Bright Eyes - 4/16/03

[@pinkpink-kb6dl]

im not usually an "ugh i was born too late" kind of person bc the past isnt to be romanticized, but theres exactly 2 things that do hurt me to know I can never experience. One is seeing Blair Witch and thinking its real, and two is seeing Bright eyes in this era

[@rdesa_3890]

I did many times, it was ethereal

[@ravenrosie_]

Lol u literally just described my exact experience but I lived it???? I legit opened a witch store & based my logo off that movie bc it scared me shitless as a child in the theatre and although I never got to see bright eyes live in this era I was a fan during the beginning and height of indie 🥹

[@qbbowman]

It was quite the era!

[@cindymorales1485]

I fell into the Bright Eyes rabbit hole again, been listening and watching every video I can find. Happens at least a few times a year

[@wolfelawton319]

I relate to this hard.

[@cindymorales1485]

Wolfe Lawton yeah I've been stuck for a few weeks now

[@wolfelawton319]

Its a dark beautiful place.

[@ditty88]

Cindy Morales currently there, as well lol

[@Keith-dt2yw]

Cindy Morales me too😂😂😂

[@tachycardia2224]

Always strange remembering how early those Wide Awake tracks were written; nearly half the album's represented here but wouldn't be released for another 2 years. Dude was spinning songwriting gold in his sleep this era.

[@stephaniemagnanelli6084]

Thanks so incredible! none of these people would have probably heard them before, let alone know they would become some of their top songs.

[@brookdevries3788]

Agreed! Conor for president!

[@sbchildrey1]

Man, you captured the literal minute I became a Bright Eyes fan. I was at this show with a friend who was very much into Conor in all his incarnations. I hadn't heard of them. The line ending in "And then he shot me dead" is what did it. Thank you for having this memory on video, kind stranger. We were less than twenty feet away, almost 20 years ago. Wow.

[@freeradiomars]

I was there! Standing just to right of the person filming!!! (I can also be seen in a Misfits shirt at the ACL taping!!)

[@joshvester7530]

"Danced with her to Cursive through the greenest summer" lyric change in A Perfect Sonnet is too good.

[@jPup_]

This whole set is insane but damn, possibly best footage I’ve seen of A Perfect Sonnet

[@aliceseraph4772]

this is basically my dream bright eyes setlist

[@jackbrophy7179]

This would have been so cool to see, wish i wasn't 9 at the time

[@agishaw]

+Jack Brophy Would have helped if I wasn't 2.

[@kegadolll]

i was 17 and now i feel old.

[@hotgirlmidsommar]

+Jack Brophy same. i was 7.

[@noisyfloorr]

haha I was 2 also

[@markydubs416]

I was born that day lol

[@jeetresuel]

Wow, what a set. Also - This has to be one of the best performances of Poison Oak i've heard.

[@FootyCrazyM8]

0:12 - Land Locked Blues 6:45 - The Calendar Hung Itself 11:10 - You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will. 14:54 - Arienette 19:20 - The Trees Get Wheeled Away 24:37 - Poison Oak 30:02 - A Perfect Sonnet 34:41 - Padraic My Prince 38:38 - Make War 44:53 - Well Whiskey 50:30 - Road To Joy (with great intro) 56:53 - A Song To Pass The Time 1:05:22 - Solid Jackson 1:10:35 - First Day Of My Life

[@sean4127]

+FootyCrazyM8 Doing the Lords work son!

[@Jordys_Cursed_Camera]

Thanks!!

[@ayaonora]

32:05 "there was this once you knew a girl and you named her lover danced with her in *cursive* through the greenest summer.." nice change to the lyrics(/vs danced in kitchens)

[@garylindsay34]

Nice to see the crowd's response to their first hearing of First Day Of My Life. I always find it interesting how classic songs are first received. Excellent concert, thanks mogwai

[@neros12346]

Oldest Bright Eyes concert I can find on youtube that isn't filled with people constantly talking lol

[@bottlecap3211]

ye he played a lot of bars early on I guess

[@carthybyg]

I will never get tired of his music, I absolutely love him, he's incredibly talented :)

[@abelarreola665]

A Lack of emotion I can't seem to find in myself. These songs Help me cope with the emotions I lack. Help.

