Monsters of Folk - "Temazcal"

[@sycamoreshade8109]

Mike Mogis is just the silent mastermind that makes takes this song some place beyond wherever they had it

[@rileynotarthomas3166]

Mogis has been alongside Conor for so long. He’s an important human being.

[@katepalmer2067]

Mogis is a fucking genius

[@dianemarie9d9]

Sycamore Shade is a supercool name!

[@mymeditativefavorits]

M ward makes this song. Bottom line

[@raulbancroft2552]

Mike on the strings is the difference maker

[@nelsoncaceres6005]

Still coming here when i need it

[@Ripster99]

Yep

[@msillyfly]

I love the harmonizing of Conor and Jim's voice. And I love this version. It's amazing how they could rotate like that and each version is great!

[@theSly1]

This is seriously one of the most badass sounding songs. The lyrics are like a chiller version of Cortez the Killer. The harmonies are killer.

[@jackmace6531]

nice connection

[@AnjPlante]

absolutely love this song. when i heard this for the first time, nothing could have been more perfect. i was in the prime location at the best time.. listening to the best song at that specific moment.

[@benjamindiaz7205]

wish they still made music together...we need it here in 2020

[@Appolo15966]

Ive read an article few years ago that they will continue, but apparently nothing came out of it.

[@agnosticbeliever138]

I wish so much they would've done another album. Every song they did was so good. True talents all of them. Monsters.

[@Edmontonsum]

This video is a peak experience. The vibe is so good. The song so perfectly itself, so beautiful.

[@sashbandicoot]

This song helped me out through some really depressing moments... I'm thankful for these guys, honestly.

[@superajoto]

sends chills down my spine every time I hear this version.

[@coreyhudson9855]

There has to be so much extra MOF footage. At the end, if this video kept playing and we saw everything afterward. Imagine that documentary

[@GIBKEL]

Why isn’t this a thing....? There it is, beauty right in front of you, in the whispers of wind and nobody to hear it. Great record.

[@saracaceresx]

True beauty

[@marisatsikitas2961]

All who wander are not lost...the message of this gorgeous harmony of voices and music strikes a chord with anyone who has travelled and found something in a moment they will never recapture again. The smile at the end says it all. Perfection 😍

[@1981jpedroza]

Putting on my power, righteous as a rose Dynamite the mountain, now I'm walking up the road The love we made at gunpoint wasn't love at all The dancing in the valley, the moons is the mirrored ball Blew open my mind, now it's an empty room Swinging in the hammock, dogs are walking across the roof I watch you braid your hair, you're from another time When the earth wasn't so angry And god was on our side Searching west and east And all points in-between Underneath the lines of thought You're there and then you're not The mayans stole tomorrow, hid it underground We come with heavy magnets but it still hasn't been found I'm sweating out my secrets in the temazcal They're screaming in the calle that there are stars about to fall Looking through the trees Cities and the seas Things we've seen Ovnis on the lawn They're there and then they're gone There and then they're gone Searching west and east All points in between And underneath the hand of god You're there and then you're not

[@Entertainer114]

Awesome. But I believe it’s “comb with heavy magnets”, not “come with”. I figured they had metal detectors in mind when they wrote it :)

[@ChrisStammler]

I feel like a kid again when I listen to this song, like things are ok

[@georgeleventis1028]

Why can't I like this song every time I return to this page and listen to it? Which is pretty much a lot.

[@GullyRooster]

James is so amazing as a backup vocalist, just realized this because I loved hearing him with Oberst backing up Ward here and was reminded of when James backs up Ward. Ward has freaky thumbs, still my favourite musician for a while.

[@losangulos]

The world needs this band, they are nowhere its only old videos

[@MrEarxtc4u]

I have MOF as a Pandora Station, and lately....... they have made my crazy trip we call life much more pleasurable.

[@anthonysicari2739]

This sucks

[@serinedream]

i love love love love love this. jim james and m ward together...their voices. man. its like instant soul medicine.

[@sarahwhite796]

The way the sound changes with "armies on the lawn" makes this song instantly more fascinating

[@ThaChavez]

Lucky as hell. I got to see them live October 2009 in Chicago. Can't believe it's been over ten years

[@zjcaby]

The way you describe the voices of M. Ward and Jim James are deliciously accurate

[@TheLoneMuffin1808]

I love this session version more than the album version. It’s Matt’s voice that does it for me., just my opinion but it sounds soo much better than Connor’s for the verses. I’ve revisited this video often throughout the years…

[@NotMiguelRamirez]

100% agreed, it gives the song that much more depth.

[@TheGreatGatsby1991]

This was definitely one of my favorite albums of last year. I realized how much James' and Ward's voices contrast each other while Oberst is kind of in between the two. All four of them playing together makes me really happy. I hope they release more music together.

