Bon Iver have recorded a beautifully pared back version of the Anais Mitchell classic ‘Coming Down’ for Australian radio station Triple J.
When Bon Iver first emerged, clutching debut album ‘For Emma, Forever Ago’ they seemed to represent a singular, unique songwriting vision. So when the group began peppering their set with covers, it came as a relief to find that their music did – after all – have some solid, recognisable roots.
Roots which were often unexpected. Dropping by Australian radio station Triple J recently, Bon Iver were invited to record a cover for their ‘Like A Version’ series.
Deciding to run through the Anais Mitchell classic ‘Coming Down’ Justin Vernon is joined by only a few guest musicians. A beautifully pared back rendition, just wait for the breathy saxophone solo towards the end…
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ClashMusic sat down with Justin Vernon last year to probe the songwriter about his return. Here’s a quick quote: “I had just turned thirty and was dealing with a lot of self-depreciation in the discreet comparison of other people, like when you think of what your parents were doing when they were thirty. I was thinking, ‘Shit, I haven’t prepared’. But I realised I had done a lot…”
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