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Unplugged 2 / Acoustic Album

MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
edited June 4 in The Porch
*** First off, a HUGE thank you to Pearl Jam for delivering the remarkable masterpiece Dark Matter to us fans.  This isn't just an album for the summer, or 2024, but an album that will become a timeless classic.  Thank You!!

Around the time that Dark Matter was releasing, the band had mentioned that they may have 2 more albums in them.  And looking back at that Pearl Jam catalog, I was thinking of what would be some good new additions to the catalog.  I would absolutely love to see a new acoustic based concept album and/or a new set of "Unplugged" tracks.

The Pearl Jam Unplugged album is great, but only contains songs from Ten.  It would be a real treat to get Unplugged versions of songs from the other 11 albums + Lost Dogs.  Songs such as Tremor Christ, Corduroy, Save You, Rearviewmirror, In Hiding, Brain of J, Do The Evolution, etc...

And for the acoustic concept album, it would be cool to add new instruments such as horns, piano, and even bring back the accordion.  Maybe add a little Jazz / Blues inspired tracks.  Recorded in the same manner as Dark Matter, where everyone is in the same room.  Kind of like how Alice in Chains did Jar of Flies, but add the new instruments like horns, piano, and accordion.

I think both the new Unplugged songs, and the new acoustic concept songs would make a fantastic double album!

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    jonbond1779jonbond1779 London, UK Posts: 1,593
    would love an acoustic album!
    "Bring it back, to the clean form. To the pure form"

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    2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,203
    Benaroya Hall 2
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    TWHoltTWHolt Moncton, NB Posts: 403
    This is a great idea!  Fully support!
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited May 13
    I'm curious to know which songs the community would like to see translated to an acoustic version.  I'll have to take some time to go back through the catalog to get my full list, but I know I would love to see an unplugged version of Corduroy and Tremor Christ.
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    darthvedderdarthvedder Posts: 2,520
    They did acoustic versions of Corduroy at the 1994 and 1996 Bridge School Benefits.
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited May 13
    darthvedder said:
    They did acoustic versions of Corduroy at the 1994 and 1996 Bridge School Benefits.
    Thank you, it's AMAZING.  Would really love to get a studio version of this song among many others.
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    ZodZod Posts: 10,382
    I also took the presets from Mansfield III and the Gorge '05, and put them in a single folder.  There's a few repeats, but it's also a nice acoustic alternative.

    It would be cool if the released santa barbara one day to add that one in too.

    A bridge school collection would also be amazing.
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited May 31
    Latin Jazz percussion would be interesting.
    Maybe the legendary Poncho Sanchez can add some Djembe solos to the new album.
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    Would love to hear some more Jazz and Blues style Pearl Jam on the new acoustic album.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZMNBFtXZQU
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    LukinAtULukinAtU Posts: 786
    Lost Dogs Part Deux

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    demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 88,662
    LukinAtU said:
    Lost Dogs Part Deux


    Yes please!
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    Jazz inspired flow

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4hfdpqfQb4
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 5
    Fun lyrics to this Pearl Jam song :lol:
    Is that Jeff on the vocals?

    "Jazz jazz jazz!
    Experimental jazz!"
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER8Q504Vro8&list=OLAK5uy_n70gs8br4Pz6pmTLa0TqFqFdYE_eMB6no&index=5
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 10

    Rearviewmirror

    This has been one of my favorite songs of all-time, since I first heard it in 93'.  As the years have gone by, I see that this track is a real gem to many fans as well.  Then I was blessed to be able to see this stellar track performed live at the 2024 LA1 show, and WOW this track is still so amazing and really really special.

    If there is another "Unplugged" type performance, or studio recordings of acoustic song versions, I think this track would be a great addition.
    Please consider doing another set of Unplugged tracks.

    While I was searching for an existing acoustic performance of Rearviewmirror (couldn't find one), I stumbled upon this really good cover of the song.
    I couldn't help but notice how young these guys are, and that they likely were really young or weren't even born when the VS album was released.
    Yet notice the passion, energy, and love that these guys demonstrate when covering this song.
    Much love to Pearl Jam and Rearviewmirror!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgDUEAKzcBE
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 11

    Rats

    An acoustic version of this would be an instant gem.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COtAEPnETqg
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    HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 36,044
    my other favourite band, The Headstones, did this. They did reimagined acoustic and jazzy versions of their hits. Absolutely love it. Bassist learned to play stand up just for that record. Never played a show for it though, which was disappointing. One In The Chamber Music it was called. 
    Flight Risk out NOW!

    www.headstonesband.com




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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 12

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    spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,339
    This thread would not be complete without this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_8NixKjSv4
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 17
    spankyMP said:
    This thread would not be complete without this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_8NixKjSv4
    Agreed!  That is beautiful, thanks for sharing.  I never knew that gem existed.

    Slow Lukin

    A beautiful song already translated to acoustic, and would love a studio version.
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    spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,339
    MikeDigs said:
    spankyMP said:
    This thread would not be complete without this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_8NixKjSv4
    Agreed!  That is beautiful, thanks for sharing.  I never knew that gem existed.

    Slow Lukin

    A beautiful song already translated to acoustic, and would love a studio version.
    It was quite a treat for all of us in attendance!
    Randall's Island 9/29/96, Continental Arena 9/8/98, MSG 9/10/98, Jones Beach 8/23/00, 8/24/00, 8/25/00, Nassau Coliseum 4/30/03, MSG 7/8/03, 7/9/03, Continental Arena 6/1/06, 6/3/06, MSG 6/24/08, 6/25/08, Spectrum 10/30/09, 10/31/09, MSG 5/20/10, 5/21/10, PJ20 9/3/11, 9/4/11, Charlottesville 10/29/13, Charlotte 10/30/13, Global Citizen 9/26/15, Raleigh 4/20/16 :( Baltimore 3/28/20 :( Austin 9/18/23, 9/19/23, Forum 5/21/24, Baltimore 9/12/24, Fenway 9/17/24
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    demetriosdemetrios Canada Posts: 88,662
    MikeDigs said:


    Love this! 
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 17

    Acoustic #1

    An awesome PJ acoustic demo.  Would be cool to get an expanded version of this on the new album.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FE1GvQDk74
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 17

    Save You

    If we are talking gems here, I mean wow, the gem of all gems, an acoustic Save You.
    Fuck me, what an incredible song.  :rock_on:

    Here's a great cover.  This guy has a bunch of awesome PJ covers.
    I wonder if he's a 10 Club member?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFE_KkZytj8
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    spankyMPspankyMP NY to NC to NH Posts: 1,339
    🤘
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 17

    Tremor Christ

    Cool song that I think would translate well to the acoustic album.
     B) 

    This guy gets it.  Nice cover.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaXmhAl4me4
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528
    edited June 17

    Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love / Panama

    Pearl Jam covering Van Halen on the acoustic album?!
    Yes please, sign me up!  Would be cool to see various acoustic covers.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO3AEY1QpkE
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn6Zs1c3MrE
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    treestrees Columbus OHIO Posts: 1,837
    2-feign-reluctance said:
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    MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 528

    I Got ID

    Fact:  The world would be a better place if Pearl Jam blessed us with an acoustic version of this beautiful song.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVhTlkqT4Oo
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