JIM WARD - HOURGLASS (AT THE DRIVE-IN) - LIVE HALF A WORLD AWAY

[@simongore29]

ATDI without Jim Ward is like Led Zeppelin without John Paul Jones - you've literally lost half the band. Out of every rendition of this track I have heard throughout my life, this is my favourite version. Jim, you're a hero. I'll work with you one day.

[@briankate4577]

one of the best musicians in music history. This song is my anthem

[@jeffd6]

You, literally, have not lost half the band with one missing member.

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

​@@jeffd6 If you listen to anything Jim has done outside of atdi it's clear he was the most well rounded and the best song writer of the band.

[@jeffd6]

@@BeersAndBeatsPDX does that invalidate my comment?

[@trawets702]

This is amazing, sounds just like the recorded version. Jim was ESSENTIAL for what made atdi special.

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

I say it's better.

[@trawets702]

@BeersAndBeatsPDX agreed 👍

[@wussmonster]

i lost my best friend today and this song has returned to me. RIP Philip, and ty Jim for creating this masterpiece.

[@markymark8685]

This song always reminds me of an old friend who took his life in 2011. He was quite a good street artist. One night, we were at the pub drinking together, and he asked me what I would write if he handed me a spray can. My response was, "I wish I was astronaut." I told him it was a line from this beautiful song. He thought that was amazing. We had planned to go down to the beach and paint it in a big mural along the foreshore. Sadly, we never got that chance. Thank you, Jim, for writing such amazing music. I miss you El 🚀 🖤

[@elliotlocochon]

Same here dude. This song always brings me to tears with along with some of the best memories of my best friend and all the great times we had recording music together.

[@markymark8685]

​@elliotlocochon Oh man, I just realised you have the same name as my late friend ❤

[@amirofthedesert]

Love at the drive in but always loved Jim’s contributions the most.

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

Jim is what made atdi beautiful

[@TheJeremiahLewis]

100% agree

[@lessthanpinochet]

Omar's avant-garde with Jim's talent for melody is what made ATDI special. More so than the successor bands.

[@JC-te9ok]

Always loved Jim Ward, true musician. As well as a songwriter.. Hometown hero!🫡💯

[@AlfonsoCasey]

Every time I saw Jim play a solo show someone would yell out for him to play this and it never happened. Glad I get to see it now.

[@WALLYDRAG502]

I always called this song the first sparta song. It took a long time to realize that it was jim singing lead on this one. But that being said it shows how much cedric and jims voices belong together... it sucks that they cant find a bridge to make that happen any longer. My band just lost our bassist because he couldnt handle we werent heavy enough i guess. I still dont know how to deal with it. With him we were the most synergistic band ive heard in a long time. How does one go on?

[@hesh2218]

I love ATDI but after they broke up I realized the most influential part of ATDI was always Jim. I value Sparta, Sleepercar, his solo projects even more then what ATDI means to me. I am from Las Cruces and I have been your neighbor and fan my entire life. I've shared beers and laughs with you at Hope and Anchor and I know ATDI and Sparta are just bands but your music helped me grow up. Thank you for everything Jim

[@ByTheLightOfABurningDonkey]

Hell yeah man, Carlsbad here.

[@lawnfurniture]

Never thought I’d heard you sing this song again! One of the best ATDI tracks and a great take on the song.

[@johnolmos8670]

At the drive in was Jim’s band he started it in highschool

[@mk-421]

Sometimes a song hits you at a moment in your life where it becomes a part of you and your own story. This is definitely one of those songs for me. Arguably my favorite ATDI song.

[@Jadedgoober7]

💯 this, it was literally years before I realised it was Jim singing

[@wasperminingco]

@@Jadedgoober7 I could see that. The only reason I knew is because I saw them live in 99 before I had even heard a recording.

[@fittinggraves7235]

Sucks me in, taking a ride And I'm wishing for the satellite Grabbing vein pulling down on the radio Laughing at the face that's bending down I'm all alone so far up here And my oxygen's all gone Bend the metal My glory box has failed We're rocking in our reclining chairs Drive away that car That brought us all this harm Those are the pieces of my story line I'm all alone so far up here And my oxygen's all gone Truly stressing realization I wish I was an astronaut Eight hour bitterness all for whose sake Stain glass Sunday school charades

[@brad1363]

You know how certain songs blast you back in time? This one does that for me. Every…single….time.

[@rego00001]

I had a chance to see atdi in NY but they cancel the show minutes before they were supposed to go on. I am really glad they did, because it’s not atdi without Jim Ward. Glad to see him doing what he loves to do.

[@pizzaface4079]

So amazing to hear you sing it, such a classic Jim.

[@kyletexas1783]

Best tune on that record

[@realizedvisions]

A lot might be said of past drama concerning Omar and Cedric, but one thing has remained consistent, Jim Ward exhibited class and took the high road. The Mars Volta might be my favorite band, but I would much rather share a meal with Mr. Ward. Seemingly a genuinely good hearted guy. Oh, and El Gran Orgo and Inter Alia/Diamanté pale in comparison to everything involving Jim Ward.

