Recording Josephine: Magnolia Electric Company at Electrical Audio

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Recording Josephine: Magnolia Electric Company at Electrical Audio

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A 70-Minute Documentary by Ben Schreiner
www.PumaPro.com
"Recording Josephine" showcases the personalities and recording process involved in the making of the album, "Josephine" by Magnolia Electric Company. The album was recorded at engineer Steve Albini's Electrical Audio in Chicago.
A rough-cut of "Recording Josephine" was screened before a MEC show on 7/11/09 at Schuba's in Chicago.
For one week only (9/18-9/24, 2009), Pitchfork.tv exclusively streamed the 70-minute documentary on their website.
50 DVD copies (complete with custom, DIY style artwork created by Jason Molina & members of MEC) of "Recording Josephine" were sold during their Fall 2009 European Tour.
An additional limited-run (50) DVD printing w/ exclusive artwork is now sold-out.
Fans can contribute to Jason's medical fund as a memorial gift by sending money via... bit.ly/LyjguD

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@sharkymcgoo 3 ай бұрын

I was just watching this the other night, thinking of how grateful I am we still have Steve Albini. RIP, and goddammit!

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

Steve Albini is a fucking legend, plus a cool, nice dude... also incredibly smart and witty. He will be greatly missed. Damnit. RIP

@dimensionalbleedthrough2040 3 ай бұрын

This really sucks.

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

@@dimensionalbleedthrough2040 yep... but grateful that Steve was here.

@dimensionalbleedthrough2040 3 ай бұрын

@@Pumapro indeed

@danekata3916 4 жыл бұрын

I never had a favorite anything, until a friend showed me Jason Molina.

@horiyosi3309 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@coltaarav5416 3 жыл бұрын

A tip : you can watch movies at Kaldrostream. Been using them for watching loads of movies lately.

@giovannijerome2534 3 жыл бұрын

@Colt Aarav yup, have been watching on flixzone} for since november myself :)

@halfaunt8077 2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@christiangasior4244 10 ай бұрын

He’s no Elliott Smith or Sparklehorse musically, but his lyrics are great. Reminds me of Vic Chesnutt but this dudes a little more hipster.

@Durrutitv 7 жыл бұрын

Had some friends over for Xmas today and we were discussing how awful it was to lose so many amazing musicians this year. We went on to a broader conversation about the dead musicians we missed the most, and I brought up Jason Molina, who no one had heard of. I put my 10th anniversary copy of Magnolia Electric Co. on my turntable and proceeded to go on at length about how prolific his career had been, his simply astonishing talent for songwriting and the devastatingly tragic circumstances surrounding his passing. At the end of the evening, my friends left with a newfound interest in one of this generations greatest, yet one of it's most criminally underrated, songwriters. Afterwards I sat and reminisced over his career, watching live performances here on KZfaq. This particular video came up in the side bar. I must say that it's so nice to have this little peak behind the curtain at Jason's personality and process. Jason Molina was a tremendously talented individual and it breaks my heart that he was taken from this world far too soon. I am so grateful for all of the music he gave to us and I hope that his music will continue to spread and find new appreciation for generations to come.

@Nicofromtheweb 5 жыл бұрын

This should be the template for all comments.

@kennyparker2059 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like cocaine

@toddkray391 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennyparker2059 Oh man; you're funny. I like this little film for sure, though.

@Itsa6stringthang 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennyparker2059 I prefer Lincoln logs or heroin but cocaine will work in a pinch. Just kidding, all of those things are very dangerous, especially Lincoln logs...

@Itsa6stringthang 4 жыл бұрын

I've read this comment about 10 times over the years and just wanted to say good on you for spreading the gospel that is Molina. I have found that most people I know who like his music (and it's not a lot, maybe a select few that really get it) have been through some REAL serious shit in this beautiful tragedy we call life.

@caitlinfilth 2 жыл бұрын

The man I love showed me Jason Molina One of the greatest musicians and bands of the last fifty years.

@EEGONEE 5 жыл бұрын

God damn after Erin Osmons book I'm on a full fledged Molina-binge, nothing else matters.

@ericmayhew5659 4 жыл бұрын

same

@maurice2213 4 жыл бұрын

E GONE same

@veeks1 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Albini being very humble about his recording/ engineering. But he does have a point, those big albums would have been big regardless, I guess it's refreshing hearing an opinion like this from someone like him.

@panosskentzos 3 ай бұрын

Came here for Steve Albini...4 years ago. This is maybe the 30th time I've watched this video, everything in and about it is absolutely amazing. Thanks for making this.

