Sufjan moves me like no other! Even though there are some dark, lonely elements, the mystery and poignancy keep one buoyed upward in a spiritual place. I really appreciate the layered word meanings and the sparse way he conveys his message. Masterful!
This is one of the best videos of this song. Thank you so much, I really appreciate this beyond anything right now. The crowd is excellent, and to him that means everything.
I agree. Sufjan Stevens has some of the greatest musicianship and musical creativity of our generation and pop stars with minimal talent get the glory. The masses need to get some taste.
Wow, I haven't had a listen to this in a bit, but it is beautiful. This was my favorite song by him for a long time... still probably is. This album is especially fun if you are from Illinois, or even better, Chicago! Headphones in the city... perfect.
I read in an interview somewhere that he's thinking about focusing more on arranging than songwriting from now on. While I hope he makes many more albums, I love the string parts he comes up with to intro his songs and there's no doubt he has a real talent for it,
What is this occasion/performance/event? So odd... like a recording session? In a weird stage/space? Young students accompanying him? In a kooky little jacket?
Still, to this day, criminally underrated song writer.
He was nominated for an Oscar and has several albums on “best albums of all time” lists, and a broadway show. Getting the recognition he deserves.
Sufjan moves me like no other!
Even though there are some dark, lonely elements, the mystery and poignancy keep one buoyed upward in a spiritual place. I really appreciate the layered word meanings and the sparse way he conveys his message.
Masterful!
This is one of the best videos of this song. Thank you so much, I really appreciate this beyond anything right now. The crowd is excellent, and to him that means everything.
I listened to the album this song is on over and over winter 08' :) love this...
I agree. Sufjan Stevens has some of the greatest musicianship and musical creativity of our generation and pop stars with minimal talent get the glory. The masses need to get some taste.
I just bought Michigan on vinyl! That album is teh epicz!
That was absolutely beautiful.
Wow, I haven't had a listen to this in a bit, but it is beautiful. This was my favorite song by him for a long time... still probably is. This album is especially fun if you are from Illinois, or even better, Chicago! Headphones in the city... perfect.
que obsesión me dió por la música de sufjan stevens , amo
I read in an interview somewhere that he's thinking about focusing more on arranging than songwriting from now on. While I hope he makes many more albums, I love the string parts he comes up with to intro his songs and there's no doubt he has a real talent for it,
Look at this and what he's actually done since then. A bit of everything! And still releasing "songwriter" albums, just not as often.
He needs to come back to Cincinnati...probably won't.
Amen
What is this occasion/performance/event? So odd... like a recording session? In a weird stage/space? Young students accompanying him? In a kooky little jacket?
You sound so mad lol
I think it feels kind of sad.
I never liked the songs like Sleeping Bear but when played by strings only they are great.
So difficult to execute as it is in the album.
does anyone know if sufjan arranged the various parts?
Why