Monsters of Folk - The Sandman, the Brakeman, and Me Music Video

[@theresesmith3555]

Reminds me of my grandson who died at the age of 27. This was one of his favorites. He sang like an angel, now he is one. I cry every time I hear this.

[@berthasghost7814]

@@SteveOmiix it's beautiful to be sad about someone you love... don't take that away

[@JEL260]

lol

[@theresesmith3555]

@@berthasghost7814 thank you for your comment. I will never stop remembering him. Some memories are heartbreaking but most are joyful and Im thankful that he was in my life.

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

@@theresesmith3555 His taste in music was great too. May he rest easy and may God bless you!

[@brendantaylor3570]

I am so sorry for your loss. This album is a truly beautiful way to remember someone. It’s one of my favorites. I hope you and your family are finding some semblance of peace in healing.

[@VacationJohnny]

This is one of those songs that makes you stop doing whatever you're doing and just listen. It's breath taking.

[@MartiniWeenie]

the contrast of Jim and M.Ward's voice is like almost enlightening.

[@Edmontonsum]

This is still one of the very best songs I've ever heard. Deserves to be an absolute Americana standby

[@elissaa3404]

100%

[@elissaa3404]

This is absolute magic. I revisit it once every few years and it still hits just like the first time. These four create something that can't be described, or reproduced.

[@bqeberle]

I've listened to this album countless times. I still believe that this is the creme-de-la-creme of the whole effort. Should be an Americana classic, in my opinion.

[@ricksanders1963]

Ppp

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[@Edmontonsum]

Truly

[@ashwyatt8371]

MOF is such an amazing band. Wish they'd give us another album.

[@Jordys_Cursed_Camera]

Me too!! Saw them at ACL and it was awesome I'd love to see them live again

[@groar92skatrdinasour]

128,126 thousand views are me, simply replaying this body of art. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@mrjfray]

M. Ward's voice is so freaking amazing!

[@calixa]

Ive been getting into this album lately. its been cold here in Vancouver, like minus 10. I drive to work at like 430 in the morning, dark and ice cold. and this song comes on, little snowfalkes falling and me driving. its otherworldly.

[@Jubs8]

This is absolutely beautiful... Music for the soul.

[@Icestationzero]

love the entire album! one of my personal favorites of all time!

[@imannonymous7707]

i just adore this track its been ten years and nothings changed well, lots has , but still love it

[@ThisiscoolGAMES]

Still SLAPS in 2022 🙌🏾

[@TheJedi1980]

Just masterful. The epic sound of passionate singers who voices ring in harmony-over the top in every good, possible way.

[@benbarnes37]

i just found these guys while watching bright eyes videos... im liking it a LOT!

[@TheSydsydsydsyd]

this is the kind of music that is capable of BIG things. i have so much respect for these guys

[@sinisterfw]

still my favorite MOF song. I prefer the version on the record where M. Ward sings, but this version is also beautiful. Can visualize this song, although it has been long since I've travelled by train.

[@ealvarezz10]

I keep coming back to this song. I soothes my mind. Whatever will be will be. Their voice makes me want to cry with joy.

[@ollltommylllo]

that is so freaking cool that they have a different member sing their songs in these videos. sweet.

[@mynrkeys]

JAMES IS AN ALL AROUND AMAZING TALENT. There is still good music around, and still being made. You just have to know where to look

[@SpringSweet1213]

The harmonies in this are perfect. Bravo boys.

[@afrocopmusic]

Beautiful version. Was lucky enough to catch this tour a number of years ago. Looking forward to more.

[@Jordys_Cursed_Camera]

I love this track so much, it's so haunting and I'm haunted...

[@bmpearson1]

if no other media such as news, tv, literature, existed besides MoF, the world might just get thrown into another Ice Age due to the level of chill that would follow listening to them all the time :)

[@mirjamschmid4208]

Gute Musik zaubert mir immer ein Lächeln auf mein Gesicht, weil der Text mir aus dem Herzen spricht... Thank you! I love your music

[@mkrugkill]

This is modern day Traveling Wilburys! Jim James to Roy Orbison Mike Mogis to Jeff Lyne Conor Oberst to Tom Petty and Bob Dylan and M. Ward to George Harrison This is a large amount of talent and love and i love all of it!

[@jrock2270]

M Ward in the live version does this song alot more justice but this is so amazing! These guys together make each other better. Really hope they tour again soon!

[@Marseglia12345]

Nine miles away is monster locomotive repair terminal, in this big train town. Cumberland,Md. Nice!

[@dudumaia151]

Yes, i'm here because of the trailer of "Scenes of a marriage", new HBO Series.

[@embee5375]

I could cry...

[@jesskunkle4716]

My favorite song on the album.

[@rollinwiththeflow]

Thanks for sharing, Annie. I don't like monsters but I like folk music, the sandman and trains. :)

[@apothegm]

heroes of folk is more like it ‼ seriously fellas, beatles as a kid &, now, rocking out of this world with you guys is excellent ♫

[@xalitox]

Mr. Ward, Mr. Oberst, Mr. Mogis & Mr. James.....My ears need no more.!!

[@dbeater1]

wow..this song could have been written...100 years ago excellent..thes guys are fantastic.

[@ZwienerZ]

I'm seeing them in Austin this Friday!

[@geenablackberry]

Beautiful.

[@Josbaujos4]

Enjoyed every bit of it

[@zackyoung6504]

Beautiful. That's all that needs to be said. :)

[@JohnnyMarr85]

Such an amazing version (i.e much better than the album one). It's strange - it's haunting but makes me feel very content. Can imagine travelling by train across the US listening to this non-stop.

