I Saw Jeff Mangum!

[@AndyTabelz]

Favorite quote I've heard from a Jeff Mangum show: "Hey Jeff, what's your favorite book" "I think you already know"

[@kingrat9741]

thats amazing

[@ween97]

what was it

[@flyp3232]

henkka the diary of anne frank

[@Sognafar]

@@flyp3232 glad he's a fiction fan

[@sampitman3630]

Diary of a wimpy kid

[@SanskarWagley]

Just realized that his name is Jeff Mangum, not Magnum

[@cstubbssubs7746]

Me too

[@skepulcher]

me too

[@TheMourningPalace]

me neither

[@Pepper-cd9yr]

jeff magnum dong

[@lo_01140]

Sanskar Wagley burp

[@silvur]

The second time I got to see Jeff, I actually met him. I told him of my first experience. It was somewhat mesmerizing to be there and have him listening to me. All the while, everyone around me and him just sank back and let me have my moment with him. He opened up a little to me, and gave me a huge hug. He also wrote something for my mother to give to her.....

[@moesalamander7012]

What did he write?

[@doughboywhine]

We may never know...

[@saturatedneowax]

pog

[@Aaron8ishop]

Why tf would you write a cliff hanger to a KZbin comment like this?! 😭😂

[@ViolentAnthems]

I saw Neutral Milk Hotel at Boston Calling Music Festival, and it was honestly so.. surreal, just as Anthony said. It was the whole band, with the horns and everything, and hearing everyone around me, the HUGE crowd singing along, was honestly amazing. Not afraid to say that during In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, I shed a tear. They came on before The National, a band I love and was equally as excited to see. But after NMH's set, the national couldn't even compare. It was unbelievable, the range of emotion i felt seeing Neutral Milk Hotel. Anyone who is considering seeing them, do it. It's fantastic.

[@theoneandonly0911]

Ay I was there too, I got to meet Julian when The National was playing

[@theneedledrop]

>IMPLYING YOU WERE THE ONLY KID FROM /MU/

[@user-js8ud3ub9p]

shut up

[@zhezc3270]

how did you know?

[@sampitman3630]

Cartoons

[@wap0r1ze21]

You are really popular on /mu/ melonhead

[@thenightbladefeeds]

He is strangely hilarious. I saw him in Maine; and at some point in the show he mumbled something indistinct. I think he said "You guys are a really great crowd to sing for" but no one heard him. Suddenly he yelled "What is it?! You guys don't speak mumble?!", which was certainly one of the highlights of the show.

[@YY-wu7et]

I LOOOOOOVE YOU JEESAAAS KUHRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIST

[@ketaminemoose6680]

e.g. John YEEEEEEESSSSS IIIIIIIIIII DOOOOOOOO

[@chend2713]

@@ketaminemoose6680 AND oN THE laZY DAYS THE dOGs DISSOlVE AND DRAIn AWAY

[@tophat4489]

SEMEN STAINS THE MOUNTAIN TOPS

[@freddiekruger3339]

@@tophat4489 wrong song, but right energy

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

Is this where kanye got the idea?

[@MajoraWaffle]

ARE YOU RECORDING HIM??!!!!??!!!

[@jacobpaulus8141]

I hope Jeff makes a comeback some day soon

[@atotallyrandomperson3889]

Yeah

[@vanajalekkala5098]

He won't be tho :(

[@ronswanson4586]

@@vanajalekkala5098 do u really think so? ):

[@zeusinduce788]

He ain’t ever coming back bro

[@eduardorivera508]

I saw NMH with Breeders and Daniel Johnston at the Hollywood Bowl just three rows away from the stage! It was the most intimate and AMAZING show I've ever experienced! I too was dancing and singing my ass off wildly as others stared in annoyance. How the hell can you NOT?! It's freakin Neutral Milk Hotel!

[@LemonWedgeinc]

And fucking Daniel JOHNSTON!?

[@lxithium2223]

man you’re so lucky! what was your favourite part of the show?

[@psychobilly42069]

NMH and DJ in one show... Wow

[@metonitazene]

I'd murder some one to be at that show. what a legendary set

[@KT-nl7rp]

Just started listening to them after your review... Wow. Literally listen to them everyday at work now. Makes my life slightly more bearable.

[@goaskniki]

it's been 10 years!!! who's ready for Jeff to come back on tour?

