The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Page 2

Dean C · 11-10-2006, 02:38 PM

I can get a copy of the show, won't be legit though if I put it on youtube...

borneoman · 11-10-2006, 03:14 PM

I thought it was a good performance, very similar to the album version IMO. I liked it. Not amazing but ok. And yep Lisa rushed a bit in the beginning, was going too fast but that lasted 10 seconds and then she caught the pace again... Emotionally I found it also similar to the album version...

mickey13086 · 11-10-2006, 04:29 PM

i like your words spamlet. well said.

Dean C · 11-10-2006, 04:47 PM

Sorry about the resizing. I tried to split it using a program I have as it's a real high quality rip of the show, but it was out of sync so I ended up having to use windows movie maker which massacred the quality and aspect ratio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekZ-IRA-l7I

ste_swann · 11-10-2006, 05:13 PM

That's good news

Ramalama · 11-10-2006, 06:01 PM

Here's the high quality video of Damien's performance if anyone wants it.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/cuthwl

ste_swann · 11-10-2006, 06:03 PM

Thank you a lot

emmy · 11-10-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spamlet

Edit: Hate to say it but that was the worst performance of "9 Crimes" ever. Painfully slowed down, Damo was sleepwalking through it with no emotion whatsoever, never even really built to a climax. Illuminated everything I dislike about that song.

I couldn't agree more about that performance, however I think 9 Crimes is a nearly flawless song. I was so excited b/c I was making some of my friends watch for a preview of the DC show we're going to next month - and I felt completely let down! No feeling whatsoever!

tuckatangent · 11-11-2006, 01:03 AM

Argh, I love "9 Crimes" and this was the most flat reindition ever! I haven't even made it through the whole song.

dizzy cannon · 11-13-2006, 01:03 AM

was I the only one that was dissappointed that Jay Leno didn't even mention the album? I know the show ran late but they usually do take 5 seconds to promote the album of the musical guest?

Spamlet · 11-13-2006, 02:11 AM

Diz,

He plugged the record right before where the clip starts.

SisterMidnight · 11-13-2006, 03:41 AM

i can't believe everybody keeps going on about how emotionless the performance was.. did you see the bizarre events going on right before they went on? how is he supposed to muster up a soulful performance while whats-his-name is dancing around martha stewart without his underwear?! plus the tonight show scene is pretty far removed from the intimate vibe damien is used to.. jeez lighten up on the guy, he was probably nervous (who wouldn't be?) he doesn't always have to be perfect.

Soleillily · 11-13-2006, 04:09 AM

It's not on youtube anymore

and they sendspace thing..I downloaded it but all I got was sound, no video??? Hopefully it will show up again.

Sis--I agree with you...haven't actually watched the performance but nobody can be perfect and in good form all the time. I didn't dig the KCRW session, but I don't feel like slagging him or the band for it...its just the way it goes...some gigs are better than others...

SisterMidnight · 11-13-2006, 04:44 AM

exactly

hey someone else uploaded it again already after they took dean's link down if you look here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42oWdaraPLA

dizzy cannon · 11-13-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spamlet

Diz,

He plugged the record right before where the clip starts.

wow what was i doing i totally missed that haha, thanks spam

Spamlet · 11-13-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soleilly

Sis--I agree with you...haven't actually watched the performance but nobody can be perfect and in good form all the time. I didn't dig the KCRW session, but I don't feel like slagging him or the band for it...its just the way it goes...some gigs are better than others...

I think that is why most of us commented. Doesn't make me like Damo any less overall. I still obsessively adore 99.9% of everything else he's ever done. When I don't, I'm only commenting on that specific performance or song itself not on the artist's genius.

I'm curious about what you didn't like about the KCRW performance though, Sole.

flyaway · 11-13-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tuckatangent

so where is this "i remember" vid everyone's discussing? i'd love to see it.