[@hippi003]

The Temazcal (the Nahuatl temazcalli 'home steam' by temaz 'steam' and calli 'home') is a steam bath, own in the cultures of Mexico and Central America. The term refers both to the place where it is practiced, as the event in which they participate. The equivalent name in Mayan zumpul-che, in Mixteco Nihi.

[@gazatron2000]

Those lads really know how to harmonize! Will never get sick of this song... For ever ever... For ever ever? For ever ever!

[@jasonedenilson]

conors' collings is so beautiful... oh my gosh... love all these guys so much

[@Ripster99]

M Ward, that man has a voice.

[@midguy4265]

WOAH I knew the voice was similar oh and the background noises

[@jerryd1234567]

either way, yim yones is a master of harmony. all these fellers kick ass on this one no matter whose singing. best song on the album i say

[@jusjus32]

aww jim's adorable smile at the end warms my heart. he smiles like a kid.

[@ASongToPassTheTime]

I love jim james smile in the end, so cute! =)

[@nnchamberland]

Awesome. Amazing to see all of the layers of sound and verve from only guitars and vocals. Well done peeps.

[@BurntByTheMoon44]

I love this so much. This band is everything every band should be. Just four different guys who's similarity is music. I love how different their voices are, but when they all sing together, its still beautiful. I'm tired of bands where all the singers have the SAME voice. Just when I thought I was unfortunate for living in the 2000s, MOF gives me hope that good music is still alive.

[@mwilsonian]

Conor, Jim and M.Ward are just outstanding - this goes without say. However, Mike Mogis is fascinating, mysterious, and ultra-talented man! The four of them are perfectly complementary.

[@erinm1787]

This is an amazing version of this song, though I personally love both. The song in itself is amazing. If I can ever write something this good I will be pleased with my life.

[@jerryd1234567]

it does have 6 courses as opposed ot the usual four...sounds incredible. the vocal recording quality is so good

[@bhmskim]

Great music. not overproduced. just homegrown goodness. love it! Seein em on 11/11 in ATL.

[@darapalooza]

pretty awesome that they switch singing duties for different recordings and the song still flows... cant decide which version i like better

[@orangeiceice12]

Really dope songwriting.. starts on the iii and goes to the major II, then back through again, before it goes to the root. Sick little line M Ward plays, too, he's got a great way with making very simple ideas like following the chords become really hot little lead lines

[@martygould5114]

Like The Traveling Wilburys, short lived, but fun while it lasted.

[@zspar123]

and like the traveling wilburys so damn good

[@peneleapai]

Gorgeous... and crumply healing... THANKSSSXXXX

[@rupman27isback]

holy crap! this is heaven! doesnt get any better then this! i would love to see them in concert .. great job on the back up vocals as well

[@grendelsbeard]

the greatest collaboration since peanut butter and chocolate first hooked up. my mind = blown

[@ollltommylllo]

cool thats what i figured you can really see it in dear god. i just think this album is such an amazing representation of the best parts of each of these guys - I appreciate each of their styles so much

[@ErickPriske]

what an amazing sound, voice, everything its awesome great job

[@huxtiblejones]

Unbelievable songwriting. I ran across Jim James while browsing through music months ago and he coincidentally goes and forms a band with Conor Oberst who I've been listening to for ages. MOF is like a dream come true. It's the exact type of music I've been wanting to find. Fantastic job, I'd love to do some art for these guys some day, their music is endlessly inspiring.

[@cherryberry360]

I love that deep voice!! Gorgeous sound.

[@Candyann22]

This brings me back, reminds me of slower smashing pumpkins. I really love this song, every note and word, absolutly brilliant.

[@nervis60]

i agree 100% i did know of bright eyes and jim james before this band tho i love them all and all the songs great stuff.

[@ttaurus393]

Good job guy's I love the sound and all the equipment you all have, wow I could only wish to have a studio like that. Keep up the good work.

[@mrjfray]

Man, Monsters of Folk are the best supergroup out right now.

[@SpringSweet1213]

I was just about to comment on JJ's little smile at the end. My fav part.

[@HaliLuv97]

They all have such different voices and they sound amazing together

[@isawaakuma]

@MrHAVOCtheMAN a temazcal is a ceremonial sauna that was used by the Mayans and the other Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. Its uses included things like healing and purifying yourself after battle.

[@Ericcccc7]

Amazing song. I don't think I'll ever get sick of it.

[@sidepony4evr]

monsters of folk were amazing in concert. saw them last fall

[@danielmoore908]

so fucking good, just pray they make another album someday

[@johnspearing147]

Daniel - there are rumours that a new LP is in the works also a Monster of Folk movie (Conor wrote a script) :) I just hope it comes soon and that they put out the album even if they don't get the movie done...

