#new multitudes

Such a beautiful noise.

Jim James - New Multitudes - 2012

New Multitudes - Fly High

Here's episode five of the Unoriginal Music Project Volume 2: Gospel. Continuing with last week's Woody Guthrie theme, here's a song from New Multitudes, a sort-of spiritual sequel to the Mermaid Avenue albums. New Multitudes sees Jay Farrar, Anders Parker, Will Johnson and Jim James (or Yim Yames, if you don't mind humoring his whims) writing new music to Woody Guthrie lyrics, as Billy Bragg and Wilco did before them. New Multitudes isn't as good as Mermaid Avenue, but it's still worth a listen. Particularly the deluxe edition, as I found the songs on the bonus disc more enjoyable than the album proper. Here's Old Kokaine, which is found on said bonus disc.

Behind the Walls 2012, Episode #3 ~ New Multitudes

Probably my favourite song from the wonderful New Multitudes album which is a collection of newly written songs featuring previously unused Woody Guthrie lyrics. The group is a kind of alt-country super-group comprised of My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Centro-Matic main man, Will Johnson, Jay Farrar of Son Volt & Uncle Tupelo fame & his buddy Anders Parker. Backed with some lovely harmonies, Will takes the lead on this one and as ever, his voice is truly a thing of beauty. #bestof2012

New Multitudes- My Revolutionary Mind @ Newport Folk Festival (by coneyislandgirl930)