what might have been lost
My friend Brandon seems to think he knows me better than I know myself. Which is fine, most likely he does. He can also categorize my taste in music as sappy and depressing. Fair, Brandon. But as much as I try to prove him otherwise, I was, at the time, listening to Bon Iver (live in Milwaukee). So he wins.
Justin Vernon’s performance at the Riverside on October 11th for what was to be Bon Iver’s final, before an indefinite hiatus, while Vernon continues with his side project Volcano Choir. Vernon’s gratitude was extended and expressed repeatedly, followed by apologies for ‘over-thankfulness’ which makes you feel like he really thinks it’s all a dream, and he really wants to let you know how baffled he is, like he still can’t believe it all. What a beautiful thing- humility. The set includes a cover of ‘Your Love’, the 80s band, ‘The Outfield’, Blood Bank, Skinny Love, Beach Baby, and a few more thank yous to every ear willing to hear it.
The song ‘Wolves’ allows for audience participation, when a rumble of ‘what might have been lost’ repeating turns into a wave of howels and screams and shouts- the joyful kind. It sounds as if it were a magical evening, with second best experienced in the comfort of a quiet room on an overcast afternoon streaming through speakers, eyes closed.
Bon Iver- The Wolves
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Bon Iver- Your Love (The Outfield cover)
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Bon Iver- Skinny Love
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