The Dirty Projectors perform and discuss "Temecula Sunrise"

The leader of Dirty Projectors, David Longstreth, took to the McGuire stage at the Walker Art Center for a special installment of Making Music. We learned how the multi-instrumentalist crafts his music from a wide assortment of sounds, voices, and anything else with a touch of inspiration, as displayed in the Dirty Projector's 2009 release "Bitte Orca".

[@callmebetty89]

I've listened to these guys for a few years, but I never had the chance to see them live. Also, for whatever reason, I never looked them up playing live on youtube till now. I always kinda thought they wouldn't be able to play live, just because of the crazy things they do... It's nice, sometimes, being proved completely wrong.

[@foshlikeanj]

This is why I love the Dirty Projectors. 2 capos on Dave's guitar. Awesome.

[@maximus50238]

and what hits the spot yeah. like GATORADEEEEE haha

[@jesz12341]

I grew up in Temecula and my parents still live there. We moved to the area in 1989 before it blew up into a microcosm of Orange County suburbia. I now live outside of California and, looking back, am interested to see that the entire state reflects the kind of transformation that has happened in my hometown. When I visit I like to go hiking on the nearby Santa Rosa Plateau - protected land.

[@wholemusicclub]

All twelve. Do you know how difficult it is to find a rental left-handed twelve string guitar?

[@GaryEddyOnline]

A famous juggler was once asked how he juggled. after he tried to explain, he wasn't able to juggle for 2 years.

[@KVLwrites]

GaryEddyOnline this somehow made me think

[@TheSweetMartinez]

Wow

[@colorblindheartful]

they sound beautiful even live, this is probably the most interesting band ive ever heard

[@musicalman1995]

Man how does he have such perfect mastery of his computer.

[@andykinsella8921]

Beautiful song. I love Dave, he's so awesome.

[@jsnell126]

wow this is impressive. i didnt realize he was that good of a guitarist.

[@graceyoung156]

I live in temecula. get me out plz

[@kenrben]

@foolery15 I think I understand the concept for the song actually, and I think I its pretty brilliant. A sort of Utopian suburban Complex that is subdivided into smaller cubes each containing different artistic or philosophical movements or "scenes". The song has an eclectic tapestry like sound of continuously unfolding chordal and tempo changes symbolizing the varying colors and qualities of the hodgepodge housing, and its located in Suburbia which is ironic...Maybe, that's my interpretation.

[@stripeyninga]

@AirHendrix91 this is in standard tuning if you thought it wasnt. he is an awesome guitarist.

[@Axiom4ever]

They made that shii BANG nikkuh!

[@vicsummers]

agh, yeah, I finally figured this one out pretty well but to sing over it...totally want a 12 string now though, does anyone know what his electric 12 (circa Getty Address and Stillness video) ?

[@pegasusgiraffe]

@abluesman100 . Totally! He's doing exceptionally complex parts on both guitar (fingerpicking an acoustic 12-string!) and vocals.

[@getupanddosomething]

what a great performance. I thought two guitars played the part he is doing.

[@paytonrose5473]

so i'm originally from minneapolis (half of my family went to the university of minnesota) but when i was a kid i moved to temecula. it's like my life is a fucking joke.

[@nugbutt]

@NightmaresandLulabys How are the sunrises out there? they as pretty as this song??

[@Lew1826]

@HeurtoSkeurto he doesnt give a shit what is different or the same, he plays it cause he likes the way it sounds. also if your better why are u commenting on this, and not him. why arent u the professional musician, if your better...?

[@sandokas]

@Raelspark If you change the key will be a strain on the voice, no?

[@deathchips926]

unbelievably talented. They're better live.

[@derpbear]

@Raelspark He probably play it in that key because it's within his vocal range...

[@StrongHeartLives]

@HeurtoSkeurto - Some of the most influential music is not technically groundbreaking nor does it need to be beautiful or the like. It's the same with visual art . Why doesn't anyone paint like Da Vinci anymore? - Can no one do it now? Realism is a style - not a pinnacle of art just like musical style and technique. Maybe you technically have a more beautiful voice than Tom Waits too, but his raspy voice and influential style got him into the Rock n Roll hall of fame.

[@novakaine12]

dirty projectors is one of my favorite bands. i was lucky enough to get to see them in july. i actually live in temecula and if you can get past the the bros, the excruciating heat in the summer, and all the right-wing conservatives, the town isn't too bad. it would be awesome if they came down here to film the music video.

[@andrewdawson6311]

best part of the song

[@arfantizzle]

dude lets all get along

[@80thiconoclast]

Hey, could you tell me where I could find these god tabs? The ones I've seen so far were kind of shitty.

[@capellidipaja]

2:00 Oh look at him!

[@gracewatchesvideos]

@abluesman100 And sound great! Both vocals and guitar.

[@DunDunny]

@abluesman100 It's much different when you write a song rather than learning a song. He's playing it to the rythym in his head, it's how he wrote it. I'm sure he couldn't play Hendrix. It's not hit style....

[@PhillyFlyers8]

is that a 12 string guitar with only 6 strings?

[@HappyAppart]

Not impossible. Practice practice practice. I managed to do that, anybody can :)

[@colorblindheartful]

I know a girl that hits the spot like gatorade , funny her name means sunrise

[@utahjustin]

Maybe there could be this tremendous fortune excavated! It yes... Shhh... Temecula sunrise

[@gjgjhgddddhjhgg]

sweet icy demons t-shirt

[@ridingthenose]

@deepsecond which is ironic because the girl that is dressed like a devil is named Angel

[@sandokas]

@cockyrooster That made me laugh!

[@deepsecond]

the girls are dressed like an angel and devil :D

[@JoshMarshain]

Ridiculous talent

[@colorblindheartful]

morgan

[@Raelspark]

I play a 12-string, but right-handed. The melody he plays sounds like Gentle Giant. Also, I would never play this with the capo on the 7th fret. It's not necessary; just change the key. Nice song.

[@mrtyreus0]

Gentle Giant! Lots of connections between DP and GG, wonder if Dave ever checked them out...

[@gnarzikans]

@NightmaresandLulabys i'm sorry

[@hightimesbruce]

@jmamana1 So, because he went to Yale he writes terrific lyrics? No.

[@utahjustin]

Ï û kœ ę ª

[@Shazbotben]

@HeurtoSkeurto Yup, good thing I didn't get my hopes up. I'm really glad for you though that your false sense of superiority allows you some brief solace from your otherwise crippling insecurity about your own abilities. Who cares how complicated the piece is? In terms of technical proficiency/mastery, there are plenty of artists in a class well above the ones you mention. Does this make Elliott Smith or Johnny Marr any less enjoyable? I say no.

[@steelstringdragon]

So much Troll in these comments...

[@TheAndrewc5120]

@HeurtoSkeurto you aren't... a very good person are you?

[@classicgamerguy112]

i hate temecula so much