I wouldn't recommend that one, the BBC four sessions is a much better performance. It clocks in at around 9 minutes, and its possibly the most compelling live Damien performance I've seen, and I've seen him live.

flyaway · 11-13-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SisterMidnight

i can't believe everybody keeps going on about how emotionless the performance was.. did you see the bizarre events going on right before they went on? how is he supposed to muster up a soulful performance while whats-his-name is dancing around martha stewart without his underwear?! plus the tonight show scene is pretty far removed from the intimate vibe damien is used to.. jeez lighten up on the guy, he was probably nervous (who wouldn't be?) he doesn't always have to be perfect.

Very well spoken.

peterj · 11-13-2006, 07:07 PM

i found this when i watched the later with jools performance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEGT_5IkrgE

Daniel · 11-13-2006, 07:31 PM

seems like you have to be quick to watch this, NBC are ever on the lookout.

Was it just me, but at the end, did it look like there were more notes coming out of the piano than Damien was making.

jossfan · 11-13-2006, 08:59 PM

How long has Damien played the piano for? The way he looks in the tv & radio performances that have come out this week make it seem like he's a beginner. Maybe the lack of facial emotion stems from concentrating too hard on the playing? I hadn't noticed this during the live performances I saw this summer - but I couldn't see his hands so well at those times. Just a thought.

Spamlet · 11-16-2006, 06:02 AM

He played it on "O" though too. Not sure if that's his piano playing on Juniper's "Wooden Horse" or his keybords on their "Then Go" or on several other of their tracks, but, either way, I honestly don't think he's a newbie. He also played the Rhodes organ on "9" and all during the last tour.

BTW, although he usually keeps it very simple, the piano playing in the breathtakingly beautiful instumental extended ending of "AB" is considerably faster, more sophisticated/complicated and yet he always seems to play that part with ease. I therefore think he often plays the piano that more tentative way on purpose. It reflects the uncertainty of the characters themselves. It's the same thing as the way he lets his voice crack on record too. The emotion is the most important aspect of the song and often a broken voice is needed. Lost and trying desperately to find the way out of their Hell one painful note at a time.

Niko · 11-16-2006, 08:47 AM

On O he's only credited as playing piano on Cold Water. Which I take to mean the simple chord-based opening, which is so simple even I would be pretty confident in giving it a go :P

[EDIT] Oh, and Bumpman has already reliably informed us that Damien was not responsible for any of the piano or keyboard work in Juniper.

11-10-2006, 04:29 PM	#33
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11-10-2006, 04:47 PM	#34
Dean C Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,058	Sorry about the resizing. I tried to split it using a program I have as it's a real high quality rip of the show, but it was out of sync so I ended up having to use windows movie maker which massacred the quality and aspect ratio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekZ-IRA-l7I Last edited by Dean C; 11-10-2006 at 05:15 PM.

11-13-2006, 01:03 AM	#40
dizzy cannon senseless eskimo Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south jersey, usa Posts: 796	was I the only one that was dissappointed that Jay Leno didn't even mention the album? I know the show ran late but they usually do take 5 seconds to promote the album of the musical guest? __________________ "You're still reaching for the moon." "No, father. The moon's reaching for me!" myspace

11-13-2006, 02:11 AM	#41
Spamlet Resident Contrarian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunnyside, Queens: NYC Posts: 1,251	Diz, He plugged the record right before where the clip starts. __________________ NEW TUNES ARE NOW UP! Please check out these free songs by "America's female Damien Rice": http://www.reverbnation.cim/summerrussell/songs

11-13-2006, 04:09 AM	#43
Soleillily Eskimo Shutterbug Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the west coast Posts: 322	It's not on youtube anymore and they sendspace thing..I downloaded it but all I got was sound, no video??? Hopefully it will show up again. Sis--I agree with you...haven't actually watched the performance but nobody can be perfect and in good form all the time. I didn't dig the KCRW session, but I don't feel like slagging him or the band for it...its just the way it goes...some gigs are better than others... __________________ Follow me on Twitter for updates on my photography, poetry, etc.. http://www.twitter.com/canvas_beauty

11-10-2006, 02:38 PM	#31
Dean C Eskimo Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,058	I can get a copy of the show, won't be legit though if I put it on youtube...

