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I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats
107: Pink and Blue
Dec 28, 2017
The hosts discuss the song 'Pink and Blue' and their experiences in Iowa. They explore sound quality and recording techniques. They vividly describe sensory experiences and preview upcoming conversations and covers.
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- Mothers' cover of 'Pink and Blue' introduces a softer, more introspective feel, while retaining the narrative-driven nature of the original song.
- Mothers' music combines great musicianship with emotional depth, defying categorization and embracing the label of art rock.
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Pink and Blue: A Lullaby of Tenderness and Fear
The cover of the song Pink and Blue by Mothers opens up the original song, adding space and a melancholic sweetness. The band altered the arrangement, slowing it down and shifting the pacing of the chord changes and vocal delivery to create a lullaby-like quality. The narrative of the song explores the act of nurturing and a fear of not doing it correctly. Mothers, known for their extreme tenderness, found it fitting to cover a song that is at its core a lullaby sung by a new parent. The cover retains the narrative-driven nature of the original song but introduces a softer, more introspective feel.
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