Mit ihrem aktuellen Solo-Album Bright Future etablierte sich die Big Thief-Frontfrau Adrianne Lenker noch mal nachhaltig als eine der größten Songwriter*innen ihrer Generation, wovon auch die Nominierungen für den diesjährigen Grammy (bestes Folk-Album) und den Brit-Award (International Artist of the Year) zeugen. Jetzt kündigt die US-amerikanische Musikerin als Art Dokumentation ihrer fast vollständig ausverkauften, internationalen Tour zu Bright Future ein eindringliches 120-minütiges Live-Album mit dem Titel Live at Revolution Hall via 4AD für den 24. April an!
Die Aufnahmen entstanden während drei Nächten in der besagten Revolution Hall in Portland und beinhalten sowohl langjährige Fan-Lieblinge wie auch unveröffentlichte Perlen auf der 43-Song-Trackliste. Mit Happiness erscheint heute bereits einer der bisher unveröffentlichten Songs.
Die berührenden Auftritte wurden von Big Thief-Produzent und Sound-Tüftler Andrew Sarlo mit den verschiedensten Aufnahme-Kniffen aufgenommen, um die besondere Atmosphäre der Shows einzufangen, die von Lenker zusammen mit ihrer Band, bestehend aus Nick Hakim (Klavier) und Josefin Runsteen (Violine), bestritten wurden.
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Thank you to all those who have come out to the shows over time. This live record encapsulates the essence of the thing we’ve been cultivating together since I played my first live show when I was a kid all the way until now, and now whenever that now is exactly now and now. Here is a little lighting in a jar, a capture of the spirit of all shows I’ve ever played and ever will play. The music is alive, and the magic of recording is letting us get close to that spark at anytime, anywhere, and if we want to – over and over again.
I feel unending gratitude for the role you play as an audience. I can always feel your hearts at the shows, and that keeps me going. The love you bring is powerful. Thank you for showing up.
Thank you to my dear life-long friend, Andrew, for asking me if he could tag along for a few days and make this record. I didn’t know then how much it would come to mean to me. I never got to hear what was happening in this way, because of being so close to it. Listening back to all the laughter, the whoops and hollers, the sighs, tears, and everything that we share at these concerts is beautiful to me, and reminds me of why I make the journey outward. The magic is in the sharing openly for a brief moment in time together, letting it all flow through. It’s healing. Thanks Andrew for this loving embrace and reflection – where the humor about life is just as vital as the tears.
And thank you with all my heart to that Eternal Elusive Wild and Wondrous Spirit of Love which I follow and will follow forever through song.
– Adrianne Lenker
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It was impossible to do this album without the immense love and respect I have for my friend.
Watching the power of the music disarm and permeate feels a bit like an “I told ya so” but I am still amazed every time. From the sidelines I cheer.
This live album is another generous offering from Adrianne. Performing a myriad of songs; some new, some rare, some favorites, and beyond in front of an audience and behind the scenes.
Clocking in around 120 minutes featuring songs & vignettes recorded exclusively on reel to reel and cassette tape, there was an attempt to create a different spin on what a live album could be. Recorded over the span of 3-days while on the “Bright Future” tour, we put friendship at the focal point making this a loving memento from one friend to another.
Consider closing your eyes, getting cozy, and listening as if you are watching a film! (active listening is rewarded by uncovering layers of details within the captures…)
Happily listening,
Andrew Sarlo