[@shannonceleste5557]

You ok bud?

[@adriaan9944]

@@shannonceleste5557 damn

[@mogwaifeartexas]

Setlist: 0:12 - Land Locked Blues 6:45 - The Calendar Hung Itself 11:10 - You Will. You? Will. You? Will. You? Will. 14:54 - Arienette 19:20 - The Trees Get Wheeled Away 24:37 - Poison Oak 30:02 - A Perfect Sonnet 34:41 - Padraic My Prince 38:38 - Make War 44:53 - Well Whiskey 50:30 - Road To Joy (with great intro) 56:53 - A Song To Pass The Time 1:05:22 - Solid Jackson 1:10:35 - First Day Of My Life

[@itsmetats]

brb crying

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

This was next to a flawlessly performance, I was just emphasizing that the minimalist approach to Arienette is yet another incredible live version of a Bright Eyes' classic.

[@jonk8319]

The best it ever was and ever will be

[@paolosantamarianova7781]

I am so glad that I have discovered their music back then. The soundtrack of my life when things were falling.

[@vvalpal]

i love him so much he really is a work of art

[@raindaresmusic]

i remember when this came out. ugh the golden years for us all.

[@sydneyb5853]

I wish I was born in another time just because of him and him only

[@sleepingredwolf]

Sydney b me too.

[@goodnightfireeater9486]

flawless...brilliant...greatest musician of all time.

[@CatBlood0001]

My teenage self identified Bright Eyes as Ghost from Poppy Z. Brite’s novels and short stories and I don’t think I ever want to sever that.

[@YoseMiteEmery]

Yes! Road To Joy has the perfect intro!

[@stephaniemagnanelli6084]

Amazing. Such a great quality video.

[@mogwaifeartexas]

Thank you!

[@buttgrubber69420]

I saw this show 3 days prior in Tucson, AZ. Amazing! Still a fan.

[@flashbax23]

I was at this show!! Thank you for uploading this!

[@michaelnone6322]

lucky

[@teneamyers3264]

You are such a legend Conor!

[@jsmith7987]

The pedal steel playing here is ridiculously good!

[@alexatru92]

thank you for capturing this

[@blondielocks44]

This is just perfect.

[@TommyBaysMusic]

What an absolutely amazing setlist!!! Must have been a great time to see Conner and company live!

[@graysonbagwell5344]

I was at this show... wow cool

[@damonartav8397]

I keep getting tattoos of bright eyes lyrics or album covers >.> i don't know why I just know I won't regret it.

[@xinthisdiaryx]

+Damon Artav i want to see!

[@aliceseraph4772]

I have the digital ash cover art on my chest lol

[@gable]

That was really great!

[@evie_jn]

Ughhh thanks for recording this one too 😍💓

[@mogwaifeartexas]

Hope you enjoy it... this was the most entertaining Bright Eyes show I've been to, and the only one I recorded.

[@Maja-ek2mc]

God! Thanks for posting!!! Really really really!!!!!!!!!

[@gradenhill6851]

I need to see him live

[@audreyquentin9273]

+Gilbert Lopez i beg to differ after trump was elected

[@bobboolala2434]

Solid Jackson?! Wow, such a deep cut. This live version is probably the best that exists. Would be really cool to have seen Conor revamp a lot of the songs on Collection in this era. Fuck thatd be cool...

[@adriaan9944]

2020!

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Beautiful version of Arienette.

[@coldandblank]

thank you for posting!!!!!!!!!!!

[@therajgreek420]

nice Primal Scream t shirt!

[@QuintinSarren]

Does anyone know what was up with the dude that walked on stage right before Solid Jackson?

[@ian743]

yo i got the video to 666 likes lets gooo

[@bryce8262]

34:08

[@lanaghetti5790]

What is Mogis playing on You will you will?

[@jonk8319]

Looks like a Banjo

[@ThexStormshadowx]

Lol the last song sounds pretty rough but it's sweet as anything

[@shoppingforasummer3201]

Left lane pop the clutch foul tilt boogie