[@thygreenknight_0]

I'd love to see him It sounds like a surreal experience

[@komando5102]

I just feel like it's gonna happen... I just feel like it

[@77Palindrome]

I saw neutral milk hotel in portland maine a few days ago. when waiting in line my friend looked over the crowd and i heard him say "this place is filled with old people and pretentious teenagers". the concert, oh my god, it was utterly amazing. my friends and I were right against the barrier between the "pit" area and the stage. when the band came out they started with I Will Bury You In Time, the audience was pretty chill at that point but still cheering and kinda in shock by the fact that we were all actually here. as you know, the end of that song kinda just goes "dee dee dee dee dee" very fast, and as he finished that song, he just instantly transitioned into Holland 1945 like "dee dee dee dee dee 1 2 3 4" and in that moment, the instrumentation and the audience absolutely EXPLODED. i don't know about other areas of the theater but people in my area were dancing and jumping and screaming the lyrics. 2 girls started grinding (these same 2 also managed to grind during 2 headed boy, which was impressive??? i guess???) some dude tried to crowd surf but failed. overall the general energy of the concert was simply amazing for the same reason as you said in the video. having so many people who had been affected by this music in one are was just amazing.

[@saturatedneowax]

oh to be grinded on during two headed boy 😳

[@theneedledrop]

pics weren't allowed. :-(

[@maxgraysax]

theneedledrop pics are always allowed in my DMs, Melon boy

[@user-ys1mb9ho2m]

No fucking wonder

[@theneedledrop]

i don't really do demos. you've gotta step up your game and get a good sound / recording together if you want to get somewhere. you shouldn't be passing critics your tracks if you don't feel they've reached your complete vision of what it should sound like.

[@UNDERSOCIALITE]

Nobody had replied to this comment in the 6 years since it was posted until now.

[@fionnsterr]

@@UNDERSOCIALITE nice one jeebus

[@drewmany]

What the hell is this melon talking about

[@Checo43]

Wowww he was already getting requests for subs reviews

[@skelly1004]

it's funny to see people react to the old method of replies. replies used to be creating a totally new comment there was no "reply" section, that's why melon's comment seems so out of the blue.

[@Banshee177]

Holland 1945 is one of my favorite tracks from Aeroplane Over The Sea. But how can you pick a favorite?

[@hugoloven04]

Jonathon Riebesehl Title track for me

[@tiagolisboa4468]

Easily Oh Comely

[@neros12346]

That's a really hard question, but I would have to go with Ghost

[@orange-thing]

Instrumentals are nobody's favourite ? Mine is The Fool

[@jacknunez9688]

Christopher Bingham It'd be mine too if it wasn't 7 minutes long with ghost straight after. I always end up skipping

[@blahkabelison2234]

Wait his name is Jeff *Mangum*? I always thought it was *Magnum*!

[@holocade4908]

jeff needs a magnum condom anytime he sees a pic of anne frank

[@holdendeez69]

Autismo Supreme jeff mancum

[@penis2020_]

as a relative to him this is my biggest nightmare

[@penis2020_]

@sleepism yep

[@penis2020_]

sleepism ive met him once at a family reunion but i was a kid & i’d only heard his music a little at the time. i said hi to him, and that was that. he seems like an interesting guy though from what i’ve heard

[@elimullis9940]

I actually got a bit emotional watching this because it reminded me so much of my experience when I saw Jeff in my town. There was such a surreal, intimate quality to seeing Jeff play that I wish I could relive. From the singing along to people humming the horn parts to my friend raise his finger as high as he could while shouting "I LOVE YOU JESUS CHRIST", the crowd participation really did make it a very special show. We didn't get The Music Tapes though, you lucky ass.

[@silvur]

I've seen Jeff four times. On the day I saw him for the first time (9.10.2011), my father passed away (literally as I was grabbing the tickets from will call). It was heart breaking for me, but to see my favorite musician ON that day... well, that was life changing as well. I shook during the performance of 'Two Headed Boy Part 2'. That night was perfect. Jeff came out for a third encore and played 'Ferris Wheel on Fire', unplanned...

[@ZenithSkies]

Never thought I'd ever get to see NMH live, especially in Australia. But last week I did. And it was life-changing.

