Indie Icon Phil Elverum on Capturing His Life Story in Song

 
 

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Phil Elverum has recorded more than 40 albums and documented decades of his life in song – first as “The Microphones” and then as “Mount Eerie”. In this episode, Phil talks with Guy about his musical beginnings playing the tuba, the 40-minute song that tells his life story, and the album he wrote about his wife's death – a project that resonated strongly with countless people experiencing grief.

Check out Phil’s latest album, Microphones in 2020, here: https://www.pwelverumandsun.com/products/microphones-in-2020-cd

Links from the Show

01. Interview with young Phil about Nirvana

02. Phil's Website

03. The Glow Pt. 2

04. Microphones in 2020

05. Seaweed by Mount Eerie

06. A Crow Looked at Me

07. Geneviève Castrée: complete works

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