Dries Van Noten: "record curation by Jesse Tobias" (August 23, 2023)

Jesse Tobias is a songwriter, guitarist, producer and music director that has been working in Los Angeles for the past 31 years. Hailing from Austin, Jesse moved to LA with his band Mother Tongue in 1992 and signed to Sony 550 records. Shortly after that he went on to play with The Red Hot Chili Peppers for a brief time. From there Jesse went on to play with Alanis Morrissette on her debut record’s Jagged Little Pill tour for the next few years. Jesse has worked as a music director and touring guitarist with such artists as Frente, Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton, Jason Falkner, Twillight Singers and Gutter Twins.

Jesse served as producer and music director on the celebrated cult classic musical episode Once More, with Feeling of the television show Buffy The Vampire Slayer. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on the episode. Jesse also appeared on the show as a musical guest with his band Splendid several times. Jesse is currently the songwriter, guitarist and music director for Morrissey. Residing in Los Feliz California. He has co-written over 35 songs and played on 10 Morrissey studio records over the span of the last 20 years.

Songs chosen:

1 THE SUPREMES
Where Did Our Love Go

2 LINK WRAY
Link Wray

3 THE SOFT BOYS
Underwater Moonlight

4 THE GUN CLUB
Fire Of Love

5 DIZZY GILLESPIE
Afro

6 BRIAN ENO
Here Come The Warm Jets

7 THE CLEAN
Vehicle

8 MOONDOG
Moondog 2 (Extended Version - Remastered 2000)

9 LOU REED
Berlin

10 CASS MCCOMBS
Dropping The Writ

11 WIRE
Pink Flag (2006 Remastered Version)

12 TELEVISION
Adventure

13 LEO NOCENTELLI
Another Side

14 ARTHUR RUSSELL
Love is Overtaking Me

15 WAR
Why Can’t We Be Friends?

16 BAD BRAINS
Bad Brains

17 BUZZCOCKS
Love Bites

18 THE KINKS
Face to Face

19 JIMI HENDRIX
Electric Ladyland

20 CAROLE KING
Tapestry

Jesse Tobias | Dries Van Noten

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Bit of an oddity, but included as an insight to his musical taste.
Jesse chooses a playlist for a 'luxury' fashion brand.
What no Morrissey!?
Regards,
FWD.

 

[cam]

Tobias isn't Boorer or Whyte and none of the above are Marr ... but I feel that he's scapegoated for a turn that is almost entirely Morrissey's own fault. The difficulty with recent Morrissey is that since WPINOYB, every record has included at least several great songs and a lot of half-baked, soft-right, and charmless doggerel from Moz himself; these are often offset by beautiful arrangements and melodies and sometimes Tobias contributes wonders. His worst sin is being a yes man, he's a totally fine alternative rock guitarist. But no matter how you slice it, this is a fantastic playlist that indicates a serious, ecumenical ear.

 

[Surface]

alain you were good in your time but sadly that time is over,saddest thing of all is that people on here wont accept it.

Thought 4 of his songs are on the latest album, so why’s it over?

 

[marred]

Sadly I don't think it will ever stop until Alain comes back or Jesse leaves but it doesn't look like that will happen anytime soon. I'd also say with Boz gone it left more room for Jesse to finally dominate an album. I lean more on the Alain side of the fence, but I agree, I Am Not A Dog On A Chain was the best album since maybe Ringleader or Years Of Refusal but kinda feel it was down to the production.

I don't really care if it never stops as it's not something I can control and therefore I couldn't care less. I'm not holding out for Alain's return either. I already did that. He came back after twenty years gone and lasted all of one tour and a studio session so something must've irked him deeply to leave so soon again. He had his reasons I'm sure.

I disagree that it was down to the production alone but you have a point there for sure. There are quite a few Jesse songs I'm not into at all but even before Dog he's written some very good songs like If You Don't Like Me Then Don't Look At Me.

 

[Annon]

I have no dog in this fight, but want to remind you all of this fact:

People WANTED to like Jesse. Me included! We WANT a good member for Moz’s band.

