Motion Sickness

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Scott Helland was born in Illinois and moved to Westfield, Massachusetts early on. Growing up in Mass, he was exposed to, and influenced by, such artists as Kraftwerk, Motorhead, Michael Hedges and his parent's Jazz collection. He got his start in the early eighties playing in hardcore bands with future Dinosaur Jr and Sebadoh/Folk Implosion members J Mascis and Lou Barlow, as well as his own band Outpatients with his brother.

Scott now writes, performs, records and mixes his Ambient Acoustic Instrumental Space Folk in what he calls his 'traveling home studio'. "I call it that because the songs and the writing process are really like a traveling experience for me, each song being a little journey in itself. Also, I was constantly moving in 1999." He describes writing music as "catching the melodies and riffs that are floating in the air...after the first few notes come to me, the rest of the song almost writes itself, it's really powerful, very introspective and hypnotic."

Album Description
An eclectic mix of ambient acoustic instrumentals and creatively concocted sounds with TV and telephone conversations. This tapestry of conceptual soundscapes picks up where Scott's first solo CD hellBOX Mood Rings (1996) [also available on Amazon.com] left off taking you on a voyage through the various stages of a relationship in a humorous and original way. So get your headphones on and make your room nice and dim and whatever else you do to relax. Check out 'Prelude To Problems', 'Reminisce', and 'Cruising Down The Aggravated Asphalt'.

Motion Sickness
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • a great official bootleg
  • Fantastic, but not the real thing.
  • Close...But No Comparison
  • the bright eyes we all know.
  • Amazing, heartfelt, raw with emotion masterpiece
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Product Description

Documenting the "I'm Wide Awake It's Morning" tours from the first half of 2005, Motion Sickness is a compilation of live tracks, including a Feist cover and an Elliot Smith song. It comes with a 24 page booklet featuring an extensive tour diary written by Jason Boesel (Bright Eyes live band/Rilo Kiley). Tracklisting: 01. At The Bottom Of Everything 02. We Are Nowhere And Its Now 03. Old Soul Song 04. Make War Short 05. Make War 06. Scale 07. Landlocked Blues 08. Method Acting 09. Train Under Water 10. When The President Talks To God 11. Road to Joy 12. Mushaboom (Feist) 13. Southern State 14. True Blue 15. The Biggest Lie (Elliott Smith)

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars a great official bootleg.......2006-10-02

The songs on this cd are great. The recording quality could have been better, but hey, it's meant to be played loud. The band isn't as tight as it could be, but that's not really the function that they serve; the band is there to place the lyrics at the forefront.

This record was released on 'Team Love' instead of Saddle Creek, which is a brilliant marketing move on Conor's part; I'm now a team love fan.

'When the president talks to God' confuses me, though. Conor critiques Bush for 'faking that southern drawl' as he does the same through the whole song. I also don't understand how so much hatred can come from a person who says we're here 'to love and to be loved'.

But, Conor is just as important to our generation as Kurt Cobain was to the generation before, because he represents what we are. The only difference is that Kurt never really wanted fame. We identify with Conor and defend him not only for his political views, but for his neurosis, anxiety, and narcissism. He's buried under a suffocating malaise of indie-rock ethics and leftist politics, just like us. He's condradictory, arrogant, and confused, and for that I can't stop buying his cd's (and we can't stop arguing about him).

Long story short, buy this cd and put a few of the songs on your ipod, but if you're into delicate music minus all the political bull, I recommend Sufjan Stevens or Imaad Wasif. -peace

4 out of 5 stars Fantastic, but not the real thing........2006-06-30

I love it, but it makes me terribly nostalgic for times I've seen Conor live. Still, if you have everything else, you need this, no bones about it.

Oh, and Darth Wader? That review was so minty of you! Good job on being that friendly, accepting Christian we all know you guys are. Really, just terrific. Thank you so much for your clever observations, especially that one about abortion equaling murder, I mean, WOW! No preacher on tv has ever told us That one before. By the way, which Bob Dylan record is your favorite? Because if you were just a little dialed in, you'd know that Mr. Dylan is a what you would call a "liberal" also.

I really hope no one listens to that kid because anyone who thinks Conor is trying to be "the next Dylan" or who considers Dashboard Confessional, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, or Coldplay (Coldplay for God sakes!!!) Good artists, well, they're just a little misguided.

It really is a pretty good example of what a live Bright Eye's show is, I reccomend it.

4 out of 5 stars Close...But No Comparison.......2006-05-19

I had the opportunity to see Bright Eyes last year, and this album had been released at about the same time. It was nice to be able to compare the live show with a live recording, especially after just having seen him.

Conor is a great performer, and even though people tend to have a problem with his voice (which is true of a lot of great artists, Bob Dylan included) I thought his vocal delivery was perfect, both live and on this recording. It's his little inflections, dropped notes and small flaws that give his words and stories character. But he never missed a beat and you can tell he really loves doing what he does.

