Bright Eyes

In September 2003, Bright Eyes took the stage at the Austin City Limits Festival, just a year after releasing their album "Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground." This album marked a pivotal moment in Connor Oberst's career, showcasing his deeply introspective lyrics with a rich tapestry of folk-influenced sounds. At this festival, the band performed "Motion Sickness," an intriguingly candid and emotional opening track from that very record. What's cool is that this performance was rare, as the song wasn’t played often afterward. The crowd’s palpable energy and Oberst's raw vocal delivery brought a unique intensity to the moment, capturing the essence of early 2000s indie music. Plus, the collaboration with Beth Orton added a special layer, revealing Bright Eyes' knack for blending genres and connecting with other artists. It’s one of those performances that really encapsulated where they were at this exciting point in their evolving journey.

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