Devendra Banhart

[mow]

In the realm of folk-rock singer/songwriters, there exists 2 groups

1) Good singer/songwriters
2) AMAZING singer/songwriters

but lately, there is a new group

3) Devendra Banhart

The man is such a genius, it's simply unfair. Devendra Banhart's voice is a strange and ineffable instrument. It whistles eerily like the wind through loose boards, changes shape and drops into the realm of a scratchy and androgynous blues, toys with a vowel in a faux British accent, and emerges as a child recounting a dream to the tune of his music box. It strings non-sequiturs across a fifty minute Freudian slip-n-slide, and convinces you of nothing less than its dead-earnestness. When you're in the mood for it, it's an exciting trip.

I have his albums Nino Rino, Rejoicing In The Hands & I just got my hands on his new record Cripple Crow (which is slated to be released 3 months from now, dont ask how I got it :ninja)

Uploading them all =]

[sunshine and gasoline]

I will listen to it soon. First I have to finish listening to All Eyez On Me and than I have to eat. After that I will give it a listen.

[metronomy]

Devendra is Love. I saw him a while back at a free gig in London >__<

[Wierd Divide]

Spot on Moe :thumbs

I was thinking of making a Devendra Banhart thread myself. Im obssessed with the video to one of his songs: A Ribbon. I love it when something like that comes together because the video perfectly captures the eery quality of his songcraft and it is beautiful and impressive to see/hear.

[mow]

Devendra is Love. I saw him a while back at a free gig in London >__<

I both love and hate you >_<

Spot on Moe :thumbs

I was thinking of making a Devendra Banhart thread myself. Im obssessed with the video to one of his songs: A Ribbon. I love it when something like that comes together because the video perfectly captures the eery quality of his songcraft and it is beautiful and impressive to see/hear.

I didnt even know he had any videos :amazed *doesnt watch the tele at all*

And isnt he awesome? If you think his other records were good, his new cd is EONS better.

Does anyone happen to have Oh Me Oh My... or The Black Babies EP? Those are the only Devendra records Im missing =[

also, if you like Devendra, check out Joanna Newsom, Vertier and Espers :thumbs

[Wierd Divide]

Since i feel it is my duty to spread this awesome video here's a link for it http://www.cissme.com/beggars/rm/xl/deven/video/xlcd185-05_rvh.ram

hope you enjoy it :)

If you've seen the video to The Shins-Pink Bullets then it is the same sort of animation as that.

[mow]

Awesome! cheers mate :smile-big

Have you ever heard of Sun Kil Moon?

[Wierd Divide]

Oo no i haven't *desperately tries to get info on them*

They sound right up my street, ill give them a listen, any songs that you recommend?

On the other hand i recommend Patrick Wolf for some more eccentricity. :amuse

[mow]

Patrick Wolf is great, dont have any of his works though -__-. But what I heard was enough to keep me wanting more.

In regards to Sun Kil Moon, check your pm box, I uploaded the record for you :amuse

[sunshine and gasoline]

Ok, I listened to it now.

And I must say, that this is very impressive. I really like his voice.

I really love, I feel like a child.

Thanks, daddy moe. :thumbs

[Wierd Divide]

I can see Sun Kil Moon are so highly regarded by you Moe. They make songs about such tragic but also heroic circumstances that you cant help but be touched by it. Mark Kozeleks voice is also so soulful and emotional, coupled with perfect lyrics make you reflect on what he is crafting songs about and relating them to your own experiences. Thanks for sharing ^^

Is his Red House Painters' material as good as this?

[mow]

Yep, and his solo works too :amuse (many :glomps go to S&G for uping them for me <3). Though Sun Kil Moon holds a special place in my heart. I simply adore that record so much.

[sunshine and gasoline]

Yeah, Red House Painter and Mark Kozelek in general rule. But I agree with moe Sun Kil Moon is the best. They really make me go into a dreamy state, where my mind isn't focusing on anything bad.

I love them.

moe: I should be glomping you. :glomp Because you recommended these amazing musicians to me.

[jkingler]

I have no Devendra. *jkingler leaves a record crate on his doorstep so moe, the music man (think milk man), can fill it up*

:D

[mow]

XD

Still try to up all 3 records I have for him, bakak YSI failed 5 times -__-

[Hangatýr]

How did you get that last album, Moe?