[@mfdink7128]

No fucking way, dude! I was at that show! I was sitting on top of a garbage can so I could see over the crowd, that was an awesome show! Wow

[@Garf2O]

hey i was sitting behind you! i couldnt see the stage thanks to that trashcan you fat fuck

[@graysquaredd]

lol

[@BenisColada]

LEMAO

[@dylanbenadie458]

@@Garf2O I love this comment so much😂

[@amadeusfuzz4320]

i saw NMH on their final tour when they came to Ventura, California. Jeff walked right next to me during soundcheck and i got the chills. The Minders opened for them (i hadnt heard them before, but ive like them since). Jeff came out and played I Will Bury You in Time. The band took their places during the final verse and they went right into Holland, 1945. i was right in front of the stage and it was so beautiful everyone was shouting lyrics and jumping up and down. when you described the set you saw and the audience singing like hymns, thats exactly how it was the ENTIRE set and it took me back to that night. i started to feel warm and tingly and almost cried.i recalled seein Julian bounce all over the stage from instrument to instrument and before the encore (playing the last few tracks of ITAOTS), julian said "You live in a beautiful place" with that childish and genuine softness. it was the most magical night of my life, and the day was just as cool. if any of you give a shit, ill tell you about the day leading to the concert, but my point is, the NMH fanbase (even the people who make a joke of it) are in LOVE with the music they make.

[@theneedledrop]

LIFE.

[@IJustNukedMcDonalds]

Sucks

[@seafood_cherry]

Saw NMH last night in Dublin, and it was one of the most marvelous experiences I have ever had the privilege of being a part of. The entire band put more into the gig than any artist I have ever seen, and every song was one beautiful masterpiece after another. Really want to take up the singing saw now, too.

[@Willaporte]

I'm seeing Neutral Milk Hotel in Brooklyn tonight, and I thought I would watch this video again in preparation. Still not prepared.

[@manbrojoho]

How was it?

[@Willaporte]

manbrojoho only the best show I've ever been to

[@manbrojoho]

Willaporte How was his voice like? Was it similar to what it used be?

[@Willaporte]

manbrojoho they tuned down some of their songs a little bit (because I'm sure he can't hit the same notes he used to) but his voice was still incredible and moving

[@manbrojoho]

Willaporte Lucky bastard :)

[@Juodittea]

Kinda sad because I'll probably never see them.

[@marshmellow9281]

trasciende 4 years later, can confirm.

[@lucasmoreno9848]

5 years later, can still confirm

[@burningapartmentbuilding]

really sad ill never see them

[@cstubbssubs7746]

they’ll need money eventually

[@jetfromgladiators7382]

I predict they'll tour again before 2026.

[@say1226]

Julian is a joy to watch he's an awesome performer and his saw playing is great live.

[@theneedledrop]

NICE

[@karolkoodziejczyk2014]

NICE

[@saturatedneowax]

BALLS

[@00TheAceOfSpades00]

it's "Two, one two three four" actually

[@NightManAkimbo]

i’m really touched by how at the end of the video it’s so clear that the whole thing really affected him

[@XXXemoguitarheroXXX]

Just saw Neutral Milk Hotel a couple weeks ago, very special experience. Opened with King of Carrot Flowers Part I, closed with Two Headed Boy Part II.

[@jacknunez9688]

Jeff Mangum is the sort of artist I would travel all the way to America to see

[@theneedledrop]

what were you thinking?

[@keybladeboy]

Oh, and I asked Jeff if I could have his hat, which got a laugh out of him. And then I felt all warm and fuzzy because Jeff talked to me eeeeeeee

[@qlinc]

I don't consistently watch your uploads but what I've seen in the past has always left me with a positive opinion of you. And this.. The way you talk about Neutral Milk Hotel and the experience, reminds me of my deep passion for this band and specific songs. I've never met someone I felt I could connect with about my musical tastes and I think you just spelled it all out beautifully. You just gained a life-long fan.

[@1gnore_me.]

man gum

[@isabellahoward9090]

;lol

[@MetalSword106]

Half man half gum?

[@Foster_B]

My favorite flavor

[@nickcollura3050]

Thank you, Molten_, very cool

[@foxmouth9380]

thank you for making this video! it brought me much joy!!! Jeff played in my hometown in Texas back in 2013 and I was (still am) heartbroken because I was in the UK at the time!!! apparently the show was completely dead and not many people showed up but he played oh sister which is my favorite nmh song of all time and whenever I think about it I get sadder and sadder. I was able to see nmh in Dallas but the seating was weird and I regret not being in the pit/ga area. I felt this strange tension with Jeff and camera phones and a person in the front actually lifted up their phone and took a picture of Jeff with the flash on!!! it was so embarrassing I for sure though he would say something but he seemed to not care in the least. I also had tickets to see them in Tucson but I sold them and that's another thing I'll always regret since they'll possibly never tour again. I just hope Jeff does another few solo shows in the near future.