[@HMT-fi8tv]

I like El Gran Orgo. I think its one of their better albums. Maybe because without knowing the drama I was introduced to the band on those songs when I was young. It's just really straight forward with good simple lyrics.

[@johnnyscifi]

I feel like Ward grounded the band. Which is a good thing. Like McCartney did for Lennon. Even tho Lennon is my favourite Beatle

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

Jim bought me a beer at his restaurant. Answered all my questions about his career. Dudes super cool

[@VideInfra]

I remember asking Jim on ig if he would play this song at some point. He said maybe. Year later I find out he actually did. And its amazing.

[@arturohinata1900]

Every morning since 2021 I start up my day with this song/video.

[@John.Doe.730]

Truly, stressing, realization I wish I was an astronaut!!!!!!! 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼

[@ozzyosbourne535]

Jim ward you are a legend , greetings from México

[@bradleyleacock3381]

Love jim ward and these 2 guys are the last of SPARTA

[@aplus1080]

Jim is the god damn man and Sparta proved it.

[@steven_dillon]

One of my favorite songs ever

[@nicp2039]

The first ATDI song where u got to shine truly man. Was a joy to hear your solo set at sound wave festival in Melbourne all those years ago and chat with u after dude. Stoked to hear some new Sparta lately

[@theArchive1O]

sparta was middle school for me;. thank u bro

[@TinshipTravels]

This is fantastic. nice levels on the recordings.

[@johnconning6247]

Don't know how many times I've come back to this, but one of my favourite songs. such an emotionally charged song. truly amazing

[@Ekatman1836]

Thank you for this song. This song is so dear to me.

[@ascensionrecordings]

glad i just found this on a whim thinking about how much i always loved this song as a young man

[@closetodeathseth]

You are such a talented musician!!! Thanks for sharing this classic from my childhood. 👍

[@MattPanera]

❤😢❤

[@DanB-gx8cp]

Damn, Jim!

[@jglumi]

This is awesome!!! Never expected hearing you playing this after all this time. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

[@antunez726]

I remember meeting you at Tricky Falls before Green Day. You were buying a beer when I recognized you. I was starstruck. Lol. Glad you let me take some pics with you. I also remember at a sleeper car show someone yelling THANK YOU FOR BEING BORN. it was awesome. And you were like"That's the heaviest shit anyone has ever said to me."

[@igotthehammer]

This made my day. I love this song so much

[@stephenforbes2762]

best ATDI song

[@danielb9274]

You are the fking best Jim! What an amazing rendition! Hell yes, just what I needed

[@iamwe7035]

Lste 90's , 2000. Jim is such a big part of ATDI just like every single one of the guys in the band. :( I met Cedric and Omar in a Mars Volta show back in 004. Cedric was born in Redwood City ca , the Bay area. I was actually living in that same town at that time.We talked about it in spanish lol. I lived there for a looong time.

[@metropower10]

This is wonderful.

[@zpedalwizard]

Fucking amazing Jim! You are a legend and pure gold my man!

[@alband2000]

im just crying...

[@jorge711]

Everytime I listen to this performance, I've got goosebumps. It's absolutely beautiful. Thanks man.

[@IanPhillipsWildlife]

Oh yes!!

[@gabrielamaral936]

Que bonito!

[@brukutubmx1385]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xtcSavedmylife]

Wow I’m so glad I found this ❤

[@ether_sect]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnnyscifi]

Incredible!!!

[@olliebyrd]

So great

[@anthonysouthard5572]

Omar and Cedric thought they were above Jim when he was looking down on them both.

[@kevinr.9896]

So good

[@kyletexas1783]

Beautiful.

[@mikeGunzo55]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@silviocinti]

I wish to know all ATDI songs with Jim´s main vocal! Someone can help me?

[@telefari8637]

Starslight off the first album Acrobatic Tenement. Best song on that record

[@silviocinti]

@@telefari8637 thanks Men! And yeah, its an awesome song!

[@psychodfunk]

Who would’ve thought that the early seeds of Sparta could’ve been planted so early

[@DatelineToronto]

fuck yes

[@thebatmakescomics]

ATDI was Jim Ward.

[@ecruz003]

Saw this comment and thought it was hilarious. It was on some old thread. This song is about the many failures of the Russian space program. black_cow_of_deathon May 10, 2002

[@Onche518]

FUCKING AMAZING . The guitar sounds amazing, what are your pedals ?

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

BRA FUCKIN VO!!

[@fkniga1390]

One of my favorite songs. Not it almost has literal meaning. Diagnosed with endocarditis been in the hospital for 2 months. I wish I was an astronaut and just be away from this.

[@briankingman1]

Sounds amazing! I'm sorry @marianavz