For a long time, I didn’t get “it.” Bon Iver is good, sure,
but what is all the fuss about? People are swooning and practically worshiping
this guy. “For Emma, Forever Ago” was just ok and as far as folk music goes,
there are better artists out there.
That was until I saw them live on Austin City Limits.
they opened with “Perth” and the organized chaos gave me
chills while the bass sax rattled my soul. throughout the performance, Sean
Carey (background vocals) hits notes that I am pretty sure would make God
weep. The entire band is seeping
with talent, having fun yet taking their craft seriously.
Hearing the live version of Beth/Rest is a religious
experience. Dramatic? Maybe. But this song stirs my soul, making me feel hopeful
and closer to God than most of the mainstream “worship” music out there. If
music moves the heart of God, he is grinning from ear to ear during this one.
This Austin City Limits performance makes me appreciate Bon
Iver and their albums even more. Remember this post on inspiration? This
performance does the same thing for me, beckoning me to be creative and reach
my full potential.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWEWJZnuQag
(Although a huge Bon Iver fan, I can laugh and appreciate this video. I can't get it to upload here directly, so just copy/paste it. It's hilarious.)
