Jason you will tell your mom her brother says hey when you get to heaven. We love you and will always have you in our hearts. I wish I had known what you were going through other than what you told me and Brenda at your mothers wake.
I've never identified more with an artist than I do with Jason. When you live with depression, and addiction, it helps to hear to music and poetry that lets you feel that you're not alone, and Jason was very courageous and talented in being able to share that. I consider his life and his music a gift that I hold in the highest regard.
Spot on my friend. Your comment has perfectly encapsulated how many of us feel about Jason and his music/lyrics. A beautiful soul who we can somewhat relate to with our personal struggles.
One of a handful or dark honest songwriters....such a talent if you enjoy the dark side which i do...miss him so much glad others are keeping his music alive
You can tell his band members have the ultimate respect for him, they see him all the time and they still are in awe riding on each of his words... Jason was very sick here and he still hits every note with ease... he was the universe's gift to all of us 14000,000,000 years and one Jason Molina, there will never be anyone even in the same dimension as him.
Thank you forever Jason Molina, your music fits sadness like a knife fits it’s sheath. I wish you were still here, I hope things feel better now in the great oblivion.
Magnolia is a flower that is known to represent feminine beauty, so this song could be him talking to a loved young lady, maybe a southern belle, telling her to be strong through his passing. Magnolia also means perseverance and longevity. This sound could be a cry for his health to hold on, for him to persevere. To hold on.
Amazing video. When Jason was going through his rough patch before his death, I used to sing “Hold on Molina”...I can barely listen to this song without shedding a tear.
One of my favorite videos. Was lucky enough to see Jason Molina live in Atlanta around the late 90s/ 2000s. A great artist and band; Fantastic performance here
I use to listen to it when I am low and I get the entire feeling, close to death, and preciate it, whith respect. It is too much. Even my spanish language, this is an universal feeling, all across any spoken word. Pure soul. Rest in peace and keep in the sound
I had just discovered MEC when Molina died. I still remember that strange feeling. I had found them about two months prior and was listening constantly. They’re still my favorite band. RIP Jason.
I got into Songs:Ohia by accident when i wrote down the wrong name of a band a friend suggested. Not the sort of music i would listen to put feel in love with Molina's music. Was looking to get to the states to see Jason live.... alas... i was too late. RIP
Hold on Magnolia to that great highway moon No one has to be that strong But if you're stubborn like me I know what you're trying to be Hold on Magnolia, I know what a true friend you've been In my life I have had my doubts But tonight I think I've worked it out with all of them Hold on Magnolia, I hear that station bell ring You might be holding the last light I see Before the dark finally gets a hold of me Hold on Magnolia to the thunder and the rain To the lightning that has just signed my name to the bottom line Hold on Magnolia, I hear that lonesome whistle whine Hold on Magnolia I think its almost time
this video has such grace to it. i cant help but thinking of hank williams for some reason. such a great band. there was really something special going on there.
Jason was the very voice for many of os. Some (good for those fortunates) might just hear some cool indie dead guy. Those in the know will forever mourn that he never made it.
I saw Jason play at Knitting Factory in NYC sometime in 2001. It was him an SG and a Fender Twin Reverb and I had never been so impressed by anyone in my time of seeing live music in NYC. RIP to one of the best. Truly one of the most under rated and most talented song writers of the past 10 years.
Sigh......... I really love his music, learned first now that he has died. Saddens me a great deal as I was hoping to see him live atleast once. :( Fn great artist
Великолепный концерт. Великолепная песня. Жаль, Молина, я не смогу в ближайшее время побывать на твоём концерте. Кто знает, может, в раю будет бар, где твоя гитара будет подключена к комбику, а я смогу пропустить пару Гиннеса, подпевая твоим песням. Спасибо тебе.