[@RIPCal-co4dd]

ARE YOU FUCKING RECORDING THIS?!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@unclevannyice9364]

Gave me goosebumps to live vicariously through your explanation of your experience.

[@ryanpatrickwhite97]

I WAS AT THIS SHOW ! I FELT THE SAME EXACT REACTIONS ! this was something I had dreamed of for a decade Your show is sick dude Thank you for giving my band a shout. CT LOVE FOREVER

[@jakobsanchez738]

I hope he tours again, this sounds like the best concert ever.

[@theneedledrop]

woot!

[@robertscott5654]

I got shivers down my spine just listening to you describe the show.

[@quevque]

Jeff here, thanks man.

[@domefossil7225]

My uncle claims Jeff used to go to his church.

[@theneedledrop]

WOO!

[@laflame6793]

YEAH WOO!!!!!

[@ronaldooliveira8771]

WOOO!!!

[@b1rthday_b0y]

WOO YEAH

[@krung8868]

WOOOOOOO!!!

[@theneedledrop]

thinking about it.

[@mmmanutd]

Are you still thinking about it Anthony?

[@theneedledrop]

me, too.

[@rosevelasquez9110]

I am not exaggerating when I say that I cried listening to you retell this experience, beautiful, so lucky x

[@mtb126]

I just saw Neutral Milk on Sunday and it was an incredible show. Julian Koster is one of the most impressive musicians I've ever seen live!

[@theneedledrop]

yes.

[@maxgraysax]

theneedledrop no

[@Imbored182182]

I saw him in Portland, Maine and it was on of the best nights of my life. I thought he would be shy and serious but once he warmed up he was acting a bit playful. People kept asking when he would put out a new album and he would just give them a confused look and laugh. It was so beautiful. Every song was perfect and nobody cared about which notes they could or couldn't hit. They just screamed every word. It's nice to know that people like Jeff actually exist and I'm SO thankful that they do!

[@MagusMirificus]

Listen to it again. I don't mean "You must have missed the greatness, so go back and find it", I mean that most of NMH's biggest fans-the ones who cried and screamed during the show Anthony was at, for instance-hated Aeroplane on first listen. It's an album that can grow on you literally beyond belief. Also, once you get used to it, Jeff's voice becomes one of the best parts of the album: fighting his vocal limitations in order to sing his songs makes endearing, but also amazingly passionate.

[@Liamsupertramp]

Saw them on the 14th in Australia @ Enmore theatre, they were brilliant. The performance was otherworldly at times, if you get the chance to see them go to the right side and experience immense awe of Jeff Mangum's presence. Had the chance and luck to meet him as well after the show, very surreal experience!

[@jenniferdean2095]

To this day I’m still pissed people weren’t standing in awe while Julian played his set.

[@kyle032196]

Hearing you talk about it just got me really excited. If I go and see him I hope he's in a good mood and the crowd is good too.

[@GrayStarKiller]

I saw NMH in Kansas a few months ago, and holy shit I have never been to a better performance. It may be partly because they're my favorite band of all time, but they genuinely put on a great show. The best part for me was when they came back out and played Engine, exactly the way it happened at your show, after the break. This song is one of my all time favorites, and by this time I was half naked from jumping around so crazily and in tears, and I just can not imagine ever doing that at any other concert. I wish I could see them again and again and again. I hope they go on tour again!!

[@theneedledrop]

yep!

[@cleverchimp]

I saw him perform in Portland on that tour. I've never experienced a crowd so enraptured with anybody. I kept thinking it was like a room full of monks and nuns when in walks Jesus Christ, the real deal. And there I was right with all of them, somehow surprised that I could sing along at the top of my lungs, not knowing that I'd memorized every syllable. Unforgettable!

[@gwet17]

Loving the varied content lately, man. Interviews, live show discussions, quickies... all good stuff!

[@WalrusFPGA]

That sounds like a wonderful show. I felt like I was there from the way you described it. Thanks

[@silvur]

(Last post) The Music Tapes are special in their own right. Koster and company played twice at my home... one time while my dad was still here. When they returned, it was magical to hear them speak about him. I nearly cried when they talked to me and my mom about my dad and stuff he had said to them that I had forgotten. Every time I see them, they come and hug me and ask about my family. Such genuine and magical souls, these people are. Great music. Wonderful people.

[@Guiltfeeder566]

I saw them last night in Portland, Maine. Blew me away, so amazing. Everything I hoped for and more.

