Jeff Mangum - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (encore) - MASS MoCA - February 16, 2013 LIVE

with Julian Koster (The Music Tapes & Neutral Milk Hotel) on saw. Shot with an iPhone 4s.

[@MichaelHattem]

The singalong of the missing horn part and Julian conducting it with a huge smile on his face is almost unbearably beautiful moment. To see Jeff performing these songs in front of crowds wanting to sing every word with him AND to see him enjoying it is nothing short of tearjerking.

[@MichaelHattem]

hwill12345 What are you talking about? I said it was especially moving to see him enjoying people enjoying his music.

[@buddhull]

Quit tearjerking his balls Henry

[@retriever19golden55]

It's wonderful...my favorite song when I am feeling bad...here we all are, in the beginning of a pandemic that could kill so many of us and our "leader" says it's a hoax... people are fighting over toilet paper, for chrissakes.

[@lesabri]

❤️

[@kawaiigargoylegirl]

That man is playing a saw. Holy crap these guys are great.

[@kjuergens1985]

***** How does the player get the pitch right? Just by ear/experience?

[@jpatterson27]

Kurt Juergens I think its a mix of both, if you know from experience generally where to put it for what pitch, when you start to bow you can make small adjustments.

[@urpetdog]

It's kinda like a slide instrument like a trumbone

[@dad641]

godspeed you uses a saw for some of there music lol

[@holdendeez69]

that MAN is Julian Koster

[@franciscopalma4329]

julian koster is an absolute blessing

[@Ryan-im5wr]

julian koster is no longer an absolute blessing.

[@weezerfan12]

@@Ryan-im5wr very sad to hear

[@stupidvideos1449]

​@@Ryan-im5wr I believe in innocent until proven guilty

[@skrotomon]

@@Ryan-im5wr yeah sure, because you say so.

[@OliveAmanita2682]

​@skrotomon Nesey Gallons was willing to forgive him, and become friends again if only he'd openly talk about what happened and why it was wrong and apologise. They handed him the opportunity to do right thing on a silver platter, and he DIDN'T take it. And this comes AFTER he began to rekindle their relationship, which was done on the promise of doing EXACTLY that. It's more than heartbreaking, it's infuriating. It doesn't take much to be a decent person.

[@MissSarahHalliday]

I love how the audience is singing early and Julian is just telling them to wait.

[@Wildf3rn]

I don’t really understand why people don’t like Jeff’s voice, I’ve heard people say they think it’s annoying. I think it’s unique and fits perfectly with this music, I like the nasally sound of his voice.

[@mddyjcksn]

Makes my heart hurt that I'll never be able to see this live. It's so beautiful

[@vinylflowersss]

Maddy Jackson you can be there with us ❤️

[@usablefiber]

you never know there might be a reunion at some point down the road

[@lucademeglio1372]

@@usablefiber lets hope man, lets hope

[@matolonedog2959]

@@usablefiber guess what

[@usablefiber]

@@matolonedog2959 what? Is there news?

[@HaidaWay]

Homeless dude on guitar and Walter whites son on the saw. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Michael-hc2vs]

Surely it's Badger on the saw?

[@CaptainJimp]

​@@Michael-hc2vsCriminally underrated response.

[@djsexybaconify]

this is my favorite version of this song. when the crowd sings the horn solo....... chills

[@TomWhaley621]

The singing saw is too awesome!

[@deafgrapes]

Manager: You wanna join the band? Me: Yes Manager: What do you play? Me: *pulls out saw*

[@retriever19golden55]

I feel better just knowing Julian Koster is in the world.

[@cremat]

i have some terrible news for you

[@supersarcasticat]

I love how Julian is so animated, his hat... Jeff's sweater and beard, and the music!!! The da-da-da's of the crowd was my favorite of all, though. I wish I had the money and the time to go, but today I'm buying tickets for their reunited tour!

[@snaggle_tooth6829]

the saw sounds so awesome

[@maruxa.curuxa]

I would give my kidneys just to be there.

[@tomate8942]

would give one of my balls to be there.

