Recording Josephine: Magnolia Electric Company at Electrical Audio

[@danekata3916]

I never had a favorite anything, until a friend showed me Jason Molina.

[@horiyosi3309]

Ikr

[@coltaarav5416]

A tip : you can watch movies at Kaldrostream. Been using them for watching loads of movies lately.

[@giovannijerome2534]

@Colt Aarav yup, have been watching on flixzone} for since november myself :)

[@halfaunt8077]

Well said.

[@christiangasior4244]

He’s no Elliott Smith or Sparklehorse musically, but his lyrics are great. Reminds me of Vic Chesnutt but this dudes a little more hipster.

[@sharkymcgoo]

I was just watching this the other night, thinking of how grateful I am we still have Steve Albini. RIP, and goddammit!

[@Pumapro]

Steve Albini is a fucking legend, plus a cool, nice dude... also incredibly smart and witty. He will be greatly missed. Damnit. RIP

[@dimensionalbleedthrough2040]

This really sucks.

[@Pumapro]

@@dimensionalbleedthrough2040 yep... but grateful that Steve was here.

[@dimensionalbleedthrough2040]

​@@Pumapro indeed

[@Durrutitv]

Had some friends over for Xmas today and we were discussing how awful it was to lose so many amazing musicians this year. We went on to a broader conversation about the dead musicians we missed the most, and I brought up Jason Molina, who no one had heard of. I put my 10th anniversary copy of Magnolia Electric Co. on my turntable and proceeded to go on at length about how prolific his career had been, his simply astonishing talent for songwriting and the devastatingly tragic circumstances surrounding his passing. At the end of the evening, my friends left with a newfound interest in one of this generations greatest, yet one of it's most criminally underrated, songwriters. Afterwards I sat and reminisced over his career, watching live performances here on KZbin. This particular video came up in the side bar. I must say that it's so nice to have this little peak behind the curtain at Jason's personality and process. Jason Molina was a tremendously talented individual and it breaks my heart that he was taken from this world far too soon. I am so grateful for all of the music he gave to us and I hope that his music will continue to spread and find new appreciation for generations to come.

[@Nicofromtheweb]

This should be the template for all comments.

[@kennyparker2059]

Sounds like cocaine

[@toddkray391]

@@kennyparker2059 Oh man; you're funny. I like this little film for sure, though.

[@Itsa6stringthang]

@@kennyparker2059 I prefer Lincoln logs or heroin but cocaine will work in a pinch. Just kidding, all of those things are very dangerous, especially Lincoln logs...

[@Itsa6stringthang]

I've read this comment about 10 times over the years and just wanted to say good on you for spreading the gospel that is Molina. I have found that most people I know who like his music (and it's not a lot, maybe a select few that really get it) have been through some REAL serious shit in this beautiful tragedy we call life.

[@caitlinfilth]

The man I love showed me Jason Molina One of the greatest musicians and bands of the last fifty years.

[@veeks1]

Steve Albini being very humble about his recording/ engineering. But he does have a point, those big albums would have been big regardless, I guess it's refreshing hearing an opinion like this from someone like him.

[@EEGONEE]

God damn after Erin Osmons book I'm on a full fledged Molina-binge, nothing else matters.

[@ericmayhew5659]

same

[@maurice2213]

E GONE same

[@MrCretemaniam]

I said this on another song but I'll say it again... I just discovered Jason a couple of years ago.... He hits me where I live and yes where it hurts. I wish I discovered him earlier. I would have hitchhiked to go see him... I am somewhat of a guitar player and writer I'm actually trying to quit drinking right now but every time I put his music on I .. drink.... Well not every time but he puts me in the mood Peace and love to all Jason Molina lovers!!!!!!!! Also I'm really grateful that he put out so much music in a short time. So I can kind of get to know him!!!

[@jgwire]

Hey man, thanks for your post. I'm a recovering alcoholic, but I have the opposite reaction. His songs make me SO grateful that I'm NOT in the mood of the songs: Blind drunk --- only his poetic ways make it sound "romantic" -- though I've never heard him glamorize or even mentioned alcohol in any of his songs -- Besides the music, Jason's story is a warning about what too much alcohol will do to you. I understand that this music would trigger you to drink , even though he's NOT singing about the pleasures of hard drinking. HE singing about the sorrow and pain of the disease of alcoholism. IN AA -- which he needed -- we were told to stay away from people, place and things that trigger us -- if Jason's music triggers you, and you DO drink -- you' may be unaware that you are romanticizing his disease.I suggest giving Jason a break -- he's not going anywhere. Been sober 10 years and it's a great life -- if I can accept reality. Thanks JMHO>

[@panosskentzos]

Came here for Steve Albini...4 years ago. This is maybe the 30th time I've watched this video, everything in and about it is absolutely amazing. Thanks for making this.

