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Omaha, Nebraska, and the United States (1995 – present)
Bright Eyes is a band consisting mainly of American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Conor Oberst. Bright Eyes also features multi-instrumentalist/producer Mike Mogis, keyboard player Nate Walcott and a rotating lineup of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha, Nebraska, and the United States’ indie music scene. Having been deeply influenced early on by singer-songwriters David Dondero and Simon Joyner, Conor Oberst has been recording music since the age of 13. He released his first three albums at the ages of 13, 14, 15, respectively, all under the name “Conor Oberst” and released only on cassettes.
He then moved onwards with a band called Commander Venus with whom he released two albums. After the break-up of this band in 1997, Conor’s main focus became Bright Eyes, and in 1998 he released the first Bright Eyes album, A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997(a collection of 20 stockpiled songs) on the independent label saddle creek Records, which he had co-formed earlier in collaboration with fellow local Omaha musicians.
Saddle Creek also released Letting Off the Happiness in November 1998, a ten-track record that boasted a much more focused and clear sound than the previous album. According to the Saddle Creek press release, it features members of Lullaby for the Working Class, Neutral Milk Hotel, and of Montreal. It was predominantly recorded in the Oberst family basement in Omaha on an analog eight track reel to reel; with some work also done at keyboardist Andy Lemaster’s Athens, GA studio.
Saddle Creek also released Letting Off the Happiness in November 1998, a ten-track record that boasted a much more focused and clear sound than the previous album. According to the Saddle Creek press release, it features members of Lullaby for the Working Class, Neutral Milk Hotel, and of Montreal. It was predominantly recorded in the Oberst family basement in Omaha on an analog eight track reel to reel; with some work also done at keyboardist Andy Lemaster’s Athens, GA studio.
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BiskitFoo wrote:
Bright Eyes doesn't even phase me. Now there are some other artists that do. To each his own.
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proofofyouth wrote:
real recognize real and this nigga the realest [2]
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FoolmeThrice wrote:
Entry way song dude.... for me there's no debate. A lot of bright eyes music can be sad, but nothing makes me THAT sad THAT consistently.
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felghen wrote:
The second half of The Joy In Forgetting is pretty sad as well.
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BiskitFoo wrote:
Saddest song... that's up for debate...
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FoolmeThrice wrote:
Entry way song is the single saddest song ever. I couldn't imagine anything being sadder
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felghen wrote:
Entry Way Song.....
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Audiobinge wrote:
"We are reissuing some previously out of print Bright Eyes releases on re-pressed vinyl. The records are from the band's impressive back catalog and consist of six collections long since unavailable on wax. On March 6th, 2012 we will reissue the very first Bright Eyes release from 1998, A Collection of Songs, as well as the 2000 EP with Son Ambulance, Oh Holy Fools. April 3rd sees the release of 1998's Letting off the Happiness and the 1999 EP Every Day and Every Night. 2000's Fevers and Mirrors and 2002's There is No Beginning to the Story EP follow on May 1st. "
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juanfmonc wrote:
I dedicated this pic http://tinyurl.com/7g2vyzy to Lua. Hope you like it.
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KeatonXZX wrote:
real recognize real and this nigga the realest
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roligtmedhatt wrote:
Heart-Sick Groans just released a tunnel digging love anthem! Swedish indie at its best ^^ http://heartsickgroans.bandcamp.com/track/if-the-canary-stops-singing #indie #norrland #pop #folk
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FoolmeThrice wrote:
actually i like them more so chill bro
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dontsagemebro wrote:
it's okay, everyone knows that i love bright eyes the most.
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DuskShroud wrote:
Conor Oberst is a beautiful human being.
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FoolmeThrice wrote:
First Day of my Life is their most popular song and non bright eyes fans listen to it. And there are some people who own just i'm wide awak it's morning, so that makes sense as well. For some reason those other songs like lover i don't have to love is really popular. All I know is all bright eyes is great and i love them more than colorful page :D
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felghen wrote:
:o
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katmonsteret wrote:
it's not even in the top 30. what surprises me is that the top 5 stays pretty consistent. and 'at the bottom of everything' being up there, what with the intro and shit. impressive.
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xJake_Guitarx wrote:
How could "Waste of Paint" not be in the top 15? Seriously, what?! There shouldn't even be a top song by Bright Eyes all of Conor's music is absolutely amazing but I have to say "First Day of My Life" surly isn't his best song.. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great song and all! but not his best but that's my opinion on that. Anyways, happy listening. =]
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ColorfulPage wrote:
Ha. No you don't. I love them more.
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FoolmeThrice wrote:
I love bright eyes more
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London Bright Eyes show
6 Dec 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/brighteyes
Tickets still available for the London show at Royal Albert
Hall. New ticket link here:
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