@bagelsquare 3 ай бұрын

@rileysuperfriend9889 3 ай бұрын

rip steve

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I'm so happy that you and others find this movie entertaining. It was super entertaining to make and continues to spread joy... I'm very grateful. These guys are so fun to hang out with. Stay tuned for a sequel of sorts someday "soon". #EuropeanTour -- Ben Schreiner

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

RIP Legend

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

Gone too soon. Grateful for what Steve shared with the world. RIP

@d.lowery4933 2 жыл бұрын

Out here, even the Prairie doubts the Horizon.

@Calleisak 5 жыл бұрын

It makes me so damn sad that Molina will never write any more songs in this life... Josephine is such a masterpiece, he definitly had alot of more music in him, but the darkness finally got a hold on him. He had that magic, the one that can't be explained. I can't describe how much his songs mean to me. RIP Jason Molina. Your legacy will live forever!

@staydownchamp1 9 жыл бұрын

That moment where he's chatting away, walks into the recording space and goes straight into the vocal. What a guy.

@plumjam 5 жыл бұрын

One of those documentaries you find yourself hoping will never end. I just came across Jason Molina tonight, for the first time, and will be spreading the word to friends. RIP Jason.

@MrCretemaniam Жыл бұрын

I said this on another song but I'll say it again... I just discovered Jason a couple of years ago.... He hits me where I live and yes where it hurts. I wish I discovered him earlier. I would have hitchhiked to go see him... I am somewhat of a guitar player and writer I'm actually trying to quit drinking right now but every time I put his music on I .. drink.... Well not every time but he puts me in the mood Peace and love to all Jason Molina lovers!!!!!!!! Also I'm really grateful that he put out so much music in a short time. So I can kind of get to know him!!!

@jgwire 11 ай бұрын

Hey man, thanks for your post. I'm a recovering alcoholic, but I have the opposite reaction. His songs make me SO grateful that I'm NOT in the mood of the songs: Blind drunk --- only his poetic ways make it sound "romantic" -- though I've never heard him glamorize or even mentioned alcohol in any of his songs -- Besides the music, Jason's story is a warning about what too much alcohol will do to you. I understand that this music would trigger you to drink , even though he's NOT singing about the pleasures of hard drinking. HE singing about the sorrow and pain of the disease of alcoholism. IN AA -- which he needed -- we were told to stay away from people, place and things that trigger us -- if Jason's music triggers you, and you DO drink -- you' may be unaware that you are romanticizing his disease.I suggest giving Jason a break -- he's not going anywhere. Been sober 10 years and it's a great life -- if I can accept reality. Thanks JMHO>

@Westlake72 11 жыл бұрын

I like the contrast between the beautiful, soulful and fragile music they are producing with the very straightforward and workmanlike attitude to the process.

@onlocksam 10 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful artist waltzed to his grave by the disease of addiction. His music is amazing, but his loved ones would likely trade every note to wrap him in their arms again. Honor his incredible talent by learning all you can about this cunning, baffling, and powerful disease; and share what you know with others. Honesty cures.

@Jacrispy223 2 жыл бұрын

His music is his legacy. Every note he wrote played and performed is worth more than any amount of flesh. Jason molinas art is eternal. His music is history.

@Jacrispy223 2 жыл бұрын

Can you just aknowlage his brilliant talent instead of the ailment that killed him?

@kevinanderson4370 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Wintersoxfan77864 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jacrispy223 “the devil’s mean. but he’s honest just as sure”

@washingtonallston8288 3 ай бұрын

Rest in Power Steve Albini

@andrewptob 9 жыл бұрын

He just doesn't strike me as a raging alcoholic. I'm glad that he was able to get so much music out of his soul before his demon consumed him. RIP

@nopes4545 6 жыл бұрын

Oftentimes it's the withdrawal that kills. He was drinking up and over a 1/2 gallon of whiskey per day at his worst. He was again struggling to be sober at the end, and the organs went into revolt, and he hemorrhaged...and that's it. :(

@davedavid427 6 жыл бұрын

He kept it together for the recording of the album and the 2 week tour preceding it. After that he fell apart again and never recovered. Source: www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/jason-molina-songs-ohia-magnolia-electric-co-secretly-canadian/Content?oid=15163643

@Itsa6stringthang 5 жыл бұрын

@@davedavid427 thanks for the link on this article man, i really appreciate it...