[@bagelsquare]

:(

[@rileysuperfriend9889]

rip steve

[@Pumapro]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so happy that you and others find this movie entertaining. It was super entertaining to make and continues to spread joy... I'm very grateful. These guys are so fun to hang out with. Stay tuned for a sequel of sorts someday "soon". #EuropeanTour -- Ben Schreiner

[@Pumapro]

RIP Legend

[@Pumapro]

Gone too soon. Grateful for what Steve shared with the world. RIP

[@onlocksam]

Such a beautiful artist waltzed to his grave by the disease of addiction. His music is amazing, but his loved ones would likely trade every note to wrap him in their arms again. Honor his incredible talent by learning all you can about this cunning, baffling, and powerful disease; and share what you know with others. Honesty cures.

[@Jacrispy223]

His music is his legacy. Every note he wrote played and performed is worth more than any amount of flesh. Jason molinas art is eternal. His music is history.

[@Jacrispy223]

Can you just aknowlage his brilliant talent instead of the ailment that killed him?

[@kevinanderson4370]

Amen

[@stephaniegarfield29142]

@@Jacrispy223 “the devil’s mean. but he’s honest just as sure”

[@Calleisak]

It makes me so damn sad that Molina will never write any more songs in this life... Josephine is such a masterpiece, he definitly had alot of more music in him, but the darkness finally got a hold on him. He had that magic, the one that can't be explained. I can't describe how much his songs mean to me. RIP Jason Molina. Your legacy will live forever!

[@staydownchamp1]

That moment where he's chatting away, walks into the recording space and goes straight into the vocal. What a guy.

[@Jacrispy223]

For some reason my favorite musicians are dead. Their music has such a heavier feel. Jason Molinas voice and music brings a tear

[@andrewptob]

He just doesn't strike me as a raging alcoholic. I'm glad that he was able to get so much music out of his soul before his demon consumed him. RIP

[@nopes4545]

Oftentimes it's the withdrawal that kills. He was drinking up and over a 1/2 gallon of whiskey per day at his worst. He was again struggling to be sober at the end, and the organs went into revolt, and he hemorrhaged...and that's it. :(

[@davedavid427]

He kept it together for the recording of the album and the 2 week tour preceding it. After that he fell apart again and never recovered. Source: www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/jason-molina-songs-ohia-magnolia-electric-co-secretly-canadian/Content?oid=15163643

[@Itsa6stringthang]

@@davedavid427 thanks for the link on this article man, i really appreciate it...

[@Unionminer]

i agree! weird. Although some videos have him really off on some shows so maybe tell tale? just such beautiful stuff, like Elliott Smith... love jasons music wow

[@logangardner3310]

AOB, artistry man. Feeling as much of the world as he did could lead too some destructive behavior.

[@HarmonyxRuLz]

The performance of Shenandoah is so beautiful.

[@plumjam]

One of those documentaries you find yourself hoping will never end. I just came across Jason Molina tonight, for the first time, and will be spreading the word to friends. RIP Jason.

[@pj_day]

Wish, every day, that he were still around.

[@rrmusic68]

Le canzoni di Jason sono tristi, sì, ma sono anche sentimento, vita pura. Con i suoi riff senza tempo, lunghe melodie di voce e chitarra. Per molte persone, queste canzoni hanno segnato, come una colonna sonora, ore piene della propria vita, un balsamo di guarigione dai momenti di infelicità e tristezze inevitabili. Io sono una di quelle. (cit and autocit)

[@lucaskaplancke]

I really like you Jason Molina. You are a source of inspiration. I hope to find one day. RIP

[@dimensionalbleedthrough2040]

This is an important artifact. If it isn't available on Blu-ray, it should be.

[@Pumapro]

Thank you :) We did a limited run of professionally authored DVD's when it first came out, and also a limited run of hand-made custom cases made by the band... but those are long gone. Perhaps we should make a kickstarter campaign to get a new physical release? Dig up some bonus features etc? If there is enough demand, I'll get on it.

[@dimensionalbleedthrough2040]

@Pumapro I would definitely be interested in something like that.

[@puffkit]

​@@Pumapro yes please!

[@d.lowery4933]

Out here, even the Prairie doubts the Horizon.

