Bon ivers second album was rumored to be letters for marvin but was later confirmed to be bon iver, bon iver. Bethrest finds justin vernon doing his best bruce hornsby impression, and was one of the standouts from his immensely popular self titled lp. The name bon iver pronounced bon eevair is a play on the french phrase bon hiver meaning good winter. The reprises are there solitude, quietude, hope and desperation compressed but always a rhythm arises, a pulse vivified by gratitude and grace notes. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for rare book room releases. Blood bank ep by bon iver released in 2009 via jagjaguwar. So dont get too excited about it, but dont stress too much either. For emma, forever ago bon ivers 2007 debut lp was nearly eclipsed by its own endlessly repeated mythology. This is bon iver bethrest live at snl by zeeep on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Dont you cherish me to sleepnever keep your eyelids clippedhold me for the pops and clicksi was only for the fathers cribhair, old, long alongyour neck onto your shoulder bladesalways keep that message tapedcross your breasts you wont erasei was o. Nov 12, 2012 the fourth single to be taken from bon ivers grammywinning 2011 selftitled release, bethrest arrives backed up with a live version of the track recorded at the rare book room in new york.
Its also telling that the ep was initially offered as a stopgap touronly release. I hope youll enjoy this version, which is unquestionably beautiful this record was made. Bethrest rare book room this is one of my favorite bon iver singles by far its so uniquely performed and he hasnt made any other releases matching its sound and performance. Its been long for those of you allergic to electric piano and reverberating drums theres a rare book room recording on. Bon iver releaseproduct beth rest label jagjaguwar catalogue number jag225lp release date. I finally got around to purchasing the vinyl record only to find out upon receiving it that it has a bunch of surface noise. The title track itself is worth the price of admission, a driving song that echoes a lot of the lps finest moments in its melancholic ruminations, subdued noise and. The rare book room recording has this magical tenderness and intimacy as well, with jv riding his lower range a lot more than usual. I brought in a lot of people to change my voice not my singing voice, but my role as the author of this band, this project, said justin vernon, band leader and founder, who hired wellknown players like bass saxophonist colin stetson and pedalsteel guitarist greg leisz. Bethrest rare book room testo bon iver mtv testi e.
The band also consists of mike noyce, sean carey and matt maccaughan. Blood bank could have fitted nicely on the last album, a gentle reverby acoustic number which builds beautifully through the song. All songs considered the singer talks extensively about bon iver, his beguiling followup to for emma, forever ago. The bside is an alternate performance of bethrest recorded at rare book room.
The song was written by frontman justin vernon, who has stated that this is the song from the album that he is the proudest of. Everyone knows by now that good music doesnt make its way to your ears on its musical merits alone. I really love the pacing and timbre of that recording the most. Find and follow posts tagged bon iver bon iver on tumblr. See more ideas about bon iver, lyric art and skinny love.
Jan 02, 2009 bon iver has done just that with the blood bank foursong ep that feels like a bit of an experimental branch off of for emma, forever ago and yet still holds that albums tone. Bethrest bw bethrest rare book room by bon iver on. Shop official bon iver merch, vinyl records, shirts and more. Bon iver beth rest rare book room version duration. Blood bank ep 10th anniversary edition label jagjaguwar catalogue number jag343 release date march 27, 2020 8 tracks ep. Bon iver at air studios 4adjagjaguwar session beth. Jan 25, 2009 but its the actual music on bon ivers debut album, for emma, forever ago, that won over critics and fickle indie fans alike. Bon iver s justin vernon talks about his bands new album. The simple act of meeting suddenly at a blood bank is unfolded as the song goes on. Whether you like it or not, the mythology behind bon ivers for emma, forever ago had as much to do with its viral wordofmouth momentum as the astonishing power of justin vernons songwriting. Bon iver has done just that with the blood bank foursong ep that feels like a bit of an experimental branch off of for emma, forever ago and yet still holds that albums tone. Im tearing up, across your facemove dust through the lightto fide your nameits something faintthis is not a placenot yet awake, ill raise the bladestill alive for you, lovestill alive for you, lovestill alive for you, lovein a mother out a mothfur.
