I c-a-n-n-o-t w-a-i-t to hear the studio version of that jaw-dropping live song that was posted above (from a few different shows) some months back.
― stuck in the version layer (morrisp), Friday, 19 February 2021 07:07 (three years ago) link
Love that new one she just posted. Man I need to see Big Thief live one of these days.
― a man often referred to in the news media as the Duke of Saxony (tipsy mothra), Friday, 19 February 2021 18:14 (three years ago) link
I wish I had enjoyed their show better than I did. They blew up so quickly and I don't think they quite figured out how to project to a large sized venue.
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Friday, 19 February 2021 18:46 (three years ago) link
had a ticket to see them last august? september? :(
― in twelve parts (lamonti), Tuesday, 6 April 2021 12:57 (three years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8qczqgXvB4
hadn't heard this japanese bonus track "red leaves, falling" from songs before, it's incredible. gorgeous sax
― ufo, Monday, 24 May 2021 12:38 (two years ago) link
FTR, I was referring to "Time Escaping," which was actually posted on another thread – here it is again (still rules):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C_ax0XYn1E
― like a d4mn sociopath! (morrisp), Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:40 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF0dXT-v-vY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBc-yGE7IkU
new music!!!
― ufo, Tuesday, 10 August 2021 11:20 (two years ago) link
they go on tour in the first week of september so i wonder if the new album will be out by then
― ufo, Tuesday, 10 August 2021 11:23 (two years ago) link
i'm not huge on "sparrow", it's a little repetitive, but wow "little things" is incredible
― ufo, Tuesday, 10 August 2021 11:32 (two years ago) link
like that free-flowing groove is so good, i could listen to this band just noodle away forever
― ufo, Tuesday, 10 August 2021 11:44 (two years ago) link
I'm hoping, iirc there was an interview in March-ish where Buck Meek said their new album was pretty much done.
― a superficial sheeb of intelligence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 10 August 2021 14:12 (two years ago) link
yeah i'm expecting it'll surely be out before the end of the year
"little things" reminds me a lot of tusk but way more out there, i've had it on loop basically for the last three hours
― ufo, Tuesday, 10 August 2021 14:19 (two years ago) link
I think "Little Things" is the song Adrianne was playing/singing in an Insta story last week
Yeah, this is great
― Shallot Shortage 2021 (morrisp), Tuesday, 10 August 2021 14:51 (two years ago) link
(also not huge on "Sparrow" - assume it's not an album track?)
― Shallot Shortage 2021 (morrisp), Tuesday, 10 August 2021 15:06 (two years ago) link
they're presenting this as a double a-side so i would assume that both of these are probably going to be on the next album
― ufo, Tuesday, 10 August 2021 15:08 (two years ago) link
I agree "Little Things" has a bit of a Fleetwood Mac feel, but also – like other recent BF stuff (see "Time Escaping," above) – has deep roots in other precedents that hit me hard on an aesthetic/emotional level, but I can't put my finger on what exactly they are. I could also listen to this groove all day!
― Shallot Shortage 2021 (morrisp), Tuesday, 10 August 2021 17:40 (two years ago) link
"Sparrow" has sort of a "devotional" quality, no? It's like Lavender Diamond or something.
― Shallot Shortage 2021 (morrisp), Tuesday, 10 August 2021 18:12 (two years ago) link
I love "Little Things" and it also makes me think of them as an arena band -- it's kind of a U2 move (in addition to other influences mentioned above).
― a man often referred to in the news media as the Duke of Saxony (tipsy mothra), Tuesday, 10 August 2021 18:58 (two years ago) link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSaTgjuJf9D
confirmed that both tracks are on the album
"sparrow" is growing on me, i think it'll be a solid enough album track
― ufo, Wednesday, 11 August 2021 03:43 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1eypolupH0
another new single "certainty"
― ufo, Tuesday, 7 September 2021 11:29 (two years ago) link
Their most country-fied tune since the first album, no?
― tumblin’ dice outro (morrisp), Tuesday, 7 September 2021 15:56 (two years ago) link
Def my fave of the three advance singles so far--am liking how it strikes me as a slight companion to/vocal reversal of something like "Candle" off Buck Meek's great recent album (a tune which Lenker co-wrote)
― Kangol In The Light (Craig D.), Tuesday, 7 September 2021 16:04 (two years ago) link
some of the other new songs they've played live have been more country-tinged too
― ufo, Wednesday, 8 September 2021 01:14 (two years ago) link
Nice but a bit unremarkable, no? - how I felt about the Buck Meek album.
"Little Things" -- which, aside from the electric guitar, sounds like DMB -- is an absolute jam.