@Unionminer 5 жыл бұрын

i agree! weird. Although some videos have him really off on some shows so maybe tell tale? just such beautiful stuff, like Elliott Smith... love jasons music wow

@logangardner3310 4 жыл бұрын

AOB, artistry man. Feeling as much of the world as he did could lead too some destructive behavior.

@Jacrispy223 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason my favorite musicians are dead. Their music has such a heavier feel. Jason Molinas voice and music brings a tear

@letmegoletmego 3 ай бұрын

Magnolia Electric Co. is a fantastic album. And Steve Albini did a world class job on it. (yes I know.. this is Josephine)

@rrmusic68 3 жыл бұрын

Le canzoni di Jason sono tristi, sì, ma sono anche sentimento, vita pura. Con i suoi riff senza tempo, lunghe melodie di voce e chitarra. Per molte persone, queste canzoni hanno segnato, come una colonna sonora, ore piene della propria vita, un balsamo di guarigione dai momenti di infelicità e tristezze inevitabili. Io sono una di quelle. (cit and autocit)

@albertmdh 10 жыл бұрын

My and my family's favorite album of all time. Absolutely beautiful. It's amazing to see how it came to be and watch the physical manifestation of the songs that so enriched my life. As saddened as I was and am by the loss of Jason Molina, I can only hope to have a fraction of the effect on anyone that he and this band has had on me and my loved ones. This is what music is all about.

@VIRGONOMICS 10 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to have ever heard Jasons work. What a voice. Transparancy.

@WorldPowerLabs Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got to see him play live in NYC. I still can't believe he's gone.

@ThoseBackPages 3 ай бұрын

Same. at The Knitting Factory, April 2005

@Antipole 3 ай бұрын

Amazing songwriter. Love this documentary.

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching and enjoying :)

@DrillForAbsentee 10 жыл бұрын

It really got me at this point, where Jason is speaking about writing songs and finishing up the record. In his country suit, he looks so happy, so satisfied, so comfortable. I like to remember him exactly like this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKqReMVenNapgIU.htmlh2m55s

@plemgrubern 10 жыл бұрын

just looked like a really sweet man

@lucaskaplancke 2 жыл бұрын

I really like you Jason Molina. You are a source of inspiration. I hope to find one day. RIP

@ErikaMalerige 9 жыл бұрын

thinking in JM today, yesterday...all the last week. This documentary is a jewel for all the fans

@HarmonyxRuLz Жыл бұрын

The performance of Shenandoah is so beautiful.

@shackbhoy 11 жыл бұрын

"I heard the north star saying kid, you've gone too far, even i can't bring you home ..................." #Farewell Molina

@HeatherBonerRickard 9 жыл бұрын

He will always be my modern day Neil Young and beyond

@grifftrain 5 жыл бұрын

Heather Rickard I’m glad he is finally getting some of the respect and recognition he deserved when he was alive. I’ve seen a lot of artist recently performing his songs at their concerts

@jmpsthrufyre 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Young but kind of looks like Diamond Young Diamond would be a great name title thing whatever. I like Albini, I like Molina, This should be good.

@ederdeek 10 жыл бұрын

RIP Jason Molina, love your music!

@pj_day 3 жыл бұрын

Wish, every day, that he were still around.

@letmegoletmego 10 жыл бұрын

It was a genuine plea. With a bit of irony to hide the hurt. In all honesty - I have never felt so much sadness with any other artist leaving as I have with Jason.

@adammorton3424 3 ай бұрын

Coming back for the first time after Steve's death

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

welcome back! RIP Steve.

@melaniegilmour3649 11 ай бұрын

I am so mesmerized with the performances in this film, but especially 'this house'....man, I am under Molina's spell 100%

@casey4412 6 ай бұрын

Do you know where I can listen to that song? I keep seeing it listed as a bonus track on josephine, But it's not on josephine.

@55kitkat 9 жыл бұрын

Goddammit I wish he had made it out.

@wied 9 жыл бұрын

55kitkat Almost no one makes it out.

@kdeluxe 7 жыл бұрын

For once, almost was good enough.

@leco452 4 жыл бұрын

It's made me cry.

@lanaturalezahermosa1713 10 жыл бұрын

What beautiful songs. That tone throughout.. love it. R.I.P Jason, you wonderful songwriter......

@StuartMcLarenJ 3 жыл бұрын

watching while in my bath, 2020.

@roseflynn1308 8 жыл бұрын

I knew Jason a little . never saw josephine performed but it was amazing

@dimensionalbleedthrough2040 3 ай бұрын

This is an important artifact. If it isn't available on Blu-ray, it should be.

