"i can't for the life of me remember how or where I came upon SEVEN SWANS. It was in my possession by the early aughts, and on tour each night I'd smoke a bowl deep and lay in my sleeping bag and listen to "Transfiguration". I've never listened to another of Stevens' records. I'm not sure about the source of the faith expressed in the lyrics of the record. In the end it doesn't matter; it's just music. "Trees Clap" is a quiet introduction. I could not try "Transfiguration" as I find the rendition on SEVEN SWANS to be flawless. It was very special to work with Daniel Smith on the recording of our rendition of 'All the Trees of the field will clap their hands'." [Will Oldham]
credits
from Seven Swans Reimagined,
track released March 29, 2011
Meg Baird - gutar, vocal
Ben Boye - keys, vocal
Van Campbell - drums, vocal
Emmet Kelly - guitar, vocal
Danny Kiely - bass, vocal
Sabrina Rush - violin, vocal
Recorded by Daniel C. Smith @ Familyre Studio, Clarksboro, NJ
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It may not be a full-fledged LP, but All Delighted People is probably my favourite of Sufjan's works. Without an overaching album theme to tie the songs together, it felt like Sufjan was free to experiment on each track and give them their own unique sound. And because of that (and Sufjan's talent), every track on there is a standout track. Angkasawan
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Many moons later, that lil girl gets a chance to heal. “All of Me Wants All of You” is a life song of a pervasive void. Where love exchanges thereafter never stood a chance. Wrong currency. For the significance of letting go, reframing stories, and colors … nycjus