As well as Conor, Nate Walcott's horn and keys are essential in making these songs what they are, and on this recording you can hear how large of a part he plays in bringing the songs to life. And Bright Eyes guitarist/producer Mike Mogis is also a fantastic asset in this live setting. Conor tends to have a rotating lineup of players on tour with him, but his bands are always amazing together, and this one is no exception.

Someone mentioned their frustration with the songs chosen for this recording, and I will agree. There were a lot of songs I was hoping to hear live and didn't, but I'm sure there was a reason for the choices, and most of this material was pulled from "I'm Wide Awake...", as well as some covers and unreleased material. I thought the Feist cover was great, and Bright Eyes covering Elliott Smith? Awesome. Conor has admitted that Elliott was a huge influence, and it's always nice when artists pay homage to the greats. "True Blue" is a cute little song that I was glad made the cut, and "When the President Talks to God" was a must-have considering all that has happened since the Vote-for-Change tour, where Bright Eyes first unveiled the protest masterpiece.

The recording is good, and it's nice to finally have an official Bright Eyes live cd, however if you get the chance to see him live, I hope you do. If you can sit through the teenage girls yelling random things about impregnation, I think you'll see a great young songwriter who is well on his way to becoming a mainstay in contemporary folk/rock.

Now...to the people who would try to make arguments about that which they do not understand (i.e. some of the reviewers below): to compare Conor Oberst to Bob Dylan is a slap in the face...to Dylan. As great as he is, Conor is 25. Bob Dylan is an American songwriting legend, Bright Eyes is a kid. Though well on his way to being what Bob Dylan has been to a new generation, it is entirely impossible to hold the two together. Conor's vocal and instrumental abilies may not be the best, but it's what he is saying and doing that matters, not just how well his fingers are moving up and down the fret board. Sometimes it's the sloppiness that makes it special. And, lastly, "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" is not entirely political. There are plenty of songs that are personal experiences, or the experiences of others, with no politically charged elements, whatsoever. "Lua", "First Day Of My Life" (a love song, no doubt), and "Poison Oak" are, quite simply, well written songs about life.

Don't generalize. It's rude.

3 out of 5 stars the bright eyes we all know........2006-02-28


This is as far as i know,the first live album from bright eyes;one of the most talented song writers of our age.he is not some bob dylan wannabe like some people desperately rejecting to see his talent say,he is not trying to be anyone; in fact; people are,and will for a long time,try to be like him.

Well to be honest;this album holds nothing special.Although the album has its moments (like landlocked blues for me:)) it doesnt hold any jaw dropping live performances or something really different or unique.There are afew songs i've never heard before;like the simple but moving"president talks to god" and touching "biggest lie" but there arent anything that special.

and i have to say the selection of the live songs kinda irritated me,while there are songs i'd really like to hear live like arienette,sunrise-sunset or false advertising,they've chosed some songs that doesnt really carry the album to its limits.(i dont say they are bad though.)

Whatever,i'm a big Bright eyes fan but i have to be honest and say this album is only for bright eyes fans,and if you are a starter,a really wrong point to start i guess.Buy&enjoy but dont expect it to change your life or make your day like his other works.








5 out of 5 stars Amazing, heartfelt, raw with emotion masterpiece.......2006-02-21

If you are a Bright Eyes fan at all, you will immediately love it. Even if your not a fan...you will enjoy. #2 Lua is one of my favorite tracks on the cd. There is a Feist cover that is awesome. True Blue is a good one. And so is make war. The horns in the backround make the record complete and it's cool to hear Conor's voice on some of the tracks w/ out the back up singers. It really is an amazing cd, I love it. Its one of my new favorites for sure.
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    ASIN: B000056KM7
    Release Date: 1999-12-08

    Tracks:

    1. Prelude To Problems
    2. The Fall Of Mr. and Mrs. Altitude
    3. Turbulence
    4. Equilibrium Fever Dance
    5. Cruising Down The Aggravated Asphalt
    6. Love Cancelled (no more yellow brick roads)
    7. Reminisce
    8. At The End Of The Daydreamin'
    9. Behind The Truck (highway trance)
    10. Motel Alone
    11. Cry Anxiety
    12. Ears Are A Ringin'
    13. Dizzy Spells
    14. Spinning Beds And Twisted Heads (the missing person)
    15. Dreamland
    16. Whistle Blower/Wake up
    17. She's Breakin' Up
    18. Let's Talk This Through
    19. Pacemaker (getting back to normal)
    20. Calm And Happy After The Brain Storm
    21. In Blows The Rust Dust (life as we know it)

    Album Description

    An eclectic mix of ambient acoustic instrumentals and creatively concocted sounds with TV and telephone conversations. This tapestry of conceptual soundscapes picks up where Scott's first solo CD hellBOX Mood Rings (1996) [also available on Amazon.com] left off taking you on a voyage through the various stages of a relationship in a humorous and original way. So get your headphones on and make your room nice and dim and whatever else you do to relax. Check out 'Prelude To Problems', 'Reminisce', and 'Cruising Down The Aggravated Asphalt'.
    Motion Sickness
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Not up to par
    • Lots of Trumpet
    • Its OK, but the live shows and the studio albums are better
    • Save Your Dramamine
    • wow!
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    Manufacturer: Saddle Creek
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    ASIN: B000BRBH7C
    Release Date: 2005-11-21

