Indie Icon Phil Elverum on Capturing His Life Story in Song
Episode description
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:
- Interview with young Phil about Nirvana
- Phil's Website
- The Glow Pt. 2
- Microphones in 2020
- Seaweed by Mount Eerie
- A Crow Looked at Me
- Geneviève Castrée: complete works
Connect with Phil:
• 💻Website: https://www.pwelverumandsun.com/
• 📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PWElverumandSun
• 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutelistener/
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