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :) We did a limited run of professionally authored DVD's when it first came out, and also a limited run of hand-made custom cases made by the band... but those are long gone. Perhaps we should make a kickstarter campaign to get a new physical release? Dig up some bonus features etc? If there is enough demand, I'll get on it.

@dimensionalbleedthrough2040 21 күн бұрын

@Pumapro I would definitely be interested in something like that.

@edmundot 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for upload this, Jason was a true genius, greetings from Chile

@HUSKERchout 11 жыл бұрын

This is great...love watching bands work in the studio...

@invisibleboy3997 5 жыл бұрын

What a great gift Jason is to music and it's history.

@ovon 11 жыл бұрын

gettin a little teary watching this. i'm glad it's here.

@henryg8855 2 жыл бұрын

Damn what a spectacular documentary. Truly inspiring what these guys were up to. RIP Jason!

@Itsa6stringthang 4 жыл бұрын

And it was all just soooo fucking beautiful. Way to go Molina, you broke my damn heart...

@SpiritualBabies 9 жыл бұрын

Still miss JM. A tragidy. I'll never get bored of his tunes.

@SpiritualBabies 10 жыл бұрын

one year on.. sadly missed.

@rossrobbins7707 3 ай бұрын

Ten years later and he is still sorely missed. Each generation has a handful of truly brilliant lyricists, and he was definitely one. John Darnielle & Jason Molina are my top two picks for the past 30 years.

@ErikaMalerige 11 жыл бұрын

I always gonna love this man and his amazing music. I miss him like if I lost a very close friend, a brother or the love of my life. Thanks for posting this :'(

@iancunningham5576 4 жыл бұрын

I saw them on this tour. It was a good show.

@Tom-hb2fe 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I can't stop Hovering black clouds Nature comes crushing Taking my brothers down Sometimes I can't help What falls out from the sky Last night I got word Jason Molina died Why does the world take The good ones away Beatin' them down so much Puttin' them in their grave Sometimes I don't know What it's all about All they were is songbirds Who sang their hearts out..... Mark Kozelek & Desertshore, "Sometimes I Can't Stop"

@qzigenfus4543 7 жыл бұрын

The good truly die young.. Molina was a genius .. I equate him to a cross between Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and a country twang like Dwight Yoakam .. He will be missed

@VIRGONOMICS 10 жыл бұрын

Great work. So intimate, and seeking the place we all have between us,each other. Anyway,enough words.....He made a huge impression on us all.

@Svergara1 8 жыл бұрын

This man is a genius!

@dfoxy14 11 жыл бұрын

So long, Jason. You had the greatest voice. We shall not look upon his like again

@rudebwoy2k4 11 жыл бұрын

Nonsense. This is what Steve Albini had to say about Jason Molina's passing: "I loved hearing Jason Molina sing. He was a genius at turning a phrase and making it into something more than the words in it. Jason was almost supernaturally prolific, and several times I watched him write an album's worth of songs in a weekend, recording them on the spot. Much of his recorded output with Magnolia Electric Co is the evidence of him and the band playing his songs for the very first time...

@matiascenaofficial Жыл бұрын

beautiful

@rrmusic68 3 жыл бұрын

nostalgia pazzesca, di Jason, della sua musica, voce

@lostandlau 6 жыл бұрын

Five years ago today. Still miss him.

@toensing9 10 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this! Thank you for sharing. :)

@michaelbriggs7328 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful documentary.

@Pumapro 11 ай бұрын

thank you!

@rudebwoy2k4 11 жыл бұрын

...It's amazing, really, that it was any good at all, much less so touching and fully realized. Jason was a unique talent and I will miss him. My heart goes out to all his friends and family, all of you I've met have been good people who did well by Jason."

@YamahaRacing199 11 жыл бұрын

RIP Jas you will never be forgotten, your music was amazing!

@roguebooks 11 жыл бұрын

I really loved that dude. He sang from a place few of us can get to. He will be missed.

@plank577 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully we'll get a deluxe/bonus version of Josephine someday.

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

What would you want to see on the deluxe/bonus version?

@plank577 3 ай бұрын

@@Pumapro Possibly?- London Bridge, This House, Astrabel, Rider.Shadow.Wolf., It's Made Me Cry, The Compass The Candle The Bell. Anything recorded and unreleased or maybe a couple live versions from around then? What do you think? Pete?