    Tracks:

    1. At the Bottom of Everything
    2. We Are Nowhere and It's Now
    3. Old Soul Song
    4. Make War Short [Short Version]
    5. Make War (Long War)
    6. Scale
    7. Land Locked Blues
    8. Method Acting
    9. Train Under Water
    10. When the President Talks to God
    11. Road to Joy
    12. Mushaboom
    13. Southern State
    14. True Blue
    15. Biggest Lie

    Album Description

    Bright Eyes releases their third album of 2005, and this time it's a live collection. Motion Sickness is Conor Oberst and act's first live album from his own label, Team Love. The album contains a pair of non-album covers, Elliott Smith's 'The Biggest Lie' and Fiest's 'Mushaboom'. Oberst is sticking to his indie or die guns on the album, too. Expanding his anti-corporate campaign from avoiding Clear Channel venues, a policy that recently led to a rescheduled show in St. Louis. Saddle Creek.

    Album Details

    A Document of the Sold Out 'i'm Wide Awake It's Morning' Shows of Early 2005.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Not up to par.......2007-06-04

    I purchased this CD after seeing Bright Eyes in concert, and Oh, what a mistake. The concert was the best I've ever seen, and I stupidly thought to recapture the amazing performance despite the CD's the so-so reviews. Unfortunately this CD reflects Neither Bright Eyes/Conor Oberst's live Nor recorded talent. It's passionless, and that's the last word I would ever think to use to describe Obert's work. Passion has always been Oberst's driving creative force, and there is no point to Bright Eyes without it.

    All this being said, I do not do not discourage the purchase of ANY OTHER Bright Eyes release. Conor Oberst is a phenomenal artist and his work is among my all-time favorites.

    Who knew a mediocre Bright Eyes Cd even existed? I still am marvelling...

    4 out of 5 stars Lots of Trumpet.......2006-03-13

    Motion Sickness, Bright Eyes' third album of 2005, is a compilation of live versions of some of his greatest hits. Many of the songs feature trumpet quite prominently, this working to great effect in "We Are Nowhere And It's Now", "Southern State", and "Old Soul Song." The album also contains his provocatively political and sacreligious single, "When the President Talks to God" as well as a less-whimsically performed and less enjoyable version of the song "True Blue". All in all, the album is a generally good mix of songs (also present is "The Biggest Lie" by Elliot Smith) with a distinct flavour.

    3 out of 5 stars Its OK, but the live shows and the studio albums are better.......2006-02-26

    I was eager to buy this after seeing Bright Eyes play locally, but really, its a disappointment. The album is a lot more muted than the live show I remember, which was entirely captivating and full of an energy thats mostly lacking here. Oh well, its still Bright Eyes!

    2 out of 5 stars Save Your Dramamine.......2006-01-07

    On this live compilation, Conor Oberst manages to suck the life out of almost every song -- his own, and the cover tracks. Instead of delivering frenetic, upbeat, and loose versions of the songs, Oberst sputters out slow, controlled renditions with bare-bones instrumental backing. On his studio tracks, Oberst's lyrical delivery is natural and fluid; even his clamorous outbursts seem unplanned. On this disc, Oberst sounds like he's reading the words from his liner notes -- matching them exactly, but lacking true feeling.

    On the final track, Oberst disgraces the late Elliott Smith with a dismally dry cover of Smith's "The Biggest Lie." The only high point on this disc is the previous track, a whimsical and enjoyable version of the campy Lua B-side "True Blue."

    Steer clear of "Motion Sickness" and pick up the studio tracks on "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" instead.

    5 out of 5 stars wow!.......2005-12-24

    probley the best live album i have ever heard
    buy this album
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      		Motion Sickness
      mondo cane
      Manufacturer: mondo cafe
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      ASIN: B000LNMMH0

      Product Description

      Song Listings: M2-Hell Raiser-Shimmy-Motion Sickness-Gypsy Heart-My Dream-Border Song-Bitch n Tights-All My Life-Mr. Johnson-Sharper The Better-Jambalaya-Right Down The Middle-Kim's Song
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        Manufacturer: Run Records Run
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0009RT4VK

        Product Description

        1. The Doctor 2. Witness 3. Indian Head Ring 4. Wedding dress 5. Tender Gage/Esta Doblado 6. Strapped 7. Hammerhand 8. Gangster My Face 9. Speedy Little Import 10. Motion Sickness Bag
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          		Motion Sickness
          January
          Manufacturer: Must Destroy
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0001B3XYS
          Release Date: 2005-11-07

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          1. Paul O Reilly
          2. Someone
          3. Signal Fire
          4. Caught
          5. Motion Sickness
          6. The Square Is Closing
          7. Sandwood
          8. Have You Seen A Horizon Lately

          Album Description

          2004 album from alt-country act led by Australian singer/songwriter Simon McLean. Highlights include a cover of Yoko Ono's 'Have You Seen A Horizon Lately'. Their last album was on Alan McGee's Poptones label. Eight tracks. Must Destroy.

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