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“Sonnet” is a translation of a sonnet originally written by the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri to his best friend Guido Cavalcanti. The Decemberists took the liberty of turning this poem into a mesmerizing song, infusing it with their unique style and storytelling abilities.
Feb 6, 2015 · One of the Decemberists’ simplest and most poignant songs, featuring only Meloy’s guitar and voice and some harmonies courtesy of John Moen. “The Raincoat Song” was released as part of a series of EPs recorded during the 3-year gap between The Crane Wife and The Hazards of Love, and each EP finds the Decemberists covering different ...
Sep 13, 2024 · From the beginning, The Decemberists composed their music in a very specific way: Meloy would write his songs in solitude, slowly and carefully crafting grin-worthy lyrical conceits and hum-along...
Apr 19, 2021 · Colin Meloy and Mac Wilson sit down for a virtual interview as The Decemberists celebrate their 20th anniversary this month. The two look back at iconic releases and memories from The Decemberists' catalog, and discuss the craft of building a setlist in the age of streams.
This was originally a Tarkio song, but The Decemberists later recorded it for the 5 Songs EP (2001, 2003). This feels more officially like a Decemberist song than any other Tarkio song, because it was released on a Decemberist EP.
Oct 4, 2006 · The Decemberists are a rock group with a strange demeanor. Their lyrics sound like they were written by an expert Scrabble player and their songs are often period pieces that suggest odd folk...
Mar 18, 2024 · The song opens with the narrator discovering Joan in a book, pondering her significance and contemplating the act of writing her story down. This could symbolize the preservation of history and the desire to understand and internalize the strength and wisdom of Joan.