[@albertmdh]

My and my family's favorite album of all time. Absolutely beautiful. It's amazing to see how it came to be and watch the physical manifestation of the songs that so enriched my life. As saddened as I was and am by the loss of Jason Molina, I can only hope to have a fraction of the effect on anyone that he and this band has had on me and my loved ones. This is what music is all about.

[@VIRGONOMICS]

I am so grateful to have ever heard Jasons work. What a voice. Transparancy.

[@matiascenaofficial]

beautiful

[@washingtonallston8288]

Rest in Power Steve Albini

[@ErikaMalerige]

thinking in JM today, yesterday...all the last week. This documentary is a jewel for all the fans

[@melaniegilmour3649]

I am so mesmerized with the performances in this film, but especially 'this house'....man, I am under Molina's spell 100%

[@casey4412]

Do you know where I can listen to that song? I keep seeing it listed as a bonus track on josephine, But it's not on josephine.

[@Antipole]

Amazing songwriter. Love this documentary.

[@Pumapro]

Agreed! Thanks for watching and enjoying :)

[@letmegoletmego]

It was a genuine plea. With a bit of irony to hide the hurt. In all honesty - I have never felt so much sadness with any other artist leaving as I have with Jason.

[@ovon]

gettin a little teary watching this. i'm glad it's here.

[@Itsa6stringthang]

And it was all just soooo fucking beautiful. Way to go Molina, you broke my damn heart...

[@55kitkat]

Goddammit I wish he had made it out.

[@wied]

55kitkat Almost no one makes it out.

[@kdeluxe]

For once, almost was good enough.

[@leco452]

It's made me cry.

[@ederdeek]

RIP Jason Molina, love your music!

[@HUSKERchout]

This is great...love watching bands work in the studio...

[@edmundot]

Thanks for upload this, Jason was a true genius, greetings from Chile

[@lanaturalezahermosa1713]

What beautiful songs. That tone throughout.. love it. R.I.P Jason, you wonderful songwriter......

[@letmegoletmego]

Magnolia Electric Co. is a fantastic album. And Steve Albini did a world class job on it. (yes I know.. this is Josephine)

[@invisibleboy3997]

What a great gift Jason is to music and it's history.

[@henryg8855]

Damn what a spectacular documentary. Truly inspiring what these guys were up to. RIP Jason!

[@roseflynn1308]

I knew Jason a little . never saw josephine performed but it was amazing

[@DrillForAbsentee]

It really got me at this point, where Jason is speaking about writing songs and finishing up the record. In his country suit, he looks so happy, so satisfied, so comfortable. I like to remember him exactly like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHXEdpVjbNV4hrMh2m55s

[@plemgrubern]

just looked like a really sweet man

[@HeatherBonerRickard]

He will always be my modern day Neil Young and beyond

[@grifftrain]

Heather Rickard I’m glad he is finally getting some of the respect and recognition he deserved when he was alive. I’ve seen a lot of artist recently performing his songs at their concerts

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Sounds like Young but kind of looks like Diamond Young Diamond would be a great name title thing whatever. I like Albini, I like Molina, This should be good.

[@michaelbriggs7328]

Beautiful documentary.

[@Pumapro]

thank you!

[@Westlake72]

I like the contrast between the beautiful, soulful and fragile music they are producing with the very straightforward and workmanlike attitude to the process.

[@shackbhoy]

"I heard the north star saying kid, you've gone too far, even i can't bring you home ..................." #Farewell Molina

[@VIRGONOMICS]

Great work. So intimate, and seeking the place we all have between us,each other. Anyway,enough words.....He made a huge impression on us all.

[@StuartMcLarenJ]

watching while in my bath, 2020.

[@WorldPowerLabs]

I'm glad I got to see him play live in NYC. I still can't believe he's gone.

[@ThoseBackPages]

Same. at The Knitting Factory, April 2005

[@iancunningham5576]

I saw them on this tour. It was a good show.

[@SpiritualBabies]

Still miss JM. A tragidy. I'll never get bored of his tunes.

[@SpiritualBabies]

one year on.. sadly missed.

[@rossrobbins7707]

Ten years later and he is still sorely missed. Each generation has a handful of truly brilliant lyricists, and he was definitely one. John Darnielle & Jason Molina are my top two picks for the past 30 years.

[@lostandlau]

Five years ago today. Still miss him.

[@toensing9]

Loved watching this! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@Tom-hb2fe]

Sometimes I can't stop Hovering black clouds Nature comes crushing Taking my brothers down Sometimes I can't help What falls out from the sky Last night I got word Jason Molina died Why does the world take The good ones away Beatin' them down so much Puttin' them in their grave Sometimes I don't know What it's all about All they were is songbirds Who sang their hearts out..... Mark Kozelek & Desertshore, "Sometimes I Can't Stop"

[@dfoxy14]

So long, Jason. You had the greatest voice. We shall not look upon his like again

[@rrmusic68]

nostalgia pazzesca, di Jason, della sua musica, voce

[@Svergara1]

This man is a genius!

