Jcamp Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 This song is an enigma to me. I have seen it on playlists in years past; but, don't think I've ever heard it.Any help as to where I might find it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 You can search the In a Future Age section of this message board. Or Go to Wilcobase - then Songs, then B - scroll down until you see the song title, click on the song. Then you will see the list of dates the song has been played. Click on whatever date you choose. After that, scroll down until you see Audio Sources. You should see some links there to some shows at The Live Wilco Archive at the owl and bear. You can also use Google and find the EP: Wilco's More Like the Moon EP (also called Bridge and Australian EP) was originally released as a bonus disc to the Australian version of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The band ended up releasing the EP via the band's website in 2003 to any who had bought Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The EP features an alternate version of "Kamera", four previously unreleased songs, and an earlier take of "Handshake Drugs", a song that was retooled for A Ghost Is Born. All songs written by Wilco."Camera" – 3:44"Handshake Drugs" – 5:11"Woodgrain" – 1:42"A Magazine Called Sunset" – 2:39"Bob Dylan's 49th Beard" – 2:20"More Like the Moon" – 6:07 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linclink Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 And to check it out quick, if you already haven't...the original studio Wilco version:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6miq_2F12Os dag, sorry didn't proofread Dylananother, audio only...a live '07 Wilco version: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indy81 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 One of Jeff's very best songs - wish it would show up in the setlists more often. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Love that song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 One of the finer compositions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxspr1 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I believe it's also in the film I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcamp Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 thx for all the help and input ! Will look for, " More Like the Moon, Bridge, & Austrailian". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 A fine tune. Very good. But let's not get carried away (no pun intended). When you say one of his very best or one of the finer compositions, I think that's overstating things a bit. Another example of the glorification of the seldom-heard B-side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 One of the finer compositions. ...in terms of the fingerpicking. I absolutely love the style of guitar playing on that song. Lyrically, it's ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indy81 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 A fine tune. Very good. But let's not get carried away (no pun intended). When you say one of his very best or one of the finer compositions, I think that's overstating things a bit. Another example of the glorification of the seldom-heard B-side. Let me rephrase: it's one of my three favorite Wilco songs. And if it was on an album and played at every show, I'd feel the same way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Let me rephrase: it's one of my three favorite Wilco songs. And if it was on an album and played at every show, I'd feel the same way. Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I also enjoy the minimalist approach to recording it. It seems to be heavy on reverb when it starts, maybe just for a few seconds, with some faint noise in the background, then it drops out to just Jeff and guitar. A few subtle electronic flourishes, the main theme is repeated and a nice fade-out. Musically, it's pleasing to the ears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jsarnerphoto Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 It is one of my favorites as well, both from a guitar-technique perspective and lyrically. After the first time I saw it played live, I decided I needed to learn to play it. Several months later, I got there To this day, I still mess it up about 30% of the time. And If I even try to play it on a guitar other than mine - It's hopeless (the strings could be just 1mm thicker or spaced slightly further apart up by that 5th fret and it's as if I'm back to square one). I'm glad I resisted the urge to learn Dylan's picking on "Frankie and Albert" - I would have to quit my job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm pretty sure he plays that song with a pick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I also enjoy the minimalist approach to recording it. It seems to be heavy on reverb when it starts, maybe just for a few seconds, with some faint noise in the background, then it drops out to just Jeff and guitar. A few subtle electronic flourishes, the main theme is repeated and a nice fade-out. Musically, it's pleasing to the ears.Perhaps my favorite phase of Wilco, The post-SummerTeeth/YHF/LooseFur-LP1 phase. I really like this song. Still one of my favorite Wilco songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm pretty sure he plays that song with a pick. Perhaps, but does it make a difference? I'll play it with or without a pick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jcamp Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Excellant !Bought a copy of Austailian....Finger-pickin or not : awesomeFinally got Magazine Called Sunset under my thumb as well..... what a treat ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Perhaps, but does it make a difference? I'll play it with or without a pick. It makes a subtle difference. The song will sound beautiful either way. I just like the style: fancy flat picking with hammer ons/pull offs, kind of like "Watch Me Fall" but not quite as flashy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The studio version is enjoyable, but my preference is for solo versions. Love, love, love this song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The studio version is enjoyable, but my preference is for solo versions. Love, love, love this song. I agree. Solo versions > studio version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 The studio version is enjoyable, but my preference is for solo versions. Love, love, love this song. same with me... it just goes down to the roots of the song (which is where it should have stayed!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
augurus Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 The studio version is enjoyable, but my preference is for solo versions. Love, love, love this song.You don't get that same alienating yet warm feeling you get with the solo version. It's vital to the song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jsarnerphoto Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 It makes a subtle difference. The song will sound beautiful either way. I just like the style: fancy flat picking with hammer ons/pull offs, kind of like "Watch Me Fall" but not quite as flashy. I'm fairly certain it is played with a pick - at least that's how I learned it and it sounds right. I've also always believed that the Dylan reference goes beyond the title/lyric in that the playing style is a bit of an homage to Dylan's early flat-picking style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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