[@ScottSchleiff]

Very true. Fun fact: he wears them because his eyes are incredibly sensitive and I'd imagine the lighting rig from the video crew was bothering him. So they're badass and functional!

[@odiegomendes]

that´s what i´m talking about. Great band, great guys....great music....

[@taaaaaaaaaaaay]

"sweatin out my secrets in the temazcaaaaaaal" MOF at is prime

[@BurntByTheMoon44]

@BrightEyesAtheist that reminds me of the song Waste of Paint by Bright Eyes. There's a verse at the end where he talks about wanting to raise his voice in the choir, but he feels like he can't.

[@vilevillainentertainment]

i find it very interesting that m. ward sings lead in this video instead of conor like on the album. amazing song. i really enjoy the album. great work guys.

[@VacationJohnny]

I love hearing M Ward singing this.. What a voice!

[@bertlovesliz]

This version rocks. Pretty much all the jams these dudes put out are fucken awsome.

[@readifer]

this is such incredibly chill jamming

[@septemsolis4908]

you guys are really having fun I love it :)

[@melmes03]

haha Oberst and James have hilarious chemistry, I love how excited they are at the end

[@guilhermebaldin]

very delicate song. also, that mandolin-like-thing mogis is playing looks awesome

[@blueskies]

Ahhh so good! I can't wait to see you guys in London!

[@irishfreak6]

lovin the combo of conors words plus m wards voice

[@thephantombrother]

The random song TikTok flags for copyright infringement. I love it. If Dylan won the Nobel Prize for incorporating poetry in popular music, Conor should get it for incorporating philosophy. That’s why they were not the same. One didn’t have to rhyme to get his point across. God bless timeless folk music.

[@kpolansky16]

I think I've listened to this song 15 times today. Tomorrow--maybe It'll get to twenty.

[@BurntByTheMoon44]

haha Jim's face at the end. I simply love him more for that :D They're all so good, seriously.

[@codyparnell]

Always loved this tune

[@emilygreen6720]

The Highwaymen would be proud .

[@sylvie13150]

merci JOSE pour ce partage j'adore leur voix great !!!5*****

[@green409]

Damn! one of the best folk songs ever!

[@EnriquePage91]

just saw him in Mexico City in his solo tour.. it was amazing

[@ealvarezz10]

I can't stop replaying

[@SixShooterCinema]

"All love we made at gunpoint wasn't love at all."

[@JessicaBowman]

Wow, I like this one even better than the album version. Such a lovely song.

[@duvalabas]

lovely song i just love it its... amazing... just amazing

[@lothlorien1997]

Those guitars are mind-blowing.

[@NatalieGelman]

Great song. Love the video as well. Look forward to more!

[@thvndaga]

my god. listening to this with headphones on . . . it's like being taken to a completely different time.

[@serinedream]

i love jim james, and my morning jacket, and monsters of folk, and m.ward's solo stuff, and some of bright eyes less-emo stuff. i LOVE m.ward and jim james, together, harmonizing...its the sounds of heaven.

[@MephistoWaits]

@vanceoliver An electric mandolin I think, sounds like he's running it through some reverb with a shimmer setting.

[@99centstore]

That tone... oh my god. That ES-335 is KILLING ME.

[@klarolivia]

Makes me even more excited about the forthcoming concert :D

[@-AtomsPhere-]

I’m so mad at myself right now, I’m a huge fan of ALL these guys and I never knew this band was a thing till 2018

[@martygould5114]

Like the Traveling Wilburys, it was short lived, but fun while it lasted.

[@timwebb9658]

My wife and I got to see them live at Stubb's in Austin on their tour and it was a wonderful evening. The weather, food, drink and music was...perfect.

[@danfennell3847]

This is just unreal.

[@Moghadidliams]

@brownteal21 You are correct, sir. They switched up the vocals on a couple of these music videos.

[@indigovirus]

We heard the song on the Roots album and just had to find out more about Monsters of Folk...Damn was We sleeping I feel bad about just finding out about them. The Old Shall become the new..It Folk for the NEW AGE...Wow cats just made 2 new Fans. Just a thought from The Otherz

[@MrTeacherDude]

Love this song! Any others out there that compare?

[@sykedellicks]

this song is purely amazing.

[@vovikold]

Очень даже прилично. Хорошая, добрая музыка.

[@OwlAntlers]

I picture the Nevada Desert with Joshua trees and a purple sky with some stars and a door to another cosmic space when I listen to this song in bed. :)

[@ZwienerZ]

God, M. Ward's voice is crazy good!

[@dbeater1]

WOW...the harmony on this one .