[@Linkous12]

Thanks so much for posting this. RIP Jason Molina.

[@glamphex]

gracias por subir este video, gracias Jason y la banda por vuestra maravillosa musica!!! siempre viva!!!

[@rudebwoy2k4]

...It's amazing, really, that it was any good at all, much less so touching and fully realized. Jason was a unique talent and I will miss him. My heart goes out to all his friends and family, all of you I've met have been good people who did well by Jason."

[@YamahaRacing199]

RIP Jas you will never be forgotten, your music was amazing!

[@qzigenfus4543]

The good truly die young.. Molina was a genius .. I equate him to a cross between Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and a country twang like Dwight Yoakam .. He will be missed

[@ErikaMalerige]

I always gonna love this man and his amazing music. I miss him like if I lost a very close friend, a brother or the love of my life. Thanks for posting this :'(

[@groundcat]

thank you so much for sharing this wonderful behind the scenes look at Magnolia Electric Co. Never did get to see them perform and this is the closest I'll come.

[@TravisKearney]

Do you think in a Saaloon they had 20 guys come out...

[@plank577]

Hopefully we'll get a deluxe/bonus version of Josephine someday.

[@Pumapro]

What would you want to see on the deluxe/bonus version?

[@plank577]

@@Pumapro Possibly?- London Bridge, This House, Astrabel, Rider.Shadow.Wolf., It's Made Me Cry, The Compass The Candle The Bell. Anything recorded and unreleased or maybe a couple live versions from around then? What do you think? Pete?

[@rewindDUDE]

This is incredible. Miss you jason.

[@cmartin029]

@AnangoMagic song is Rider. Shadow. Wolf. by Magnolia Electric Co.

[@matthowell5905]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

[@singingdetectivearne]

That voice... rest in peace...

[@rrmusic68]

Please, qualcuno che in memoria di Jason inserisca i sottotitoli in Italiano. Qui in Italia siamo tanti a volerlo ricordare.

[@Rich-sb3ew]

R I P. I i just heard of you and your music today. but i will be a fan forever jason..3-21-13.

[@roguebooks]

I really loved that dude. He sang from a place few of us can get to. He will be missed.

[@adammorton3424]

Coming back for the first time after Steve's death

[@Pumapro]

welcome back! RIP Steve.

[@redundantenet]

a mi padre le gusta josephine mucho 1!!!!!!!!!!

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

RIP Jason. A man that was Easy To Love.

[@patomalley5075]

God Damn, O Grace is magical! So good it medicates me.

[@hidingplaces3150]

they really do b having strong communication skills

[@logangardner3310]

Does anybody (PLEASE!) know what tuning he used?

[@Pumapro]

Not sure, sorry.

[@gsnewman]

This one will hurt forever. Doc is greatness! I wish Jason's exit solo on Shiloh was included on the final album cut. 1:00:50 .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHXEdpVjbNV4hrM

[@ben_has_hobbies]

Hey Ben, maybe you can answer who is holding the rights for Jason's songs and how likely it is for all the unreleased songs to one day get a release. Thank you kindly.

[@Pumapro]

Hello fellow Ben :) I'm not sure who owns the rights. Probably Secretly Canadian and/or Molina family.

[@ScottyStar]

Anyone know the name of the song starting at 46:10? Can't find outside of this doc.

[@thousandarrowsUS]

London Bridge, recorded during Josephine session but not released.

[@ScottyStar]

Thanks!

[@skbeaganrules]

the beer used in Alcohology which the creators Calzone Spaceship made up was based on this bands name.....

[@Spectrescup]

Well that's not in poor taste at all

[@kavikwiseman6674]

Does anybody know what that guitar tuning is??? Thanks And I hope Jason has found the peace he sought.

[@thomascostello7693]

I keep searching for it without any luck. Boost for answers.

[@yannaypick3593]

from the clip around 4:00 and the song after that it just looks like drop d i think it's a bit, making drop d seem all mysterious and complicated or maybe he wrote in a different tuning and then played it normally i don't know

[@t0mq]

I'm in. Jason, find me. Lightninng strikes the eight-point star. Whipper Will.

[@Pumapro]

I'm in too, friend :) Thanks for watching! More to come. Stay tuned. - Ben

[@fodiographer]

What's the song called at 29:55 .. does someone now?

