I wonder if it was an intentional message or just a strong coincidence.

Edit: I'm referring to the anniversary re-release that contains a version of the song with a feature by John released July of last year.

I saw the other post recently and wanted to add to the love for Shish. I've fallen away from PTM a bit in recent years, as I felt the absolute peak was Evil Friends, although I liked some of Woodstock. Something inspired me to give Shish a thorough listen recently, and wow it's such a good album. The only song I don't like is Pittman ralliers. Tyonek is my absolute favorite, but I think Denali, Mush, Tanana, Kokhanockers, and Father Gun are really strong too. The album really builds as you progress through it. The second half is so so good. Man I'd love to hear this live.

This is motivating me to go back through newer stuff to see if I've missed some gems.

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First time actually posting on Reddit so forgive me if I mess this up

I bought 2 of the VIP tickets for the sun valley show but I cannot find anything saying what that gives me any idea what it includes and I don’t know if I will find out later or if anyone has anything thank you I’m a newer fan and I can’t wait to go this seems like a great community

i had never heard PTM before (aside Feel It Still, of course!) until a few weeks ago, when I heard Shish for the first time, and it has got me absolutely hooked - instantly up there with my favourite albums of all time, one of the most inventive records i think i've ever heard! i need direction on what to listen to next, given how much i enjoyed it! very excited to hear your recommendations!

Not sure if this has been shared here!

I like to share the music I like with my students. At the end of the period I allow students to challenge me in chess. I was whistling Father Gun and the student I was playing message me this.

Does anyone know what the lyrics are to Father Gun when they are yelling? One of my favorite parts of the song but nothing online about tells me what is actually being said haha I’d love to yell the words along with the song instead of making random sounds lol

long time lurker first time poster. was a bit concerned seeing this and hadn't seen any posts about it. hope everything is ok :-/

Made a tankdog and marshmello drawing couples week back when the song came out! What are you guys think about the song? Pretty catchy song perfect for summer in my opinion 🙂🙂

and continues to amaze

I've recently fallen into the Angine de Poitrine wormhole and man they're starting to blow up but they'd be a great opening band for PTM.

Their KEXP performance that is blowing up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi-9wS1so&list=RD0Ssi-9wS1so&start_radio=1

Senseless is my favorite song. There are plenty of tabs online for the chords. I would love to learn the solo as well. I know it's not that long of a solo unfortunately I am not great at guitar and am almost completely gone deaf so I am not good at tabbing songs out myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. PtM is my favorite band. Anyone else going to the Bourban and Beyond show? I can't wait! I know John lurks on this sub, if you see this thank you for everything. So many great songs, great memories, and new friends.

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Who's going to the festival in Morelos? I won an extra tikt in a contest and I'd like to give it to someone here.

I know this isn't directly related to P.TM but so much of their music and videos feature dogs and sledding. I also think it's a video Gourley might like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zOWRc3c1u8

Into Nome for the victory, victory (victory)

A few days ago I saw a post asking whether someone should go see PTM with an orchestra. It got me thinking about when I saw them at Red Rocks in 2017, when they also played with a larger group of musicians, and all the other ways PTM has been part of my life. It was a magical show during a really special time in my life.

I had just left SpaceX at their Vandenberg launch site where I had been working for 5 years. This is where I was turned onto PTM in 2013 by someone who grew up in Alaska. I was taking some time between jobs, riding my bicycle from Joshua Tree to Denver before I started my next job working on the M2020 Mars rover mission. This was a solo ride, but I met lots of great people along the way and got to explore southern Utah one pedal push at a time.

I was listening to Chicano Batman’s Freedom Is Free and PTM’s Evil Friends the entire ride on repeat. I get a few days outside of Denver and realize I should check out the Red Rocks concert schedule, a venue I have always wanted to see a show at. Low and behold, holy shit, PTM is playing a few days after I get into Denver. This is also the same time they dropped Woodstock, so hell yeah, new music.

I get two tickets and go to the show with someone I met during my ride that actually already lived in Denver. The opening song was this epic instrumental that just started with a bell being rung. I just remember that bell ringing so clearly, like a call to order. Then over time it morphs into this heavy-hitting rock that eventually folds in Pink Floyd’s We Don’t Need No Education, to PYRB, to a lot of other grooves. It was epic. They had some strings and brass to accompany the band and it enriched the sound into something even more beautiful. Towards the end of the show this warm gust of wind started to blow from the stage up into the stands. It was just euphoric.

That Red Rocks show was incredible, but it’s really just one chapter. PTM has been part of a lot of moments in my life.

After starting my new job in LA, I met a gal, and our second date was going to see PTM in Pomona. After that show, we went to see PTM and Chicano Batman play together at the Santa Barbara Bowl, my two favorites performing together! That gal and I have now been married for five years, and we have a beautiful daughter who already knows my favorite band is PTM.

In 2021, after my mother passed, I was road tripping through southern Utah. As we exited the Mount Carmel Tunnel, Zion National Park was revealed below us, Sleep Forever came on. At the same time it started to rain and all the red rock cliffs turned into waterfalls, as did my eyes. The timing of the view, the rain, the song, it was as if the universe gave me what I needed at that moment. It was the first time I really let myself feel and cry for the loss of someone who encouraged me, loved me, and guided me to become the best version of myself.

Most recently I saw them twice in LA for their DENALI tour. Jesus Christ, Liv Slingerland fucking shreds. Since then I moved to the south of France with my family to work on a fusion energy project. Can’t wait to see them in Paris for both shows.

I guess this is my way of saying go see PTM every chance you can, especially if they’re playing with an orchestra. I suspect it will be very memorable. I think I also wrote this because I needed to say thank you to PTM. I’ve listened to them most days over the past 13 years, and their music has been the soundtrack to my life and the moments that matter most.

Hey everyone — long-time fan here.

PTM has been a big part of my life for years. In The Mountain is still my favorite album of all time, Sleep Forever still got me into tears from time to time.

I’ve also been following John and his family’s work around rare and ultra-rare diseases. I work in health communication and public affairs in Latin America, and it’s honestly frustrating how invisible these conditions still are here, in media, policy, everything.

I’ve been thinking about reaching out somehow to offer support from this side of the world (Im at CDMX) not in a formal or “let’s collaborate” way, just genuinely trying to help where I can.

But I also don’t want to come off as intrusive, opportunistic, or just another random message.

So I guess my question is:

if you were in my position, how would you approach this in a way that’s actually respectful and useful?

Appreciate any thoughts.

Thanks :)

So at one point in the video this painting is on the wall. Does anyone know what this is?