John K Samson: Songs and Conversation with Keith Maillard

John K Samson in concert and conversation with UBC Creative Writing Professor Keith Maillard at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver, BC
Presented by UBC Creative Writing, November 9th, 2012.

[@benny7482]

I can’t explain how much John K Samson’s work, weakerthans, propagandi, and solo, has meant to and effected me. For a long time I didn’t realise it. But one day, in a library I felt just how many of his words are in my veins. Thanks John. And thank you to the uploader.

[@homonym7638]

I learnt more in this conversation than 3 years at University.

[@calseydiggens]

this was really great, and the content was of utmost value. What a talent..He has taken the time to get better at writing and playing guitar , produced both with great quality, and because of that he should be proud. An artifact of our times. Thanks UBC for putting this together.

[@fascistfilms]

Set Three
1:22:10 The Story Behind...
1:23:17 Tournament of Hearts (The Weakerthans)
1:27:08 A New Name for Everything (The Weakerthans)
1:31:05 The Story Behind…
1:32:09 The Last And (Solo)
1:35:33 Left and Leaving (The Weakerthans)
1:40:28 My Favorite Chords (The Weakerthans)
1:45:26 Virtute the Cat Explains Her Departure (The Weakerthans)

[@pilsner68tube]

John didn't want anyone to leave with dry eyes.

[@akuvooo]

big thanks for uploading

[@fascistfilms]

Set Two
0:46:48 The Story Behind...
0:47:19 Reconstruction Site (The Weakerthans)
0:50:08 The Story Behind...
0:52:10 Relative Surplus Value (The Weakerthans)
0:56:09 The Story Behind...
0:56:22 Exiles Among You (The Weakerthans)
1:00:14 One Great City (The Weakerthans)
1:03:09 Interview

[@ZakuKun]

Thanks for this!

[@travmcintosh3066]

this is very nice

[@RobertsAdventure]

I've heard the album versions of Virtute but they lacked the intent of this version and I finally get it ALL.
The explanation of Night Windows broke my heart. In the best way. I never had a way to talk about that feeling.
The influence of WH Auden was interesting too. Go read some of Auden's poems and imagine them in his voice and timing... :D

[@calseydiggens]

also its gotta be said.. his last song at 45:00 , you'll hear a girl in the crowd quietly singing along.. and its just so dang cute!