[@branland7464]

It’s amazing how little is known about Jeff these days. Hopefully NMH just randomly drops a new Album some day. He says in one of his famous interviews that he thinks NMH will always be a thing but clearly he had enough of the fame.

[@GiantDoucheNG]

I saw Jeff in Cleveland, he played the same songs. I've been to a good deal of concerts but this was maybe the most incredible. I was in the front row and nearly all of the audience was singing the whole time. He seemed sad at first but that changed really quickly. You don't often get the chance to see your musical idols live, especially a notable recluse like Mangum. It was a surreal and perfect experience. I hope this tour is going to be a big comeback for him.

[@theneedledrop]

will do.

[@mmmanutd]

Did you?

[@zookkkk]

Did you Tony?

[@theneedledrop]

loooooool

[@johnconklin6397]

Haha

[@mmmanutd]

loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@imOverWhere]

Saw them last night. Freakin beautiful man

[@8BitMunky]

Just saw NMH performing for the first time, today in Portugal (NOS Primavera Sound). It was just fantastic. Very moving to finally see them. Jeff seems so humble

[@HariIniDalamMalaya]

Thanks bro...For us music nerds...You are the closest we can get to feeling the art. There's nothing on TV or Radio. Greetings from Malaysia.

[@vilekangarooo5068]

I saw Mangum also. It was giant humungous.

[@glorsnof]

I saw Jeff live in Charlotte, NC. The most magical live music experience I've had. Everyone was there for Jeff and to support him. I also witnessed a lot of singing of the horns from the audience and people diving into the music and loving it. The setlist was a little different. He opened with Two-Headed Boy and played pt. 2 as the encore. So good. Even stood in the cold for over an hour to meet him and get my Aeroplane CD signed. Worth it.

[@theneedledrop]

never tried that much. i don't think i could do it! :-((((

[@dawsonabel6068]

theneedledrop hi melon

[@DazzledBanana]

everybody, if you dont know the track Sailing Through (its from his demo beauty) PLEASE look it up, the ending is amazing

[@jessthekid]

saw Jeff Mangum play in Dublin last year, there is something so beautiful about him, so innocent. I cried throughout the gig, I would love to see him again. What a wonderful man

[@caldodebrujas]

I just found this video and I want to share my personal experience with Jeff Mangum. I was on a work assignment in Santa Clara in 2012 and I had the chance by almost nothing to see him live as his show in The Fox Theater in Oakland was super sold out. They opened one last show in San Francisco at the Great American Music Hall, to which I bought the ticket and waited outside the theater for 4 hours (I got to know the city 2 years later so no regrets). The show was indeed strange, in a way. He was playing with some other half of NMH (The Gerbils) and of course the anticipation was palpable, but the crowd was incredibly quiet until the "OK" was given to sing out the famous songs. I missed "Engine" because I had to take my bus back to San Jose and ended up paying some extra cash to get on a cab back to my hotel but overall it was one of the weirdest, most cherished memories I will ever have of a live concert.

[@atticusfloyd5876]

I'm actually going to see NMH in almost less than 2 weeks and god damn im so excited

[@stanmilgram5578]

Great review. I'm envious of your experience seeing him. I hope he tours again.

[@jonapello245]

This is such an accurate representation of a Jeff Mangum show. I saw him a month ago when he was in Charleston and it was such a religious/spiritual experience. Loved it. Thanks for the video.

[@real100thfloor]

I saw Jeff in upstate NY, which was an insane drive from the city by the way. Jeff seemed exactly the way he was in your description, very humbled to be there, I remember he said "I knew you guys were listening to the records, but I didn't know you were listening to them this much!" Also Jeff was sick so he urged the crowd a lot to sing along and after he opened up a bit and started talking to people. My friend up front asked Jeff to play a love song to him and he played Naomi. Strong 10.

[@nadiam8678]

Saw them on the 15th at The Forum in Melbourne, one of the most mesmerising live performances I've ever seen. Still in awe that I was able to see the full band after years of hoping they'd reform, aah! :D

[@cigaro123]

It was incredible. How Julien can make such beautiful sounds with a bow and a saw is beyond me. I went to last night's, did they come back and play Ferris Wheel on Fire for you guys?

[@nadiam8678]

Julien's just brilliant, I really need to listen to more of his music. Whereabouts did you see them? They played Ferris Wheel on Fire in the middle of set, encore songs were Ghost, Carnival, Two Headed Boy Pt 2 and Engine. My partner was brave enough to ask their sound guy after for a set list :)

[@SleighJessi]

I just picked up tickets to see NMH on May 27th here in Southern California and I am so excited. I've loved this record since I was 15 (8 years ago) and I never thought I'd have a chance to see this.

