Magnolia Electric Company Live at Planta Baja Granada Spain 2003 (soundboard)

[@banjois]

I've spent the past few months flipping through live sets of his, and this is it. This is the one. astonishing.

[@SmokePacks]

I found out about Jason Molina from a tribute concert that was put on by all his friends and former bandmates, I was brought by a friend and didn't know who songs: ohia was or any of Jason's music! Ever since I have been a dedicated listener. I'm from Chicago so some of his music really stands out to me. This performance is haunting and one of my all time favorite sets with all the bangers!

[@steveadams2576]

Damn! Thank you KZbin algorithms. This band is new to me! Well done 👍🎶

[@jonjust7796]

This version of “Almost was good enough” is absolutely breathtaking

[@alaskatoburningmen4549]

It's sublime, so is "Steve Albini's Blues".

[@onthetrail506]

I felt like I had been transported to an early 70s show from Grateful Dead or Mountain. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@kharadron3561]

You're absolutely right! It kinda reminds me of Pink Floyd at their best.

[@chrisalexander4147]

Like a warm rain that flows all over you and you just want to dance dance dance

[@baybolet2683]

​@@chrisalexander4147 x

[@trenttrueblood7881]

It sounds so good it hurts my soul.

[@sociologie4507]

More than good enough! Epic! Legendary! Fuck it, when an artist is that underated and all, this is down right a cult status live set! What a talented group of artists around JM. Respect.

[@maxfedor1]

Brings tears to my eyes.this stricken man was a genius. Like he says in North Star, no one chooses to be sick. Rip mr Molina. A fuckn men

[@jgwire]

his brother said "Jason has the kind of alcoholism that kills people." He was sick. It's a disease and those most talented often succumb to it because it fuels creativity -- utill it uses it up. RIP.....GREAT songwriter and singer I never even knew about until the other day -- I got a lot of catching up to do. Peace out.

[@yurijedi49]

Did another JM binge today in honor of his 50th birthday, had to end with this one, of course.

[@wolfen888]

This is the definitive MEC experience… they outdid themselves on this one. Jason was an absolutely underrated genius.

[@kendog1000x]

He wasn't underated to us. Who cares about the masses?

[@bartkaian9031]

Such an awesome, enormous legacy of sound this man and his friends created in his too brief time with us.

[@plumjam]

Great comment, Malte, man.

[@glovelace4313]

@Malte Laurids Brigge Amazing comment!

[@Nickee_Sonicjinn]

@Malte Laurids Brigge In my humble opinion, you should write a biography or a short novel on Jason Molina and his music. Your beautiful comment and his music made me weep.

[@jgwire]

@@Nickee_Sonicjinn I say his story would make a GREAT netlix doc or something -- it would revive his career....Not that he cares

[@thetrikka6]

this version of "almost was good enough"... Omfg, this is so beautiful.

[@robf1557]

hauting rendition of Steve Albini's Blues, hits even harder since both him and Jason are gone now, rip to both

[@kevinyoung2065]

Lost my brother over thanksgiving the same year as Jason passed. He passed from alcoholism related issues as well at 51. Tragic deaths due to a disease that takes many yet we do not seem to see it until it is too late. It is a socially acceptable form of suicide. Tragic loss. Such a bright star and dark soul. He is at peace now.

[@cordial]

so sad. sorry for your loss.

[@DINKY77142]

So sorry. Wise words.

[@tineygerm301]

So sad ❤

[@TheWiseOne477]

What would you say to someone out there like Jason, or your brother who is doing it still? Is there any way/form to help/prevent?

[@cheesewizard9032]

Thanks for posting this the way you did.

[@ronnytotten9292]

This is by far one of the greatest concerts I have ever heard, wow.

[@hustentropfen]

i stumbled upon Jason years ago. got hooked instantly, even more when i learned he died. but does add to the sentiment his music has. definitely grinded down by the industry AND absolutely underrated.

[@grifftrain]

I think anyone who likes rock music, and listens to this concert would become a Jason Molina fan. He was such a great musician. So

[@johnarundell7951]

0:00:00 Almost Was Good Enough 0:09:51 The Dark Don't Hide It 0:16:58 North Star 0:24:45 Nashville Moon 0:32:32 Leave The City 0:38:36 Steve Albini's Blues 0:47:41 Don't This Look Like The Dark 0:55:23 I've Been Riding With The Ghost 1:01:42 I Saw The Light - Hank Williams cover 1:08:30 Just Be Simple

[@slowdive9752]

Thank you 🙂

[@petershannahan8736]

Fighting back tears.

[@xaviercarrenolozano851]

This is great!!Brutal!! In a my mother land..

[@lukepettett5075]

This is great, had forgotten how much mojo they had live. It’s an awesome sounding recording, maybe better then the official live album. Thanks for sharing!

[@Neilllll1]

😪 I miss Jason's Music - "no one makes it out...."

[@prlit7036]

Only recently discovered magnolia electric co. Wish I knew them years ago. Love this band.

[@keithgarbarino8247]

Love em too

[@chuckdaly3204]

They were an incredible band to see live. Especially during the transition from Songs: Ohia to Magnolia Electric Co. That was an amazing era in his songwriting. I miss seeing this band twice a year. @PRLIT

[@eduardokruger2228]

Great concert, super band, great poet!