[@arthurmourao7308]

you guys must to work in another album!!

[@aCrowdofStars]

What a beautiful jam

[@raymocopo7340]

It's not a jam song. It's well prepared, well performed musical, colaborative art.

[@90Zook]

beautiful.

[@Marseglia12345]

Looks like a Gibson Lg-1, which I am about to purchase in two days.

[@hiddeninromance]

@bubsadoozy That's exactly it, it is a 12 string electric mandolin has a really beautiful tone.

[@betsebatbet]

he's voice like angle breaths, so calm :)

[@rionmcclelland3754]

I realize that people are entitled to opinions. But who are the 4 hard of hearing people that didn't like this??

[@1porter]

This is astonishing. Gets me everytime.

[@raymocopo7340]

me too.

[@55iofc]

man I want to melt when I hear this, sooo much better than the album version. I would die to see them live.

[@m8keluvnotwar]

amazing.

[@annavanrielmusic]

Magic guys. Nice one

[@SlightlySusan]

Crolande -- Agree with you on the CSNY comparison.

[@andrewparkkila]

Jim's fucking pipes, man.

[@zackaccount]

Oh yes Yim owns this I wish they had recorded him singing on the album version

[@serinedream]

this is what beauty is.

[@raymocopo7340]

well said.

[@isaiahtheraccoon8928]

Oh my god this is so good what 2 heck

[@bongoguy74]

are these alternative versions available for download or on an album? please, please keep ridin' that train!!

[@Calvin12315]

Very Nice Boys!

[@BrentPostlethweight]

In this video, Jim James from My Morning Jacket sings lead vocals, but on the album, Ward does.

[@huzizach]

you are indeed right and this is epic..but there is part of me that dreams of a "featuring Tony Dekker"..

[@rainbowkeys711]

Excellent!.......is that a mellotron I'm hearing?

[@suedeace8428]

Sounds amazing at 2:11! How does he change his voice like that...

[@raymocopo7340]

falsetto..

[@miguelangelmunozleon9158]

Son muy buenos estos tíos.

[@muahahaha101]

What is that instrument Mike Mogus is playing? A mandoline? Its beautiful

[@stacyd511]

Freakin awesome!

[@bubsadoozy]

Can anyone tell me the intrument Mike Mogas is playing? 12 string mandolin?

[@aBIGdeadHEAD]

omg these guys just ignite so well togather

[@snitpicker]

Dear MOF: Can I hang out with you guys? Can I be the fifth Monster? Pleeeeeeease? Sincerely, MIdget of Folk

[@kyle52]

@mkrugkill Love the comparison. I thought about a moder-day Traveling Wilburys after hearing Jenny Lewis' version of "Handle With Care" and it isn't too far off from this. I think someone like Ben Gibbard in the Orbison role would be awesome (as it was in that version) but I don't know that I'd ever want to hear a MoF song without Jim James in it!

[@garryclelland4481]

For Carol and Jimmy D . and all the Rannoch crew :)

[@dedabole]

fenomenalno, do samog kraja

[@rainbowkeys711]

Excellent!....is that a mellotron I'm hearing?

[@normlman9000]

Masterly masterful.

[@dengie75]

i saw them at the roxy in london and they were amazing yim and ward especially, the album seems to lack a bit of hunger for me x

[@normlman9000]

[Masterful].

[@ericleonardo6504]

Theses guys could create more another album

[@astrocrag12]

Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Perfect comparison

[@mkrugkill]

@theantibling obviously conor oberst is no bob dylan but they both fall in the same falsetto vocalized folky music category.

[@Roelinhetdoel]

No it's not. I Think it's definetly Will Johnson, drummer of MoF. He also sang this on the live show I was. His record 'Vultures Await' is something everyone must listen who likes MoF

[@Fr33.Think3r]

*LOVE*

[@TylerNeelyMusic]

CONOR OBERST!

[@erinm1787]

I would love to know who wrote this one. Reminds me of If the Brakeman Turns my Way, but much more peaceful. "Whatever will be will be."

[@1porter]

Erin M Pretty sure this is another M. Ward gem.

[@edluacoles]

It was M. Ward who wrote it, you can tell from the way the guitar is but also like, he said at the show I went to at the Union Chapel! :P

[@GinoD444]

Modern day Traveling Wilburys

[@donovanamadeus]

Pure genius!!!

[@bmpearson1]

This is much better than the album version.

[@Tubs278]

Jim James, oh you beautiful son of a bitch.

[@Diablo112687]

This one should be on the record... it's way better than the one on it...

[@wootoodoo]

I would kill for a gibson acoustic... =(

[@reisdrothepoet]

As much as I absolutely love M.Ward, I think I like this version better.

[@chrisallen8250]

C'mon guys, how about a monsters of folk vol ii?

[@concreteXwater]

@davemcconn That's my favorite part of the whole tune

[@63clarissacastro]

this is M Ward!!!

[@mkrugkill]

@samcare goat voices my man, goat voices. (ella fitz, bob dylan, petty, devendra banhardt, conor oberst)

[@cpt191021]

wow

[@liz12341234]

jim+m=heaven

[@mrjayarr24]

this song reminded me of bob dylan's "tamborine man"

[@shitfeast]

@mkrugkill I would say that's a little off. Jim James is more relatable to George Harrison, and M. Ward has definitely got the Bob Dylan vibe going, with the glasses and scruffy voice. the others fit pretty nicely

[@cardbored_]

@derpusderp It does sound good! I have the album too and noticed that as well, but I honestly like MWard better, but it's still really great! Peace to you.

[@kukuaresma]

Are you trying to compare jim's voice with any other mortal voice on this planet?