[@kratosjlv]

I went to the Cleveland show, it was amazing. The crowd was great during Jeff's performance. Everyone was singing and Jeff was loving it and he was great too. It was everything I could of hoped for, and then some. I am very glad I had the privilege to see Jeff Mangum live in concert and the show will be a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

[@JCIJB]

I saw him in Dallas last month. Greatest show I've been to. I cried when he sang Two Headed Boy Pt. 2

[@musicpnppl]

i saw him play at coachella last year. and it was one of the most beautiful shows ive ever been to. everyone was singing the whole time and when they started playing the fool i teared up. very few times ive felt like that at a show before

[@outbacknoir]

I cannot die without seeing him perform. Sounds like an absolute experience. I can only imagine that kind of energy!

[@brandogg974]

I saw them last night! They were amazing, Jeff was very humble and he loved the audience singing along. Awesome night :D

[@collidoskope]

Nice Neu! LP! Love that album. Can't wait to see Mangum in AZ in late March! Saw him at Coachella, but the intimate setting is going to be unbeatable :)

[@elsenorgomez]

He was really cool live. I saw him in Vancouver and the crowd was a little more reserved than what you describes but there was a similar gospel style experience, especially on king of carrot flowers part two. Really really glad I got to see him, one of the best concerts I've ever been to

[@GerryKuzzini]

It sounds like this show was so magical. Can't wait to catch these guys on their reunion tour.

[@davidentendu]

Going to see him in Texas this March! I'm gonna feel complete.

[@justinsvs]

I got to see him in Austin last April and It was a perfect show in every way. It completely surpassed all of my ridiculously high expectations. So glad he decided to tour again!

[@XKaliber2097]

I saw him too, standing in the front row in Providence. I waited in an alley for over an hour and met Jeff and talked to him. It was surreal. I also saw Sunn O))) too in Boston early last september, and that was amazing too. Both artists I wouldn't know about if it weren't for you so.... Thank you :)

[@tooitchy]

This is one artist/band I always wish I had seen live, I've seen quite a few legendaries before, but I'll probably never see Neutral Milk Hotel, and that's sad.

[@MrChrisWIsTall]

I saw the show right before the one you went to in Providence, RI. People definitely lost attention when the Talls Firs, and The Music Tapes were playing. Julian came across as such a genuine person, and I managed to meet him afterwards, and he was incredibly nice. Jeff was very open right from the beginning of my show, and was talking to the crowd the whole night. I felt that magic you were talking about. Everyone at my show was singing along loudly, and very passionately.Overall a great show.

[@balloonsballoon]

AWESOME show review. really makes me wish I had a chance to catch him on this tour. I grew up around Athens, GA and theses songs mean a lot to me.

[@TheCrease42]

Anthony I saw him in Mass and I have to say I am so happy you reviewed this. It was one of the most amazing things I have experienced. Also at the show he made a slight hint that some unheard material exists, but also that we will probably never hear them:(

[@Cartercaramel]

Jeff and Neutral Milk are from my hometown, (Ruston, LA) and my best friend's mom grew up and was best friends with them. Naomi from On Avery Island is written about her. I love their music and hope to get to see them someday!

[@servantlol]

If that's actually true, then that's awesome! NMH is playing some festivals this summer (mainly Bonnaroo and Pitchfork), so if you want to see them live this might be your chance! I'll be at the Bonnaroo show for sure!

[@JaneDoe-mf5ck]

....Sure

[@sexyskillzful]

shut up U! u Stupid U!

[@musicalrevo]

Bullshit.

[@Cartercaramel]

musicalrevo lmao I don't care if y'all don't believe me.

[@theothersnake]

I saw Jeff on Tuesday and he was phenomenal. He played with such passion, it was stunning to witness. Everyone was blaring out to King of Carrot Flowers, and that was great fun, but what really awed me were Oh Comely, and April 8th, they were incredibly haunting, moving, and left me with chills during the entirety of the songs. A big portion of the crowds response was dead though, even after the invitation to sing. Most of them just meandered away right after the encore..Beautiful all in all.

[@AparoidX]

When I saw him play in St Louis it had been a long time since I had even last listened to NMH. But as the night went on there was no doubt that the energy and emotions that were in the air and the music were unlike anything I've ever felt before. The sense of closeness with everyone and the music was very powerful. Hearing his music now will never be the same as before. If you ever get the chance to see him play, do it.