11-10-2006, 03:14 PM	#32
borneoman Insane Eskimo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,151	I thought it was a good performance, very similar to the album version IMO. I liked it. Not amazing but ok. And yep Lisa rushed a bit in the beginning, was going too fast but that lasted 10 seconds and then she caught the pace again... Emotionally I found it also similar to the album version...

11-10-2006, 05:13 PM	#35
ste_swann Stupidest Eskimo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Como, Italy Posts: 371	That's good news

11-10-2006, 06:01 PM	#36
Ramalama Eskimo Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swe. Posts: 43	Here's the high quality video of Damien's performance if anyone wants it. http://www.sendspace.com/file/cuthwl

11-10-2006, 06:03 PM	#37
ste_swann Stupidest Eskimo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Como, Italy Posts: 371	Thank you a lot

11-11-2006, 01:03 AM	#39
tuckatangent Eskimo Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 164	Argh, I love "9 Crimes" and this was the most flat reindition ever! I haven't even made it through the whole song.

11-13-2006, 03:41 AM	#42
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	i can't believe everybody keeps going on about how emotionless the performance was.. did you see the bizarre events going on right before they went on? how is he supposed to muster up a soulful performance while whats-his-name is dancing around martha stewart without his underwear?! plus the tonight show scene is pretty far removed from the intimate vibe damien is used to.. jeez lighten up on the guy, he was probably nervous (who wouldn't be?) he doesn't always have to be perfect.

11-13-2006, 04:44 AM	#44
SisterMidnight Jellyfishsting Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Is this heaven? Posts: 5,500	exactly hey someone else uploaded it again already after they took dean's link down if you look here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42oWdaraPLA

11-13-2006, 07:07 PM	#49
peterj eskimo friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MA Posts: 84	i found this when i watched the later with jools performance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEGT_5IkrgE

11-13-2006, 07:31 PM	#50
Daniel Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: A Kerryman in Cork Posts: 5,202	seems like you have to be quick to watch this, NBC are ever on the lookout. Was it just me, but at the end, did it look like there were more notes coming out of the piano than Damien was making. __________________ I've been waiting my whole life waiting for you

11-13-2006, 08:59 PM	#51
jossfan Eskimo Baby Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	How long has Damien played the piano for? The way he looks in the tv & radio performances that have come out this week make it seem like he's a beginner. Maybe the lack of facial emotion stems from concentrating too hard on the playing? I hadn't noticed this during the live performances I saw this summer - but I couldn't see his hands so well at those times. Just a thought.

11-16-2006, 06:02 AM	#52
Spamlet Resident Contrarian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunnyside, Queens: NYC Posts: 1,251	He played it on "O" though too. Not sure if that's his piano playing on Juniper's "Wooden Horse" or his keybords on their "Then Go" or on several other of their tracks, but, either way, I honestly don't think he's a newbie. He also played the Rhodes organ on "9" and all during the last tour. BTW, although he usually keeps it very simple, the piano playing in the breathtakingly beautiful instumental extended ending of "AB" is considerably faster, more sophisticated/complicated and yet he always seems to play that part with ease. I therefore think he often plays the piano that more tentative way on purpose. It reflects the uncertainty of the characters themselves. It's the same thing as the way he lets his voice crack on record too. The emotion is the most important aspect of the song and often a broken voice is needed. Lost and trying desperately to find the way out of their Hell one painful note at a time. __________________ NEW TUNES ARE NOW UP! Please check out these free songs by "America's female Damien Rice": http://www.reverbnation.cim/summerrussell/songs Last edited by Spamlet; 11-16-2006 at 06:18 AM.

11-16-2006, 08:47 AM	#53
Niko Eskimo Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 419	On O he's only credited as playing piano on Cold Water. Which I take to mean the simple chord-based opening, which is so simple even I would be pretty confident in giving it a go :P [EDIT] Oh, and Bumpman has already reliably informed us that Damien was not responsible for any of the piano or keyboard work in Juniper. __________________ Hush child, I'm eating a Snickers