[@holdendeez69]

owodotcom just one?

[@hayward325]

I mean soot, how important can kidneys really be?

[@adamcochran7950]

You wouldn’t make it there if you did that.

[@quarryqwerty]

HEY ARE YOU RECORDING HEY ARE YOU RECORDING

[@cheffffffffffffffffffff]

Aaaaaaaaare you reeeeeeecooOOooooordiiiiiingg... you SON OF A BITCH

[@magicconches.]

ARE YOU RECORDING YOU SON OF A BITCH

[@theblan1k0ne]

@@cheffffffffffffffffffff WHYYYYYYYYYY

[@CatchTheBus]

I wish i could be around all this awesome people. I just burst from emotions when i watch this.

[@Zakuma101]

This iphone 4S looks like a damn professional camera

[@holdendeez69]

hey americ anfootball

[@ObiWanKenobi]

hey americ anfootball

[@ethanburns8209]

hey americ anfootball

[@bullboy284]

hey americ anfootball

[@drumspleasefab]

hey americ anfootball

[@vinylflowersss]

So glad I got to be there. It was one of the greatest moments in my life. Thank you for uploading this

[@JoshFollmann]

I went to Jeff's show in Ames, Iowa last year. I'd done enough research on The Music Tapes beforehand (saw them listed on the show's schedule and decided to find out who they were) to realize that Julian was the same person who played the saw on Aeroplane originally. Needless to say, I was already excited to be seeing Jeff live, but when Julian came out with his saw and I realized they were playing this song, I could have died of joy. I doubt I'll ever see a more magical show.

[@kate9576]

Only Jeff Mangum is nice enough to hug a fellow band member onstage. February 2014 Chicago!

[@YoknapatawphaKid]

I was at that show! Undoubtedly one of the greatest concerts I've ever experienced.

[@vinylflowersss]

YoknapatawphaKid I was there too!!! You could just feel that we were all sharing one of the greatest and most beautiful moments we'd ever experience in our lives. It was so beautiful to see how the whole band was so loving to each other and genuinely excited too. I haven't felt many things more palpable and timeless. Wow...

[@geofftweety953]

There was a woman next to me in the front who got sick between the Music Tapes' and Mangum's sets. She had definitely been over-served or something else. A janitor had to come in to mop things up. Her quote was classic, "It must have been the tacos". I don't think so. Anyway, her arms do make an appearance at the end of this video.

[@leezenkin6814]

They seemed to be so happy to be reunited man, after wards they stood up and smiled at each other and ahhhh best night just wow

[@shaqsdong]

I'm seeing them today. I am getting chills thinking about it and was unable to sleep last night.

[@evandavies1858]

What a fantastic rendition. The audience and the saw were fucking amazing!

[@gayakah]

incredible audience!

[@ironswan9]

It makes me so happy to have watched this but also extremely sad that I probably won't get to see it live. My ex girlfriend showed me Neutral Milk Hotel and it will forever be a part of me now. I'm grateful to the date to her for showing me this. It's impossible for me not to tear up watching this.

[@corneliuspraeda6452]

Oh man, the sing-alongs are the best. Great recording.

[@jjysoserious]

Damn never thought a NMH crowd could be this awesome, now I'm even more pumped seeing them in January.

[@retriever19golden55]

You know, I've watched this who knows how many times, it's my go-to when things feel bad at two or three am and I can't get back to sleep...but it never occurred to me before that Jeff and Julian apparently didn't have any plan to cover the horn solo...they expected the crowd to carry that part for them.

[@italiandude3]

Excellent footage of the show! Thanks for sharing. So glad Jeff is making the rounds again after 15 years. Going to see the full NMH line up in Chicago in Feb 2014. I cannot wait.

[@miriam3700]

OH LORD THIS IS MAKING ME SO EMOTIONAL

[@eionfalance7417]

I was here!! SO wonderful

[@ejohnsondebaufre]

It really was a beautiful moment---one I won't ever forget.

[@lillythepoptartninja]

i'm in love with this video

[@MsRawrasaurus]

Went and seen them live in Athens, Georgia! It was pretty amazing.