The version of this from air studios is what got me hooked on bon iver in the first place, and it remains one of my favorite songs overall. This is one of my favorite bon iver singles by far its so uniquely performed and he hasnt made any other releases matching its sound and performance. The titular song is the most developed, and it walks an exceedingly steady. Bon iver has produced a nice little filler for those of us avidly awaiting his next album. Leggi il testo completo beth rest rare book room di bon iver tratto dallalbum beth rest.
Maybe aoty should have different single and ep sections separate of the albums so you dont gotta make so many different accounts. The blood bank ep available on vinyl and digitally seeks to answer that question. Errant heat to the star and the rain let in the hawser rolls, the vessels whole and christ, its thin well id know that. Bethrest bw bethrest rare book room by bon iver on spotify. If the exceptional collection was little more than justin vernons spitshined demo tape, what would happen when the man and a band actually stepped into a studio. The fourth single to be taken from bon ivers grammywinning 2011 selftitled release, bethrest arrives backed up with a live version of the track recorded at the rare book room in new york. The album was commercially successful, debuting at number one on the norwegian albums chart and the danish albums chart, and number two on the us billboard 200 chart. Bon ivers justin vernon talks about his bands new album npr. Bon iver also appears in this compilation q magazine. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. A cover of blood bank by bon iver the odyssey online. Bon iver, bon iver wikipedia, a enciclopedia libre.
The lovers realize theyre not so different, as each bag is virtually no different than the rest, but contains the unique blood that courses through them. Its been long for those of you allergic to electric piano and reverberating drums theres a rare book room recording on the flip that strips it down to just piano and voice. Beach baby is a quiet, lightly strummed ode, sung in his high falsetto. It is the closing track from the bands eponymous second album and was issued as the albums fourth and final single. Jan 30, 2017 the simple act of meeting suddenly at a blood bank is unfolded as the song goes on. Bon iver on blood bank and an unlikely hit holed up in a northern wisconsin cabin in the middle of winter, justin vernon wrote a few songs of loss and heartbreak. Bon iver blood bank ep red vinyl 10th anniversary edition. Bon ivers justin vernon talks about his bands new album.
Bon ivers auspicious for emma, forever ago ended on a cliffhanger. Even though vernon had a few other people playing on the album, it was easy to imagine a solitary broken soul spilling his guts onto tape for. Blood bank ep 10th anniversary edition label jagjaguwar catalogue number jag343. For emma, forever ago bon iver s 2007 debut lp was nearly eclipsed by its own endlessly repeated mythology. Bon iver blood bank ep 10th anniversary edition vinyl record. This is the piano version of bon iver s song bethrest from the second album called bon iver 2011. There is a sort of bond and realization formed through the simple act of their bags touching. Leggi il testo completo bethrest rare book room di bon iver tratto dallalbum beth rest.
Bethrest is the fourth single from the grammy award winning bon iver, bon iver. The song was written by frontman justin vernon, who has stated that this is the song from the album that he is the proudest of on february 4, 2012, the band performed bethrest on saturday night live. Bethrest bethrest rare book room bethrest bonus video version bethrest. Bon iver is a grammy award winning folk band from eau claire, wisconsin, united states, and one of justin vernons current and most notable music projects to date. Tonight at justin vernon and aaron dessners eaux claires music festival in wisconsin, bon iver will perform their first new album in five years in its entirety. Singer and songwriter justin vernon curled up in a remote. If you havent heard it already, you will probably be fairly apprehensive as to how this sound has come out, as i was. Artist bon iver releaseproduct pdlif label jagjaguwar catalogue number jag373digital release date. A sentimental yet stately modernday ballad from the unassuming folk singersongwriter justin vernon. Part of the beauty of bon ivers debut album, for emma, forever ago, was the intimate, backwoods feel of the recording and the simplicity of justin vernons soaring, open wound of a voice with only minimal musical backing to distract from its impact. Bethrest bw bethrest rare book room, an album by bon iver on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Besides the fact that this fleeting followup smacks of a label trying to capitalize on bon ivers newfound success, the blood bank ep sounds like an extraneous epilogue to an already. Bon ivers bon iver is justin vernon returning to former haunts with a new spirit. The fourth single to be taken from bon iver s grammywinning 2011 selftitled release, beth rest arrives backed up with a live version of the track recorded at the rare book room in new york. Leggi il testo completo towers di bon iver tratto dallalbum bon iver, bon iver.