But the fact is this: he proved himself to be AWFUL in so many ways. He is a bad egg and a bad guitarist. THAT IS ALL FACT.

The end.

 

[Jack Frost]

I have no dog in this fight, but want to remind you all of this fact:

People WANTED to like Jesse. Me included! We WANT a good member for Moz’s band.

But the fact is this: he proved himself to be AWFUL in so many ways. He is a bad egg and a bad guitarist. THAT IS ALL FACT.

The end.

You cannot say this shit without receipts. Unless you can provide proof he is “awful” then you’re just an anonymous loser posting lies about someone you’re jealous of. On the internet. I doubt you’ve ever been near him.

 

[gordyboy9]

Thought 4 of his songs are on the latest album, so why’s it over?

live player.

 

[Surface]

live player.

I thought he left because he didn’t get on with the tour manager and that he would be open to a return if things changed.

 

[Anonymous]

The case is closed!
Nothing hateful about the truth except the hate from those who refuse to accept it.
Remember 20 years and only 35 co writes vs Alain's 84.
It took almost 20 years for jesse to dominate an album and like vinceevert said... thats only because BOZ left.

MOZ also said Bonfire would be released in 2022.
MOZ also said we would be getting re-releases of Ringleader, Southpaw, Quarry, Years of Refusal, World Peace.
The point is MOZ says alot of things.

the facts are the facts... its not my opinion.

You new gen fans should really do your homework and read liner notes and song writing credits.
Go back and watch all the videos from MOZ's golden years!
If you only discovered MOZ in the last 15 or 20 years you have really missed out and haven't seen or heard anything!

This is by far the truth and the truth hurts nowadays. Not willing to accept that says a lot about you. We know Jesse has his minions and even himself commenting on here. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least because he truly has jealousy written all over his face. Alain will always be in our hearts as the best guitarist Moz has ever had.

 

[Jack Frost]

This is by far the truth and the truth hurts nowadays. Not willing to accept that says a lot about you. We know Jesse has his minions and even himself commenting on here. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least because he truly has jealousy written all over his face. Alain will always be in our hearts as the best guitarist Moz has ever had.

Why can’t you say you prefer Alain without having to allude to nasty things about Jesse’s character? You have never met him and it’s called defamation. When someone reads an anonymous person posting shit about someone onlnline it just makes the poster look bad, not Jesse.

 

[goinghome]

Why can’t you say you prefer Alain without having to allude to nasty things about Jesse’s character? You have never met him and it’s called defamation. When someone reads an anonymous person posting shit about someone onlnline it just makes the poster look bad, not Jesse.

Not only makes the poster look bad but the reckless ugly aggro reflects badly on the person supposedly being defended too. Who wants loons like that in your corner? The venomous froth is seen through a mile off.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the bombing in Omagh which killed 29 people in 1998. Morrissey played in the little town in 2009



The only time I got right up front at the stage! Friendly people I know who stayed in the humble one and only hotel in the town spent quality time after the show in the company of Jesse and some of the other band members. If he doesn't suffer fools gladly, whose fault is that?

 

[Jack Frost]

Not only makes the poster look bad but the reckless ugly aggro reflects badly on the person supposedly being defended too. Who wants loons like that in your corner? The venomous froth is seen through a mile off.

This year is the 25th anniversary of the bombing in Omagh which killed 29 people in 1998. Morrissey played in the little town in 2009



The only time I got right up front at the stage! Friendly people I know who stayed in the humble one and only hotel in the town spent quality time after the show in the company of Jesse and some of the other band members. If he doesn't suffer fools gladly, whose fault is that?

I’m certain he and the band were incredibly nice and professional to you.

 

[marred]

I have no dog in this fight, but want to remind you all of this fact:

People WANTED to like Jesse. Me included! We WANT a good member for Moz’s band.

But the fact is this: he proved himself to be AWFUL in so many ways. He is a bad egg and a bad guitarist. THAT IS ALL FACT.

The end.

You wanted to like him? Is he running for office?

