Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Ezra Koenig (Part 1)
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Jul 3, 2024 Ezra Koenig, lead vocalist and songwriter of Vampire Weekend, shares insights into the band's journey from college to the music scene. He discusses the tension between ambition and anxiety, along with nostalgic reflections on early songwriting and live collaborations. Koenig delves into the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity under industry pressures and the evolution of their music from upbeat to darker tones. He also touches on the transformative power of collaboration and the emotional nuances that shape their creative process.
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Band Formation
- Ezra Koenig formed Vampire Weekend in his final semester of college.
- The band's first performance was at a battle of the bands.
Preppy Vision
- Ezra Koenig envisioned Vampire Weekend as a "preppy band".
- The song 'Oxford Comma' perfectly captured this vision.
Balancing Act
- Ezra Koenig balanced teaching with band practices in the early days.
- He would travel from Bed-Stuy to Greenpoint by bus to rehearse.