[@lovenote3518]

i am very mucuh in love with julian

[@ethanpollard1484]

I’m so lucky to have been there, the best !

[@BigPaulBenis]

When I saw them, Jeff saw some dude filming in the crowd and stopped the show. He then yelled at him in front of everyone, telling them to live outside their phones.

[@PotatoMaGobinus]

Austin Wright why though?

[@kitpalmer1583]

PotatoMaGobinus as OP explained, I think he wants people to actually *be* there experiencing it. I think for most people nowadays it seems more important to get a 20 second Instagram video to prove you were there than to actually just like, sing songs and enjoy a night with a couple hundred strangers. (I say this as a 20 year old who lives on a laptop, not claiming to be any better)

[@holdendeez69]

the first time i ever saw them live, i was 17 and my older sister was with me. i had a phone at the time, but it was a flip phone that could only poorly-record audio. so naturally, i recorded the show, and held the phone through my long-sleeve shirt to hear jeff, but i remember very vividly him seeing the phone slip out from beneath my sleeve, and he looked at me, and slowed down playing the guitar. honestly one of the most terrifying moments of my life, he just stared at me and made a face though. i guess he *SAW* the look of horror on mine.

[@Vaeren222]

Gotta love him

[@Kedai610]

Just saw them live. Beyond perfect.

[@oddlycoolappreciation1924]

This makes my heart happier than hell.

[@Ma_k_aW]

I recently found this band I was so confident he was playing a theremin. Ive seen people bow crotales, gong, and ive bowed a vibraphone, but i wouldve never guessed he was bowing a fucking saw. Love it!

[@colesmatteo]

utter immortality. perfect album. an album that i know every single syllable of.

[@Iphonico]

THANK YOU!!!

[@retriever19golden55]

Thank you, thank you, thank you...wish I had been there

[@flannus]

This was one of the greatest concert moments of my whole fucking life

[@alexandergeodakyan1988]

Why is Julian so damn cool

[@captivatingstray]

It did at my concert the night before last. Every word. :)

[@enjoilife82398]

I was there, it was in Tucson. Fuckin' awesome.

[@schazooschazoo]

Julian is so cute I just want to hug him

[@zetsuXitachi]

omg I was there!

[@lessthaneli4532]

PLEASE COME TO BRAZIL!!!

[@donovanstollsteimer4652]

LessthanEli They've gone their separate ways

[@kitpalmer1583]

3:35 look me in the eye and tell me he only did this for the money.

[@Vaeren222]

One of the most genuine guys out there. Gotta love them:)

[@Jeremiah15100]

The quality isn't too bad, having been filmed on a smartphone and all

[@RossWasTaken]

*on a 4s ;v

[@Grass-seedling]

I know it will never happen but I can't wait to see a NMH concert.

[@Patrick96322]

Just WOW!!!

[@geofftweety953]

Just about everyone. Fortunately for the recording's sake, there were a few quieter people near me. I was also right in front of a speaker. I was filming with an iPhone so I'm surprised by how it turned out. I stabilized the phone on my arm on top of the barricade.

[@xoallieox07]

Wow. Amazing video!!! Thank you for capturing it for us.

[@TheNebraskka]

OMFG IM CRYING

[@Hollandboy]

What a beautiful face I have found in this place That is circling all 'round the sun What a beautiful dream That could flash on the screen In a blink of an eye and be gone from me Soft and sweet Let me hold it close and keep it here with me And one day we will die And our ashes will fly from the aeroplane over the sea But for now we are young Let us lay in the sun And count every beautiful thing we can see Love to be In the arms of all I'm keepin' here with me What a curious life We have found here tonight There is music that sounds from the street There are lights in the clouds Anna's ghost all around Hear her voice as it's rolling and ringing through me Soft and sweet How the notes all bend and reach above the trees Now how I remember you How I would push my fingers through Your mouth to make those muscles move That made your voice so smooth and sweet But now we keep where we don't know All secrets sleep in winter clothes With one you loved so long ago Now he don't even know his name What a beautiful face I have found in this place That is circling all 'round the sun And when we meet on a cloud I'll be laughing out loud I'll be laughing with everyone I see Can't believe how strange it is to be anything at all

[@martingehring9346]

I like that so much. Really...