[@andrewwhalen1712]

Astrabel

[@garcialogan8392]

anyone know the song he is playing at 4:45? cant find it anywhere.

[@Pumapro]

The song is called "This House." and you can hear it at 3:25 - 6:25 during the doc... "It's not on the album. It was part of the batch written for the record I think & we'd been playing on tour. Or it might have been written during rehearsals. I have a recording of us demo'ing it at practice; not sure of the date." Pete Schreiner "It's in dropped D. We played it on that 2008 tour and would, at those shows, go into "John Henry Split My Heart," which is why that "John Henry" riff appears at the end of the song. Unreleased." Jason Evans Groth While "This House." surely appears on many live bootlegs, this documentary has the only studio version available. - Ben Schreiner (Filmmaker)

[@garcialogan8392]

The Puma Productions thank you guys ive been looking for so long haha one of those songs that you cant get out of your heads

[@garcialogan8392]

unbelievable song like all the rest!

[@rudebwoy2k4]

Nonsense. This is what Steve Albini had to say about Jason Molina's passing: "I loved hearing Jason Molina sing. He was a genius at turning a phrase and making it into something more than the words in it. Jason was almost supernaturally prolific, and several times I watched him write an album's worth of songs in a weekend, recording them on the spot. Much of his recorded output with Magnolia Electric Co is the evidence of him and the band playing his songs for the very first time...

[@susanscotting6420]

Does anyone know what the tuning was for all these?

[@Pumapro]

Sorry, can't help.

[@JHAM3232]

Molina doesn't strike me as a hardcore alcoholic. Besides the pasty skin, he doesn't seem to have the physical signs. He doesn't look like a guy who was in the process of drinking himself to death. I miss him. It just doesn't seem fair.

[@davedavid427]

He drank less during the recording of the album and the 2 week tour preceding it. After that he fell apart again and never recovered. Source: www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/jason-molina-songs-ohia-magnolia-electric-co-secretly-canadian/Content?oid=15163643

[@kennyparker2059]

What does an addict look like? Please tell me. I'm an alcoholic.

[@cabbagethompson2228]

Did anyone else think they could have cut the awkward pizza scene down in length a bit?

[@bartkaian9031]

one of the few times steve albini had to give anyone an overt cue during the session? still awesome documentary, so glad we have it

[@Pumapro]

pizza scene stays in the picture ;)

[@HighLifeHikes]

" take it easy , But take it "

[@andrewgebhardt8124]

does anyone know that tuning Jason talks about?

[@Pumapro]

Please remind me when in the film this is discussed. I'll try to get you the answer.

[@ryanosaur2000]

RIP Jason. I just found out today and was very sad to hear it.

[@la9202]

Damn, where can i get the clean recording of london bridge without the voice over? Wich concert is it from?

[@juliaq4181]

Can someone tell me which is the title of the first song, the one that sounds while they are on the van? Thank you

[@benschreiner]

“Rider. Shadow. Wolf.”

[@japanesetoenglish]

Did the song that is played at 30:00 make it onto a release?

[@Rimethurse]

No, but there's lots of live versions. It's called Astrabel.

[@japanesetoenglish]

Thanks!

[@Rimethurse]

japanesetoenglish No problem! Hopefully they release a full band recording, as evidently they have one :P

[@Pumapro]

japanesetoenglish Rimethurse The song in question (29:20 - 32:46) is called "Astrabel." and the band started playing it around 2006. The song was in Magnolia's setlist through approximately 2008. One time, J'Mo performed the song as an encore in Toronto all by himself. Many performances have been documented via bootlegs, but the song has never been given an official release. This documentary, "Recording Josephine: MEC at Electrical Audio" provides glimpses of songs that never made it onto the album, including this studio version of “Astrabel.” - Ben Schreiner (Filmmaker) (Info provided by Jason Evans Groth and Pete Schreiner)

[@coffeyeoin5]

What was the tuning he used?

[@codymcgrew94]

jeb tweebance that’s what I need to know lol

[@Pumapro]

not sure.

[@MrMonomonster]

such a shame this guy is gone...

[@katamattyon]

Weird question, but what's that guitar that Molina picks up around the 4 minute mark? I've never seen one like it

[@Pumapro]

Danelectro Convertible

[@katamattyon]

@@Pumapro Thank you!

[@benschreiner]

You're welcome :) @@katamattyon

[@JcGrubbsFilms]

What’s the tuning!?

[@kavikwiseman6674]

Almost sounds like an open tuning.

[@Pumapro]

I'm not sure.