― Indexed, Wednesday, 8 September 2021 15:56 (two years ago) link
when i see the letters DMB, in that order, i immediately hear carter beauford whipping little 16th-triplets on a tightly closed hi-hat before opening it up to ring on the 4. ba-da-ba-Tsssss! maybe something for big thief to think about
― Karl Malone, Wednesday, 8 September 2021 15:59 (two years ago) link
Chimes, too
― Indexed, Wednesday, 8 September 2021 16:15 (two years ago) link
oh yeah, start of that glissando chime-wave, let it settle in for a few beats before the chorus, then 16th-triplets on the hi-hat, ba-da-ba-TSSSssssss! now you're in a new place with dave
― Karl Malone, Wednesday, 8 September 2021 16:20 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-tnbx7sm5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H8vT4HSzy8
more recordings of new songs they're playing live, this time "red moon" and "dried roses"
― ufo, Friday, 10 September 2021 13:04 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRiAWV525lo
playing p4k fest right now
― ufo, Saturday, 11 September 2021 00:45 (two years ago) link
A rather dull start: three of their softest ballads.
― So who you gonna call? The martini police (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 11 September 2021 01:19 (two years ago) link
they're playing the hits now. my old pals are at the show right now, crashing here later. i hope they're wearing masks
― "HYYOOOOOOONK!" is the sound I make (Karl Malone), Saturday, 11 September 2021 01:21 (two years ago) link
"dragon", this new one they're closing with, is really cool
― ufo, Saturday, 11 September 2021 01:26 (two years ago) link
If the album doesn’t include “Time Escaping,” I’m gonna be Big Mad!
― tumblin’ dice outro (morrisp), Saturday, 11 September 2021 01:37 (two years ago) link
they've been playing it on tour so it'll probably be there
― ufo, Saturday, 11 September 2021 01:44 (two years ago) link
20-song double album confirmed for early next year
i'd heard rumours it was going to be a double album so nice to have that confirmed
― ufo, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 00:48 (two years ago) link
Fantastic! Well maybe not the “next year” part, thought it was coming sooner than that, but I’m sure it will be worth the wait.
― a superficial sheeb of intelligence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 00:59 (two years ago) link
I hope they embrace the messiness of a double album. I don’t think I’d enjoy a full double album of Big Thief by the numbers.
― sctttnnnt (pgwp), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 01:56 (two years ago) link
https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/q1ia87/big_thief_confirm_20song_double_lp_being_released/
that's what they say they're doing
― ufo, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 02:01 (two years ago) link
figured i'd compile as many of the new songs as i can to get an idea of what the album's going to be like. definitely a bit of a shift towards country
new songs played on tour 2021:dragonspud infinitysimulation swarmchangedried rosesblue lightningpromise is a pendulumred moonblurred view12,000 lines (i can't find a full band recording of this one)happinesstime escapingonce a buncha times
"once a buncha times" is unlikely to be on the album though, it was apparently written just before this tour & the album was mostly recorded in june last year. it's also very possible some of these aren't on the album & there's unheard tracks that will be on it - they haven't been playing "little things" live yet. there's also "flower of blood" and another new song with an unknown title but i haven't tracked down recordings.
unreleased songs they played on tour in 2020:bruisershadow toosomeone 2another unknown title
recent new adrianne solo songs:only placeheavy bend (fan title)
full band versions of adrianne solo songs:ingdyartwo reverse
― ufo, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 07:15 (two years ago) link
^ufo doing the work, big handclaps
will this be their "Physical Graffiti"?
― juristic person (morrisp), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 19:59 (two years ago) link
it's going to be their tusk
― ufo, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:25 (two years ago) link
Thank you for this, ufo! <3
― ˈʌglɪɪst preɪ, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:35 (two years ago) link
Sorry if this has been addressed, but have they said anything about whether "Little Things/Sparrow" and "Certainty" definitely are or aren't intended for the new one?
― a superficial sheeb of intelligence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:44 (two years ago) link
also thx a ton for that digging, gives me something to tide me over!
― a superficial sheeb of intelligence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:48 (two years ago) link
there was a deleted instagram post by the bassist who said they're intended for the new album but that's all
"change" is the next single apparently
― ufo, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:51 (two years ago) link
just listened to "change" (as I work my way down the list); nice tune. most of these are indeed quite country-ish! (the "blue lighting" vid seems to be down, btw)
― juristic person (morrisp), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:53 (two years ago) link
"Red Moon" is where they get all the Dead Heads on board...
― juristic person (morrisp), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:56 (two years ago) link
("blurred view" also down, nuts)
― juristic person (morrisp), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:57 (two years ago) link
they were the same full show bootleg, there aren't any other videos of those unfortunately
― ufo, Tuesday, 5 October 2021 20:58 (two years ago) link
bassist @ Copenhagen show wearing baggy day-glo magenta jumpsuit is next level
― juristic person (morrisp), Tuesday, 5 October 2021 21:05 (two years ago) link