[mow]

None of your bees wax =]. but seriously, I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a girl that knows an awesome guy.

okay, Cripple Crow finally uploaded, sending it now. LoD, im not sure if this is your kinda thing though XD

[metronomy]

On the other hand i recommend Patrick Wolf for some more eccentricity. :amuse
:thumbs

Patrick Wolf is great, dont have any of his works though -__-. But what I heard was enough to keep me wanting more.
I'm in the process of purchasing both his albums from amazon, so I can upload for you when I recieve.

[Hangatýr]

Which reminds me of you still needing to review TLC and find a song that suits me >.> Meh, I'll listen to it, anyway, if I'm not too lazy.

[Voynich]

Can you send me too moe? I loved his song with Antony...their voices go so well together.

[mow]

Sent Maho ^.^

LoD, inshalla >_>

FaM, thanks alot mate :smile-big

[mow]

Bump for Devendra's beard!

I'm in the process of uploding Nino Rojo, Rejoicing In The Hands and Cripple Crow for Maximous. Anyone in need of those records?

[metronomy]

Rejoicing In The Hands and Cripple Crow would be nice master moe.

Should I pimp the Tom Vek album?

[mow]

You should! And I'll upload Vetiver for you as well.

We still need to pimp out Patrick Wolf to the masses. Wind In The Wires is painfully underrated.

[metronomy]

You should! And I'll upload Vetiver for you as well.
Most excellent of you moe moe.

We still need to pimp out Patrick Wolf to the masses. Wind In The Wires is painfully underrated.
We do indeed, I'll get on to Tom Vek and Patrick Wolf, I'll upload both his album, as I do think Lycanthopy is crack as well.

[o0oEnderIlleso0o]

I was just thinking how heavenly a colaboration between these artists would be (Wolf, Devandra, etc). I've always wanted a Joanna Newsom/Banhart project as well. I dont think my ears could handle the joy!

[mow]

The new Vetiver will feature a Joanna Newsom/ Devendra collab! Im so fucking psyched about that :spaz. Banhart's guitar + jonna's harp = secks.

and your a fellow Jonna fan, my love for you is ever growing ender XD

[o0oEnderIlleso0o]

The stars align! I need this NOW!

moe, Joanna is indescribable.

[mow]

Isnt she? Everyone thinks she's jus ta freaky odd singer. I think she's rather cute :love. Plus; her vocals remind me of what Bjork must've sounded like as a teenager.

[jkingler]

Is it weird that I much prefer Devandra's Spanish language tracks to those he sings in English? I hope not, because I really, really do.

[o0oEnderIlleso0o]

Isnt she? Everyone thinks she's jus ta freaky odd singer. I think she's rather cute :love. Plus; her vocals remind me of what Bjork must've sounded like as a teenager.

She is beautiful. Very Sugarcubish I agree! Such innocence while commanding an intensity that isn't found in a lot of music.

[mow]

joe; I tend to feel that way sometimes. Espically when I'm in the mood for something I can understand, yet I can vivdily translate. But on the whole Devendra's work is solid toe by toe.

ender; spot on indeed :amuse
*is a complete fanboy*

[Brother Wayne Kramer]

moeseph, hook me up with the devandra albums. The cd store i work at sells them, but i never have money to buy albums.

[Brother Wayne Kramer]

oh, and patrick wolf. i only have a couple songs of his and i need more!

[mow]

abra kadabra! I'll get you the Patrick Wolf record soon =]

[Efraim Longstocking]

A thread for Devandra... I have actually never heard a single album by him. But I've seen him on television ^^

[mow]

Isnt he so charming and dashing with that hippy beard? :love
sending your wya mate =]

[Hangatýr]

Moe, is it just me, or do you have a thing for men with beards?

[mow]

I know not what you are rammbling on about

[Hangatýr]

:oh
http://www.nndb.com/people/601/000089334/beam-crop.jpg

[mow]

I hugged him ^_____________________^

[Hangatýr]

And rambled on and on about the softness of his beard.

[metronomy]

And rambled on and on about the softness of his beard.
And bum. :laugh

[mow]

Don' be hatin!
mmm that baby soft fanny *_*

[Hangatýr]

And I can imagine it to be hairy. '_'

[o0oEnderIlleso0o]

Boy uses a RAZOR! Mmmmmmhhhhmmmmmm! >.<

[RyanfromtheShire]

;___; I heart DB.