 

[hand in glove]

One night after a show I was with a few other fans waiting at the bus. We were hoping, of course, that Morrissey would come out. Even if he didn’t stop, at least we were able to see him, Well suddenly the door opens and it’s the band. I was so excited. But here comes Jesse, like a soldier at war, face pinched up (just like above photo) stomping his way towards me. I couldn’t get out of the way fast enough and he actually clipped me with his shoulder and nearly knocked me down. He didn’t stop to say excuse me or I’m sorry - nothing. I don’t know if it was at that moment it hit me. Not only did I find his playing too rough, but he was a jerk. That sealed it for me.

I guess I’ve come to terms with the fact that Morrissey is not the artist he used to be. I can’t identify with his music anymore. Even with some of the newer Whyte songs. He’s Americanized himself way too much. He croons through Suedehead these days…

He will alway mean so much to me and I will always love him, but maybe his music is just no longer for me. Which is truly tragic, really…but here we are.

 

[Jack Frost]

One night after a show I was with a few other fans waiting at the bus. We were hoping, of course, that Morrissey would come out. Even if he didn’t stop, at least we were able to see him, Well suddenly the door opens and it’s the band. I was so excited. But here comes Jesse, like a soldier at war, face pinched up (just like above photo) stomping his way towards me. I couldn’t get out of the way fast enough and he actually clipped me with his shoulder and nearly knocked me down. He didn’t stop to say excuse me or I’m sorry - nothing. I don’t know if it was at that moment it hit me. Not only did I find his playing too rough, but he was a jerk. That sealed it for me.

I guess I’ve come to terms with the fact that Morrissey is not the artist he used to be. I can’t identify with his music anymore. Even with some of the newer Whyte songs. He’s Americanized himself way too much. He croons through Suedehead these days…

He will alway mean so much to me and I will always love him, but maybe his music is just no longer for me. Which is truly tragic, really…but here we are.

There are two sides to every story

 

[GrtHereo69]

You cannot say this shit without receipts. Unless you can provide proof he is “awful” then you’re just an anonymous loser posting lies about someone you’re jealous of. On the internet. I doubt you’ve ever been near him.

Here I got you a receipt of jesse being a prick!



Alain would never do anything like this!

 

[Surface]

There are two sides to every story

Tell us your side then Jesse.

 

[gordyboy9]

One night after a show I was with a few other fans waiting at the bus. We were hoping, of course, that Morrissey would come out. Even if he didn’t stop, at least we were able to see him, Well suddenly the door opens and it’s the band. I was so excited. But here comes Jesse, like a soldier at war, face pinched up (just like above photo) stomping his way towards me. I couldn’t get out of the way fast enough and he actually clipped me with his shoulder and nearly knocked me down. He didn’t stop to say excuse me or I’m sorry - nothing. I don’t know if it was at that moment it hit me. Not only did I find his playing too rough, but he was a jerk. That sealed it for me.

I guess I’ve come to terms with the fact that Morrissey is not the artist he used to be. I can’t identify with his music anymore. Even with some of the newer Whyte songs. He’s Americanized himself way too much. He croons through Suedehead these days…

He will alway mean so much to me and I will always love him, but maybe his music is just no longer for me. Which is truly tragic, really…but here we are.

if you cant identify with his music anymore then why are you on here,if i didnt like M and his music anymore i wouldnt be anywhere near this place.

 

[gordyboy9]

why has this thread about jesse turned into an alain lovefest and why havent the moderators moved all the comments including mine to off-topic.

 

[Jack Frost]

Here I got you a receipt of jesse being a prick!



Alain would never do anything like this!

If you actually watch the video, the humungous man is actually going to deliberately hurt Morrissey and something bad would have happened if not for Jesse and security. In fact, Jesse is the one who blocked the attack.

 

[Kings and presidents]

If you actually watch the video, the humungous man is actually going to deliberately hurt Morrissey and something bad would have happened if not for Jesse and security. In fact, Jesse is the one who blocked the attack.

Firstly, indeed. Secondly, remember that this is Morrisey's show and tribute. People are there mainly for him. For the rest of the band it is almost the same as your work for a boss. They gain very little benefits in comparison to Morrissey. It may be irritating.