[@BillyxRansom]

please and thank you :)

[@theblan1k0ne]

Lyrics: Verse 1: What a beautiful face I have found in this place That is circling all 'round the sun What a beautiful dream That could flash on the screen In a blink of an eye and be gone from me Soft and sweet Let me hold it close and keep it here with me Verse 2: Hey, are you recording me? HEY, are you? ARE YOU RECORDING MEEEEEE-

[@zanemastus812]

Get a chill down my spine.

[@skatinghippo366]

SOFT AND SWEET

[@vukasinzeljic4025]

I SAID, NO RECORDING

[@RockfordRoe]

Jeff: Omae wa mou shindeiru Geoff Tweaty: NANI?

[@garrettgravley]

Hey.... Are you recording me...? Are you... ARE YOU RECORDING ME?!!

[@iThinkiForgotMyName]

amazing, i really wish i was there

[@megasocky]

I wish i could be iconic and wear an instantly recognizable hat but dress code

[@lime4328]

Are you recording me!

[@dabears4everha]

Brandon Munce same here man!! Only 5 more days!

[@Vigi]

Wow!

[@FluffyMatzahBalls]

Well that was fucking awesome

[@ejohnsondebaufre]

That was a horrible moment. I loved that the custodian got a round of applause.

[@hesofrynia]

🥺❣️

[@icannotread]

is that guy playing the saw?? lmao omg raw

[@jlllianA]

te amos.......

[@g3rbl]

I'm so jealous of the saw, that must now insult it... I mean thank you 21st century innovations that allow me to listen to almost any piece of music ever written for almost free, in only seconds. I mean, great performance thx for the wonderful music? I don't know where I am.

[@nateboarding.]

i never knew thats how that sound was made. mans really played a saw

[@JoeMatarese1]

Aaron Rodgers and Michael Stuhlberg are indie legends

[@ryliewebb4050]

I want that blue hat.

[@holdendeez69]

haha i bought a replica from some kid on etsy a long time ago

[@brainmed]

Good lord, yes

[@Lanooski]

i've been reading about this "singing saw" thinking it was just a cute nickname for some obscure ramshackle device they came up with and then- IT'S A SAW. IT'S A FUCKING SAW 😂

[@VelocityOf]

the upkeep such a glorious beard must necessitate...

[@relyksyenaiv99]

I really want to see them, but the nearest show to me (Omaha) is sold out! :( I was really hoping and saving up money, but driving to Ohio in July and staying at a hotel would be too costly.

[@keppsadfish]

如果我能站在台下，那这将是我终生难忘的一次聆听😔

[@edpok]

+1

[@Shrimpy08]

Anthony fantano was at this show

[@Jack-lr3dn]

Godly singing saw playing

[@GoodgriefMaltese]

I didn't know badger from breaking bad was so good at musical saw

[@strangebrew1231]

you're lucky he didn't notice you recording him

[@evol_si_dog]

So hard on the ears 😍😍😍

[@ashton_stubbie]

Shot with an iphone 4s

[@alecwh]

Is this where the melon saw Jeff?

[@wwortel135]

Is it me or is the saw slightly off.

[@andrewknudson7712]

I need a saw player

[@jimismachinegun]

please upload it

[@SMuJ17]

That's exactly what I was fucking thinking!

[@wishaway.nightmare]

LOL! Badger from Breaking Bad with Craig Tucker's hat! Brilliant.

[@hospice8896]

Was there. It was almost unbearable the emotion in this tiny room. Everyone near tears the time . Pretty sure Jeff was too.

[@brandonmunce]

Merriweather post pavilion July 25 I'm ready

[@jakewills7033]

Lawn tickets or Pavilion?

[@brandonmunce]

lawn breh

[@HunterW.Photography]

Lmao

[@toski2gamer375]

man...