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The excitement over the forthcoming Bon Iver album 22, A Million (Sept 30) cannot be contained. My fandom for the collective of artists/musicians classified on paper as an indie folk band creates some of the most magnificent music coming out today. Many songs of theirs I find brilliant. I simply admire their music. And to contextualize/paraphrase some lyrics from Kanye West's cut Big Brother, the least I can do is make sure they get the flowers while they can still smell em'.
The first of the two singles released from 22, A Million is entitled 22 (Over S∞∞N) - Bob Moose Extended Cab Version. A complete musical experience this fan is eager for everyone to take. But until then get a feel for my trip.
22 (Over S∞∞N) in my opinion is very powerful, convincingly fantastical ambient music. The immediate humming harmonization that played off ear sounds like a voice or horn programmed into a isolated stuttering key brushes in a liberated space. The beautiful, almost light wave traveling vocals of Justin Vernon brings out the sun in this space. His voice awakens the smiles and spins the autumn leaf covered carousel in my world. There's this approachable comfort in his voice. The tempo 22 (Over S∞∞N) drifts at is relaxing. The sonics of what sounds like vocal doubling gorgeously syncs with the original vibrato of Justin Vernon's voice, yet carries out its own echo which only prolongs this lovely fall day atmosphere. It only heightens the warmth I receive from the music. And the artistry only grows more from there.
The instrumentation throughout the duration of this song is a thing of poetry. Presumably performed by Sad Sax of Shit & Michael Lewis, the belts and sonic sonnets from the saxophonist's tools of choice are perfectly mellow. The pitch of the saxes jump slightly before settling back down to a certain level. They blow like they're complimenting the other instrumentation and sounds encompassing them. The instrumentation is performed in a way that isn't common in the music sitting at the forefront today. The sounds are original. The sounds are lovely.
The guitars usher in a new facet of chill as well. When there's at least a six string strum the sound is like a boost of energy. The rhythm created by the wandering fingers from fret to fret, closed but teetering strings and quick picking near the high E or B strings are shots of excitement, while the send off of an orchestral string section (arranged by Rob Moose) has a holy effect. Those violins (that are always present) receive an unaccompanied moment to play in unison. The end result is tranquil. The serenade of the strings concludes every nook and cranny of this song. The movement of the violins is almost in slow motion. If this song had a visual set to it, I'd imagine this time during the section is where the screen goes bright white.
22 (Over S∞∞N) - Bob Moose Extended Cab Version is an outstanding song. Bon Iver is a band that tests my atmosphere and plays on my senses. As long as my opinion is expressed that this song is amazing, my work here is done. I hope you all hear, see and experience many divergent sensations in regards to it. But above all, simply sit back and enjoy.
Listen to 22 (Over S∞∞N) - Bob Moose Extended Cab Version below. [via Spotify/YouTube.]
Lead Photo Cred: spotify.com
Video Cred: youtube.com
The excitement over the forthcoming Bon Iver album 22, A Million (Sept 30) cannot be contained. My fandom for the collective of artists/musicians classified on paper as an indie folk band creates some of the most magnificent music coming out today. Many songs of theirs I find brilliant. I simply admire their music. And to contextualize/paraphrase some lyrics from Kanye West's cut Big Brother, the least I can do is make sure they get the flowers while they can still smell em'.
The first of the two singles released from 22, A Million is entitled 22 (Over S∞∞N) - Bob Moose Extended Cab Version. A complete musical experience this fan is eager for everyone to take. But until then get a feel for my trip.
22 (Over S∞∞N) in my opinion is very powerful, convincingly fantastical ambient music. The immediate humming harmonization that played off ear sounds like a voice or horn programmed into a isolated stuttering key brushes in a liberated space. The beautiful, almost light wave traveling vocals of Justin Vernon brings out the sun in this space. His voice awakens the smiles and spins the autumn leaf covered carousel in my world. There's this approachable comfort in his voice. The tempo 22 (Over S∞∞N) drifts at is relaxing. The sonics of what sounds like vocal doubling gorgeously syncs with the original vibrato of Justin Vernon's voice, yet carries out its own echo which only prolongs this lovely fall day atmosphere. It only heightens the warmth I receive from the music. And the artistry only grows more from there.
The instrumentation throughout the duration of this song is a thing of poetry. Presumably performed by Sad Sax of Shit & Michael Lewis, the belts and sonic sonnets from the saxophonist's tools of choice are perfectly mellow. The pitch of the saxes jump slightly before settling back down to a certain level. They blow like they're complimenting the other instrumentation and sounds encompassing them. The instrumentation is performed in a way that isn't common in the music sitting at the forefront today. The sounds are original. The sounds are lovely.
The guitars usher in a new facet of chill as well. When there's at least a six string strum the sound is like a boost of energy. The rhythm created by the wandering fingers from fret to fret, closed but teetering strings and quick picking near the high E or B strings are shots of excitement, while the send off of an orchestral string section (arranged by Rob Moose) has a holy effect. Those violins (that are always present) receive an unaccompanied moment to play in unison. The end result is tranquil. The serenade of the strings concludes every nook and cranny of this song. The movement of the violins is almost in slow motion. If this song had a visual set to it, I'd imagine this time during the section is where the screen goes bright white.
22 (Over S∞∞N) - Bob Moose Extended Cab Version is an outstanding song. Bon Iver is a band that tests my atmosphere and plays on my senses. As long as my opinion is expressed that this song is amazing, my work here is done. I hope you all hear, see and experience many divergent sensations in regards to it. But above all, simply sit back and enjoy.
Listen to 22 (Over S∞∞N) - Bob Moose Extended Cab Version below. [via Spotify/YouTube.]
Lead Photo Cred: spotify.com
Video Cred: youtube.com
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