Iron & Wine - The Trapeze Swinger
goldrush
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I've just been listening to the Iron & Wine at the Vera Project bootleg and I have to say I've finally been converted to this song! I've loved IAW for as long as I can remember and I've never really hated The Trapeze Swinger but it was always one of the few songs that I could take or leave - the studio version on Around The Well is a bit lifeless for a 10 minute song in my opinion.
The version Sam played at The Vera Project in May is fucking amazing! The emotion just drips from the speakers, it's so powerful. I listened to the whole boot twice then went back and listened to this song again and again. It was only when I realised that the room had gone dark that I noticed an hour had passed just playing this song. Everyone should hear this version. If you already love the song, it's perfect. If you don't already love it - you soon will!
(I would apologise for the language but some things are so far beyond amazing that they just need a 'FUCKING' in there too!
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The version Sam played at The Vera Project in May is fucking amazing! The emotion just drips from the speakers, it's so powerful. I listened to the whole boot twice then went back and listened to this song again and again. It was only when I realised that the room had gone dark that I noticed an hour had passed just playing this song. Everyone should hear this version. If you already love the song, it's perfect. If you don't already love it - you soon will!
(I would apologise for the language but some things are so far beyond amazing that they just need a 'FUCKING' in there too!
) “Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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I love the trapeze swinger btw, great song!
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(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
thanks!
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Last time I saw Iron & Wine he was opening for the Swell Season, and he played Trapeze Swinger early in the set (1st or second song). Venue was filling up during Sams set, and near the end someone shouts out for Trapeze Swinger. Sam laughs, tells the guy he should have been there earlier.
OK, doesn't seem as funny now, but it was pretty funny then.
Can you point me in the direction of the boot too? Thanks. I've not heard any of the latest (Around the Well) tour.
http://www.last.fm/user/merkinball/
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I've just sent you the link - enjoy!
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Sam's playing is great too, very simple, but fits the song so well. Soft picking at the beginning, but increases in intensity/complexity during the high points of the song. That's one of the great things about Iron & Wine, is his style of playing is so subtle, yet fits the songs so well. I saw him a few years ago when he played a solo version of Jezebel, and it was the same thing. Much more powerful than the fuller version on Woman King.
http://www.last.fm/user/merkinball/
spotify:user:merkinball
The second album is a good place to start for newcomers (Our Endless Numbered Days). The third album has quite a bit of experimentation with different instruments (Shepherd's Dogs) and some people doesn't like the lo-fi quality of the first album (Creek Drank The Cradle). Hope you enjoy it!