Justin Vernon addresses the audience in a low baritone of a voice. Not too low, but it remains at a level that is in stark contrast to his high rising vocal melody lines he thrusts above a bed of minimal instrumentation. though the presentation is spare in its parts the whole is a beautiful summation that is not only full but completely engaging. vernon's project bon iver (pronounced bohn eevair), has been hailed in the highest regards among critics and fans. his show did not disappoint, accompanied by a drummer and a second guitar player, vernon played through songs from his latest release, on the JagJaguwar label, "For Emma, Forever Ago".
My worry for this show was that no one would show up and the entire room would be talking. but columbia showed its softer side and attended with a force unseen on a dreary monday night. the crowd was more than half capacity and they were quiet. a friend of mine came up to me and commented on the fact that you really could have heard a pin drop as vernon and crew hit the quietest of points in song.
Bon Iver will be making a bigger mark soon enough as they head out on tour with Black Mountain.
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This makes me wish I had gone.
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