[@Jimmyandthevipers]

Miss you Jason. Your soul is missed

[@NoamOnMyChomsky]

this version of I Saw the Light? holy shit does it slap and give all the goosebumps

[@tyosha]

Thank you for this gems!

[@ederdeek]

Still, after al this years its such à great loss..., hè made such à beautiful music, i can cry every time i hard his sound..

[@hogsandsooners]

Great sounds! The tuning is so perfect. It gets to me every time. Jason was so blessed/cursed in his feeling and imagination.

[@bradburleson7285]

So. Damn. Good. Wish you hadn't left so soon Jason!

[@Painless201]

Wow this live performance is eben more "molina" than everything else I've heard. Even more blues and pain is expressed here. I guess that Jason hadn't a good mood that evening.

[@skollbus]

MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC COMPANY - Live at Planta Baja (Granada, Spain, 2003) (Soundboard) TRACKLIST: 01 - Almost Was Good Enough (Once) 02 - The Dark Don't Hide It 03 - North Star 04 - Nashville Moon 05 - Leave The City 06 - Steve Albini's Blues 07 - Don't This Look Like The Dark 08 - I've Been Riding With The Ghost 09 - I Saw The Light (Hank Williams) 10 - Just Be Simple

[@jmhillman2627]

Thank you.

[@detectivesargeantbrucerobe6046]

He seemed like such a sweet guy.

[@douglast3410]

when the riff drops in north star...my god

[@JoshMillerphoto]

The sound is perfect. Thanks for the upload. Much appreciated.

[@BurroSagrado]

good to hear the keys

[@TheBlueTable]

Just beautiful - thank you for sharing.

[@maureenheck4453]

💔 ✝️ 🕯 🕊

[@unclegrandma]

many thanks! wonderful performance

[@ideasoforder]

Wow, this is fabulous. Thanks, Matthew.

[@vcook6566]

Just, perfect

[@dirktungsten6225]

I pressed "Like" over 10 times but I only got credit for one...

[@ryanwalker3932]

6:42 off the top rope, kicking my ass, in slow motion

[@ChrisHeathFilms]

So so good!!

[@onlocksam]

"Jason Molina: Riding with The Ghost" by Erin Osmon. Read the the biography of this incredible artist.

[@hectorvillePS3]

Just got it delivered. Haven't started yet

[@chrispetersen6184]

Damn this is good

[@TR-yi8up]

I’m partial to him cause I love his work in Marah, but damn that Mike Brenner can play. Beautiful recording

[@vcook6566]

Tom Richards Damn right he can!

[@TheBorgian]

Bellissimo!!!

[@MusicIsTheBest]

Magnificent

[@ColeWheeler4Lyfe]

❤

[@antoniocecchi4947]

bellissimo,

[@haroldadriaens21]

Very very impressive ❤

[@123ewq4567]

The fab 5 of our time

[@michaelraycain7710]

Hey, anyone know who’s artwork that is @3:15 into the first song? Thanks

[@ashaxx]

William schaff he also did the album cover! Great artist!

[@davidwhitehead5761]

Wow.

[@HekkIsBurning]

What's the song at 54:45?

[@matthewsiegfried3847]

I've Been Riding With The Ghost with an extended intro.

[@kevinyoung2065]

Is this remixed and available anywhere? If not it should be.

[@iancunningham5576]

Jason.

[@Lowieeeeee]

1:09:20

[@73spain]

@17:00 Smells like Wild Horses....

[@eduardokruger2228]

too bad this guy had such a tragic life...

[@letmegoletmego]

I'ma rare downvoter

[@jetr61]

Could you explain why, after listening to the show, the band was in the pocket. I listen to many genres.. Black metal, hardcore, emo/scremo, Crustpunk, bluegrass, and even jam(the grateful dead is my fav band).....and Molina might be the greatest songwriter of our generation. just wondering why you thought the show was bad?

[@DaveAnchovies]

@@jetr61 i'd agree if it werent for Greg Cartwright, of Reigning Sound and the raw garage punk 90s juggernaut, the Oblivians, they both come from different points on a globe and both, brutally honest and desperate at times. i caught Molina late, theweek he died actually...and i started at the end (Trials and Errors) and worked my way back....slow plodding steps. It hit me like a hammer, swung with all an arm had, in the dark (and the dark dont hide it) it hit me that hard and i wish i could pester him after an intimate show and tell him so. i was too tie up in low fi raw garage punk, noisey rock to notice that...the king of this world of singer songwriters is easily named jason molina. Cartwright, also deserving of such a title, came from memphis, confident yet polite with a broken heart and 4 perfect albums as Reigning Sound after blowing some minds during the 90s blasting it, he turned it down and realized he could spit out a classic 3 at a time

[@smedleybutler9913]

@@DaveAnchovies Finding Jason after his passing is the definition of regret. I never cared about meeting the artists that I admire until Jason. It took me 2 years to work through his catalog and after that I stopped looking for new music. I don't even listen to music much anymore, it was an obsession my whole life, but Jason is a capstone.

[@gsnewman]

I acquired a taste for Molina's work habitually... timing helps, but the quality of writing and playing will age well with time. Might want to experience it from most recent to the beginning.

[@JoshMillerphoto]

@@smedleybutler9913 ❤