I truly love that part at the end of her performance where she's clearly mad at herself. I do that same thing. When I listen to her sing my biggest wish is that I knew her. Her music moves me
I've seen her live twice and both times she was completely amazing. She may have been reacting to issues with mixing and levels here, but it was a great performance nonetheless. It must be challenging to play live in an outdoor venue like that.
I still remember seeing her cover Photobooth on AV Undercover years ago. Had forgotten about her until recently, and I'm glad to see she is getting recognition.
"I have to believe" that if Julien didn't experience that frustrating moment, this song wouldn't have ended with as much POWER as it DID! #pushpast #pushharder
She thought quick and went for the harmonic minor, essentially hitting a lower note that was the same as what she was playing on the keyboard. It was a great way to slide around the problem and shows she has excellent natural pitch.
IMHO performing this song over and over takes an emotional toll, her heart is on full display. Julien's a human, there will be times her facial/body expressions are showing her state of mind, don't hold it against her, we all have our ups and downs. It could also be the toll the festival season touring is showing.
I can't see how in the world 23 people would come here and dislike this. I mean, If you don't like Julien Baker, well, that's your choice, but why come here and dislike the video? And come on! This is one of the most talented and honest artist the modern world gave us. Seen her twice and she makes ART. If you're not moved by her performance, damn, you're dead inside...
i stumbled over her music yesterday. immediately made me cry... what a voice and beautiful sounds. only reservation i have so far is that most oft her songs ive listened to so far sound quite similar. but yeah, great talent.
The absolute opposite of commercial music…soul and heart on open display and I can’t imagine that anything is more important to her than having music as a creative and emotional outlet. She’s the Neil Young/ Steve Sills of Boy Genius..
I'm so mad that I didn't know her music at the time. I LIVE HERE. (I mean, Pitchfork is always a nightmare to navigate; more so than a lot of festivals here because it's a street fest not a park. But I would have been there.)
I think if I ruin this That I know I can live with it Nothing turns out like I pictured it Maybe the emptiness is just a lesson in canvases I think if I fail again That I know you're still listening Maybe it's all gonna turn out alright And I know that it's not, but I have to believe that it is I have to believe that it is I have to believe that it is (I have to believe it) I have to believe that it is (Probably not, but I have to believe that it is) And when I tell you that you that it is Oh, it's not for my benefit Maybe it's all gonna turn out alright Oh, I know that it's not, but I have to believe that it is That is so goddamned beautiful. Thank you.
Lol, clearly some struggles/annoyance with the venue, but amazing as always. The only one that consistently leaves me in tears, if not sobbing. Lol, a mess last time I saw her headline, hopefully I catch her again later this year in Nashville.
I'm staying in tonight I won't stop you from leaving I know that I'm not what you wanted, am I? Wanted someone who I used to be like Now you think I'm not trying Well, don't argue, it's not worth the effort to lie You don't want to bring it up And I already know how we look You don't have to remind me so much How I disappoint you It's just that I talked to somebody again Who knows how to help me get better Until then I should just try not to miss anymore Appointments Ooh ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh I think if I ruin this That I know I can live with it Nothing turns out like I pictured it Maybe the emptiness is just a lesson in canvases I think if I fail again That I know you're still listening Maybe it's all gonna turn out alright And I…
Well she hit the notes alright, but a bunch of stuff went a little off kilter with mixing, loops and levels it seemed to me. Usually she nails it (watch the NPR one).
Oliver Brunn Carstens True. I believe she isn't quite using her diaphragm fully, just by looking at how she's having to shape her mouth when performing the high notes.
She tilts her head up to hit the high notes. It's a reflex thing. But she's said many times that she's a guitarist who sings rather than a singer who plays guitar...I think that's why she's gravitated to the position she has in boygenius.
This is the point where believers are needlessly suffering. No, you don’t have to believe anything. No, you don’t have to force yourself to believe against all the factors pointing you the other way. You’re pissing against the wind, that’s where the suffering comes from. There is freedom beyond “God wants me to suffer because in some convoluted way that’s good for me”. Come to the light; there is no God behind your suffering. It just is. There’s no point to it; there’s no grand eternal purpose; it just is. You don’t have to identify with it; you can move and let it behind you.