@redundantenet 4 жыл бұрын

a mi padre le gusta josephine mucho 1!!!!!!!!!!

@singingdetectivearne 11 жыл бұрын

That voice... rest in peace...

@glamphex 9 жыл бұрын

gracias por subir este video, gracias Jason y la banda por vuestra maravillosa musica!!! siempre viva!!!

@Linkous12 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this. RIP Jason Molina.

@matthowell5905 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

@Rich-sb3ew 11 жыл бұрын

R I P. I i just heard of you and your music today. but i will be a fan forever jason..3-21-13.

@groundcat 11 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing this wonderful behind the scenes look at Magnolia Electric Co. Never did get to see them perform and this is the closest I'll come.

@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_ 11 жыл бұрын

RIP Jason. A man that was Easy To Love.

@cmartin029 10 жыл бұрын

@AnangoMagic song is Rider. Shadow. Wolf. by Magnolia Electric Co.

@HighLifeHikes 11 жыл бұрын

" take it easy , But take it "

@rewindDUDE 11 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. Miss you jason.

@patomalley5075 5 жыл бұрын

God Damn, O Grace is magical! So good it medicates me.

@t0mq 5 ай бұрын

I'm in. Jason, find me. Lightninng strikes the eight-point star. Whipper Will.

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

I'm in too, friend :) Thanks for watching! More to come. Stay tuned. - Ben

@hidingplaces3150 2 жыл бұрын

they really do b having strong communication skills

@craigsanderson4330 3 жыл бұрын

RIP

@JHAM3232 11 жыл бұрын

Molina doesn't strike me as a hardcore alcoholic. Besides the pasty skin, he doesn't seem to have the physical signs. He doesn't look like a guy who was in the process of drinking himself to death. I miss him. It just doesn't seem fair.

@davedavid427 6 жыл бұрын

He drank less during the recording of the album and the 2 week tour preceding it. After that he fell apart again and never recovered. Source: www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/jason-molina-songs-ohia-magnolia-electric-co-secretly-canadian/Content?oid=15163643

@kennyparker2059 5 жыл бұрын

What does an addict look like? Please tell me. I'm an alcoholic.

@gsnewman 2 жыл бұрын

This one will hurt forever. Doc is greatness! I wish Jason's exit solo on Shiloh was included on the final album cut. 1:00:50 .... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nKqReMVenNapgIU.html

@skbeaganrules 10 жыл бұрын

the beer used in Alcohology which the creators Calzone Spaceship made up was based on this bands name.....

@Spectrescup 5 жыл бұрын

Well that's not in poor taste at all

@ericambrosecoon 11 жыл бұрын

Hold on Magnolia

@christianmccord2925 3 ай бұрын

rip albini

@Pumapro 3 ай бұрын

thehardtimes.net/music/steve-albini-standing-outside-gates-of-heaven-telling-everyone-how-much-he-hates-the-smashing-pumpkins/

@rrmusic68 3 жыл бұрын

Please, qualcuno che in memoria di Jason inserisca i sottotitoli in Italiano. Qui in Italia siamo tanti a volerlo ricordare.

@20tigerman20 11 жыл бұрын

I love the way Jason smiles at 1:08:07...

@mattbaumannmusic 5 жыл бұрын

That saxophone playing....

@MrMonomonster 10 жыл бұрын

such a shame this guy is gone...

@ryanosaur2000 11 жыл бұрын

RIP Jason. I just found out today and was very sad to hear it.

@kennyparker2059 10 ай бұрын

I love Molina I really felt like this album was weak though. Lyrically especially. The songs ohia stuff. Was what really got me

@phobophob 9 жыл бұрын

great ending.

@andrewgebhardt8124 Жыл бұрын

does anyone know that tuning Jason talks about?

@Pumapro 11 ай бұрын

Please remind me when in the film this is discussed. I'll try to get you the answer.

@cabbagethompson2228 9 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else think they could have cut the awkward pizza scene down in length a bit?

@bartkaian9031 7 жыл бұрын

one of the few times steve albini had to give anyone an overt cue during the session? still awesome documentary, so glad we have it

@Pumapro 11 ай бұрын

pizza scene stays in the picture ;)

@ben_has_hobbies 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, maybe you can answer who is holding the rights for Jason's songs and how likely it is for all the unreleased songs to one day get a release. Thank you kindly.

@Pumapro 11 ай бұрын

Hello fellow Ben :) I'm not sure who owns the rights. Probably Secretly Canadian and/or Molina family.