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from Wikipedia:
McAloon was rendered nearly blind for a period in 1999 due to detached retinas; housebound, he found comfort in listening to shortwave radio transmissions like chat shows, phone-in programs and documentaries.[3] He recorded conversations from these programs, fragmented them, and introduced new words and lines from other sources, generating source material for the album.
makes me cry every time
never realized how much emotion could come from a theremin
and normally I don’t go for spoken word but it feels so plain and honest in contrast to (or because of?) the orchestra strings
Jan 23, 2024
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There is too much to say about this incredible piece of art. But I recall watching this at the height of the pandemic, alone in my room entranced by the repetitive first 10+ minutes of guitar. It is accompanied by decades worth of photo prints taken by Phil, placed on top of one another from around the world, which coincide with his lyrics.
He sings, "I decided I would try to make music that contained this deeper peace buried underneath distorted bass fog imbued with light and emptiness" ... uhhh okay fuck.
It is a collection of memories, his journey through life, making music with the microphones and growing up in Washington. "When you're younger every single thing vibrates with significance".
There is also a live chat replay, where you can see Phil Elverum's comments and descriptions of what the photos are.
Every so often I come back to this incredible piece of art, and as cliche as it sounds it brings me back to that weird time in the world so clearly, and I find myself very thankful for Phil's songwriting and art.
Anyways prepare to be heartbroken and also inspired by the beauty and pain he transmits to you.
Feb 13, 2024
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I got manyyyy, but Hozier's storytelling and visuals... the feeling he provokes with his music... it's one of a kind for me.
I could write an entire essay on this one song.
See how it shines!
Apr 17, 2024
a forever favorite. i almost cried in the shower listening to it the other day, and i would most certainly sob if i experienced the magic of it in concert. when the sweet, synthy sounds of “Ever New” start the album, it makes you wanna jump in a cold lake and become new again… this album could be one of the reasons why i end up in divinity school one day to study the religious, almost god-like properties of music (and i’m not even really religious!)
Sep 29, 2024
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they usually like that
bonus points if you can tell them why
bonus bonus points if you tell them how long you’ve been their secret lil admirer
it feels so good and my life has materially improved in multiple instances from doing this. highly recommend.
Feb 6, 2024
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Probably too much sugar to be a healthy snack but I carry at least one of these on me at all times (usually all three) in case a particular snacking mood (fruity, protein, salty) hits
Jan 23, 2024
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I say yes to projects (mostly for money) that I think I can do or want to do only to discover after 6 weeks that it is actually the last thing on earth I want to do so I quiet-quit and just wait until it is painfully obvious that I will not be doing the thing that I myself elected to try to do
you learn a lot about yourself and lowkey burning a bridge feels fucking great. it makes the world feel a little smaller and more cozy 😌
also you usually still get a little money
Feb 6, 2024