Fleet Foxes on La Blogotheque
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Showing posts with label Fleet Foxes. Show all posts
Intertextuality #6/Robin Pecknold Live in Seattle
A man walks barefoot into an open field, shovel strapped to his back. Stopping to look up into the setting sun, he slowly swings the shovel and grips it firmly in his rough hands. He begins to dig.
Clouds move apocalyptically over his head as he burrows deeper into the ancient soil. Hours roll by, but he doesn't tire. Stopping occasionally to look up at the slowly disappearing sky, the man begins to hum. Softly at first, his voice rough from disuse, he attempts to hold a tune.
After days of labor the man stops abruptly. He looks up but can no longer see the sky. Bending down, his knees creak and snap, nearly disintegrating beneath him. The man reaches down into the cool earth and spreads his fingers out; he feels millions of years sink under his fingernails.
Cupping a distinctly dark patch of dirt, the man lifts it to his face, breathes deeply and swallows it whole. It burns down his throat. He looks up and the sky is above him once more. The man begins to sing loudly, the ancient melodies come forth unattended by thought or memory.
Sunlight over me, no matter what I do
When you talk you hardly even look in my eyes
In the morning
In the morning
New Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes?)
Robin Pecknold, August 7th, 2010 from tim hoyt on Vimeo.
It is always worth the time to listen to a new Pecknold tune, especially live cuts. The man commands a presence on the stage that stuns crowds. Here he is in Portland performing an untitled tune that may or may not be on the new Fleet Foxes record due to fall this fall. As usual, it's good.
Boxer/Briefs #6
-Black Book interviews Allison Krauss of Sleigh Bells about her musical past and M.I.A.
-Flavorwire lists the sexiest indie-rockers over 40.
-NY Times looks at Arcade Fire
-Independent interviews Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, who is opening for Joanna Newson.
-Newsom had help on her second album from Van Dyke Parks, interviewed here.
-The New Yorker profiles Big Boi
Fleet Foxes Documentary
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Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes has a brother named Sean Pecknold who makes movies. He has made a Fleet Foxes tour documentary. Please watch it.
Talent such as Robin Pecknold possess is hard to come by. And as far as tour documentaries go, this one nearly perfectly captures the purity, profundity, and at times light spirit of Robin’s musical demeanor. The video was directed and produced by Robin’s brother Sean Pecknold who is nearly a god in his own regard. You’d have seen at least a few of his videos for such bands as Grizzly Bear and Beach House.
B-Sides from Fleet Foxes
According to my sources, Fleet Foxes should have a new album coming our way in September of this year. If you are like me, the turn towards Spring has led to an increased desire for Pecknold's golden voice. Well thirst no more, my friends! Here are a few rare tracks that I dug up the past few weeks.
(June 27, 2009 - Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images Europe)
"Isles" is a beautiful track from an earlier single release. "Silver dagger" is a an old folk ballad. I have no idea where "Icicle Tusk" comes from (somewhere cold?).
First Aid Kit Cover Fleet Foxes
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The Swedish Duo First Aid Kit also recently did another video for La Blogotheque walking around outside and playing music. Easily one of the best Fleet Foxes covers I have ever seen.
Why Sasquatch is Going to be Amazing
Sasquatch! Has Been Found!(I totally took this photo...Word.)
Well, Sara, Robbie and I are heading off to Sasquatch. We are planning to take a lot of photos and not all of us are going to the exact same shows so hopefully we can put together a few posts that are relatively representative of the whole festival for those unfortunate souls unable to attend. I haven't been to Sasquatch for four years and the last time I went, it hailed and my tent flooded and I missed the Shins. Lets hope nothing like that happens this time. Here is a taste (via past P4k festivals) of what a few of this years Sasquatch acts sound (and look) like performing at festivals.
New Fleet Foxes Video:: Mykonos
From Pitchfork comes the premiere of Fleet Foxes' new video. This one is pretty crazy, lots of origami and creepy castles and stuff.
Late Night
In addition to the Billboard Charts showin' some love for bands I love, There have been a few really good latenight-talk-show music performances lately. Compounding the glory that was Fleet Foxes' contribution to the rare indie band appearance on SNL a couple of weeks ago, M83 played the nostalgic feeling "Kim and Jessie" on Conan O'Brien last night. And(rew) Bird-man wet Letterman's pants with "Fitz and Dizzyspells" from his new Lp Noble Beast.Andrew Bird - Fitz and Dizzyspells - Noble Beast
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