🙏✨

[@hiddenvalleyranch775]

The "Ok..." in TIWHBHTKBTR is so funny.

[@jamesreynold6711]

Pure class

[@cqdx3935]

mr tillman sang his heart out for us in Santa Barbara

[@sara_c907]

Oh my beating heart. ♥️

[@llamaclipz]

I was there!

[@todaywaspretty6309]

I’m glad he actually played leaving la live that songs 13 minutes long

[@ThisIsNasville1]

I'm with Misty.

[@lissym17]

The most beautiful man ever.

[@ThePedro1874]

Looking forward to seeing him live at the Piece Hall on Saturday night 26th May in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

[@arthurrigottifarias]

When the audience actually laughed during "Bored on the USA" :')))

[@lovelymani]

I LOVE YOU HONEY BEAR, what a goosebump!

[@thechicantique4567]

This performance is legendary 😜👏🏼🧡!

[@therobsta]

36:50 Papa goes hard